TableGirl Posted June 6 #1 Share Posted June 6 I'm starting this new thread so folks can add their experiences for the benefit of others on the trip with us as well as those who moved to the 2025 cruise. Anyone is free to add information, make comments etc.... I found a review someone did this spring very interesting and helpful. It was unbiased - gave information factually, and enthusiastically. 6 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyD-JJ Posted June 6 #2 Share Posted June 6 @TableGirl Thank you for doing this. The 2024 Roll Call has been extremely helpful to me and I know this Live Roll Call will be as well. Donna 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jljcruise Posted June 6 #3 Share Posted June 6 @TableGirl Thanks for starting this! DH and I have been to some of these ports before and have decided to do this trip without any tours -- we'll just get out and explore the towns. I'll briefly post our adventures here to hopefully help those who want to do the same or who find the tours full. We're also traveling without Have-it-all and with Anytime dining so I'll comment on those experiences too. Hopefully some will find it helpful. I look forward to seeing the different viewpoints! 9 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyD-JJ Posted June 6 #4 Share Posted June 6 @jljcruise What a great idea just exploring the ports. I wish I traveled to Alaska more so I could do that also. I have never done anytime dining and would be interested to know how one books the dining times and also how you found the wait times. Thanks for participating. Donna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted June 6 #5 Share Posted June 6 OP: great idea, thanks so much. A great cruise that should make for some excellent reading! Have a wonderful time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted June 6 #6 Share Posted June 6 This is gonna be a fun one to follow along, wish I was cruising with you all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie81 Posted June 6 #7 Share Posted June 6 16 hours ago, TableGirl said: I'm starting this new thread so folks can add their experiences for the benefit of others on the trip with us as well as those who moved to the 2025 cruise. Anyone is free to add information, make comments etc.... I found a review someone did this spring very interesting and helpful. It was unbiased - gave information factually, and enthusiastically. Thanks so much for doing this! We are on the 2025 cruise and have learned a lot from your 2024 CC roll call. The live posts will be much appreciated as we get excited about this cruise next year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted June 6 #8 Share Posted June 6 @TableGirl Thanks so much for doing a Live From on this wonder 28 day voyage on the Westerdam. This one really interests me and there has not been anyLove From or reviews of Westerdam since she started her Alaska sailings. 🌞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaseer49 Posted June 6 #9 Share Posted June 6 17 hours ago, TableGirl said: I'm starting this new thread so folks can add their experiences for the benefit of others on the trip with us as well as those who moved to the 2025 cruise. Anyone is free to add information, make comments etc.... I found a review someone did this spring very interesting and helpful. It was unbiased - gave information factually, and enthusiastically. Hi, we are on the 2025 roll call and would like to see what comments present passengers have about this cruise and ship. Who do I contact to be on the 2025 roll call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted June 6 #10 Share Posted June 6 28 minutes ago, seaseer49 said: Hi, we are on the 2025 roll call and would like to see what comments present passengers have about this cruise and ship. Who do I contact to be on the 2025 roll call? Go to the HAL Roll Call forum linked below and just post on it! Have a great trip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scluvsrain Posted June 6 #11 Share Posted June 6 We've had a very active roll call for this new legendary cruise on which we are about to embark! I booked this cruise going on 2 years ago and can't believe we are now just a little over 2 days away from boarding! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted June 6 #12 Share Posted June 6 We were booked on this sailing (and I briefly participated in the lovely roll call) before changing our minds about it. Wishing you all a fantastic trip and I look forward to following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyD-JJ Posted June 6 #13 Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, seaseer49 said: Hi, we are on the 2025 roll call and would like to see what comments present passengers have about this cruise and ship. Who do I contact to be on the 2025 roll call? @seaseer49 That would be me, Donna Westerdam.june.2025@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Dot Posted June 7 #14 Share Posted June 7 12 hours ago, DonnyD-JJ said: @jljcruise What a great idea just exploring the ports. I wish I traveled to Alaska more so I could do that also. I have never done anytime dining and would be interested to know how one books the dining times and also how you found the wait times. Thanks for participating. Donna Anytime dining is just that, you go to the main dining room anytime want. You check-in at the desk, give them your cabin number and how many in your group. Then they will ask if you want to share with others. (Great way to meet people.) I found that sometimes the line was long and sometimes not. 7 PM seemed to be the most crowded time, you really have to play it by ear and see what works best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ken the cruiser Posted June 7 #15 Share Posted June 7 Looking forward to reading about your upcoming adventures, hopefully laced with plenty of scenic and wildlife photos, as we are planning to book the 2026 version of this itinerary! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted June 7 #16 Share Posted June 7 5 minutes ago, Traveling Dot said: I have never done anytime dining and would be interested to know how one books the dining times On embarkation day, go to one of the Specialty Dining podiums. One is near the Pinnacle Grill and the other between the Lido Pool and Spa. Only 50% of the anytime dining table are available for reservations. Depending on the ship, you may be able to reserve all nights, just the next 3 nights or just that night. You can also talk to the maître d' or call Dining Services from your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyD-JJ Posted June 7 #17 Share Posted June 7 @Traveling Dot @Cruise Suzy Thank you for the dining information. I am definitely a planner especially for sea days. Donna 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextOne Posted June 7 #18 Share Posted June 7 @TableGirl, thank you for doing this! I've been following all the activity on this year's roll call and I'm interested to see how all your planning pays off! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlcruise Posted June 7 #19 Share Posted June 7 Following. As we are doing this next June 2025 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableGirl Posted June 7 Author #20 Share Posted June 7 On 6/6/2024 at 1:14 PM, seaseer49 said: Hi, we are on the 2025 roll call and would like to see what comments present passengers have about this cruise and ship. Who do I contact to be on the 2025 roll call? You can set up a roll call for 2025 but check to see if someone has set it up first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie81 Posted June 7 #21 Share Posted June 7 15 minutes ago, TableGirl said: You can set up a roll call for 2025 but check to see if someone has set it up first. Already set up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableGirl Posted June 8 Author #22 Share Posted June 8 So 2 friends and I arrived in Seattle tonight. There is no way to avoid the trek to get to ground transportation. From baggage claim you go up a floor cross over to the parking garage and go down a floor. It’s a ‘schlep’! We were all tired from traveling so we didn’t bother to get the shuttle. This is why Seattle offers Port Valet I’m guessing. It’s a pretty airport but what a hot mess. We are staying at the DoubleTree that had the special rate. The $99 per night is about what this place is worth but we are all paying more than double that for the night we added (tonight which, oddly enough does NOT include breakfast). Our flight was delayed leaving Minneapolis so we were glad we came in 2 nights early. If I had it to do all over again, I’d send both suitcases ahead and bring a barebones carry on for one night and stay at a nicer hotel closer to the port or downtown. But I wanted to see Seattle on this stay. (Last time I came in a couple days early and we visited the Cascades National Park which was also totally worth it but we stayed at a nice Marriott Courtyard that overlooked the lake where the sea planes take off and land from.) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted June 8 #23 Share Posted June 8 Have a great cruise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Andi Land Posted June 8 #24 Share Posted June 8 We are also hoping they offer this in 2026. Looking forward to everyone’s insights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted June 8 #25 Share Posted June 8 Have a fantastic cruise...excited to be following along this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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