Frommers | Westerdam

Typical people Diems: $85-$150

Noordam Sailing Caribbean Sea From Fort Lauderdale (winter, spring).

Oosterdam Sailing Mexican Riviera From San Diego (winter, spring), down From Seattle (summer), Hawaii From San Diego (Autumn 2011, Winter 2012).

West Sailing Caribbean Sea From Fort Lauderdale (winter, spring), from San Francisco (fall); Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale (winter, spring); and down From Seattle (summer).

Southerndam Sailing Caribbean Sea From Fort Lauderdale (winter, spring) and Panama Canal From Fort Lauderdale (winter, spring) and San Diego (fall).

Designed similar to the spiritual class of the carnival, Southerndam (named after the southern dot of the Dutch compass and with the first syllable, rhyming the “eye”), Oosterdam (Eastern, with the first syllable, e.g. letters o), Westerdam, and Noordam (Northern Compass Point) Technically, it was the first Megaships in the Netherlands and the United States, although they were totally comfortable compared to the behemoth, and now other lines are stirring.

Images designed to help HAL as your grandmother’s cruise series and attract baby boomers, this is the first of these ships-2002 Southerndam – Totally unnatural, mixing Ultrabright Carnival-style colors, Stark W Hotel Modernism and traditional styles that Hal has previously known. This error is for the sister ship Oosterdam, arrive West When I arrived at the scene in 2004, my new appearance has been perfected. The fourth and last sister, Noordam (Replaced the previous one Noordam, It left the fleet in November 2004, and seemed to be right, mixing classic wine red, dark blue and earth tones with a hint of Zany, such as the silver fixed stool on the elevator landing point, the summit grill and the summit bar.

In the spirit of learning from mistakes, Hal went back and adjusted the parts Zuiderdam, For example, replacing some of the loudest carpets with dark shades and removing some shocking “art” pieces, such as the giant red lip bench, which adds luster to a corridor. All four sisters are very spacious with large standard cabins, truly charming two-level restaurants and unique specialty restaurants.

Cabins of all categories are comfortable and serve as the cabin on every HAL boat, the largest in the industry, with internal and external ranges ranging from 185 to 200 square feet. The simple decoration of shallow wood, clean lines and subtle floral bedding is very attractive. Overall, more than two-thirds of them have balconies, luxurious balcony suites and beds are well-known for their deep balconies, almost twice as much as the harbour and starboard. You can also enjoy the romantic view of the boat waking up, but since the deck is layered here, the chalet residents above can see directly down.

Outdoor Standard and balcony cabins have a small living area and bathtub with bathrooms – today, there is relatively little in standard cabins. Closet space in all categories is plenty for a 7-night cruise ship, beautifully designed folding shelves and a tie rack. Each has a flat-screen TV and DVD player, makeup mirror, real hair dryer, massage shower head, bathrobe and Extrathick, very comfortable bedding. DataPorts allows passengers to access email and the internet from each cabin via their own laptops.

Suites run from the comfortable spacious 298-square-foot Superior Verandah Suites (with wide verandas, a large sofa bed, walk-in closet, separate shower and bathroom, and extra windows) to the 1,000-square-foot Penthouse Verandah Suites — extremely large multiroom apartments with a flowing layout, a pantry, palatial bathrooms with oversize whirlpool baths, and ridiculously large private verandas with a second, outdoor whirlpool. Their decorations are reminiscent of the modern style of the 1930s. Guests in each suite category have access to a concierge lounge, whose staff will be responsible for bookings on the shore, and anything you usually have to wait in line at the front desk. The lounge is equipped with reading materials, coffee and juice and a continental breakfast is served daily.

Twenty-eight cabins with wheelchair access.

The main Vista restaurant is a two-sided event SoutherndamBlack high back wooden chair – very sharp. exist Noordam, The elegant space is a backward feeling with red fabric, dark woods and a cozy living room-like feel. This is a lovely dining room. The boat’s alternative Pacific Northwest restaurant, 130-seat summit grill, partially wrapped around the triple-deck atrium – requesting a table at windows or at the corner of the stern for the most comfortable experience. The design features attractive floors, bright white linens, ornate Bulgarian Square setting and gorgeous Gilbert Lebirge organically carved chairs, and they also created the boat’s beautiful batik, Batman mode elevator.

Diners who want more casual can choose an extroverted restaurant (and its new Italian restaurant), called Canaletto; outdoor grills for burgers, dogs, etc.; or, in addition to Noordam, Windstar Café offers specialty coffee (price), snacks and light meals in a tall atmosphere.

The public rooms on Vista-class boats range from traditional to modern, from cute to weird (again, we’re all talking about Southerndam and Oosterdam, Still have some original bad public rooms). The more traditional space, mainly in blue, turquoise, burgundy and deep metal, includes the iconic Explorer’s Lounge, a venue for quiet musical performances and afternoon tea. The highest Crow’s Nest Lounge is the daytime observation lounge and nightclub/disco at night with spacious views, comfortable leather lounge chairs towards the bow (a few days at sea on the sea), and even a few rococo powers on the paragraph board, and some rococo powers that are perfect for “hope you’re here”. The rear port corner of Crow’s Nest is the most truly elegant seating area on the boat, with high style, eye-catching and comfortable furniture. This is also one of the ship’s Wi-Fi hot zones.

The lower promenade deck is the hub for indoor activities on these boats. In the bow, the Trimethyl Vision Lounge is a venue for large production performances, while the Queen’s Lounge/Culture Arts Center in Midships hosts chef demonstrations every night and hosts Comedians and other Cabaret-style shows at night. In between, there is a piano bar and a casino, the latter except Noordam. You’ll also find Hal’s first dedicated disco, but they’re at best uninspired (and, Zuiderdam, Just ass). Our favorite room, The Sports Bar, is a far cry from the standard Rah-Rah Sports-Hero and-Pennants Sports Bar you can imagine, and features comfortable free-color leather seats and desk lamps. Very Fashion. Only multiple TVs have thrown out the true identity of this place.

On one deck, the traditional ocean bar (with cam windows and starboard) wraps the understated triple-deck atrium with its Watford crystal chandeliers. Moving forward, you pass through the drab shopping arcade, with spills displayed directly into the central corridor, provided by retractable walls that force you to browse as you walk from the stem to the stern. A lot of lines do this, and it’s a pretty bad sales pitch. It got our thumbs up. Once finished, you’ll go explore the cafe, the onboard hub and the professional coffee shop/internet center/library with Hal’s signature marble table.

Other public rooms include the atrium bar on the main deck, which is a very comfortable, small-scale corner that is vaguely reminiscent of a 1930s nightclub. Wicker outdoor Lido bar on the Lido deck (unfortunately, the bar lacks the space-like charm of the line’s older ship); Kidzone and Waverunner’s kid/teen center is a bit exposed, although spacious and sunny. Art in the common areas of ships includes the sea artworks by Stephen Card, 18th-century Dutch prints, ship models, and Zuiderdam, Hans Leijerzapf, Commedia Dell’arte statue and some beautiful humorous paintings of Wil van der Laan’s jazz sketches and paintings. OosterdamFrank Lloyd Wright’s Landmark Design has sketched some landmark designs.

The harbor and starboard medium sea view elevator was a bit loose and enjoyed some meaningful views. Go ahead from the outdoor areas on decks 5, 6 and 7 and from the area in front of the gym above the bridge. You can even check the boat’s compass here.

The gym is equipped with complete cardio equipment and weight machines and is arranged around the aerobic floor. The space is attached to another room and you will find Chaise Longues and a large submersible pool. There is also a basketball/volleyball court on the sports deck. The greenhouse spa is 50% larger than anyone else in the HAL fleet, and in addition to providing the usual massage, mud and exotic treatments, it has some HAL Firsts: a thermal kit (a range of saunas and other thermal treatment rooms) and a spa pool that uses hot and high-pressure water and high-pressure kits to reduce muscle effects. Strangely, there is no convincing design pattern you found in other signature spas. Around the pool, the taller wooden lounge chairs are thick and worth a nap. The pool area is not working very hard Zuiderdam, The harsh color is the material looks cheap. But, like in many other fields, the color is on Osterdam, Westdam, and Noordam It was a huge improvement and was very pleasant around.

The surrounding promenade deck is lined outdoors with elegant wooden deck chairs, which is a nice touch of classic marine lining style – and is popular among walkers and joggers. The main pool deck is a hub for sea outdoor activities, which includes hot tubs, music and pool games that can be covered with sliding roofs in harsh weather. The iconic pool area of ​​the two ships is the giant bronze animal statue – from polar bears to penguins and dolphins. Another pool is located at the stern of the boat on the Rido deck, a lovely sunshine and open sea, and it is also a place for outdoor movies and videos on large LED screens.