The Holland America Line's Westerdam is an elegant Vista-class cruise ship that offers immersive, destination-focused itineraries across the globe, primarily sailing out of homeports like Seattle, Vancouver, Yokohama (Tokyo), and Singapore. Depending on the season, the ship embarks on breathtaking summer journeys through Alaska's glacier-filled Inside Passage or culturally rich explorations across Asia, such as its extensive "Circle Japan" voyages. While onboard, guests can enjoy a refined cruising experience with standout features including the renowned Music Walk—which hosts fantastic live performances at venues like B.B. King's Blues Club and Billboard Onboard—the luxurious, Roman bath-inspired Greenhouse Spa & Salon, and the newly redesigned Crow's Nest, a versatile entertainment hub boasting spectacular panoramic ocean views.
| Ship Class | Vista |
|---|---|
| Maiden Voyage | 2004 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2025 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,305 |
| Length | 936 ft (285 m) |
| Guest Capacity (Double) | 1,964 |
| Crew Size | 800 |
| Total Staterooms | 976 |
| Total Passenger Decks | 11 |
| Years Active | 22 years |
Cruise NewsHolland America Line's Westerdam completed a 12-day dry dock in April and she emerged with several major new spaces, including two firsts for the line. Explorations Central, or EXC, in the Crow’s Nest and Rijksmuseum at Sea. Westerdam also received the popular Music Walk venues Lincoln Center...
Cruise NewsHolland America Line is rolling out a major update to its onboard entertainment, bringing more live music, refreshed stage productions, and an enhanced team to its fleet. The changes are already underway on several ships, with the full rollout expected by next year. Michael Smith, senior vice...
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Cruise NewsWith the rapidly changing landscape and daily updates to cruise lines travel restrictions, policies and onboard procedural changes in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we've created this post that we will try to maintain with the most current advisories and links. Here are the...
