Westerdam is a 1,964-guest Holland America Line cruise ship, in service since 2004. This page lists 60 upcoming departures across 60 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
A mid-size ship at 82,305 gross tons — #173 of 520 ships we track. 42 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 27 Nights Japan Cruise (27 nights) — En route to Hakodate, Japan — last stop Aomori, Japan
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Westerdam is a mid-sized Holland America Line Vista-class ship delivered in 2004. With about 1,964 guests, spacious ocean-view accommodations, and a traditional yet contemporary onboard style, it suits travelers who value relaxed service, varied dining, live music, and destination-focused cruising over resort-scale attractions.
The ship combines classic Holland America design with expansive sea views, glass-sided exterior elevators, a Crow’s Nest observation lounge, pickleball, pools, and a range of enrichment and live-music venues. A January 2026 dry dock refreshed public spaces and accommodations and added or reconfigured stateroom inventory.
Dining options include the Main Dining Room, Lido Market, Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, and casual poolside choices. The ship offers both included venues and specialty dining, with menus spanning contemporary, international, and Italian-style dishes.
Entertainment includes World Stage productions, Billboard Onboard live music, Rolling Stone Lounge performances, trivia, music programming, and evening shows. The Crow’s Nest was redesigned in 2026 to support more intimate performances and events.
Westerdam has 924 passenger cabins, including inside, ocean-view, verandah, suite, and Pinnacle Suite categories. The shipbuilder reports that approximately 85% of passenger cabins have ocean views.
Family amenities include youth programming through Club HAL, activities for younger travelers, pools, and open-deck recreation. The ship is more focused on multigenerational and adult-oriented cruising than on large waterpark-style attractions.
The Greenhouse Spa & Salon provides spa treatments, salon services, and fitness facilities. Outdoor pools, whirlpools, and open-deck areas provide additional spaces for relaxation and exercise.
Holland America provides accessible routes and accessibility information through its official deck plans. Accessible staterooms and public areas are available, subject to category and booking availability.
Westerdam operates within Holland America Line’s fleetwide environmental programs, including regulated waste handling, fuel-efficiency measures, and onboard environmental-management procedures. Specific vessel-level emissions or shore-power specifications were not confirmed from the reviewed sources.
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| Alaska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Asia | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia & Pacific | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| From / night | $209 | $175 | $143 | $162 | $179 | $199 | $117 | $113 | 0 | 0 | $297 | $127 |
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Westerdam is registered in Netherlands.
Westerdam carries about 1,964 guests with roughly 800 crew.
Westerdam entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2026.
At 82,305 gross tons and 285 m long, Westerdam is a mid-size ship — larger than 66% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
