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Westerdam

Holland America Line
60 upcoming departures  ·  60 itineraries

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.

✓ Travelers who prefer mid-sized ships ✓ Passengers seeking traditional dining and live music ✓ Adults wanting a quieter pool area
60 itineraries · from $769 ● Where is it now?
Class Vista Class
Built / Refurb 2004 / 2026
Gross Tonnage 82,305
Guests 1,964
Crew 800
Length 285.2 m
Beam 32.3 m
Decks 11
Cabins 924
Max speed 24.0 kn
Flag Netherlands
Guests per crew 2.5
Space ratio 42

Westerdam at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 69%

A mid-size ship at 82,305 gross tons — #172 of 566 ships we track. 42 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers who prefer mid-sized ships
  • Passengers seeking traditional dining and live music
  • Adults wanting a quieter pool area
  • Families needing supervised youth activities
  • Cruisers who value a full wraparound promenade

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking large waterparks or extensive rides
  • Guests wanting many late-night venues
  • Passengers seeking numerous solo cabins
  • Cruisers wanting a newly built contemporary ship
  • Travelers who require extensive included specialty dining

Live Position ● 48 minutes ago

Heading to: Yeosu

Currently on: 15-Night Asia from Tokyo (15 nights) — En route to Yeosu, South Korea — last stop Nagasaki, Japan

Tokyo, Japan → Shimizu, Japan → Kagoshima, Japan → Nagasaki, Japan → Yeosu, South Korea → Incheon (Seoul), South Korea → Incheon (Seoul), South Korea → Jeju (Cheju) City, South Korea → Busan (Pusan), South Korea → Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan → Kobe, Japan → Tokyo, Japan
Coming up
  1. Yeosu arrives 08:00 AM
  2. Incheon arrives 08:00 AM
  3. Incheon arrives 04:00 PM
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Westerdam

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.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Holland America Line
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Marghera, Venice, Italy
Registry / flag
Netherlands (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
PINX
IMO number
9226891
MMSI
244128000
Draft
7.8 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

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.

For families

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.

Pools, spa & wellness

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.

Accessibility

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.

Environmental features

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.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 3

World Stage Dining Room Ocean Bar Library Photo Gallery Hudson Half Moon Stuyvesant Effy Jewelry Shops Merabella Ocean View Inside

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Westerdam deck plans from Holland America Line → (PDF)

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
Pinnacle SuiteThe ship's largest suite; category code PS. Suite 1 1,290 sq ft 4 7
Neptune SuiteCategory codes SA, SB and SC; includes Neptune Lounge access. Suite — 465–502 sq ft 4 7, 8
Signature SuiteCategory code SS. Suite — 393–400 sq ft 4 5, 6, 7, 8
VerandahCategory codes VA, VB, VC, VE, VF and VH; published area includes the verandah. Balcony — 228–405 sq ft — 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Compare all 6 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

17 included 6 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Dining Room Included
Deck 2–3
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pinnacle Grill Extra cost
Deck 2
A specialty restaurant serving steakhouse-style dishes and seafood.
Canaletto Extra cost
Deck 9
An Italian specialty restaurant located beside the Lido dining area.
Lido Market Included
Deck 9
A casual marketplace serving meals and international selections.
Dive-In Included
Deck 9
A poolside grill serving burgers, hot dogs and fries.
Crow’s Nest Café Included
Deck 10
A café serving pastries and beverages inside the Crow’s Nest.

Bars & lounges

Crow’s Nest Varies
Deck 10
A forward observation lounge with panoramic views, seating and a bar.
Lido Bar Varies
Deck 9
A poolside bar serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Sea View Bar Varies
Deck 9
An outdoor bar serving drinks beside the aft pool area.
Pinnacle Bar Varies
Deck 2
A bar serving drinks near Pinnacle Grill.
Ocean Bar Varies
Deck 3
A central cocktail lounge near the atrium.
Explorer’s Lounge Varies
Deck 2
A lounge serving drinks in a quieter setting.
Gallery Bar Varies
A bar positioned near the ship's gallery and entertainment areas.

All 31 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2004Entered service, built by Fincantieri Marghera, Venice, Italy.
  2. 2017A major dry-dock renovation added Explorations Central in the Crow’s Nest and Rijksmuseum at Sea, along with other public-space upgrades.
  3. 2026A two-week Singapore dry dock refreshed public spaces and staterooms, redesigned the Crow’s Nest, reworked Effy Lounge, added 11 Ocean View staterooms and upgraded selected dining areas.

Other Vista Class ships

Zuiderdam Holland America Line · 2002 Queen Victoria Cunard Line · 2007 Carnival Panorama Carnival Cruise Line · 2019 Carnival Venezia Carnival Cruise Line · 2019

Where Westerdam sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Alaska 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 15 1 0 4 5
Asia 0 2 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 0 $175 $143 $162 $244 $202 $120 $110 $295 0 $295 $127

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in May 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Juneau29× Ketchikan29× Vancouver27× Skagway25× Whittier24× Sydney17× Auckland15× Hobart13× Melbourne13× Wellington13× Lyttelton Christchurch12× Napier12×

Explore This Ship

Jump from Westerdam sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All Holland America Line port guides Alaska cruises Australia & Pacific cruises Asia cruises Hawaii cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $2,324 · $232/night
Ports of Call
Vancouver, B.C., CA, Ketchikan, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US, Skagway, Alaska, US +5 more
Next: May 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

Alaska
From $3,199 · $320/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, US, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: Sep 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

Alaska
From $2,739 · $274/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: May 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $2,529 · $230/night
Ports of Call
Vancouver, B.C., CA, Ketchikan, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US, Skagway, Alaska, US +5 more
Next: May 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

Alaska
From $3,614 · $329/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, US, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: Sep 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

Alaska
From $2,754 · $250/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: May 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Alaska Cruise

Alaska
From $2,804 · $234/night
Ports of Call
Vancouver, B.C., CA, Ketchikan, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US, Skagway, Alaska, US +6 more
Next: May 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

Alaska
From $3,939 · $328/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Icy Strait Point, Alaska, US, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: Aug 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
View ItineraryBook Cruise
12 Nights

12 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

Alaska
From $3,189 · $266/night
Ports of Call
Whittier, Alaska, US, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Alaska, US, Juneau, Alaska, US +2 more
Next: May 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 60 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 22, 2026Dec 6, 202614 Nights Orient Far East Cruise14AsiaBook →
Nov 22, 2026Dec 6, 202614 Nights Orient Far East Cruise14AsiaBook →
Dec 6, 2026Dec 20, 202614 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise14AsiaBook →
Dec 20, 2026Jan 31, 202742 Nights Orient Far East Cruise42AsiaBook →
Jan 3, 2027Feb 14, 202742 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise42AsiaBook →
Jan 3, 2027Jan 31, 202728 Nights Orient Far East Cruise28Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 31, 2027Feb 28, 202728 Nights Japan Cruise28AsiaBook →
Jan 31, 2027Feb 14, 202714 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise14AsiaBook →
Feb 14, 2027Mar 14, 202728 Nights Japan Cruise28AsiaBook →
Feb 14, 2027Feb 28, 202714 Nights Japan Cruise14AsiaBook →
Feb 28, 2027Mar 14, 202714 Nights Japan Cruise14AsiaBook →
Mar 28, 2027Apr 11, 202714 Nights Japan Cruise14AsiaBook →
Mar 28, 2027Apr 25, 202728 Nights Japan Cruise28AsiaBook →
Apr 11, 2027Apr 25, 202714 Nights Japan Cruise14AsiaBook →
Apr 11, 2027May 9, 202729 Nights Alaska Cruise29AlaskaBook →
Apr 25, 2027May 9, 202715 Nights Alaska Cruise15AlaskaBook →
May 9, 2027May 23, 202714 Nights Alaska Cruise14AlaskaBook →
May 9, 2027May 16, 20277 Nights Alaska Cruise7AlaskaBook →
May 9, 2027May 26, 202717 Nights Alaska Cruise17AlaskaBook →
May 9, 2027May 21, 202712 Nights Alaska Cruise12AlaskaBook →
May 9, 2027May 19, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
May 9, 2027May 18, 20279 Nights Alaska Cruise9AlaskaBook →
May 9, 2027May 20, 202711 Nights Alaska Cruise11AlaskaBook →
May 11, 2027May 23, 202712 Nights Alaska Cruise12AlaskaBook →

Showing the next 24 of 60 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Westerdam FAQ

What flag does Westerdam sail under?

Westerdam is registered in Netherlands.

How many passengers does Westerdam hold?

Westerdam carries about 1,964 guests with roughly 800 crew.

How old is Westerdam?

Westerdam entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2026.

How big is Westerdam?

At 82,305 gross tons and 285 m long, Westerdam is a mid-size ship — larger than 69% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Westerdam?

Most evenings are smart casual. Selected evenings are designated as gala nights, when dressier clothing is customary.

Is dining included on Westerdam?

The Dining Room, Lido Market and Dive-In are included in the standard fare. Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto are specialty venues with additional charges.

Are drinks included on Westerdam?

Basic beverages such as water, coffee and tea are generally available with included dining, while alcoholic drinks and many specialty beverages cost extra unless covered by a package.

Is Wi-Fi available on Westerdam?

Wi-Fi is available onboard through Holland America Line internet packages. Package access and included benefits depend on the booking.

Is Westerdam accessible for passengers with mobility limitations?

Accessible routes and designated accessible staterooms are available. Holland America Line recommends confirming the required features before booking.

Does Westerdam have facilities for children?

Kids Club provides supervised activities for ages 3–17 when the program operates on a particular sailing.