Westerdam Ship Info
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Holland America Cruise Line
General Information
The
Westerdam started sailing in 2004. Former names: none. The Westerdam is registered
in Netherlands. The Westerdam has 984 cabins.
You can expect between 1968 to 2362 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Westerdam has a space ratio of
34.9.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 41.8.
The Westerdam has
817 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2002- Zuiderdam
2003- Oosterdam
2004- Westerdam
2006- Noordam
Accessibility
There are 28 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
11 Decks
There are 11 on this ship. The highest deck number is 11. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 7.
67% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
Built in 2004, this is the 3rd ship in the Vista Class.
This ship underwent a major upgrade in 2007. Some of the decks were extended length wise by 130 feet. 34 new passenger cabins were added to decks 6, 7 and 8. As a result some aft balconies were made narrower. Some other changes included expanding the Sea View Pool area on deck 9, Explorations Café replaced the Oak Room, Windstar Café was removed and new shops were added.
During drydock Apr 14 to 26, 2017 added Casino Bar and Billboard Onboard in place of Piano Bar and Sports Bar. Replaced Northern Lights Disco with Gallery Bar. Transformed Explorers Lounge into Lincoln Center Stage. Added 18 balcony staterooms and 7 inside staterooms to deck 10 forward. Added Retreat with Cabanas to Deck 11.
There are 984 total staterooms on board, with the largest being the Pinnacle Suite.
Passengers booked in the Neptune and Pinnacle Suites will enjoy bonus perks by the Club Orange program including an exclusive dining venue, Club Orange Restaurant. Also included are priority services, 24-hour concierge service and desk, room service, and sparkling wine on embarkation day and luxury robes and tote bag.
These are the dining options on board:
The Vista Restaurant- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner/complimentary
Pinnacle Grill- Seafood & Steakhouse, reservations required
Terrace Grill- Fast food bar
Lido Restaurant- complimentary buffet
Canaletto Restaurant- Italian, reservations required
Slice- poolside pizzeria
Nightly entertainment can be found at the main show lounge, The Vista Lounge, that offers different shows every night. Live entertainment can also be found in the Queens Lounge & Culinary Arts Center, Explorers Lounge and Bar, Piano Bar, Ocean Bar, and the Disco and Nightclub. Nighttime movies can be found at the indoor cinema.
Kids have their own space at Club HAL, which has complimentary kids programming. There is also The Loft which is for teens including a video games arcade, playstations, and a teen disco. Outdoor entertainment can be found at the sports court which has pickleball, sun decks that spread over 3 floors and include swimming pools and jacuzzis, and the walking/jogging track.
Adults have their very own sundeck/relaxation zone with private cabanas for rent. The Wellness Complex consists of a fitness center, and Greenhouse Salon & Spa with therapy rooms, Hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, sauna, steam room, relaxation area, and salon. Adults can also enjoy the casino, and the many lounges and bars on board.
Westerdam Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Years Old | 20 |
| Tons | 82,305 |
| Speed | 24.0 knots |
| Length | 951 feet |
| Beam | 106 feet |
| Total Cabins | 984 |
| Crew | 817 |
| Expected Passengers | 1,968 to 2,362 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 35 |
| Total decks | 11 |
| Decks with cabins | 7 |
Westerdam Features
Activities
- 1 Indoor Pools
- 1 Retractable Roof Pools
- 1 Outdoor Pools
- 5 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- No Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- Sea Viewing Lounge on upper deck
- No Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - Westerdam
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Smoking Policy
- All staterooms, showrooms, and most indoor areas are designated non-smoking. Guests are allowed to smoke on stateroom verandahs (Effective in January 2017 smoking will not be allowed on verandahs)
- Electronic cigarette smoking is permitted inside staterooms
- Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas that MAY include: casino (active slots only - Oosterdam and Eurodam casinos are non-smoking)
- Smoking allowed outside at Sea View (Retreat) Bar/Pool on starboard side.
- On ms Prinsendam, ms Koningsdam and ms Nieuw Statendam, smoking allowed on the port side. Smoking is never on both sides.
- Smoking allowed in the Sun Bar on ms Koningsdam and ms Nieuw Statendam.
- Allowed on Sports Deck forward and aft of Crow's Nest on starboard side on ms Maasdam, ms Veendam, ms Volendam, ms Zaandam, ms Rotterdam and ms Amsterdam, aft of Crow's Nest starboard side.
- Cigar and pipe smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the ship
- Only allowed in designated outdoor smoking areas.
