Westerdam
Holland America Line · Vista Class
Illustrative photography of a Vista Class ship. Not an official Holland America Line image.
Westerdam is a well-travelled Vista Class ship known for Alaska summers and long Asia seasons out of Asian homeports.
- Class
- Vista Class
- Entered service
- 2004
- Guests
- 1,916
- Size
- approx. 82,300 gross tons
Onboard highlights
- Two-level main dining room
- Lincoln Center Stage classical performances
- Popular for extended Asia and Japan itineraries
Where Westerdam sails
Reviews of Westerdam
Passenger reviews for Westerdam are collected on our reviews page. If you have sailed her, your story helps the next traveler decide.
Westerdam Frequently Asked Questions
- How big is Westerdam?
- Westerdam is a Vista Class ship of roughly approx. 82,300 gross tons, carrying about 1,916 guests at double occupancy. She entered service in 2004.
- Where does Westerdam sail?
- Recent deployments have included Alaska, Asia, Caribbean, Mexico. Holland America Line rotates ships between seasons, so confirm the region on the specific sailing you are considering.
- Is Westerdam a good ship for first-time cruisers?
- Holland America ships are mid-size and calmer than the biggest resort ships, with a generally older passenger mix, classic dining rooms and live music rather than water parks. Whether that suits you is exactly what the passenger reviews below are for.
- What do passengers complain about most on Westerdam?
- Across the fleet the most common complaints are inconsistent dining, internet speed and cost, cabin maintenance, and charges that appear on the final bill. Read the reviews for this ship to see what recent passengers actually reported.