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Westerdam
Westerdam is a Holland America Line cruise ship of the Vista class, in service since 2004. She measures 81,811 gross tons and carries 1,964 guests with a crew of 800. She sails Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand itineraries.
About Westerdam
Westerdam is the third of Holland America's Vista-class ships and the third ship of the name, in service since April 2004. At about 81,800 gross tons she carries some 1,960 guests. A 2007 refit added 34 cabins and reworked several public rooms, and Holland America lists a later refurbishment in 2017. Her name combines the Dutch word for west with the fleet's -dam suffix. She spends summers in Alaska, sailing from Vancouver and Seattle and on one-way routes to Whittier, and cooler months in Asia and Australia, with cruises from Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Alaskathe Inside Passage and glaciers from Seattle, Vancouver and Seward, May to September
- AsiaJapan, Southeast Asia and China
- Australia and New Zealandin the southern summer, from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland
Home port: Vancouver, British Columbia.
Flying in for your cruise?
Westerdam sails from Vancouver, British Columbia. The airport is Vancouver International (YVR), with 11 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic)YVR Domestic Terminal4.6 ★
- Cathay Pacific LoungeYVR International Terminal4.6 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (International)YVR International Terminal4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Westerdam?
Westerdam is operated by Holland America Line and belongs to its Vista class.
How big is Westerdam?
Westerdam measures 81,811 gross tons and 285 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does Westerdam feel?
Westerdam has a passenger space ratio of 41.7: 81,811 gross tons for 1,964 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Westerdam feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Westerdam carry?
Westerdam carries 1,964 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 800 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
When did Westerdam enter service?
Westerdam entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2017.
Where does Westerdam sail?
Westerdam sails Alaska, Asia and Australia and New Zealand itineraries. Her home port is Vancouver, British Columbia.
Which airport should I fly into for Westerdam?
Westerdam sails from Vancouver, British Columbia. Fly into Vancouver International (YVR), which has 11 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Westerdam?
Holland America Line publishes the deck plans for Westerdam; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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