One of Holland America Line’s impressive Vista-class cruise ships, Westerdam is a dazzling destination within itself and home to a variety of unforgettable experiences and unrivalled service, all of which fosters a laid-back atmosphere synonymous with Holland America Line’s incredible cruises. Embarking on enticing itineraries to destinations around the world, you’ll be met with the opportunity to indulge in incredible cuisines, marvel at remarkable entertainment, and take full advantage of sensational onboard amenities – including an extensive library, sensational spa facilities, and more. Offering you the chance to enjoy life at sea at your own pace, in a welcoming environment where you’ll want for nothing, savour the journey aboard Westerdam and look forward to an unforgettable cruise adventure.
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What's onboard
Dining
A holiday is all about the delicious cuisine you get to sample, and mealtimes onboard Westerdam are guaranteed to delight.
- The Dining Room - serving delicious dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner, there’s no risk of going hungry during your cruise. With classic plates, regionally-inspired specialities and the perfect wine for each dish, food onboard is something you’ll never forget.
- Lido Market - some days you just can’t quite pinpoint what you fancy to eat, and if that’s the case, Lido Market is the buffet-style restaurant that you need. With dishes from around the world, there’s bound to be something to satisfy your hunger.
- Pinnacle Grill - for an additional cost, guests can experience a more intimate dinner setting complete with succulent cuts of meat and fine wines.
- Canaletto - if you like Italian cuisine, then you’ll love Canaletto, where classic and authentic dishes have been perfected for guests to enjoy.
- Dive-in - juicy burgers, hot dogs and loaded tacos are some of the most popular items on this comfort food restaurant.
- Tamarind - for those who like the flavours of Asia, Tamarind is the perfect restaurant for experiencing the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan.
Entertainment
Westerdam has all the entertainment options you could ask for, from live music to shows or quiet nights in the bars and lounges.
ShowsFor entertaining productions using an immersive LED screen, head to the World Stage for unforgettable entertainment. Alternatively, head to one of the other venues to enjoy fun live music performances:
Live Music- Billboard Onboard - featuring head-to-head pianos, guests who come to this lively bar can rock out to all the biggest hits of the past 50 years courtesy of two duelling pianists.
- Rolling Stone Lounge - listen to a 7-piece band playing rock and roll classics, pop, country and more!
For drinks before dinner, Ocean Bar is a popular choice for many guests and a great place to go to socialise before taking your seat in the restaurant. Once your meal is done, and if cocktails are your thing, Gallery Bar serves all the classic drinks you could ask for, as well as some more experimental options. Alternatively, if you like to enjoy your drinks al fresco, Sea View Bar and Lido Bar are both great outdoor options.
Family
Holland America Line like to make sure that every guest, no matter their age, can enjoy their cruise experience. This means that even the youngest guests onboard are expertly catered for with dedicated clubs and spaces just for them to enjoy.
- Club Hal® supervised by fun full-time directors and staff who are all fully trained.
- Colourful playroom for children aged 3-7, featuring art table, big-screen TV and games, helping kids to learn and have fun while they make friends with others their age.
- Separate area for ages 8-12 with arcade games, Sony Playstation® games and ""Dance Dance Revolution""
- The Loft and The Oasis is a special teens only area with lounges, internet access and exclusive sundeck with waterfall, a popular escape from the parents!
Things to do
Spa and Fitness
If relaxing is high up on your holiday agenda, Greenhouse Spa & Salon has everything you need for the perfect pampering session. Offering everything from a sauna and steam room to personal treatments such as massages, facials and body wraps, you’ll leave feeling completely brand new.
In addition, for anyone onboard who enjoys staying active, there are plenty of facilities to choose from. If you like to use free weights or exercise machines, the fully-equipped gym has everything you need to work up a sweat. There are also group classes available here for anyone who prefers to exercise with others. Alternatively, the sports course with space for volleyball, football and tennis are great for anyone who enjoys some friendly competition.
Recreation
Westerdam has many ways to keep guests occupied during their time onboard. While the pools are always a popular option for anyone looking to sit back and relax, there are some other great facilities on the ship:
- Luxury duty-free shopping
- Culinary Arts Centre
- Explorations Central (EXC)
- Rijksmuseum at Sea
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Westerdam
The ship was older, but still very well appointed. The service overall was of an excellent standard. We chose the "Have It All' package, which gave us onboard credit and saved paying for beverages individually; meaning we had no account to pay at the end of the cruise. We were in an SY Suite, which was more of an extended balcony cabin, but a good size and perfectly adequate for all our needs. The itinerary and excursions were well planned and organised. Entertainment on board was of a very good standard. The highlights were the classical duo, the 'regional soloist' - guitarist and singer and the crew shows which were organised over the Christmas holiday period. The food was superb. The speciality restaurants were a la cart standard, but the main dining room was also excellent as were the choices in the 'Lido Market' buffet - although it could get busy and crowded at times.
Interesting itinerary Staff are very helpful and polite Ship clean, needs improvement so in for dry doc now Few extra choices in breakfast will be a good idea
Ports of call were good
Food brilliant ,crew fantastic. Inability to land us on Koh Samui ridiculous. Ship full of leaks and needs a refit. Looking dated and tired. Would have given 5 stars but for the above.
