The third of Holland America Line's grand Vista-class ships, and having been refurbished in 2017, Westerdam dazzles guests with all that it has to offer, making the ship a destination within itself. As you embark on enticing itineraries to destinations across the world, including the Panama Canal and South America, make the most of the fantastic onboard amenities. From Explorations Central (EXC), a programme offering guests the opportunity to attend local guide talks, take part in destination-focused group discussions and explore the extensive library, to contemporary dining and entertainment chocies, enjoy life at sea at your own pace. These innovative features, combined with Holland America Line’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere, makes a cruise with Westerdam an occasion to remember.
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Ship Facilities
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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Customer reviews for Westerdam
We really enjoyed the cruise, this is the second cruise have been on with Holland America and will be looking to go again with you. The choice of food and quality was really good. . The ship was nice but it’s ready for a refit but that did not put us off loving her, nice size ship which we like. Plenty of room to find a quiet place if you needed. The cabin was ok ,, a outside cabin with fully restricted view which was disappointing. .
Nice ship service was excellent as was food. Entertainment a bit lacking for our taste. But overall a great cruise
This was our first cruise with Holland America and we very much enjoyed it overall. The food was very good in all the venues and excellent in the Pinnacle and Canaletto speciality restaurants. The staff were very pleasant and eager to assist when needed. Our cabin stewards Reef and Yoan done an excellent job . We did feel however that the entertainment in the World Stage was not as good as some other cruise lines we have sailed with. The dance group were very good at what they done but some of the other performers were rather average.
Ports of call were very good. One unavoidable disappointment due to a passenger becoming a medical emergency, missing the Port of Picton. Organisationally very good. All staff were excellent, great service. Entertainment could have been a bit more varied.
