Holland America Line · Vista Class
Westerdam: ship guide
Vista Class ship for Japan and Asia in winter and Alaska Glacier Discovery in summer.
Best for: Travelers who want Japan, Southeast Asia and the Great Barrier Reef on a mid-sized traditional ship in winter, and one-way Alaska Glacier Discovery cruises in summer. Sails from Tokyo (Yokohama), Hong Kong, Singapore, Vancouver, Whittier (Anchorage) in 2026 and 2027.
About Westerdam
Westerdam is the third Vista Class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in April 2004 and the third Holland America ship of the name. At 82,348 gross tons it carries 1,964 guests at double occupancy with a crew of about 812, and a two-week dry dock in Singapore in January 2026 added 11 ocean-view staterooms on decks one and seven, bringing the count to 993. The same yard period put a bandstand in the Crow’s Nest, refreshed Canaletto and Lido Market, rebuilt the Deck 8 verandah bathrooms and redesigned the Effy Lounge.
Dining runs from the two-level Dining Room, Lido Market and Dive-In to Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Morimoto By Sea and Tamarind, the Pan-Asian restaurant found on only two Vista Class ships. The World Stage hosts production shows, the Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard cover the music and the Lido Pool sits under a retractable roof. Westerdam is one of six ships in the Holland America Evolution renovation program, with its date still to be announced.
Westerdam is Holland America’s Asia ship. From September 2026 to April 2027 it sails 13 and 14 day Circle Japan and Japan and South Korea cruises from Tokyo and Yokohama, Far East voyages between Hong Kong and Singapore, and a 28 day Coral Triangle and Great Barrier Reef Legendary Voyage round trip from Singapore departing January 3, 2027. In summer 2027 it returns to Alaska for 7 day Glacier Discovery cruises between Vancouver and Whittier. It suits travelers who want Japan and Asia on a mid-sized ship with Alaska in summer.
- Circle Japan and Japan and South Korea cruises from Tokyo and Yokohama
- 28 day Coral Triangle and Great Barrier Reef Legendary Voyage from Singapore
- Tamarind Pan-Asian restaurant, rare on a Vista Class ship
- Eleven ocean-view staterooms and a Crow’s Nest bandstand added in January 2026
- World Stage theater, Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard
- Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto and Morimoto By Sea specialty dining
- Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
- Alaska Glacier Discovery cruises with Glacier Bay, College Fjord and Hubbard Glacier
Staterooms and suites
Inside
Interior staterooms of roughly 151 to 233 sq ft; the budget choice on port-intensive Japan itineraries where the cabin is mainly for sleeping.
Ocean View
About 174 to 180 sq ft with a picture window on the Main and Lower Promenade decks, including 11 new ocean-view staterooms added in 2026; good value for Alaska and Asia.
Verandah
The ship’s largest category at roughly 212 to 359 sq ft including the private verandah; Deck 8 verandahs received fully rebuilt bathrooms in 2026, and a balcony pays off in Glacier Bay and the Inland Sea of Japan.
Signature Suite
About 372 to 384 sq ft with a larger verandah, a sitting area and a bathroom with a tub and shower; 100 of them, many sleeping up to four.
Neptune and Pinnacle Suites
Neptune Suites run about 500 to 712 sq ft and the two Pinnacle Suites 1,318 sq ft with a dining room and large verandah; both include the Neptune Lounge with concierge, breakfast in Pinnacle Grill and priority embarkation and tendering.
Westerdam deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Deck 11 - Sports Deck
Volleyball Court, Basketball Court, Observation Deck
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board Westerdam
Dining on Westerdam
Dining RoomIncluded
Two-level main restaurant with a changing menu and a choice of open seating or fixed dinner times.
Lido MarketIncluded
Marketplace-style buffet, refreshed in 2026, with individual stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Dive-InIncluded
Poolside grill with a new order and pick-up counter for burgers, hot dogs and fries.
Crow’s Nest CaféIncluded
Pastries and snacks in the observation lounge; specialty coffees are extra.
Pinnacle GrillSpecialty
Signature steakhouse with premium beef, seafood and an extensive wine list.
TamarindSpecialty
Pan-Asian restaurant with sushi and Southeast Asian dishes; one of only two Vista Class ships to carry it.
CanalettoSpecialty
Italian restaurant inside the Lido, fully refreshed in 2026, with family-style sharing plates.
Morimoto By Sea ExperienceSpecialty
Dinner menus from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto served on select evenings.
Entertainment and activities
- World Stage production shows and guest entertainers
- Rolling Stone Lounge classic rock and Billboard Onboard dueling pianos
- The Dam Band and live music in the Ocean Bar and Explorer’s Lounge
- Crow’s Nest observation lounge with new bandstand stage, library and café
- Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon, thermal suite, hydropool and fitness center
- Casino, High Score! game room, art studio, pickleball and sports court
Families and who it suits
Kids Club offers supervised programs for ages 3 to 17 with arts, sports, games and themed parties, though Holland America notes it is not offered on every sailing; the Alaska Glacier Discovery cruises and Denali cruisetours draw the most families, while the Japan and Asia season is mostly adults.
Best for: Travelers who want Japan, Southeast Asia and the Great Barrier Reef on a mid-sized traditional ship in winter, and one-way Alaska Glacier Discovery cruises in summer.
Sails from: Tokyo (Yokohama), Hong Kong, Singapore, Vancouver, Whittier (Anchorage) · Regions: Japan, Asia and Far East, Coral Triangle and Great Barrier Reef, Alaska Glacier Discovery, Pacific Coast
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Facts checked against Holland America Line: Westerdam, Holland America Line: Fleet Facts (PDF), Holland America Line: Westerdam emerges from dry dock (January 2026), Holland America Line: 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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