Holland America Westerdam Overview

With beautiful updates to its interiors, amenities, and programming, the Westerdam represents Holland America Line's take on modern cruising. The ship blends sophisticated entertainment and dining venues with more casual offering like the Lido Market, which hosts themed grab-and-go food stations throughout the day. Passengers eager to learn more about Alaska can visit Explorations Central, an education hub offering books, guides, and media specific to the local area. The Retreat, an adult-only lounge area, and the ship's two-deck spa, provide restful spaces to relax between ports of call.

The Westerdam sails on seven-day, one-way itineraries between Vancouver, BC, and Whittier. The itinerary includes a day cruising the Inside Passage, plus ports of call in Ketchikan, Juneau, and either Skagway. The ship also spends a day in Glacier Bay National Park.

Ship Facts

• Cruise Line: Holland America
• Dining: Anytime/flexible and traditional/set dining.
• Lower Berth Capacity: 1,964
• Crew: 800 (crew ratio 2.4)
• Launched: 2004 (refurbished 2017)

Why pick this ship?

With modern updates and the most current cultural and entertainment programming offered by Holland America, the Westerdam provides passengers with an Alaskan cruise that's both sophisticated and rich in local experiences.