Overview
ms Westerdam
The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships. As such, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Most of her staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandahs.
The theme of ms Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Art ranges from paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon, to a huge Indian silver-overlaid wood palace doorway, a bone tobacco pipe carved in the shape of a woman's head to a collection of 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian carved limestone figures from Ecuador. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt.
Join us aboard the ms Westerdam in 2008-2009 as we transit the Panama Canal, cruise the Caribbean or explore Alaska's Inside Passage and Glacier Bay.
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Features
Vista Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options
Pinnacle Grill: This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens
Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties
The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine: our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by our own Master Chefs or culinary guests
Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times: a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email or simply read the morning paper.
Greenhouse Spa & Salon: features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals. Enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite and have your hair and nails done for a special evening.
Vista Show Lounge: features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians and variety acts
Crow's Nest: offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening
Club HAL®: our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 - 12; activities are supervised and age appropriate
The Loft: designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age
Ship Facts
Gross Tonnage: 82,500 grt. (One registered ton equals 100 cubic feet)
Length: 936 feet
Beam: 105.8 feet
Maximum speed: 24 knots (service at 22 knots)
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,916
Crew: 800
Dedicated: April, 2004
Godmother: Dutch actress Renée Soutendijk
Staterooms
- Penthouse Verandah Suites
- Deluxe Verandah Suites
- Superior Verandah Suites
- Deluxe Verandah OceanView Staterooms
- Large OceanView Staterooms
- Large or Standard Inside Staterooms
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Category: PS
1318 sq. ft. with verandah
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah,1 sofa bed for 2 persons, DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Category: SA, SB, SC
510 sq. ft. with verandah
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Category: SS, SY, SZ
389 sq. ft. with verandah
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Category: VA, VB, VC, VD, VE, VF, VH
249 sq. ft.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All G-category staterooms have partial sea views. All GG-, H- & HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.
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Category C, D, DD, E, F, G, GG, H, HH
185 sq. ft.
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Category: I, J, K, L, M, MM, N, NN
143-207 sq. ft.
Stateroom availability varies by ship and meta-category. Images shown are representative of a stateroom in that meta-category. Room measurements are approximated, and rooms in the same meta-category may vary in size and/or have different furniture placement, windows or fixtures from those pictured.
