The beautifully renovated Westerdam cruise ship features an excellent bar, entertainment venues and restaurants, as well as fully modernized suites. The Westerdam is a fascinating destination in its own right and has won several awards for Best Cruise.
While on board, enjoy live entertainment with the Music Walk, including the Lincoln Center Stage, BB King's Blues Club and Billboard Onboard. Immerse yourself in regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table. Enrich your travel experience in the new Exploration Central on top of the ship.
Westerdam Activities
Come aboard the lavishly appointed ships and enjoy a cruise in classic style with a vast selection of exciting opportunities for exploration, entertainment and relaxation.
- BBC Earth in Concert: Holland's partnership with BBC Earth brings their innovative and impressive programming to the World Stage. Award-winning soundtracks are performed live while BBC Earth's incredible wildlife images fill the big screen. It is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a new perspective on this planet.
- Explorations Central: Explorations Central (EXC), Holland America Line's exclusive destination program, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and locals make exploration at each port of call more intense and far-reaching.
- World Stage: See musical performances and other entertainment like never before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam take the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of image and sound.
- Club Hal: Holland America Line's Club HAL youth activities program offers a variety of entertaining events for children and teens ages 3-17, supervised 24/7 by their professionally trained team. They will have opportunities to join other children of the same age for art activities, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, team challenge games and themed parties.
Westerdam Bars & Dining
Led by a team of world-class celebrity chefs, onboard restaurants cater to your every whim. Choose from a variety of meals, from classics like burgers and fries served poolside to pan-Asian flavors from Tamarind's and fine dining at Pinnacle Grill. The Culinary Council adds exclusive new dishes to the menus, offering an exciting gastronomic variety to be enjoyed throughout the fleet. As you explore the world, let them guide you on a flavorful adventure with various dining options.
- Dining Room: For an elegant breakfast, a leisurely lunch or an unforgettable multi-course dinner, the Main Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, Culinary Council, an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs, and talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classic dishes such as Boneless Loin of Lamb en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as artisanal vegetarian dishes inspired by regional cuisine. Enrich your trip with a wide selection of wines, handpicked by wine curator, celebrated wine critic James Suckling.
- Lido Market: Explore a world of exciting culinary possibilities at the Lido Market. This modern market includes a selection of delicious take-out or order-in options: Breadboard, with fresh baked goods and pastries; Wild Harvest offers a vast selection of hearty salads; Homestead, which serves up comforting classics; Distant Lands, international foods; Sweet Spot, for ice cream and dessert creations; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other appetizing entrees; Perk, freshly prepared drinks and frozen juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase; Rise, tasty quiches, croissants, sandwiches and more.
- Pinnacle Grill: Pinnacle Grill is the best barbecue at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service will make for one of the best meals of your life. The refined menu features a selection of premium 28-day moist-aged meats, meticulously selected to ensure the best quality, as well as classic meat dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning Chef and Culinary Council Member, David Burke. All dishes are exquisitely prepared, attractively presented and complemented by an extensive collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event in itself, a celebration of haute cuisine and a triumph of flavor.
- Dive-In: Dive-in offers a variety of classic and informal cuisine, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger grilled to perfection and served on a toasted bun with their own brand secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan's Famous gourmet hot dog with golden fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or a juicy stack of portobello mushrooms. Dive-In is the perfect place to eat the best poolside burgers at sea.
- Explorations Cafe: At Explorations Cafe, relax in a comfortable cafe environment where you can consult one of the largest libraries at sea, enjoy a wide range of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also savor freshly baked pastries with their favorite coffee.
- Room Service 24 hours: Stay up late and have breakfast delivered to your stateroom. Dine early on the terrace before heading out on an evening excursion. Order a salad, sandwich or entree anytime. You can dine in the cabin only by calling. All selections are included in the cruise fare unless otherwise noted on the room menu.
Westerdam Entertainment
Nights on board feature live music, and only Holland America Line offers you so many irresistible beats to choose from. Memorable performances by world-class musicians fill your trip with unforgettable rhythm. Spend your time in one place or enjoy several places over the course of the night.
- B.B King's Blues Club: When you feel like moving you can enjoy live music on your cruise. Direct from Beale Street in Memphis, BB King's all-star band presents a rich southern heritage of classic soul and rock & roll to get you dancing.
- Casino: Whether you prefer slots or try your luck playing blackjack or poker, the casino dealers and staff are on hand to provide instructions, and they offer many exciting tournament options such as table games, slots, roulette, bingo and paradise loto. The casino is only open at sea.
- Lincoln Center Stage: Enjoy classical music on cruise ships and entertainment on board. In an exclusive partnership with the world's leading center for the performing arts, musical virtuosos perform well-known classics and favorites with a contemporary twist.
Westerdam Spa & Fitness
During your pampering day at sea, Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges. Few places will help you renew, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. This heavenly place will nurture every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. At the spa, pamper your skin with facials using premium, naturally-derived ingredients. Nourish your body too, with time-honored massage therapy techniques learned around the world. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two swimming pools.
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Signature services
- Hairdressing and nail services
- Staterooms and spa suites
- Treatment rooms
- Fitness center
- Sports court
Westerdam Ship Accommodations
Each elegant stateroom offered by Holland America Line features refined extras and the signature Mariner's Dream bed. Most of the cruise ship's spacious rooms have ocean views and many feature teak-floored terraces where you can enjoy alfresco dining or private sunbathing.
- Interior
These comfortable staterooms feature two lower beds that convert to a queen bed, their signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, premium massaging showerheads, and a host of amenities. Stateroom configuration may vary.
- Oceanview
These spacious staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen bed, their signature Mariner's Dream bed with luxurious Euro-Top mattress, premium massaging showerheads, and a host of amenities. The view is totally restricted. Stateroom configuration may vary from images shown.
- Terrace
With fully-lit picture windows overlooking a private deck, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds that convert to a queen bed, signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, and a bathtub with showerheads top quality massagers Stateroom configuration may vary from images shown.
- Signature Suite
These spacious and comfortable suites feature a spacious living room with picture windows overlooking a private terrace, two lower beds that convert to a queen bed, signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, and a sleeper sofa for one person. Bathroom includes double sinks, large jetted tub and shower, and additional shower stall. Stateroom configuration may vary from images shown.
- Pinnacle and Neptune Suite
With picture windows overlooking a private terrace, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They include a large living room with wet bar and refrigerator, two lower beds that convert to one king, their signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, plus a separate walk-in closet. It also has a sofa bed for two people. Bathroom includes double sinks, large jetted tub and shower, and additional shower stall. Services include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and a variety of courtesy services. Stateroom configuration may vary.
