About Westerdam

The Westerdam started sailing in 2004 . Former names: none. The Westerdam is registered in Netherlands. The Westerdam has 984 cabins. 67 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 1968 to 2362 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Westerdam has a space ratio of 34.9 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 41.8.

The Westerdam has 817 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

There are 11 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 11. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 7.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2002 - Zuiderdam
2003 - Oosterdam
2004 - Westerdam
2006 - Noordam

There are 28 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Feb 2023.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

Built in 2004, this is the 3rd ship in the Vista Class.

This ship underwent a major upgrade in 2007. Some of the decks were extended length wise by 130 feet. 34 new passenger cabins were added to decks 6, 7 and 8. As a result some aft balconies were made narrower. Some other changes included expanding the Sea View Pool area on deck 9, Explorations Café replaced the Oak Room, Windstar Café was removed and new shops were added.

During drydock Apr 14 to 26, 2017 added Casino Bar and Billboard Onboard in place of Piano Bar and Sports Bar. Replaced Northern Lights Disco with Gallery Bar. Transformed Explorers Lounge into Lincoln Center Stage. Added 18 balcony staterooms and 7 inside staterooms to deck 10 forward. Added Retreat with Cabanas to Deck 11.

There are 984 total staterooms on board, with the largest being the Pinnacle Suite.

Passengers booked in the Neptune and Pinnacle Suites will enjoy bonus perks by the Club Orange program including an exclusive dining venue, Club Orange Restaurant. Also included are priority services, 24-hour concierge service and desk, room service, and sparkling wine on embarkation day and luxury robes and tote bag.

These are the dining options on board:

The Vista Restaurant- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner/complimentary
Pinnacle Grill- Seafood & Steakhouse, reservations required
Terrace Grill- Fast food bar
Lido Restaurant- complimentary buffet
Canaletto Restaurant- Italian, reservations required
Slice- poolside pizzeria

Nightly entertainment can be found at the main show lounge, The Vista Lounge, that offers different shows every night. Live entertainment can also be found in the Queens Lounge & Culinary Arts Center, Explorers Lounge and Bar, Piano Bar, Ocean Bar, and the Disco and Nightclub. Nighttime movies can be found at the indoor cinema.

Kids have their own space at Club HAL, which has complimentary kids programming. There is also The Loft which is for teens including a video games arcade, playstations, and a teen disco. Outdoor entertainment can be found at the sports court which has pickleball, sun decks that spread over 3 floors and include swimming pools and jacuzzis, and the walking/jogging track.

Adults have their very own sundeck/relaxation zone with private cabanas for rent. The Wellness Complex consists of a fitness center, and Greenhouse Salon & Spa with therapy rooms, Hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, sauna, steam room, relaxation area, and salon. Adults can also enjoy the casino, and the many lounges and bars on board.