MS Westerdam
Holland America Cruise Line
MS Westerdam is one of Holland America's 11 active ships and first entered service in 2004 with its most recent renovation in 2023. In terms of size, it comes in at 82,305 gross tons, 936 feet in length, and 11 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 1,964 guests and approximately 800 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $400 million and is flagged in Netherlands.
MS Westerdam
Ship Stats
Year Built
2004
Last Renovated
2023
Tonnage
82,305 GT
Length
936 ft
Capacity
1,964
Crew
800
Cost
$400 million
Decks
11
Vista Class Class
Vista Class Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Holland America. The first ship introduced in this class was MS Zuiderdam (2002), followed by MS Oosterdam (2003), MS Westerdam (2004), and MS Noordam (2006).
MS Westerdam Ship Age
MS Westerdam entered service in 2004. Across Holland America's active fleet, the average build year is 2008 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 7 of 11 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MS Westerdam
Current ship
MS Westerdam Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2023.
Renovation details
The ship received a major catering and public space modernization in February 2023. This included a total overhaul of the galley areas and the Lido Market to improve service efficiency. The Billboard Onboard and Lincoln Center Stage venues were refreshed with new upholstery and sound systems. Technical work also focused on environmental sustainability, including engine optimizations and the installation of the Starlink system.
MS Westerdam Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Holland America's fleet
MS Westerdam measures 936 feet (285 m) (vs Holland America fleet average of 922 ft) and has gross tonnage of 82,305 GT (vs fleet average of 84,029 GT). It ranks 8 of 11 by length and 9 of 11 by tonnage in Holland America's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MS Westerdam vs Holland America fleet averages
MS Westerdam carries 1,964 passengers (vs Holland America average of 2,157) and has 800 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 863). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.46:1 compared with Holland America's overall 2.50:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
1,964
passengers
Crew Members
800
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.46 : 1
Holland America Avg
2.50 : 1
MS Westerdam
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on MS Westerdam.
Decks 2 & 3main dining roomThe Dining Room
Decks 9 & 10specialtyCanaletto
Deck 11specialtyNami Sushi
Deck 2specialtyPinnacle Grill
Deck 11specialtyTamarind
Deck Plans
The MS Westerdam has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 11. Click below to access deck plans for the MS Westerdam. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
MS Westerdam quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MS Westerdam Casino on Deck 2 of the ship.
You will find the MS Westerdam buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The ship received a major catering and public space modernization in February 2023. This included a total overhaul of the galley areas and the Lido Market to improve service efficiency. The Billboard Onboard and Lincoln Center Stage venues were refreshed with new upholstery and sound systems. Technical work also focused on environmental sustainability, including engine optimizations and the installation of the Starlink system.
The ship belongs to the Holland America class of ships known as the Vista Class class.
The ship features 7 restaurants, 11 bars, 20 activities, 0 shows and 7 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The MS Westerdam has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 11.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MS Westerdam. The ship's capacity is 1,964. When comparing the occupancy to the average Holland America passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,157 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Holland America ships.
The MS Westerdam was built in 2004. Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999 while the newest ship was built in 2021. The average Holland America ship is 18 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006
Each of Holland America's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MS Westerdam is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MS Westerdam length equals 936 feet (285 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America fleet, measuring 922 feet (281 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.