MS Westerdam - 12/22/2024
The December 22, 2024 cruise on the MS Westerdam departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 14 Night New Zealand Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Westerdam sets sail on Sunday, Dec 22nd and returns on Sunday, Jan 5th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Westerdam cruise ship departing December 22, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,169 ($155 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,704 ($122 per night), this represents a recent increase of 27%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Westerdam - December 22, 2024 - 14 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 21st | Sydney, Australia |
| 2 | Dec 22nd | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 23rd | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 21st | Cruise Fjordland National Park |
| 4 | Dec 25th | Cruise Milford Sound |
| 5 | Dec 26th | Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand |
| 6 | Dec 27th | Lyttleton (christchurch), New Zealand |
| 7 | Dec 28th | Picton, New Zealand |
| 8 | Dec 29th | Napier, New Zealand |
| 9 | Dec 30th | Gisborne, New Zealand |
| 10 | Dec 31st | Tauranga, New Zealand |
| 11 | Jan 1st | Auckland, New Zealand |
| 12 | Jan 2nd | Waitangi, Bay Of Islands, New Zealand |
| 13 | Jan 2nd | At Sea |
| 14 | Jan 3rd | At Sea |
| 15 | Jan 5th | Sydney, Australia |
The MS Westerdam sails on December 22, 2024 for a 14 Night New Zealand Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 5:30 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 5th at 6:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the MS Westerdam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
MS Westerdam
MS WESTERDAM SIZE
The MS Westerdam has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 936 feet (285 meters) in length. MS Westerdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Westerdam holds 2,764 passengers. That includes 1,964 cruise vacationers and 800 staff members. The MS Westerdam total number of staterooms is 982.
MS Westerdam Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:82,305 GT
- Length:936 ft (285 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:28 mph (24 kn)
- Year Built:2004
- Years Served:2004 - Present
- Capacity:1,964
- Crew Members:800
- Total on Board:2,764
- Total Staterooms:982
- Flagged Country:Netherlands
- Ship Cost:400 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MS Westerdam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Westerdam Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
A vast remote wilderness, with snow capped mountains, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, islands, waterfalls and dense forest. It contains some of New Zealand's best known tramping tracks, including the Milford, Kepler, Dusky, Routeburn and Hollyford. Fishing, hunting, guided walks, cruises on lakes and fiords, scenic flights, penguins, seals, dolphins and spectacular coastal features await you.
Milford Sound is the most famous and accessible of the grand glacier carved fiords scattered along New Zealand's south western coast. Mountain peaks with sculptural, hanging valleys, send waterfalls cascading over sheer granite cliffs to the sea below. Boat trips on the Sound are a must and provide close up views of awe inspiring scenery.
The attractive, historic town and modern container port of Port Chalmers, on a tiny peninsula 12km from Dunedin, is worth a half-day trip for its magnificent harbour views offset by bush-covered hills, its fine nineteenth-century buildings and its thriving artistic community. The site was chosen in 1844 as the port to serve the proposed Scottish settlement of New Edinburgh, later called Dunedin. The first settlers arrived on the John Wickliffe in March 1848 and named the port after the Reverend Dr Thomas Chalmers.
Christchurch has a long historic connection with Antarctic exploration. It is from the port of Lyttleton (about 10 miles North of Christchurch) that Captain Scott sailed for Antarctica. Today Lyttleton is a port of call for ships of the United States and New Zealand Antarctic programs A monument to Captain Scott (created by his wite Katherine) stands alongside the banks of the River Avon in Christchurch.
Picton is in one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand, the upper South Island. One of Picton's attractions (besides the port) is the fact that it sports what may be the only remaining miniature golf course in NZ.
In 1931 a disastrous earthquake destroyed the city. The earthquake heaved 40 square kilometres of water covered land above sea level. Rebuilding began, resulting in Napier becoming the art deco capital. With Napier being a coastal town there are a wide variety of water sports, fishing trips, pleasure cruises and also night cruises which are very popular. Other activities include windsurfing, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing and parasailing - all available on the waterfront.
Tauranga is located in the Bay of Plenty and is the region's largest residential and commercial area, boasting profuse sunshine and a fertile landscape. The township is the center of a large kiwifruit and citrus growing area and houses a population of approximately 91,000 people, including those residing in Mount Maunganui.
New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.