MS Westerdam - May 4, 2025
The May 4, 2025 cruise on the MS Westerdam departs from Seattle, Washington. On this 7 Night Alaskan Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Westerdam sets sail on Sunday, May 4th and returns on Sunday, May 11th.
May 4, 2025
May 4th - May 11th
MS Westerdam
Holland America Cruise Line
7 Night Alaskan Explorer
from Seattle, Washington
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Westerdam cruise ship departing May 4, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $829 ($119 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $735 ($106 per night), this represents a recent increase of 13%.
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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.
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Itinerary
MS Westerdam - May 4, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4th | Seattle, Washington |
| 1 | May 4th | Cruise Puget Sound |
| 2 | May 5th | At Sea |
| 3 | May 4th | Cruise Stephens Passage |
| 3 | May 6th | Juneau, Alaska |
| 4 | May 7th | Cruise Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier |
| 5 | May 8th | Sitka, Alaska |
| 6 | May 9th | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| 7 | May 10th | Victoria, British Columbia |
| 8 | May 11th | Seattle, Washington |
Cruise Itinerary
The MS Westerdam sails on May 4, 2025 for a 7 Night Alaskan Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Seattle, Washington at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Seattle, Washington on May 11th at 7:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the MS Westerdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Christened "The Emerald City", Seattle is known as one of the most livable cities in the world and actually receives less annual rainfall (36 inches) than New York and Atlanta. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, Puget Sound, and mountains, Seattle is a recreation enthusiasts' dream. In the summer, water sports are only 10 minutes away and winter sports, such as snow skiing, are only 45 minutes away.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is located in Southeast Alaska. The Tongass Rain Forest climate provides Juneau with lush terrain and wildflowers. Visitors can find unparalleled glacier viewing from Tracy Arm Fjord, Mendenhall Glacier, the Juneau Icefield and Glacier Bay National Park, and outdoor enthusiasts will love Juneau's kayaking, dogsledding, rafting, biking, hiking and glacier hiking.
Sitka is considered Alaska's most beautiful seaside town, with views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching to the water's edge. Sitka offers a combination of Native culture, Russian history, and Alaskan wilderness which provides a diverse and unequaled Alaskan experience. The mild climate and dense forests make Sitka one of the best places to view wildlife in Alaska.
The first cruise ship appeared in Ketchikan 114 years ago, and it has been a favorite port ever since. You can tour the area by boat, bus, horse-drawn trolley, or even a restored 1955 Chevy. The most famous part of town is Creek Street. The homes once comprising the red light district are now filled with arts, crafts and gift shops. Totem poles are everywhere, with 24 at Saxman Native Totem Park.
Founded as a fur-trading post by the Hudson Bay Company, Victoria is home to an interesting mix of cultures. There are English pubs, East Indian restaurants, and Japanese sushi bars. Chinatown features great buys at Market Square. Spend a pleasant afternoon among the flowers and waterways of world-famous Butchart Gardens.
Christened "The Emerald City", Seattle is known as one of the most livable cities in the world and actually receives less annual rainfall (36 inches) than New York and Atlanta. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, Puget Sound, and mountains, Seattle is a recreation enthusiasts' dream. In the summer, water sports are only 10 minutes away and winter sports, such as snow skiing, are only 45 minutes away.