MS Westerdam - 3/14/2027
The March 14, 2027 cruise on the MS Westerdam departs from Tokyo, Japan. On this 28 Night Circle Japan & South Korea Discovery (Tokyo Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 16 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Westerdam sets sail on Sunday, Mar 14th and returns on Sunday, Apr 11th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Westerdam cruise ship departing March 14, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $4,909 ($176 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $4,909 ($176 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Westerdam - March 14, 2027 - 28 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 13th | Tokyo, Japan |
| 2 | Mar 15th | At Sea |
| 3 | Mar 16th | Kochi, Japan |
| 4 | Mar 17th | At Sea |
| 5 | Mar 18th | Jeju City, Jeju-Do, (cheju-Do), South Korea |
| 6 | Mar 19th | Incheon (seoul). South Korea |
| 7 | Mar 13th | Incheon (seoul). South Korea |
| 8 | Mar 21st | At Sea |
| 9 | Mar 22nd | Busan (Pusan), South Korea |
| 10 | Mar 23rd | Hakata, Japan |
| 11 | Mar 24th | Nagasaki, Japan |
| 12 | Mar 25th | Osaka, Japan |
| 13 | Mar 13th | Osaka, Japan |
| 14 | Mar 27th | At Sea |
| 15 | Mar 28th | Tokyo, Japan |
| 16 | Mar 29th | At Sea |
| 17 | Mar 30th | Osaka, Japan |
| 18 | Mar 31st | Kochi, Japan |
| 19 | Apr 1st | Hiroshima, Japan |
| 20 | Mar 13th | Cruise Kanmon Straits, Japan |
| 21 | Apr 3rd | Busan (Pusan), South Korea |
| 22 | Apr 4th | Sakaiminato, Japan |
| 23 | Apr 5th | Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan |
| 24 | Apr 6th | Toyama, Japan |
| 25 | Apr 7th | Sakata, Japan |
| 26 | Apr 8th | Aomori, Japan |
| 27 | Apr 9th | Hakodate, Japan |
| 28 | Apr 10th | At Sea |
| 29 | Apr 11th | Tokyo, Japan |
The MS Westerdam sails on March 14, 2027 for a 28 Night Circle Japan & South Korea Discovery (Tokyo Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Tokyo, Japan at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Tokyo, Japan on Apr 11th at 8:00 AM. During the 29-day journey, the MS Westerdam will visit 15 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
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
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Cruise Ports
Tolanaro (Fort Dauphin), Madagascar, offers docking at Tolanaro Port. Travelers explore Nahampoana Reserve and Libanona Beach. Excursions include lemur-watching at Berenty Reserve. Local markets sell zebu curry. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rainforests and Indian Ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes romazava, a Malagasy favorite. Souvenirs, like raffia crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tsitongambarika history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance reserve walks. Tolanaro’s natural allure offers a vibrant Malagasy stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique wildlife and scenic beaches, making Tolanaro an engaging destination for exploration.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Kochi, Japan, has docking at Kochi Port. Travelers explore Kochi Castle’s samurai history. Excursions visit Katsurahama Beach and Ryugado Cave. Local markets sell bonito flakes. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather. Photography captures castle views and Pacific shores. Dining onboard includes katsuo tataki, a local seared tuna. Souvenirs, like yosakoi crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Shikoku’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance castle tours. Kochi’s coastal heritage offers a serene Japanese stop, blending samurai history with scenic beauty.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Jeju City, South Korea, has docking at Jeju Port. Travelers explore Seongsan Ilchulbong’s volcanic crater. Excursions visit Manjanggul Lava Tube. Local markets sell tangerines. The peak season, April to June, brings mild weather. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and coastal vistas. Dining onboard includes haemul jeongol, a seafood hotpot. Souvenirs, like lava stone crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jeju’s geology. Light clothing suits the temperate climate. Sturdy shoes enhance hikes. Jeju City’s volcanic beauty offers a vibrant South Korean stop, immersing travelers in its natural wonders.
Incheon, South Korea, has docking at Incheon Port with excursions to Seoul. Travelers explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong markets. Excursions visit DMZ’s historic sites. Local markets sell kimchi. The peak season, April to June, brings mild weather. Photography captures palaces and urban skylines. Dining onboard includes bulgogi, a Korean favorite. Souvenirs, like hanbok dolls, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Korean history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city tours. Incheon’s access to Seoul offers a vibrant South Korean stop, blending culture with modern energy.
Incheon, South Korea, has docking at Incheon Port with excursions to Seoul. Travelers explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and Myeongdong markets. Excursions visit DMZ’s historic sites. Local markets sell kimchi. The peak season, April to June, brings mild weather. Photography captures palaces and urban skylines. Dining onboard includes bulgogi, a Korean favorite. Souvenirs, like hanbok dolls, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Korean history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city tours. Incheon’s access to Seoul offers a vibrant South Korean stop, blending culture with modern energy.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Busan, South Korea, in the southeast, sits on the Korea Strait, facing the Sea of Japan. The port is near Jagalchi Fish Market, where fresh seafood is sold daily. Haeundae Beach offers urban waterfront access, while Beomeosa Temple, in the forested hills, provides cultural history. The Gamcheon Culture Village, with colorful houses, draws visitors for its art and narrow alleys. Busan’s port history as a trading hub is evident in its maritime museum. The nearby Nakdong River Estuary is a birdwatching site, and the city’s coastal cliffs offer walking trails with ocean views.
Hakata, Japan, offers docking at Hakata Port. Travelers explore Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and Canal City. Excursions visit Yanagawa’s canals for boat rides. Local markets sell hakata ramen. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms. Photography captures shrines and urban vibrancy. Dining onboard includes tonkotsu ramen, a local specialty. Souvenirs, like furoshiki cloths, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kyushu’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Hakata’s cultural richness offers a dynamic Japanese stop, blending tradition with modern energy.
Nagasaki, Japan, offers docking at Nagasaki Port. Travelers explore the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Excursions visit Glover Garden’s colonial mansions. Local markets sell champon noodles. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms and mild weather. Photography captures historic sites and Dejima Island views. Dining onboard includes sara udon, a Nagasaki dish. Souvenirs, like castella cakes, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Nagasaki’s WWII history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Nagasaki’s blend of history and resilience offers a poignant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of somber memorials, colonial heritage, and scenic harbors, making Nagasaki an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s cultural and historical depth on Kyushu Island.
Osaka, Japan, provides docking at Osaka Port. Travelers explore Osaka Castle and Dotonbori’s vibrant food scene. Excursions visit Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji Temple. Local markets sell takoyaki. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms and mild weather. Photography captures samurai castles and neon-lit canals. Dining onboard includes okonomiyaki, an Osaka favorite. Souvenirs, like tenugui cloths, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kansai history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Osaka’s dynamic urban culture offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, culinary delights, and modern energy, making Osaka an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Kansai region and cultural heritage.
Osaka, Japan, provides docking at Osaka Port. Travelers explore Osaka Castle and Dotonbori’s vibrant food scene. Excursions visit Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji Temple. Local markets sell takoyaki. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms and mild weather. Photography captures samurai castles and neon-lit canals. Dining onboard includes okonomiyaki, an Osaka favorite. Souvenirs, like tenugui cloths, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kansai history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Osaka’s dynamic urban culture offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, culinary delights, and modern energy, making Osaka an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Kansai region and cultural heritage.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Tolanaro (Fort Dauphin), Madagascar, offers docking at Tolanaro Port. Travelers explore Nahampoana Reserve and Libanona Beach. Excursions include lemur-watching at Berenty Reserve. Local markets sell zebu curry. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rainforests and Indian Ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes romazava, a Malagasy favorite. Souvenirs, like raffia crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tsitongambarika history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance reserve walks. Tolanaro’s natural allure offers a vibrant Malagasy stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique wildlife and scenic beaches, making Tolanaro an engaging destination for exploration.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Osaka, Japan, provides docking at Osaka Port. Travelers explore Osaka Castle and Dotonbori’s vibrant food scene. Excursions visit Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji Temple. Local markets sell takoyaki. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms and mild weather. Photography captures samurai castles and neon-lit canals. Dining onboard includes okonomiyaki, an Osaka favorite. Souvenirs, like tenugui cloths, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kansai history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Osaka’s dynamic urban culture offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, culinary delights, and modern energy, making Osaka an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Kansai region and cultural heritage.
Kochi, Japan, has docking at Kochi Port. Travelers explore Kochi Castle’s samurai history. Excursions visit Katsurahama Beach and Ryugado Cave. Local markets sell bonito flakes. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather. Photography captures castle views and Pacific shores. Dining onboard includes katsuo tataki, a local seared tuna. Souvenirs, like yosakoi crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Shikoku’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance castle tours. Kochi’s coastal heritage offers a serene Japanese stop, blending samurai history with scenic beauty.
Hiroshima, Japan, has docking at Hiroshima Port. Travelers explore Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. Excursions visit Miyajima’s floating Itsukushima Shrine. Local markets sell okonomiyaki. The peak season, March to May, brings cherry blossoms. Photography captures historic sites and island shrines. Dining onboard includes Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. Souvenirs, like peace cranes, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover WWII history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Hiroshima’s poignant history offers a profound Japanese stop, blending peace advocacy with cultural heritage.
Kanmon Straits, Japan, no docking; ships transit the narrow strait. Travelers spot fishing boats. Lectures cover WWII history. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season April to October; tides affect. Photography captures Shimonoseki bridges. Dining onboard includes fugu. Souvenirs, like strait postcards, in ship shops. Briefings on navigation. The straits connect Honshu and Kyushu efficiently.
Busan, South Korea, in the southeast, sits on the Korea Strait, facing the Sea of Japan. The port is near Jagalchi Fish Market, where fresh seafood is sold daily. Haeundae Beach offers urban waterfront access, while Beomeosa Temple, in the forested hills, provides cultural history. The Gamcheon Culture Village, with colorful houses, draws visitors for its art and narrow alleys. Busan’s port history as a trading hub is evident in its maritime museum. The nearby Nakdong River Estuary is a birdwatching site, and the city’s coastal cliffs offer walking trails with ocean views.
Sakaiminato, Japan, offers docking at Sakaiminato Port. Travelers explore Mizuki Shigeru’s yokai museum and Tottori Sand Dunes. Excursions visit Matsue Castle. Local markets sell kani sushi. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures manga art and Sea of Japan vistas. Dining onboard includes dashi broth, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like yokai crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tottori history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dune walks. Sakaiminato’s quirky charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural museums, scenic dunes, and coastal heritage, making Sakaiminato an engaging destination for exploration.
Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan, offers docking at Tsuruga Port. Travelers explore Kehi Shrine and Nihonkai Fish Market. Excursions visit Tojinbo Cliffs. Local markets sell kani miso. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Shinto gates and Japan Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes echizen soba, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like lacquerware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Fukui history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance shrine walks. Tsuruga’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of spiritual sites and scenic coasts, making Tsuruga an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Hokuriku region.
Toyama, Japan, offers docking at Toyama Port. Travelers explore Toyama Castle and Gokayama’s gassho-zukuri villages. Excursions visit Tateyama’s snow corridor. Local markets sell masuzushi. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic villages and Japan Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes kaisendon, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like lacquerware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hokuriku history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village walks. Toyama’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic mountains, making Toyama an engaging destination for exploration.
Sakata, Japan, offers docking at Sakata Port. Travelers explore Sankyo Warehouses and Hiyoriyama Park’s shrines. Excursions visit Dewa Sanzan’s sacred mountains. Local markets sell tamagoyaki. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic rice warehouses and Yamagata vistas. Dining onboard includes kiritanpo, a Japanese favorite. Souvenirs, like washi paper, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tohoku history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance shrine walks. Sakata’s historic charm offers a vibrant Japanese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks, scenic mountains, and coastal heritage, making Sakata an engaging destination for exploring Japan’s Tohoku region.
Aomori, Japan, docks at Aomori Port, 2 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles or taxis for 10-minute transfers. The city, population 280,000, features the Nebuta Museum, showcasing colorful floats from the August Nebuta Festival. Travelers visit Sannai-Maruyama, a 5-minute drive, for Jomon-era village reconstructions from 3900 BC. Hirosaki Castle, 45 minutes by train, offers cherry blossoms in April. Local markets sell apples and sake. Excursions to Lake Towada, 90 minutes south, include boat rides through volcanic scenery. Peak season April to October; taxis 800-1200 JPY. Dining features scallop miso soup at harbor cafes. Souvenirs include kokeshi dolls.
Hakodate, Japan, has docking at Hakodate Port. Travelers explore Goryokaku Fortress’ star-shaped design. Excursions visit Onuma Park’s scenic lakes. Local markets sell fresh squid. The peak season, April to June, brings mild weather. Photography captures night views from Mount Hakodate. Dining onboard includes kaisen don, a seafood bowl. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hokkaido’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance fortress tours. Hakodate’s historic charm and scenic beauty offer a serene Japanese stop, blending culture with natural splendor.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Tolanaro (Fort Dauphin), Madagascar, offers docking at Tolanaro Port. Travelers explore Nahampoana Reserve and Libanona Beach. Excursions include lemur-watching at Berenty Reserve. Local markets sell zebu curry. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rainforests and Indian Ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes romazava, a Malagasy favorite. Souvenirs, like raffia crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tsitongambarika history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance reserve walks. Tolanaro’s natural allure offers a vibrant Malagasy stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique wildlife and scenic beaches, making Tolanaro an engaging destination for exploration.