travel42 Cruise Ship Review: Holland America Line Westerdam

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Introduction and History

Holland America Line's Westerdam (meaning west) is the line's third of four ships in the Vista class, along with Zuiderdam, Oosterdam and Noordam, and entered service in 2004.

With a length of 936 feet and a beam of 106 feet, the Westerdam measures 82,348 tons. It is registered in the Netherlands and has an international crew of 810. Cruising speed is 24 knots.

Routes and Itineraries

The ship generally spends ...