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Westerdam |
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The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships. Defining the future of cruising, the ms Westerdam offers guests more of everything they desire on a cruise ship: more staterooms with private verandahs, more dining choices from formal dinners to casual poolside dining, more exotic destinations, and the very best in cruise activities and cruise entertainment. As with all Vista-class ships, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a full-scale diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system that maximizes manoeuvrability. The theme of the ms Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Artwork includes paintings of historic Dutch ships, such as Henry Hudson's Half Moon, as well as impressive sculptures and statues. Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait and signature sculptures by Sedona artist Susanna Holt.
The ms Westerdam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms in Spring 2005. |
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| Services & Amenities |
| Bars/Lounges |
16 |
| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop |
Yes |
| Casino |
Yes |
| Chapel |
No |
| Disco/Dancing |
Yes |
| Elevators |
Yes |
| Hot Tub |
5 |
| Internet Access |
Yes |
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning |
Yes |
| Library |
Yes |
| Movie Theatre |
1 |
| Onboard Weddings |
Yes |
| Self Serve Laundromats |
No |
| Shops |
Yes |
| Showroom |
Yes |
| Spa |
Yes |
| Video Arcade |
Yes |
| Fitness & Sports
Facilities |
| Basketball Court |
Yes |
| Fitness Center |
Yes |
| Golf Simulator |
No |
| Ice Skating Rink |
No |
| Jogging Track |
No |
| Mini-Golf Course |
No |
| Rock Climbing Wall |
No |
| Swimming Pool |
3 |
| Tennis Court |
No |
| Water Sports Platform |
No |
| Cabin Features &
Amenities |
| 24-Hour Room Service |
Yes |
| Hair Dryer |
Yes |
| Safe |
Yes |
| Telephone |
Yes |
| Television |
Yes |
| Youth & Teen Facilities |
| Babysitting |
Yes |
| Children's Playroom |
Yes |
| Kiddie Pool |
No |
| Supervised Youth Program |
Yes |
| Teen Center |
Yes |
| Special Needs &
Requests |
Adjoining
Cabins
(private connecting
doors) |
Yes |
| Kosher Meals |
Yes |
| Single Occupancy Cabins |
No |
| Single Share Program |
Yes |
| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins |
28 |
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General Ship Information |
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Year Built |
2004 |
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Tonnage |
81,811 tons |
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Registry |
Netherlands |
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Length |
950 feet |
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Beam |
106 feet |
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Passenger Capacity |
1,848 |
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Crew Size |
800 |
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Total Inside Cabins |
136 |
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Total Outside Cabins |
788 |
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Cabins & Suites w/ verandas |
623 |
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Suites |
162 |
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Maximum Occupancy per room |
4 |
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Age Restrictions |
All must be 21 or older or one must be 25 or older. |
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Dinner Seatings |
2 |
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Seating Assignments |
Assigned |
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Dining Hours |
6:00 pm & 8:15 pm |
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Dining Room Dress Code |
7-night cruise: 2 formal nights, others smart casual. No shorts, t-shirts or jeans at night. |
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Tipping Recommended? |
Yes |
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Tipping Guidelines |
$11 per guest, per day automatically charged to onboard account (amount can be adjusted according to quality of service received). 15 % tip included in beverage orders. |
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