Holland America's ms Westerdam offers a wide variety of dining options onboard. From casual to elegant, we have been told that the cuisine on Holland America is very good. Holland America recently introduced "As You Wish" dining allowing passengers a flexible dining schedule. If you prefer the traditional set times and seating assignments that option is also available.
Holland America Westerdam Restaurants:
- Lido Restaurant: buffet dining for breakfast and lunch; casual dinner atmosphere
- Terrace Grill: day time casual dining on the Lido Deck
- Vista Main Dining Room: meals served in a classic atmosphere
- Pinnacle Grill: specialty restaurant, costs an additional $20 per passenger for dinner. Well worth the extra cost for this Five-Star dining experience.
- 24-hour room service menu
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Holland America's ms Westerdam features numerous bars & lounges. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink or a place to meet up with friends for the evening, the choices are extensive. Here are some of the most popular spots onboard the ship:
- Crow's Nest
- Explorer's Lounge
- Ocean Bar
- Piano Bar
- Sports Bar
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ms Westerdam's main entertainment venue is the Vista Show Lounge located on the Main Deck. Typically, there are two seatings for the theatrical, musical or comedic productions each evening. The Vista Show Lounge is well styled with comfortable seats. You will find additional live entertainment in the bars & lounges onboard.
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Holland America's ms Westerdam features a Casino on the Lower Promenade Deck that is open while the ship is "At Sea." You will find popular games, including Black Jack, Craps, Slot Machines, Texas Hold'em, Three Card Poker and Video Poker.
Typically, there will be Slot tournaments while you are onboard. Just a reminder, you must be 18 years of age to enter the casino.
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Holland America's ms Westerdam entered service in 2004. The ship is 936 feet in length, has eleven passenger decks and an impressive atrium. With a capacity of 1916, the ship has roughly 2.4 passengers per crew member. ms Westerdam has an impressive art collection and sculptures onboard.
Holland America Line has a long history dating back to its founding in the late 1800s. Holland America is now based in Seattle and owned by the Carnival Corporation. Holland America has 15 cruise ships in service worldwide and is well known for their Alaska cruises. The cruise line maintains many classic touches, including dark paneled walls and fine art work. Holland America has historically attracted an older audience, but it's common to find families onboard. Many passengers prefer Holland America over its competitors due to lower guest per square foot ratios.
Holland America Westerdam offers exciting cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean. Alaska cruises are very popular and tend to sell out quickly. Departing from Seattle, passengers will get a chance to visit Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan, Alaska.
Holland America's ms Westerdam offers passengers a diverse menu of shore excursions through its website, which enables passengers to search by Destination and Port. Excursions can be reserved online up to five days before your cruise, anytime by phone or onboard the ship.
Holland America's ms Westerdam has over 900 cabins onboard. You can choose from an Inside, Ocean View, Balcony or Suite. When selecting a cabin, make sure you know which public areas are near, above and below your cabin. Everyone's tastes are different, but it's best not to be surprised when you get onboard.
Holland America Westerdam features The Mariner's Dream™ Bed, which is a Sealy® Posturepedic mattress complete with two down pillows. This is yet another indication of how cruise lines are keeping pace with amenities offered by fine hotels. Here are some of the other Bed & Bath amenities you will find onboard:
Holland America Westerdam has 24-hour Internet access. If you have been onboard, send us your review and tell us what you thought about the Internet Cafe, WiFi network, service quality and other helpful information. Here's the latest pricing information that we have.
Holland America Line allows guests who are legal drinking age to bring wine and champagne onboard at the beginning of the cruise. If you bring your own wine or champagne to dinner, a corkage fee of $18/bottle will be applied to your onboard account.
Holland America's ms Westerdam has several pools onboard. The Lido Deck Pool is located mid-ship with its sliding glass roof, spa tubs and bar. The more quiet Sea View Pool is at the rear of the Lido Deck. You will find abundant wooden lounge chairs, towels and crew members willing to serve you.
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Holland America's ms Westerdam features a large gym located at the forward end of the Lido Deck. You can exercise on elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bikes. There are also weight training machines and free-weights available. They also offer a number of classes.
ms Westerdam's Greenhouse Spa & Salon is located at the forward end of the Lido Deck. They offer a wide variety of spa & wellness treatments onboard. If you have already sailed on this ship, Liquid Atlas would like to hear from you. You can help future passengers by describing the Spa, the treatments available and cost.