Asia Africa and Middle East: Japan & China Cruise

Holland America Line

Explore iconic ports across Japan, South Korea and China. Pass through the historic Kanmon Strait. Stay in Shanghai overnight to experience the ancient Zhujiajiao water town.

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Port of Call Tokyo Departure 7:00p.m.

Overview

Describing Tokyo to someone who has never been here is a formidable task. After all, how do you describe a city that--as one of my friends visiting Tokyo for the first time put it--seems like it's part of another planet? To be sure, Tokyo is very different from Western capitals, but what really sets it apart is its people. Approximately 12 million people reside within Tokyo's 1,200,000,000 sq. km (800 sq. miles), and almost one-fourth of Japan's total population lives within commuting distance of the city. This translates into a crush of humanity that packs the subways, crowds the sidewalks, and fills the department stores beyond belief. In some parts of the city, the streets are as crowded at 3am as they are at 3pm. With its high-energy, visual overload, Tokyo makes even New York seem like a sleepy, laid-back town. And yet, despite its limited space for harmonious living, Tokyo remains one of the safest cities in the world, with remarkably little crime or violence. No matter how lost I may become, I know that people will go out of their way to help me. Hardworking, honest, and helpful to strangers, the Japanese are their country's greatest asset. With Tokyo so densely packed, it comes as no shock to learn that land here is more valuable than gold and that buildings are built practically on top of each other, shaped like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle to fit the existing plots of real estate. More than perhaps any other city in the world, Japan's capital is a concrete jungle, with a few parks but not many trees to break the monotony, and it stretches on and on as far as the eye can see. Fires, earthquakes, wars, the zeal for modernization, and the price of land have taken their toll on the city, eradicating almost all evidence of previous centuries. It's as though Tokyo was born only this morning, with all the messy aftermath of a city conceived without plan and interested only in the future. Thus, first-time visitors to Tokyo are almost invariably disappointed. They come expecting an exotic Asian city, but instead find a megalopolis Westernized to the point of drabness. Used to the grand edifices and monuments of Western cities, they look in vain for Tokyo's own monuments to its past--ancient temples, exquisite gardens, imperial palaces, or whatever else they've imagined. Instead they find what may be, quite arguably, one of the ugliest cities in the world. So, while Tokyo is one of my favorite cities, it's an appreciation that came only with time. When I first moved here, I was tormented by the unsettling feeling that I was somehow missing out on the "real" Tokyo. Even though I was living and working here, Tokyo seemed beyond my grasp, elusive, vague, and undefined. I felt that the meaning of the city was out there somewhere, if only I knew where to look. With time, I finally learned that I needn't look farther than my own front window. Tokyo has no center, but rather is made up of a series of small towns and neighborhoods clustered together, each with its own history, flavor, and atmosphere. There are narrow residential streets, ma-and-pa shops, fruit stands, and stores. There's the neighborhood tofu factory, the lunch-box stand, grocery shop, and the tiny police station, where the cops know the residents by name and patrol the area by bicycle. There are carefully pruned bonsai trees gracing sidewalks, women in kimono bowing and shuffling down streets, and wooden homes on impossibly narrow streets. Walk in the old downtown neighborhoods of Asakusa or Yanaka and you're worlds apart from the trendy quarters of Harajuku or the high-rises of Shinjuku. Neighborhoods like these make Tokyo lovable and livable. What's more, once visitors get to know Tokyo better, they learn that you can't judge Tokyo by what it looks like on the outside, for this is a city of interiors. Even those concrete monsters may house interiors that are fascinating in design and innovation. In the basement of that drab building could well be a restaurant with wooden beams, mud walls, and thatched ceiling, imported intact from a farmhouse in the Japan Alps; on its roof could be a small Shinto shrine, while the top floor could house a high-tech bar or a sophisticated French restaurant. And beneath Tokyo's concrete shell is a thriving cultural life left very much intact. In fact, if you're interested in Japan's performing arts as well as such diverse activities as the tea ceremony or sumo, Tokyo is your best bet for offering the most at any one time. Tokyo is also rich in museums and claims the largest repository of Japanese art in the world. It also gets my vote as the pop-art capital of the world; if you're into kitsch, you'll be in high heaven. I can't imagine being bored here, even for just a minute.

Day 2 Port of Call Shimizu Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 3:00p.m.

Overview

Blessed with a mild climate throughout the year, Shimizu is known for producing mandarin oranges, tea, and strawberries. On the coast, there is a pine-tree grove on a sand spit called Miho no Matsubara and which is often mentioned in legends. From the small mountain called Nihondaira tourists can enjoy a superb view of Mt. Fuji and the light-filled city at night. Picking strawberries during the winter and spring months is a popular pastime.

Day 3 Port of Call Osaka Arrival 8:00a.m.

Overview

As a center of river and sea transportation called the City of Water, Osaka has engaged in active exchanges not only with other parts of Japan, but also with the Chinese Continent and the Korean Peninsula. Naniwazu.In the mid-7th century, an area in Osaka was designated capital of Japan; the area prospered as Japan's oldest city. Even after the capital was moved first to Nara, then to Kyoto, Osaka, as a key point in foreign trade, continued to play an important role in the development of Japan and the international exchange of culture.In the Middle Ages, Osaka developed as a temple town where Ishiyama Honganji Temple was located; during this period, Osaka served as a key point in the itinerary of pilgrims.In early modern times, the City grew into Japan's center of commerce and distribution. During this period, Osaka came to be characterized by enterprising and free-thinking merchants, and art and culture flourished in the City, where bunraku, kabuki and other traditional arts developed.As indicated above, Osaka is a city with precious historical and cultural heritages.As Osaka develops into an international tourist city, loved by people from around the world, it is hoped that many people will gather here for recreation, and become regular visitors to the City. Osaka welcomes tourists as a city with advanced technology, refined food culture, and shops with goods from around the world. Come visit Osaka for its many charms, and enjoy a holiday in the City that is just for you.

Day 4 Port of Call Osaka Departure 11:00p.m.

Overview

As a center of river and sea transportation called the City of Water, Osaka has engaged in active exchanges not only with other parts of Japan, but also with the Chinese Continent and the Korean Peninsula. Naniwazu.In the mid-7th century, an area in Osaka was designated capital of Japan; the area prospered as Japan's oldest city. Even after the capital was moved first to Nara, then to Kyoto, Osaka, as a key point in foreign trade, continued to play an important role in the development of Japan and the international exchange of culture.In the Middle Ages, Osaka developed as a temple town where Ishiyama Honganji Temple was located; during this period, Osaka served as a key point in the itinerary of pilgrims.In early modern times, the City grew into Japan's center of commerce and distribution. During this period, Osaka came to be characterized by enterprising and free-thinking merchants, and art and culture flourished in the City, where bunraku, kabuki and other traditional arts developed.As indicated above, Osaka is a city with precious historical and cultural heritages.As Osaka develops into an international tourist city, loved by people from around the world, it is hoped that many people will gather here for recreation, and become regular visitors to the City. Osaka welcomes tourists as a city with advanced technology, refined food culture, and shops with goods from around the world. Come visit Osaka for its many charms, and enjoy a holiday in the City that is just for you.

Day 5 Kanmon Strait

Overview

The Kanmon Strait is the stretch of water separating two of Japan's four main islands. On the Honshu side of the water is Shimonoseki and on the Kyushu side is Moji port, now part of Kitakyushu City. The Kanmon Strait can be traversed in a number of ways, the oldest of which is the ferry. There is also a bridge which carries an expressway. By far the most used method is the Kanmon Tunnel which carries the Shinkansen, trains, cars and even pedestrians.

Day 6 Port of Call Hakata/Fukuoka Arrival 7:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

Overview

Hakata-ku is a ward of the city of Fukuoka in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Many of Fukuoka Prefecture and Fukuoka City's principal government, commercial, retail and entertainment establishments are located in the district.

Day 7 Port of Call Nagasaki Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 6:00p.m.

Overview

Nagasaki is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture located at the south-western coast of Kyushu. Nagasaki lies at the head of a long bay which forms the best natural harbor on the southern Japanese home island of Kyushu. The main commercial and residential area of the city lies on a small plain near the end of the bay. Two rivers divided by a mountain spur form the two main valleys in which the city lies. The heavily built-up area of the city is confined by the terrain to less than 4 square miles out of a total of about 35 square miles in the city as a whole. The city was rebuilt after the war, albeit dramatically changed, as any city would be after such colossal damage. New temples were built and new churches as well, since the Christian presence never died out and even increased dramatically after the war. Some of the rubble was left as a memorial, such as a one-legged torii gate and a stone arch near ground zero. New structures were also raised as memorials, such as the Atomic Bomb Museum. Nagasaki remains first and foremost a port city, supporting a rich shipping industry and setting a strong example of perseverance and peace.

Day 8 Cruising
Day 9 Port of Call Shanghai Arrival 7:00a.m.

Overview

Shanghai, on China’s central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Across the Huangpu River rises the Pudong district’s futuristic skyline, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres. Sprawling Yu Garden has traditional pavilions, towers and ponds.

Day 10 Port of Call Shanghai Departure 6:00p.m.

Overview

Shanghai, on China’s central coast, is the country's biggest city and a global financial hub. Its heart is the Bund, a famed waterfront promenade lined with colonial-era buildings. Across the Huangpu River rises the Pudong district’s futuristic skyline, including 632m Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with distinctive pink spheres. Sprawling Yu Garden has traditional pavilions, towers and ponds.

Day 11 Cruising
Day 12 Port of Call Xiamen Arrival 8:00a.m. Departure 5:00p.m.

Overview

Xiamen is an attractive coastal city one and a half hours flight south from Shanghai and is the major commercial city (but not the capital - that is Fuzhou) in Fujian Province. It nonetheless enjoys an excellent living environment and is rightfully regarded as one of China's most pleasant coastal cities. Xiamen has long held close ties with Taiwan - the Taiwanese island of Jinmen is swimming distance just off the coast. Previously known as Amoy, Xiamen is home to a handful of consulates, and with its initial trading history stretching back to 1516 it possesses a wealth of colonial history -- the island of Gulangyu, easily reached by regular ferry or speedboat from the main port (it is only a 5 minute ride) is a fascinating walk with old colonial mansions. a great beach and no traffic. Xiamen has an excellent new international airport, just 20 minutes from the city center, with Hotels such as the Marco Polo (0592) 509 1888 and the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza (0592) 202 3333 being the main focus for overseas travelers. The city is also host to the annual China International Trade Fair, which takes place every year in September and showcases all of China by Province with huge stands outlining the commodities and materials produced by each. There are a bunch of bars located just to the left of the main entrance to the Marco Polo which get popular amongst expats, while the bar at the Holiday Inn is really the focal point for the local expat community, Xiamen has a variety of discos also. Xiamen is a seafood lover's paradise with all manner of delicacies such as oysters, prawns and crabs in addition to garoupa and lobster which are farmed locally. Xiamen beer is also a decent brew and just right for those warm, sub-tropical summer days.

Day 13 Cruising
Day 14 Port of Call Hong Kong Arrival 6:30a.m.

Overview

Hong Kong is a place of contrasts. Sleek, glassy skyscrapers shine above Old World markets where chicken feet and dried squid are displayed for sale. Archaic wooden boats bob past sleek cruise liners. Subway stations and expressway interchanges dot a landscape cluttered with Rolls Royces and rickshaws. Hong Kong Island was ceded to Britain in 1842 when those serving the British crown attacked the island. Though it was deeded back to China in 1997, Hong Kong enjoys a high degree of autonomy, especially in its economy and municipal government. Hong Kong is one of the most unique Chinese cities in the world. The 417-square mile island off the coast of China offers visitors a slice of authentic Chinese culture with all the amenities of home. A modern metropolis teeming with eastern and western influences, Hong Kong is the world's third-largest financial center, the so-called “Wall Street of Asia,” and a shopping gold mine. Shopping? Yes indeed. Hong Kong is a duty-free port and the world's leading exporter of toys, garments, watches, and electronics. As a result, the vast majority of the 10 million annual visitors come with an empty suitcase that they fill up after visiting the malls, street bazaars (Stanley Market is world famous), textile and tailor shops, and jade and electronic stores. Those willing to look beyond the bargain-basement prices will find that Hong Kong is more than the world’s largest department store – it’s a cultural Mecca with wining and dining, museums, and historic attractions. Be sure to ride the world famous Star Ferry across the harbor to Hong Kong Island, admire the mansions on Repulse Bay, drop in to see the temples on Cat Street, visit the fishing boats and villages in Aberdeen, and take a tram ride up to Victoria Peak (the island’s highest peak sitting 1,308-feet above the city) for a stunning panoramic view. If you have time to go further, travel to Macau, a former Portuguese colony with a casino, and the New Territories of China, a Hong Kong bedroom community that “sleeps” near China’s border.

Onboard the Westerdam

Costco Member Reviews

The theme of Westerdam's art collection is Dutch heritage in the New World. Art ranges from paintings of historic Dutch ships, a huge Indian silver-overlaid wood palace doorway, a bone tobacco pipe, to a collection of 5,000-year-old pre-Columbian carved figures and Contemporary pieces include an original Andy Warhol portrait.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Show Lounge

  • Card Room
  • Casino
  • Disco/Nightclub
  • Movies
  • Theater/Show Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Culinary Arts Center
  • Educational Programs
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Sports Facilities
  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Art Gallery
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Library
  • Children's Indoor Play Area
  • Organized Age Specific Activities
  • Teen Center or Disco
  • Teen Programs
  • Business Center
  • Concierge Desk
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
  • Elevators
  • Safe Deposit Boxes

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Full-Service Spa

  • Beauty Salon
  • Full-Service Spa
  • Internet Center
  • Babysitting
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
  • Infirmary/Medical Center

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Dining Room

Main Dining

The Dining Room: For breakfast, lunch or an unforgettable five-course dinner, the elegant main Dining Room is your destination for sophisticated dining, with menu selections from classic favorites to vegetarian options, to dishes inspired by the regions you’ll visit. Menus by Holland America Line's Culinary Council® of world-renowned chefs.

Pinnacle Grill

Specialty Dining

Pinnacle Grill: Enjoy dishes inspired by America’s Pacific Northwest, such as king salmon from Alaska and choice, responsibly raised beef from Washington State’s Double R Ranch. Complement your meal with a selection of boutique wines from the Pacific Northwest and other celebrated vineyards from around the world. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Canaletto: This authentic Italian restaurant offers a menu that celebrates spartire (Italian for "sharing"). Try braised chicken cacciatore "al forno," branzino ai ferri or a classic Italian pasta: spaghetti pomodoro or garlic shrimp-infused ravioli, perhaps. Buon appetito! This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Lido Market

Casual Dining

Lido Market: Lido Market provides a fresh, new approach to casual dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a panoramic view of the sea. A modern marketplace with different themed stations, the Lido offers a curated selection of delicious options to grab on the go or to have quickly made to order.

Dive-In: Dive in to a grilled burger on brioche or a Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog. For alfresco dining by the pool, Dive-In has it all, including lighter fare like the grilled chicken breast sandwich and vegetarian-friendly portabella mushroom stack.

Explorations Café: A comfortable, coffeehouse environment offering espresso drinks and pastries. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Room Service: Complimentary 24-hour dining in the comfort of your stateroom.


Disclaimer regarding ship dining

Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

Staterooms feature premium massage showerheads, fine linens and fresh fruit upon request.

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: N)

    Category: N
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: MM)

    Category: MM
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: M)

    Category: M
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

  • Standard Interior Stateroom (Category: L)

    Category: L
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

  • Interior Stateroom (Category: K)

    Category: K
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

  • Interior Stateroom (Category: J)

    Category: J
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

  • Large Interior Stateroom (Category: I)

    Category: I
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.

Elegant staterooms feature luxurious bedding, premium massage showerheads, a porthole or a window and fresh fruit upon request.

  • Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: HH)

    Category: HH
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

  • Large Outside Stateroom (fully obstructed views) (Category: H)

    Category: H
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

  • Large Outside Stateroom (partial sea views) (Category: G)

    Category: G
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: F)

    Category: F
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: E)

    Category: E
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: DD)

    Category: DD
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: D)

    Category: D
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

  • Large Ocean-View Stateroom (Category: C)

    Category: C
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.

Spacious staterooms have a private balcony, whirlpool bath with shower and walk-in closet.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VH)

    Category: VH
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VF)

    Category: VF
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VE)

    Category: VE
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VD)

    Category: VD
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VC)

    Category: VC
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VB)

    Category: VB
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

  • Deluxe Ocean-View Verandah Stateroom (Category: VA)

    Category: VA
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads.

Luxurious suites feature a whirlpool bath, large sitting area, private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and more. Select suites feature a dressing room.

  • Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SZ)

    Category: SZ
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    • Binoculars
    • Whirlpool bath
    These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.

  • Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SY)

    Category: SY
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    • Binoculars
    • Whirlpool bath
    These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.

  • Signature Superior Verandah Suite (Category: SS)

    Category: SS
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Luxurious bathrobes
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    • Binoculars
    • Whirlpool bath
    These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.

  • Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SC)

    Category: SC
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Premium bathrobes, slippers
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    • Fresh flowers
    • One-Touch concierge service
    • Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
    • In-suite coffee, espresso
    • Complimentary laundry
    • Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
    • Welcome glass of sparkling wine
    • Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
    • High tea in suite on request
    • Binoculars
    • Exclusive tote bag
    With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services.

  • Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SB)

    Category: SB
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Premium bathrobes, slippers
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    • Fresh flowers
    • One-Touch concierge service
    • Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
    • In-suite coffee, espresso
    • Complimentary laundry
    • Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
    • Welcome glass of sparkling wine
    • Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
    • High tea in suite on request
    • Binoculars
    • Exclusive tote bag
    With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services.

  • Neptune Deluxe Verandah Suite (Category: SA)

    Category: SA
    Amenities

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Complimentary 24-hour room service
    • Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
    • Premium bathrobes, slippers
    • Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
    • Generous storage
    • Fresh fruit upon request
    • Safe
    • Ice service
    • Shoeshine
    • TV with On Demand movies, programming
    • Fresh flowers
    • One-Touch concierge service
    • Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
    • In-suite coffee, espresso
    • Complimentary laundry
    • Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
    • Welcome glass of sparkling wine
    • Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
    • High tea in suite on request
    • Binoculars
    • Exclusive tote bag
    With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services.

  • Pinnacle Penthouse Verandah Suite (Category: PS)

    Category: PS

Deck Plan

Cruise Ship
Sports Deck
Key to Symbols
SymbolDescription
Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper)Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper)
Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed)Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed)
Partial sea viewPartial sea view
Fully obstructed viewFully obstructed view
Shower onlyShower only
Single sink vanitySingle sink vanity
Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view Plexiglas railingsStaterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view Plexiglas railings
Suites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower onlySuites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only
Suites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub and roll-in showerSuites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub and roll-in shower
Staterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower onlyStaterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: Westerdam
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Year Refurbished: 2017
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2004
  • Ship Class: Vista
  • Maximum Capacity: 2,504
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 11
  • Number of Crew: 817
  • Officers' Nationality: International
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 165
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 477
  • Total Inside Staterooms: 154
  • Tonnage (GRT): 82,348
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 1,916
  • Country of Registry: Netherlands
  • Total Staterooms: 958
  • Suites with Balcony: 162
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Ship's registry: The Netherlands

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