ms Westerdam, Holland America Cruise Line
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
The Westerdam is Holland America's third state-of-the-art Vista-class cruise ship with two swimming pools, a spa, steam rooms and hydrotherapy pools. The ship has a casino, a library and card room, and a number of dining options.
Staterooms and Suites
Vista-class ships offer almost 85 percent of the staterooms with ocean views and two-thirds of guest accommodations with private verandahs. The staterooms and suites are furnished with Euro-top mattresses, white cotton bed linens, massage showerheads and deluxe bathrobes.
The spacious Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah suites have duvets on the beds, fully-stocked mini-bars, VCRs or DVD players with access to a video/DVD library, and personalized stationery. Browse photos of Vista-class suites and staterooms.
Greenhouse Spa
Greenhouse Spa and Salon aboard the Westerdam is modeled after the Greenhouse day spa in New York City. It offers a selection of treatments and signature services.
The 11-by-22-foot hydrotherapy pool uses heated seawater and high power water jets to soothe sore and tense muscles. The spa has 11 treatment rooms, a thermal suite for relaxation, the Laconium (gentle sauna), the Hamman (mild steam room) and the Chamomile Grotto (aromatic steam room).
Sports and Fitness
The fitness facility has a view of the ocean and is equipped with Cybex weight training machines, treadmills, stair-step machines and free weights. Mat Pilates, Pathway to Yoga, stretching classes and aerobic workouts are offered for an additional fee. Personal trainers and fitness evaluations are also offered.
The Westerdam has a basketball court, volleyball court and a promenade deck for fitness walks around the ship.
The computer generated golf simulator displays world-renowned golf courses on a giant projection screen and tracks player' shots. Vacationers can play alone or with a friend. Private lessons are also offered. There is an additional fee for golf activities.
Entertainment
Entertainment aboard ms Westerdam includes late-night shows, cabaret performers, classical music concerts, comedians and other shows.
The main Vista Show Lounge features a large stage complete with fly loft for scenery, a movable pit for the live orchestra and a sophisticated sound system.
For those who like to dance on their cruise vacation, there is the Northern Lights dance club which plays an assortment of music ranging from alternative to classic dance tracks. The Crow's Nest offers more classic dancing.
Family Cruises
Holland America's Club HAL Kids Program aboard ms Westerdam offers the KidZone, a play area for younger kids. Club HAL welcomes kids ages 5 to 17. There is childcare for kids on port days.
Teens have access to the Wave Runner teen area which has a dance floor, a large screen movie corner, a computer game area and video game room.
ms Westerdam Cruise Ship Facts
Gross Tonnage: 81,811 grt.
Length: 950 feet
Beam: 105.8 feet
Maximum speed: 24 knots (service at 22 knots)
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,848
Crew: 800
Dedicated: April, 2004
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