Cruise Insiders
Westerdam

Westerdam

activeBuilt 2003
Holland America LineVistaActive🇳🇱 Netherlands
GRT
82 862
Guests
1968
Crew
817
Crew:Guest
1:2.4
Length
285m
Space Ratio
42.1
Current position
Loading AIS data…
History
AI-generated

MS Westerdam is a Vista-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line, notable for featuring an art collection themed around Dutch heritage in the New World, including an original Andy Warhol portrait and paintings of historic Dutch ships such as Henry Hudson's Halve Maen. The ship has experienced several significant incidents, including striking ice in Yakutat Bay, a boiler room fire that forced her return to Seattle, and a tragic 2015 sightseeing plane crash that killed all nine people aboard a de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter carrying passengers from the vessel.

Vessel Timeline
16 Jul 2003
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2003
Westerdam
Holland America Line
At a Glance
👩
Godmother
Renée Soutendijk
🍾
Christened
Venice, Italy, April 25, 2004
🔨
Built By
Fincantieri
🏗️
Build Country
Italy
🆔
Identity
IMO Number9226891
MMSI244128000
Call SignPINX
Flag State🇳🇱 Netherlands
Port of RegistryRotterdam
🔨
Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Float OutJuly 16, 2003
DeliveredDecember 31, 2003
Yard NumberMarghera
GodmotherRenée Soutendijk
ChristeningApril 25, 2004
Christening PortVenice, Italy
Est. price (CIN)$430M
Price per berth$218 496
Price per GT$5189
In 2026 dollars$762M
Per berth (2026$)$387 195
Per GT (2026$)$9196
📐
Dimensions
285m
Length
32m
Beam
8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)82 862
Length BP285.3 m
👥
Capacity
1968
Guests
817
Crew
984
Cabins
Guests (max)2362
Space Ratio42.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.4
⚙️
Propulsion
24kts
Max Speed
35 240kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila-Sulzer
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
🚢
Onboard
11
Decks
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.1/ 5.0
View on CruiseCritic →
Sources & External Links

Vessel data sourced from maritime registries and public databases. AI-generated fields are marked. If you spot an error, use the Report button above.