Westerdam Cruises

Westerdam Faqs

• WHERE IS THE WESTERDAM CRUISE SHIP NOW?

  Click on the like to see where the Westerdam cruise ship is: Westerdam Location. 

• WHICH PORT IN AUSTRALIA DOES THE WESTERDAM DEPART FROM?

  Westerdam cruises from Sydney when in Australia.

• WHAT DINING OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN MY WESTERDAM CRUISE FARE?

  • The Dining Room [Deck 2 & 3] - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Lido Market [Deck 9] - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • 24 hours Room Service.

• WHAT DINING OPTIONS COST EXTRA ON THE WESTERDAM?

  • Pinnacle Grill [Deck 2]

  • Morimoto by Seas [Deck 2]

  • Canaletto [Deck 9]

• WHAT BAR, SPECIALLY FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS DOES THE WESTERDAM HAVE?

  Bar & Specialty Food:

  • Explorers bar [Deck 2]

  • Pinnacle bar [Deck 2]

  • Gallery bar [Deck 2]

  • Casino bar [Deck 2]

  • Ocean bar [Deck 3]

  • Sea view bar [Deck 9] 

  • Lido bar [Deck 9]

  • Explorations Cafe [Deck 10]

  Entertainment & Activities Options:

  • Queens Lounge [Deck 2]

  • Casino [Deck 2]

  • Billboard Onboard [Deck 2]

  • The Main Stage Balcony [Deck 2 & 3]

  • Fitness Centre [Deck 9]

  Note: Some of the above bar & entertainment options may incur an additional cost.

• HOW DO YOU MAKE RESERVATIONS BEFORE BOARDING THE WESTERDAM?

  Once you have paid for your Westerdam cruise in full, Holland America reccormends that guests download the Holland America Line Navigator App and complete the check-in process. Download the Holland America Line Navigator App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once completed you can review and book services available to guests, check out events and shore excursions planned for your trip.

• WHAT ACTIVITIES DOES THE WESTERDAM HAVE FOR CHILDREN?

  The Westerdam has a youth activities program supervised by professionally trained staff. The Kids Club has been split into 3 age-appropriate groups:

  • Kids Program [Ages 3 - 6 years old] - highlights include arts & crafts, games and theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

  • Tweens Program [Ages 7 - 11 years old] - highlights include sporting events, gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

  • Teens Program [Ages 12 - 17 years old] - highlights include sport challenges, group games and exclusive teen events like Poker Nights and Video Game Tournaments. 

• WHAT ARE THE SHIP RULES YOU NEED TO FOLLOW ON THE WESTERDAM?

  • You must attend the safety drill.

  • No smoking indoors or on cabin balconies.

  • No underage drinking.

  • No sneaking drugs or alcohol onboard.

  • No rowdy behaviour. 

  • No guests in crew areas.

  • No nappies in the pools.

  • No reserving lounge chairs.

  • No climbing on railings.

  • No taking of food and drink from the cruise ship.

  • No flames such as candles in your cabins. 

  • No drones.

  • No weapons. 

  • Return to the ship on time on shore days.

• WHAT SIZE RESTRICTIONS DOES THE WESTERDAM HAVE FOR MOBILITY SCOOTERS OR WHEELCHAIRS?

  Westerdam has wheelchair-accessible staterooms with entry doorways around 32 - 34 inches wide. If you require an accessible stateroom, please speak with your Clean Cruising consultant.

• DOES THE WESTERDAM HAVE A CHRISTMAS CRUISE?

  The Westerdam cruises from Sydney on the 22nd of December 2024 for its Christmas cruise for 14 nights.

  This amazing cruise will also travel over New Year’s Eve making it a perfect cruise holiday.