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IMO: 9226891

Westerdam

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Westerdam — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Vista-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
82,862
Length (FT / M)
936 / 285.3
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
11 / 11
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Porto Marghera, Venice, Italy
Registry
Netherlands
Godparent(s)
Renee Soutendijk
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$430,000,000
Class Sisters: NoordamOosterdamZuiderdam

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2004
Major Refurbishments
2026 2023 2020 2017 2007
Significant Changes
  • 2026: January 2026 drydock (Singapore): Effy Lounge renovated, Crow's Nest redesigned with a bandstand stage, 11 ocean-view staterooms added (decks 1 and 7), casino expanded into the former Gallery Bar, Atrium and Greenhouse Spa refreshed.
  • 2023: January 2023 maintenance drydock (Sembcorp Marine, Singapore).
  • 2020: January 2020 maintenance drydock (Sembcorp Marine, Singapore).
  • 2017: April 2017 drydock (Fincantieri, Palermo): 25 cabins added on Deck 10, the theatre renamed The Main Stage, Lincoln Center Stage and Billboard Onboard added, The Retreat added on the Sports Deck.
  • 2007: April 2007 refit: 34 cabins added aft on Decks 6-8; Explorations Cafe replaced the Oak Room; gross tonnage rose to ~82,500.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9226891
MMSI
244128000
Call Sign
PINX
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6077
Maiden Voyage
April 2004
Maximum Draft
7.8 m (25.6 ft)
Maximum Beam
32.2 m (105.6 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
1,968
Maximum Capacity
2,362
Total Crew
817
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.41:1
Space Ratio
42.10

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2*
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Bars & Lounges
9
Complimentary Dining Venues
4
Specialty Dining Venues
2
Elevators
14*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric / Azipod
Fuel Type
Marine diesel oil / marine gas oil
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
65.84 MW (88,293 hp)
Propulsion Power
35.2 MW (47,204 hp)
Maximum Speed
24 Knots
Engine Configuration
Diesel-electric CODAG: five Sulzer ZAV40S diesel generators (three 16ZAV40S + two 12ZAV40S) plus one GE LM2500 gas turbine.

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck A
Elevator Banks
Forward
Passenger decks
Midship
Passenger decks
Aft
Passenger decks
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Sea View Bar designated smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 9 aft (Sea View Bar)
    Designated open-deck smoking area.
  • Casino designated areas
    casino
    Location: Deck 2
    Smoking permitted only in designated areas for actively-playing guests.
  • Staterooms & balconies
    prohibited
    Location: All cabins
    Smoking prohibited in staterooms and on balconies.

Cabin Summary

Total: 984
ADA Compliant: 30
Suites
162
Balcony
479
Oceanview
181
Inside
162
The Apex Suite
Pinnacle Suite
1,000 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a forward-facing Deck 7 suite with a separate living room and dining room, an oversized whirlpool bathtub, a dressing room and a large private balcony; two are aboard.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Pinnacle Suite2
  • Neptune Suite60
  • Signature Suite100
Balcony
  • Verandah479
Oceanview
  • Oceanview181
Inside
  • Interior162

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater

Signature Experiences

The Main Stage
unique
Lincoln Center Stage
unique
Retractable-roof Lido Pool
top-deck attraction
Adults-only Sea View Pool aft
top-deck attraction
Sports court on the Sports Deck
top-deck attraction
The Retreat adults-only sun deck
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Club Orange - a paid membership program for Neptune and Pinnacle suite guests that adds a VIP dining section within the main dining room, priority services and a concierge desk.
  • BBC Earth programming - nature-themed entertainment including a live-orchestra 'Frozen Planet' concert and family workshops, run with the BBC (introduced 2016).
  • Lincoln Center Stage - an intimate chamber-music venue presenting classical ensembles, added in the 2017 refit.
  • Effy Lounge & jewelry boutique - a jewelry lounge and shop renovated in the January 2026 drydock.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • The Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Two-level main dining room.
  • Lido Market
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9
    Self-service marketplace buffet.
  • Dive-In
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9 (Lido pool)
    Poolside made-to-order burgers and sandwiches.
  • Crow's Nest Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 10 (Crow's Nest)
    $ extras
    Coffee cafe in the Crow's Nest (current HAL naming); complimentary pastries and snacks with specialty coffees at extra cost.
Specialty Dining
  • Pinnacle Grill
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 2
    Reservation steakhouse; per-person surcharge.
  • Canaletto
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 9 (Lido annex)
    Evening Italian specialty; surcharge, reservations.
Exclusive Dining
  • Club Orange Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3 (within the main dining room)
    VIP dining section for Club Orange (Neptune/Pinnacle) guests.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Ocean Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Lounge bar with live music.
  • Explorer's Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 2
    Live-music lounge.
  • Pinnacle Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Cocktail bar by Pinnacle Grill.
  • Billboard Onboard
    music_bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Dueling-pianos live-music bar (added 2017).
  • Neptune Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Private lounge and bar for Neptune/Pinnacle suite guests.
  • Lido Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Poolside bar at the Lido Pool.
  • Sea View Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 (aft)
    Bar at the adults-only Sea View Pool.
  • Crow's Nest
    observation_lounge
    Location: Deck 10
    Forward observation lounge/bar; redesigned Jan 2026 with a bandstand stage.
  • Rolling Stone Lounge
    music_bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Live rock-music lounge.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Lido Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9
    Midship pool under a retractable glass dome.
  • Sea View Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9 (aft, adults-only)
    Adults-only aft pool.
Active Recreation
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 11
    Sport court on the Sports Deck.
Entertainment Venues
  • The Main Stage
    theater
    Location: Decks 1-3
    Main show theater (renamed from the Vista Lounge, 2017).
  • Lincoln Center Stage
    music_venue
    Location: Deck 2
    Chamber-music venue (added 2017).
Casino
  • Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 2
    Gaming floor expanded Jan 2026 into the former Gallery Bar.
Spa & Fitness
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
    spa
    Location: Deck 9
    Thermal suite, sauna, treatment rooms and salon.
  • Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Deck 9
    Gymnasium and aerobics studio.
Youth & Teen
  • Club HAL
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Supervised children's club.
  • The Loft
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Teens' lounge and activity space.
Retail & Shopping
  • Effy Lounge & Boutique
    shop
    Location: Deck 2
    Jewelry lounge and retail shop (renovated Jan 2026).
  • Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 3
    Onboard boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • The Retreat
    sundeck
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults-only sun deck (added 2017).
  • Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Decks 1-3
    Three-deck atrium.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-08