MS Westerdam
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Original source: 2008-10-26 03-17-54165
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MS Westerdam is a Vista Class cruise ship owned by Holland America Line's Vista Class. It is the third ship of the class to be operated by the line as well as being the third ship to bear the moniker Westerdam. It is sister to the MS Oosterdam MS Zuiderdam and the MS Noordam. The names of the four ships translate to the four directions of the compass in Dutch. The ship was christened on April 25 2004 in Venice Italy by Dutch actress Renée Soutendijk. In 2010 the ship visits Europe.

About The Cruise The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships.1
Cruising aboard Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam is a moving holiday that takes you to exotic ports this winter throughout the Caribbean.2
Defining the future of cruising, the ms Westerdam is the third of our grand Vista-class ships.3
fond farewell to the ms Westerdam on March 10 as the ship leaves its fleet after 643 voyages during a career spanning more than 13 years with the company.4
Holland America ms Westerdam is one of the most recent additions to the spectacular Vista class family of ships.5
Holland America's ms Westerdam has over 900 cabins onboard. You can choose from an Inside, Ocean View, Balcony or Suite.6
Holland America's ms Westerdam is very good choice of cruise ship.7
Holland America’s ms Westerdam was involved in a collision with an iceberg on Tuesday, while scenic cruising through Yakutat Bay – location of the monumental Hubbard Glacier (the longest 8
ms Westerdam - About this Ship The Vista-Class ms Westerdam joined the Holland America Line fleet in spring 2004.9
ms Westerdam - Ship Description - The third ship of Holland America's Vista Series, Westerdam effortlessly accommodates up to 1,848 passengers.10
ms Westerdam at anchor, Sitka, Alaska Ship Statistics Double occupancy/max occupancy: 1848 / 2250 Crew: 800 Year built: 2004 Tonnage: 85000 11
MS Westerdam Cruise Ship «prevPhoto 1 / 5next» To book this cruise please call us 01273 80 88 58 or use the enquiry form Enquiry Form Ship Description - 12
ms Westerdam entered service in 2004 as the third of Holland America’s four Vista Class ships, named for the extensive use of glass throughout and embracing the very latest 13
ms Westerdam Receives New Features Seattle, The ms Westerdam recently launched its 2007 Europe cruise season with the unveiling of new staterooms, 14

Builder of the MS Westerdam is Fincantieri.

MS Westerdam was featured in the 1997 comedy film "Out to Sea" with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.15
newest Vista-class ship, the ms Westerdam, will set a new standard in the premium cruise category and deliver a cruise experience in the grand tradition of classic ocean voyaging when it embarks on its 16
Our Alaskan Explorer cruise on the Ms Westerdam began in Seattle, Washington. As a journalist, I was a guest of Holland America Line for a seven day cruise via Glacier Bay.17
Sailing On The ms Westerdam Sailing On The ms Westerdam Sailing On The ms Westerdam Sailing On The ms Westerdam Holland America Line now welcomes grandparents, their kids and their 18
Ship Deck Plans for the MS Westerdam, as well as take virtual tours of various parts of the ship. The ms Westerdam is a fine lady of the sea.19
The ms Westerdam is the latest addition to a world-famous fleet that delivers the top premium cruise experience in the world.20
The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships.21
The ms Westerdam was originally built in 1986 as the mv Homeric, with a capacity of 1,000 passengers.22
The ms Westerdam, sister ship to the ms Noordam, is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista-class ships.23
This is a discussion on Men's dress code on MS Westerdam within the Holland America Line forums, part of the Cruise Lines category; Good Morning- We are leaving Sunday for a 7 day Southern Carribean cruise 24
This is a discussion on The new ms Westerdam within the Holland America Line forums, part of the Cruise Lines category; The M.S.25
Westerdam cruise prices and ms Westerdam cruise deals for 2012, updated daily.26
The MS Westerdam sails into Hubbard Glacier via Yakutat Bay. We hit an iceberg. It caused serious damage to the hull.27
When he’s not piloting the Ms Westerdam, his days are spent in Seattle. His schedule is typically three months on and three months off the ship.28
Ship Name
MS Westerdam
Ship Decks
11
Ship In Service
2004
Ship Power
Diesel-electric transmission
Status
In service
Ship Speed
maximum
Ship Crew
800
Ship Capacity
1848
1916
Ship Registry
Rotterdam
Ship Namesake
Named for the western compass point
Ship Status
In service
Ship Christened
April 2004
Builder
Fincantieri
Ship Propulsion
Azipod
Operator
Holland America Line
Ship Class
Cruise ship
Vista class cruise ship
Category
Cruise ships
Panamax cruise ships
Ships built by Fincantieri
Ships built in Italy
Ships of the Holland America Line

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