MS Westerdam

Westerdam in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2015
History
NameWesterdam
NamesakeWestern compass point
OperatorHolland America Line
Port of registry Netherlands
BuilderFincantieri
Yard numberMarghera
Launched16 July 2003
ChristenedApril 2004
In service2004–present
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics (as built)
Class and typeVista-class cruise ship
Tonnage81,811 GT
Length936 ft (285.3 m)
Beam105.8 ft (32.2 m)
Decks11 passenger decks
PropulsionDiesel-electric; ABB Azipods
Speed
  • 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph) (maximum)
  • 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) (service)
Capacity1,964 passengers
Crew800
General characteristics (following April 2007 refit)
Tonnage82,500 GT
Capacity1,964 passengers

MS Westerdam is a Vista-class cruise ship owned by Holland America Line. She is the third ship of the class to be operated by the line, as well as being the third ship to bear the name Westerdam. Her sister ships are Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, and Noordam. The beginning of the four ships' names represent the four directions of the compass in Dutch.