The Westerdam is marking Holland America Line’s return to Southeast Asia. As the primary ship of the premium model to cruise within the area since 2020, the two,000-guest vessel is at the moment visiting a collection of ports in Indonesia.
The port calls are a part of a 16-night repositioning voyage that began in Australia earlier this month.
Sailing from Sydney to Singapore, the itinerary included 4 ports in Queensland and the Northern Territory earlier than arriving in Indonesia.
In the Asian nation, the Westerdam is ready to name at Komodo Island, Lombok and Bali earlier than arriving in Singapore on Jan. 19.
Following a routine drydock, the ship kicks off a full program within the continent in early February.
In addition to additional sailings in Southeast Asia, the schedule consists of Holland America’s return to Japan, with 5 totally different itineraries within the macro area.
Highlighting this system, Japanese locations being visited embrace Yokohama, Kobe/Osaka, Tokushima, Kagoshima, Shimizu, Ishigaki, Kochi and extra.
The full, three-month program in Asia, options the exploration of a complete of 5 international locations: Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia.
The ship will then finish the Asian season in late April, with a 14-day North Pacific Crossing to Seattle – its homeport for the upcoming summer season season in Alaska.
Part of Holland America’s Vista-Class, the Westerdam entered service in 2004. In line with the remainder of the corporate’s fleet, the 82,000-ton vessel presents an array of eating, leisure and bar venues.
Among the general public areas is Explorations Café, a lounge that gives journey sources and enrichment alternatives for company. The cruise ship additionally presents Billboard Onboard, the place two pianists carry out exhibits centered round information and figures of the music trade.
Westerdam’s eating lineup consists of Holland America’s signature steakhouse, the Pinnacle Grill, as well as a Italian choice, the Canaletto Restaurant, and extra.