Holland America Line
Oosterdam
- Cruises
- 75
- From
- $894
Ship comparison
Oosterdam vs Westerdam
Holland America Line
Westerdam
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $769
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Oosterdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2003. Westerdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 1,916 passengers, in service since 2004.
Choose Oosterdam if you want a more active cruise, better-rated dining or more adventure and nature: it outscores Westerdam for active (6.0 vs 4.0), dining (8.0 vs 6.5) and adventure & nature (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Westerdam if you want more culture: it outscores Oosterdam for cultural (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Oosterdam | Westerdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2004 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2017 |
| Gross tonnage | 82,305 | 82,348 |
| Passengers | 1,916 | 1,916 |
| Crew | 865 | 817 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.0 | 43.0 |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 936 ft | 936 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 75 | 36 |
| Upcoming sailings | 112 | 77 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 31 nights | 7 to 49 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $894 | $769 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Oosterdam leads on 3 of the ten, Westerdam on 3, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Holland America Line
Oosterdam
Oosterdam, which made its maiden voyage in 2003, may not be the youngest belle at the ball, but she's anything but stodgy. On a recent sailing to Alaska, the 1,900-passenger ship felt comfortable and just modern enough for a weeklong journey filled with scenic wonders on shore and culinary and entertainment discoveries on board.
Highlights
- A waterford crystal globe displayed in a three-story atrium.
- Take a stroll on the full wraparound teak promenade deck with padded deck chairs.
- Hawaii, Oceania, Alaska or the Panama Canal... take your pick!
- Visit the Cigar Room reminiscent of a Victorian society club.
Sailing now
75 cruises on sale, from $894.
Holland America Line
Westerdam
The ms Westerdam is the third in Holland America Line's series of Vista class ships. As such, it embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as its use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod propulsion system. Most staterooms have ocean views and many have private verandas.
Highlights
- Andy Warhol, Dutch classics and pre-Columbian and Ecuadorian art dazzle the senses on board.
- Learn to cook or pick up some new techniques at America's Culinary Arts Center Program
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $769.
Questions
Oosterdam or Westerdam?
Which is bigger, Oosterdam or Westerdam?
Westerdam is bigger at 82,348 gross tons, against 82,305 gross tons for Oosterdam. Oosterdam carries 1,916 passengers and Westerdam carries 1,916.
Which ship is newer, Oosterdam or Westerdam?
Westerdam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2003 for Oosterdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 43.0 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Oosterdam, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Westerdam.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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