Holland America Line’s Westerdam Completes Drydock, Commences 2023 Asia Cruises
A look at Holland America Line’s Westerdam’s 2023 Asia itineraries as she returns from drydock.
Holland America Line’s Westerdam at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CRUISE SOCIETY
After a brief two-week refresh at the Sembawang Shipyard in northern Singapore, the Westerdam from Holland America Line is once again ready to take passengers on cruises. The Vista-class cruise ship, which can carry just around 2,000 guests, arrived back at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore today at 6:00 PM local time. She will depart tomorrow, Friday, 03 February 2023 at 4:00 PM local time on her first Singapore round-trip cruise of the season - a 11-night Thailand, Andaman Islands & Malaysia Cruise.
Two-Week Drydock At Sembawang Shipyard
Westerdam entering the Sembawang Shipyard on 19 January 2023, PHOTO: SINGAPORE CRUISE SOCIETY
After completing a 30-night one-way Auckland to Singapore repositioning cruise on 19 January 2023, Westerdam’s next stop was the Sembawang Shipyard in northern Singapore. She then underwent a two-week drydock period at the shipyard.
In the two weeks she was at the shipyard, Westerdam underwent periodical inspections and maintenance work. The ship also underwent hull cleaning to remove marine growth (essential for keeping the ship fuel-efficient), and received a new coat of paint!
Westerdam’s propulsion system also received attention during the drydock, as it is mostly underwater and not easily accessible when the ship is in service.
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Westerdam in the drydock.
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Another angle of Westerdam in the drydock.
PHOTO: JAYSON PAUL GARCIA MANAGBANAG
Depending on requirements set out by ships’ flag states and classification society rules, periodic dry docks like these typically happen once every two years for cruise ships.
Westerdam’s 2023 Asia Deployment
Singapore Departures
For the first leg of her Asia season, Westerdam will sail a total of three cruises from Singapore. She will sail around Southeast Asia, visiting destinations in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. There will be two round-trip cruises and one one-way cruise, all of which can be combined back-to-back with other itineraries, creating “Collector” cruise experiences as long as 28 days.
Thailand, Andaman Islands, Malaysia & Indonesia Cruise (24-Days, Round-Trip)
03 February 2023 — 27 February 2023
This extensive itinerary is a combination of the 11-Day Thailand, Andaman Islands and Malaysia Cruise departing on 03 February and the 13-Day Indonesian Discovery Cruise departing on 14 February. Guests are welcome to book the round-trips individually as an 11- or 13-Night voyage, or take the combined 24-Night experience.
Section 1 of the 24-Day Thailand, Andaman Islands, Malaysia & Indonesia Cruise, from 03 February 2023 to 14 February 2023. Guests can also book this section on its own as the 11-Day Thailand, Andaman Islands & Malaysia Cruise.
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Section 2 of the 24-Day Thailand, Andaman Islands, Malaysia & Indonesia Cruise, from 14 February 2023 to 27 February 2023. Guests can also book this section on its own as the 13-Day Indonesian Discovery Cruise.
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Japan, Taiwan & The Philippines Cruise (14-Days, One-Way)
27 February 2023 - 13 March 2023
After Singapore, Westerdam will reposition to Yokohama, Japan for the remaining months. She will arrive in Japan in mid-March, just as Spring “springs” in Japan.
This itinerary can also be combined with other cruises before and after, forming the following 27-/28-Night itineraries:
Departing 14 February 2023:
27-Day Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan & The Philippines Collector Cruise (Combined with 13-Day Indonesian Discovery Cruise.)Departing 27 February 2023:
28-Day Japan, Taiwan, The Philippines & China Collector Cruise (combined with 14-Day Japan Explorer Cruise)
14-Day Japan, Taiwan & The Philippines Cruise. Guests can also opt to combine this cruise with the 13-Day Indonesian Discovery Cruise departing earlier to form a 27-Day Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan & The Philippines Collector Cruise.
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Yokohama Departures
From Yokohama, Japan, Westerdam will sail a series of three 14-night itineraries around Japan, as well as ports in surrounding countries like South Korea and Taiwan. The itineraries are also offered combined, as one cruise, meaning guests can also opt for a 28-night “Collector” cruise experience.
Southern Japan Collector Cruise (28-Days, Round-Trip)
27 March 2023 - 24 April 2023
This extended itinerary is made up of two round-trip cruises from Yokohama, namely the 14-Day Southern Japan Cruise departing on 27 March 2023, and the 14-Day Japan Discovery Cruise departing 10 April 2023.
Section 1 of the 28-Day Southern Japan Collector Cruise, from 27 March 2023 to 10 April 2023. Guests can also book this section on its own as the 14-Day Southern Japan Cruise.
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Section 2 of the 28-Day Southern Japan Collector Cruise, from 10 April 2023 to 24 April 2024. Guests can also book this section on its own as the 14-Day Japan Discovery Cruise.
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14-Day North Pacific Crossing (14-Days, One-Way)
24 April 2023 - 05 May 2023
Westerdam will call Yokohama home until late-April 2023, following which she will reposition to Seattle, on the US West Coast. The ship will undertake a 14-Day North Pacific Crossing with one stop in Kushiro, Japan before crossing the Pacific Ocean via Alaska.
Combined with the aforementioned 14-Day Japan Discovery Cruise departing 10 April 2023, this cruise is also offered as a 28-Day Japan & North Pacific Crossing Collector Cruise - an epic four-week long adventure encompassing Japan, Alaska and the US West Coast, all in one cruise.
14-Day North Pacific Crossing Cruise from Yokohama to Seattle, departing 24 April 2023.
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DISCLAIMER: While due diligence has been taken to ensure all information presented is accurate and up-to-date, the information is subject to change, and discrepancies in, but not limited to, timings and/or ports-of-call may occur. In the event of such a discrepancy, the cruise line’s itinerary will prevail. You are advised to contact the cruise lines directly for information, or to speak with your preferred travel consultant. Singapore Cruise Society will not be held responsible for any discrepancies found in the information provided.
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