Holland America Line’s Westerdam was the line’s first ship to return to Sydney since the pandemic, marking the ship’s first season in Australian waters.
Westerdam arrived in Sydney Harbour after her repositioning voyage from Vancouver and will be homeported in Sydney for her 2022-23 Australian and New Zealand wave season, during which she will sail four itineraries around Australia and New Zealand ranging from 13 to 15 days.
At 283 meters long and 32 meters wide, Westerdam can carry 1,964 guests in 984 staterooms, looked after by approximately 800 crew.
Westerdam arrived on Monday 7 November at 11am, giving her passengers two days to head ashore and explore Sydney and environs, generating substantial spend and bolstering the State’s tourism economy.
“Our sailings in Australia and New Zealand will ensure local cruisers will have a close-to-home travel experience which goes way beyond what you could find in any guidebook”, Holland America Line VP sales and marketing Ryan Taibel said.
“Our programming brings the destination to life via immersive shore excursions, stimulating port talks and Port to Table cooking classes which make the most of the very best in local produce.
“There is no better way to explore our own backyard than with Holland America Line.”
Westerdam features some of the line’s lauded entertainment venues such as B.B. King’s Blues Club and Lincoln Center Stage, exemplary dining experiences including celebrated steakhouse, Pinnacle Grill, and Italian specialty restaurant, Canaletto.
Featured Image: Westerdam returing to Sydney (supplied)
