by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 10:30 AM ET, Tue January 20, 2026
After a two-week dry dock, Holland America Line’s Westerdam is back on the water.
The ship emerged from its time in Singapore on January 18 with several new enhancements, setting sail on its 14-day “Far East Discovery” cruise.
Some of the biggest changes took place in the Crow’s Nest, which now features a bandstand stage designed for intimate performances and events. That’s in addition to the game room, coffee counter and bar and lounge seating. The venue also received new flooring and upgraded lighting and audio systems to accommodate small-scale live music, lectures, narration and speaking engagements.
Crews also added 11 Ocean View staterooms on decks one and seven and they replaced the carpeting in all Verandah staterooms on decks five through 10, as well as in Neptune, Signature and Pinnacle suites. Verandah staterooms on deck eight also received complete bathroom upgrades, featuring new vanities, mirrors, bathtubs, flooring and wall finishes. Roughly 300 other staterooms across the ship were updated with new bathroom flooring and refreshed wallpaper.
Westerdam’s public spaces also got a makeover. The Atrium has new furniture, carpet and wall coverings, while the elevator lobbies, guest corridors and the Greenhouse Spa & Salon have updated carpeting. The ship’s Italian specialty restaurant, Canaletto, underwent a full interior refresh with new carpet and upholstery, while Lido Market now features updated seating and carpet. The poolside burger and hot dog spot, Dive-In, also introduced a new food order and pick-up counter.
Westerdam also has a redesigned Effy Lounge, a layout that blends both shopping and relaxation.
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