{"id":200,"date":"2023-03-14T14:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T14:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=200"},"modified":"2023-08-21T12:50:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T12:50:09","slug":"the-holland-america-westerdam-returns-to-japan-for-the-spring-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/holland-america-line\/the-holland-america-westerdam-returns-to-japan-for-the-spring-season","title":{"rendered":"The Holland America Westerdam returns to Japan for the spring season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/holland-america-line\">Holland America Line<\/a> is making its return to Japan with its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/westerdam\">Westerdam<\/a> after a three-year absence.<\/p>\n<p>It arrived in Yokohama last week to begin a spring program in the country after a short season in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>The Westerdam will offer roundtrip cruises from the port situated near Tokyo to various Japanese ports, including Kobe\/Osaka, Tokushima, Kagoshima and Shimizu.<\/p>\n<p>During its first visit to the region since early 2020, the ship will offer &#8220;Japan Explorer,&#8221; a 14-night itinerary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"articles-video text-center\"><iframe class=\"hide\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Ji66MGcTjo\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>There are ten ports on board the voyage, including Hiroshima, Kochi, and Sakaiminato.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the program, the ship will also visit Ishigaki, Naha, and other Japanese destinations, as well as ports in Taiwan and South Korea through April.<\/p>\n<p>The ship will then complete its Asia schedule by sailing to Seattle, its homeport in Alaska for the summer season.<\/p>\n<p>Westerdam is part of Holland America&#8217;s Vista Class of four ships. Having undergone extensive refurbishment over the years, the 82,000 ton ship underwent a drydock in January 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Its restaurants, entertainment, and bars provide a variety of dining, entertainment, and enrichment options for guests. The Exploration&#8217;s Caf\u00e9 provides travel resources and enrichment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Billboard Onboard presents shows composed of facts and figures about the music industry, while Lincoln Center Stage hosts a chamber music ensemble on a nightly basis.<\/p>\n<p>There is a large dining array on board the ship, including the Pinnacle Grill steakhouse and the Italian Canaletto Restaurant, which are both Holland America Line signature establishments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holland America Line is making its return to Japan with its Westerdam after a three-year absence. 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