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For those not attending CakeCruise activities, every day aboard Holland America's ms Westerdam brings a wealth of activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many - or as few - as you please. Whether you want to work-out in the fitness center, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage, enjoy a presentation in the state of the art Culinary Arts Center demonstration kitchen or check your email in the Explorations Café, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Once in port, make your cruise even more memorable with the extensive Shore Excursions program of activities. See, explore, discover: arts and cultural activities, athletic expeditions, city tours, shopping and more.
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ONBOARD ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Culinary Arts Center, presented by California Cake Club, featuring presentations for leading and successful instructors.
Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, offers more than 2,000 books, music listening stations, Internet access, puzzles and more.
The Digital Workshop powered by Microsoft Windows: Guests will be able to show and tell" their vacation memories, learning how to share all their digital memories through email, blogging and social networking - so friends and family can see where they've been cruising even before they return home. Free workshops taught by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" make it easy and fun, even for novices
SPA REJUVENATION
Greenhouse Spa & Salon: features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals. Enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite and have your hair and nails done for a special evening.
Jacuzzi, two outdoor pools, classic teak deck chairs for reading, relaxing and sunning
RECREATION AND FITNESS
Fully equipped Fitness Center
Classes in low-impact aerobics, yoga, and Pilates
Basketball, ping pong, tennis, volleyball, walk-a-mile
ART AND SHOPPING
Guided art tours of the ships' multi-million dollar art and antiques collections
Purchase works of fine art at our art auctions and arrange for in-home delivery
Duty-free shopping featuring brand names such as Lladro®, Swarovski®, Waterford®, Gucci®, Givenchy®
SHORE EXCURSIONS AND LAND TOURS
Come explore our extensive selection of Shore Excursion and land tour ebrochures.
Choose your tour times and book online, up to 10 days prior to sailing.
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SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS & TEENS
While you are enjoying the demonstration sessions, there will be something to do for the whole family and kids are no exception, featuring age-appropriate games, arts and crafts and parties supervised by a full time Club HAL directors, here are some of exciting programs available for:
THE LOFT
Unmatched anywhere in the cruise industry, The Loft provides teens ages 13-17 with the perfect getaway from family and younger siblings. Designed to resemble a New York artist's loft, The Loft has a contemporary, open feel with cool places to just hang out. It's a place teens can call their own, with no children or adults, exciting features include:
A modern environment with music, videos and a video karaoke system, as well as a state-of-the-art sound and laser light systems for dancing
A big-screen television to watch the latest music videos and movies
Teen club nights Activities until midnight
Club HAL®
Holland America Line has reinvented its popular Club HAL® with new supervised play areas and age- appropriate activities for kids ages 3 to 12. Creativity and fun are everywhere with art tables, board games, toys, video games and much more. Our enhanced Youth Program also features separate, age- appropriate areas with a variety of activities for every interest. Supervised by permanent, full-time directors and staff, children can meet friends and enjoy a variety of safe and entertaining choices. Some of the fantastic features include
A colorful, expanded playroom for kids 3 to 7 with art tables, big-screen TV, puzzles and games (children must be potty-trained in this area - no pull-ups)
A separate area for ages 8-12 featuring arcade games, air hockey, foosball, karaoke, Sony Playstations, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution), miniature golf, ping pong and more
Expanded board game offerings through a partnership with Cranium
Family Game Time, Family Olympics and Family Karaoke
'Club HAL After Hours' so parents can enjoy an evening alone (extra charge) 10 p.m. to midnight
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