Holland America Line

Westerdam

Westerdam is a Holland America Line vessel with a satisfactory CDC VSP sanitation score of 86. Its most recent routine inspection (Aug 2025) noted 7 deficiencies, meeting the program’s passing threshold of 86.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westerdam's CDC sanitation score?+

According to CruiseAware’s data, Westerdam most recently scored 86 (Satisfactory) on the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection. The CDC inspects ships on all food safety, water quality, hygiene, and pest control systems. For the official, authoritative record, check the CDC’s Inspection Query Tool directly.

What does the CDC VSP score mean for passengers?+

The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspects cruise ships calling at U.S. ports and scores them 0–100 on food safety, potable water, hygiene, and pest management. A score of 86 or higher is considered passing. Most major ships score in the 90s. A score in the high 90s or 100 means inspectors found very few or no deficiencies during their visit.

Which cruise line operates Westerdam?+

Westerdam is operated by Holland America Line. For the latest itineraries, onboard health policies, and booking information, visit Holland America Line’s official website.

Source Citations & Review History

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Last verified by CruiseAware: July 1, 2026