Holland America ms Westerdam
About this ship
The ms Westerdam, a mid-sized Vista-class cruise ship, accommodates approximately 1,848 passengers and is renowned for its elegant dining options and enriching onboard experiences. A distinctive feature is the Culinary Arts Center, where guests can participate in cooking demonstrations and classes led by expert chefs.
Circle Japan • 13 nights • Departs Oct. 11, 2026
Cruise Weather Brief
Day 1
Sunday Oct. 11, 2026
Historical average
Tokyo, Japan
High 64°F
/ Low 56°F
Historical average
Feels like
60°F (daily average)
Wind
8 mph (gust 14 mph)
Humidity
76%
Average rainfall
0.19 in
Cloud cover
55%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 2
Monday Oct. 12, 2026
Historical average
Omaezaki, Japan
High 67°F
/ Low 63°F
Historical average
Feels like
65°F (daily average)
Wind
15 mph (gust 23 mph)
Humidity
68%
Average rainfall
0.19 in
Cloud cover
50%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 3
Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026
Historical average
Kobe, Japan
High 70°F
/ Low 55°F
Historical average
Feels like
62°F (daily average)
Wind
4 mph (gust 12 mph)
Humidity
69%
Average rainfall
0.1 in
Cloud cover
47%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 4
Wednesday Oct. 14, 2026
Historical average
Kochi, Japan
High 70°F
/ Low 65°F
Historical average
Feels like
68°F (daily average)
Wind
10 mph (gust 16 mph)
Humidity
62%
Average rainfall
0.19 in
Cloud cover
44%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 5
Thursday Oct. 15, 2026
Historical average
Kanmon Straits, Japan
High 65°F
/ Low 59°F
Historical average
Feels like
62°F (daily average)
Wind
7 mph (gust 14 mph)
Humidity
68%
Average rainfall
0.1 in
Cloud cover
46%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 6
Friday Oct. 16, 2026
Historical average
Hakata, Japan
High 70°F
/ Low 52°F
Historical average
Feels like
60°F (daily average)
Wind
4 mph (gust 13 mph)
Humidity
71%
Average rainfall
0.1 in
Cloud cover
46%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 7
Saturday Oct. 17, 2026
Historical average
Sokcho, South Korea
High 63°F
/ Low 49°F
Historical average
Feels like
54°F (daily average)
Wind
7 mph (gust 16 mph)
Humidity
64%
Average rainfall
0.1 in
Cloud cover
42%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 8
Sea Day
Sunday Oct. 18, 2026
Historical average
At Sea: Sokcho, South Korea → Kanazawa, Japan
High 63°F
/ Low 58°F
Historical average
Feels like
60°F (daily average)
Wind
15 mph (gust 22 mph)
Humidity
63%
Average rainfall
0.1 in
Cloud cover
54%
Day 9
Monday Oct. 19, 2026
Historical average
Kanazawa, Japan
High 61°F
/ Low 45°F
Historical average
Feels like
51°F (daily average)
Wind
4 mph (gust 17 mph)
Humidity
79%
Average rainfall
0.3 in
Cloud cover
66%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 10
Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026
Historical average
Sakata, Japan
High 58°F
/ Low 47°F
Historical average
Feels like
51°F (daily average)
Wind
6 mph (gust 18 mph)
Humidity
78%
Average rainfall
0.3 in
Cloud cover
68%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 11
Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026
Historical average
Hakodate, Japan
High 56°F
/ Low 51°F
Historical average
Feels like
52°F (daily average)
Wind
19 mph (gust 28 mph)
Humidity
69%
Average rainfall
0.2 in
Cloud cover
59%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 12
Thursday Oct. 22, 2026
Scattered clouds
Miyako, Japan
High 58°F
/ Low 44°F
Scattered clouds
Feels like
High 52°F • Low 41°F
Wind
14 mph (gust 26 mph)
Humidity
47%
Probability of Precipitation
0%
Cloud cover
44%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:48 AM • 4:44 PM
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 13
Sea Day
Friday Oct. 23, 2026
At Sea: Miyako, Japan → Tokyo, Japan
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Day 14
Saturday Oct. 24, 2026
Moderate rain
Tokyo, Japan
High 69°F
/ Low 62°F
Moderate rain
Feels like
High 70°F • Low 65°F
Wind
13 mph (gust 16 mph)
Humidity
82%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
5:55 AM • 4:55 PM
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
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