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 18°C
/ Low 13°C
Historical average
Feels like
15°C (daily average)
Wind
13 km/h (gust 23 km/h)
Humidity
76%
Average rainfall
4.9 mm
Cloud cover
55%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 2
Monday Oct. 12, 2026
Historical average
Omaezaki, Japan
High 20°C
/ Low 17°C
Historical average
Feels like
19°C (daily average)
Wind
24 km/h (gust 37 km/h)
Humidity
68%
Average rainfall
4.9 mm
Cloud cover
50%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 3
Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026
Historical average
Kobe, Japan
High 21°C
/ Low 13°C
Historical average
Feels like
16°C (daily average)
Wind
7 km/h (gust 20 km/h)
Humidity
69%
Average rainfall
2.5 mm
Cloud cover
47%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 4
Wednesday Oct. 14, 2026
Historical average
Kochi, Japan
High 21°C
/ Low 18°C
Historical average
Feels like
20°C (daily average)
Wind
15 km/h (gust 26 km/h)
Humidity
62%
Average rainfall
4.9 mm
Cloud cover
44%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 5
Thursday Oct. 15, 2026
Historical average
Kanmon Straits, Japan
High 18°C
/ Low 15°C
Historical average
Feels like
17°C (daily average)
Wind
11 km/h (gust 22 km/h)
Humidity
68%
Average rainfall
2.5 mm
Cloud cover
46%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 6
Friday Oct. 16, 2026
Historical average
Hakata, Japan
High 21°C
/ Low 11°C
Historical average
Feels like
15°C (daily average)
Wind
7 km/h (gust 20 km/h)
Humidity
71%
Average rainfall
2.5 mm
Cloud cover
46%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 7
Saturday Oct. 17, 2026
Historical average
Sokcho, South Korea
High 17°C
/ Low 10°C
Historical average
Feels like
12°C (daily average)
Wind
11 km/h (gust 26 km/h)
Humidity
64%
Average rainfall
2.4 mm
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 17°C
/ Low 15°C
Historical average
Feels like
16°C (daily average)
Wind
25 km/h (gust 35 km/h)
Humidity
63%
Average rainfall
2.6 mm
Cloud cover
54%
Day 9
Monday Oct. 19, 2026
Historical average
Kanazawa, Japan
High 16°C
/ Low 7°C
Historical average
Feels like
11°C (daily average)
Wind
6 km/h (gust 27 km/h)
Humidity
79%
Average rainfall
7.6 mm
Cloud cover
66%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 10
Tuesday Oct. 20, 2026
Historical average
Sakata, Japan
High 15°C
/ Low 8°C
Historical average
Feels like
10°C (daily average)
Wind
9 km/h (gust 29 km/h)
Humidity
78%
Average rainfall
7.6 mm
Cloud cover
68%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 11
Wednesday Oct. 21, 2026
Historical average
Hakodate, Japan
High 13°C
/ Low 11°C
Historical average
Feels like
11°C (daily average)
Wind
30 km/h (gust 45 km/h)
Humidity
69%
Average rainfall
5.1 mm
Cloud cover
59%
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
Day 12
Thursday Oct. 22, 2026
Scattered clouds
Miyako, Japan
High 14°C
/ Low 7°C
Scattered clouds
Feels like
High 11°C • Low 5°C
Wind
23 km/h (gust 42 km/h)
Humidity
47%
Probability of Precipitation
0%
Cloud cover
44%
Sunrise / Sunset
05:48 • 16:44
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 21°C
/ Low 17°C
Moderate rain
Feels like
High 21°C • Low 18°C
Wind
21 km/h (gust 26 km/h)
Humidity
82%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
05:55 • 16:55
Other ships at location:
none
1,848 total passengers
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