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4.0
(736 Reviews)
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Zuiderdam ship stats

  • Price:

    $$$$

  • Size:

    M

  • Total Passengers:

    1,916

  • Total Crew:

    817

  • Passenger to Crew Ratio:

    2.35

  • Built:

    Jan 2002

  • Refurbished:

    Apr 2015

  • Number of Decks:

    11

  • Total Cabins:

    958

  • Cabin Categories:

    31

  • Gross Tonnage:

    82,305

  • Length:

    936

  • Beam:

    106

Zuiderdam overview

Zuiderdam is one of Holland America’s medium-sized vessels. The ship was the first of the line’s Vista Series class. The smaller vessel allows for a more intimate cruise experience for guests. But don’t be fooled, Zuiderdam comes packed with a variety of amenities for travelers of all ages.
Zuiderdam boasts classic nautical lines and finishes, modern amenities and a spectacular art and antique collection. While on board, explore the world’s wonders through BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table. Relax with a rejuvenating treatment at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Enjoy the wide array of delectable cuisines in the restaurants.

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Zuiderdam ratings:

  • Cabin / Stateroom 4.3
  • Children's Programs 3.1
  • Destinations and Excursions 4.2
  • Embarkation and Disembarkation 4.4
  • Entertainment 3.8
  • Food and Dining 4.2
  • Onboard Activities 3.6
  • Service and Staff 4.6
  • Ship Quality 4.1

Zuiderdam cabins

958 cabins and 31 cabin categories.

Inside Cabin

Inside

3.6
(21 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 195 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $125/night
Oceanview Cabin

Oceanview

4.8
(18 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 183 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $145/night
Balcony Cabin

Balcony

4.2
(124 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 247 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $204/night
Suite Cabin

Suite

3.8
(36 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 542 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $317/night

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Zuiderdam dining

Zuiderdam’s six dining venues are sure to please the palettes of all travelers. The main dining room is the perfect venue for an exquisite breakfast and a superb multi-course dinner. Other included eatery options are the Lido Market and Dive-In. Zuiderdam's specialty dining options are the Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, and Explorations Cafe.

Vista Dining Room

Vista Dining Room

5.0
(1 Review)
24-Hour In-Room Dining

24-Hour In-Room Dining

5.0
(1 Review)
Explorations Cafe

Explorations Cafe

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Pinnacle Grill

Pinnacle Grill

4.5
(4 Reviews)

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Zuiderdam onboard activities

Guests traveling on Zuiderdam are in for a treat with various exciting activities and entertainment options available. Highlights onboard include two pools, a casino, Club HAL for kids and teens, and the Greenhouse Salon and Spa. Zuiderdam is jam-packed with entertainment venues guaranteed to have you dancing or singing along. Featured spots include the B.B. King Blues Club, which brings Memphis blues to the high seas, BBC Earth in Concert, Billboard Onboard dueling piano shows, Cantare offering pop music shows, and the Lincoln Center Stage with live classical music. In addition, guests enjoy stage performances from a two-story theater venue with an LED wraparound stage at the World Stage.

Lincoln Center Stage

Lincoln Center Stage

5.0
(1 Review)
Piano Bar

Piano Bar

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Library

Library

5.0
(1 Review)
Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

5.0
(1 Review)

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Great Cruise around Africa by oharasteve

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Ship: Zuiderdam

Great itinerary with great stops. Too bad the Hamas thing prevented us from getting to Petra. But still totally a great experience. We didn't bother with the Atlantic crossings.

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Amazing African Continent by kharumi

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Zuiderdam

It was very educational for us to learn about slave trade history by visiting several West African countries. Our ship was the last one to go through Suez Canal before the interruption by Yemen. We were blessed with great weather and smooth sailing for the entire duration. Although we couldn’t visit Aqaba and Sharm El Sheikh ports due to Israel and Hamas war, it was a great trip overall.

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Trip should be taken by everyone by jmsikora

Sail date: / Traveled as: Couple
Ship: Zuiderdam

This cruise is not relaxing like a Caribbean cruise. The weather can be (and was) brutally hot at times. But it is worth it from the perspectives of history (ancient) on the East Coast, and history (recent) on the West Coast. You get a real education and appreciation for what you have in the US as well as why many people from Africa risk it all to get to Europe and the US. In many ports, you have to look beyond the litter, rundown conditions, and poor economics to see the friendlieness of the people. Holland America did a very good job of mixing the ports up so that you see (I think) the full spectrum of Africa. One trip won't show you everything but the sheer variety of people, cultures, languages, food, and history is overwhelming.

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DRWandLDG

Apr 29, 2015

The special duty-free, discounted prices of items offered on-board were not so special or discounted at all.

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