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4.0
(748 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
(22 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 195 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $152/night
Oceanview Cabin

Oceanview

4.8
(20 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 183 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $174/night
Balcony Cabin

Balcony

4.2
(128 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 247 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $244/night
Suite Cabin

Suite

3.8
(36 Reviews)
Avg. Size: 542 sq. ft. Avg. Cost: $354/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.

24-Hour In-Room Dining

24-Hour In-Room Dining

5.0
(1 Review)
Vista Dining Room

Vista Dining Room

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.

Library

Library

5.0
(1 Review)
Lincoln Center Stage

Lincoln Center Stage

5.0
(1 Review)
Night Club

Night Club

5.0
(1 Review)
Piano Bar

Piano Bar

5.0
(3 Reviews)

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2.6
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Love Caribbean by thomasy1

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Ship: Zuiderdam

Great value cruise. Food quality need some improvement. Overall experience is positive.

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Great Cruise! by lisaj321

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Ship: Zuiderdam

Overall a very nice cruise catering to an older crowd. We are early 60's and felt young. Food was overall good to excellent. Staff very good.

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3.3
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Not what we expected by rcsaghini

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Ship: Zuiderdam

We did not expected to have such a small room and for handicapped with a bed that could not get on from the sides and a shower that could not get setup on the top.

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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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