Zuiderdam

Fjords from Amsterdam, the Caribbean from Miami

Zuiderdam divides her year between northern Europe and the Caribbean, with round trips at both ends. From April to July she sails Norway out of Amsterdam on 7- and 14-night round trips, plus longer 15- and 17-night voyages in June. Stops change between departures, but Ålesund, Eidfjord and Bergen are among the places you might see, with Trondheim and Skjolden on the longer runs.

In June she also sails 16- and 21-night round trips from Amsterdam around the British Isles. Ports vary; Stornoway in the Hebrides, Belfast, Galway and Cobh are typical. This whole European season falls across the Australian autumn and winter.

From November to March, spanning the Australian summer, she is in the Caribbean, mostly on round trips from Miami of 7, 11, 14, 15, 18 and 20 nights. Typical calls include Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas and Grand Turk, and the longer February and March voyages add places such as Kralendijk, Oranjestad and Willemstad. In December she also runs 5- and 7-night round trips from Fort Lauderdale. Her Miami voyages appear among our Caribbean cruises sailing in 2027.

Wherever she sails from, Amsterdam or Florida, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers as one holiday. Zuiderdam belongs to Holland America Line’s Vista Class, alongside ships including Oosterdam, Noordam and Westerdam. The rest of the fleet is on our Holland America Line page.

Evenings in the Crow’s Nest and the Rolling Stone Lounge

Zuiderdam’s evenings centre on live music and big-screen shows, with a quieter lounge for anyone who wants one. The Crow’s Nest is the place for panoramic sea views and a drink in relative calm. In the Rolling Stone Lounge, a live band plays rock, pop and country, and entry is free. On the World Stage, two-storey panoramic LED screens surround the audience with sight and sound, and that is included in the fare as well.

Younger travellers have their own space too: the Kids Club runs arts, sports, games and themed parties for children aged 3 to 17 under professional supervision. It is included in the fare, though it is not available on every sailing.

Drinks in the bars are charged unless you have a drinks package. The Have It All Package bundles the Signature Beverage Package with an internet package, prepaid gratuities, a shore excursion credit and specialty restaurant access.

Dining on Zuiderdam: Lido Market to Canaletto

Much of the eating on Zuiderdam is included in the fare, and the Lido Market is its centre. It serves comfort food and international dishes in a market-style setting, with no fixed mealtimes. By the pool, the Dive-In grills hamburgers and hot dogs with chips between swims, also included. For an evening out, Canaletto serves hearty Italian classics in a relaxed but elegant room, priced à la carte. And because 24-hour room service is part of the fare, breakfast in your cabin or a late bite after a day ashore costs nothing extra.

Zuiderdam cabins and deck plans

Zuiderdam’s accommodation climbs to a set of suites at the top of her range. Her cabins and deck plans show which deck each cabin sits on and what lies above and below it, so you can place yourself before you book.

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