Zuiderdam
Zuiderdam measures 82,305 gross tons and carries 1,916 guests at double occupancy across 11 passenger decks. Vista-class. Music Walk here is Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard only – no B.B. King’s Blues Club. Tamarind availability varies within this class.
What Zuiderdam Is Like
Onboard, she carries Lido Pool with retractable glass roof, World Stage, Pickleball court and sport court and Art Studio.
Music Walk: Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Lido Pool (retractable glass roof), Sea View Pool (adults-only), Hydropool and Hot Tubs.
Evenings run through World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard and The Dam Band.
Dining on Zuiderdam
Your fare covers the main dining room aboard Zuiderdam.
- Main dining — The Dining Room, included
- Complimentary casual — Lido Market, Dive-In, Crow’s Nest Cafe and 24-Hour Room Service
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto and Morimoto By Sea
What There Is To Do on Zuiderdam
Everything below is confirmed on Zuiderdam herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- Lido Pool with retractable glass roof
- World Stage
- Music Walk: Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard
- Pickleball court and sport court
- Art Studio
- World Stage
- Rolling Stone Lounge
- Billboard Onboard
- The Dam Band
Zuiderdam is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Zuiderdam Suits
Zuiderdam skews adult. Children are welcome and there are supervised clubs, but the experience is built for grown-ups.
Holland America skews adult. The line runs a Kids Club for ages 3-17, but the onboard atmosphere is oriented to adult travellers, and on the older Rotterdam-class ships the Kids Club is explicitly not offered on all sailings.
- Kids Club (ages 3-17)
Zuiderdam Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Zuiderdam?
Zuiderdam’s main restaurant is The Dining Room, which is included. Her specialty restaurants, which carry an extra cost, are Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Morimoto By Sea. Casual options include Lido Market, Dive-In, Crow’s Nest Cafe.
What is Music Walk on Zuiderdam?
Music Walk is Holland America’s cluster of live-music venues, and on Zuiderdam it comprises Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard. The line-up is not the same on every ship in the fleet.
Does Zuiderdam have B.B. King's Blues Club?
No. Zuiderdam does not have B.B. King’s Blues Club – Holland America offers it on Pinnacle-class ships only.
Does Zuiderdam have a covered pool?
Yes. Zuiderdam’s Lido Pool has a retractable glass roof, so it stays usable in cool or wet weather – useful on Alaska and Northern Europe itineraries. There is also an adults-only Sea View Pool.
What are Neptune and Signature suites on Zuiderdam?
Neptune Suites are Zuiderdam’s top suite grade below the Pinnacle Suite and include access to the private Neptune Lounge. Signature Suites sit below Neptune. The single largest accommodation is the Pinnacle Suite.
Is Zuiderdam good for kids?
Holland America runs a supervised Kids Club for ages 3 to 17 on Zuiderdam, but the line skews adult – the onboard atmosphere is aimed at grown-up travellers rather than a waterslide-and-characters family product.
Does Zuiderdam have Tamarind?
No. Tamarind is not listed among Zuiderdam’s restaurants. Her Asian specialty option is Morimoto By Sea, which carries an extra cost.
How many passengers does Zuiderdam hold?
Zuiderdam carries 1,916 guests at double occupancy.
How big is Zuiderdam?
Zuiderdam measures 82,305 gross tons across 11 passenger decks.
How old is Zuiderdam?
Zuiderdam entered service in 2002.
What class of ship is Zuiderdam?
Zuiderdam is a Vista-class ship in the Holland America Line fleet.
How many crew are on Zuiderdam?
Zuiderdam sails with a crew of about 842, serving 1,916 guests.
Which ships are Zuiderdam's sister ships?
Zuiderdam shares her Vista-class design with Oosterdam, Westerdam and Noordam.
Where does Zuiderdam sail?
Zuiderdam has recently sailed Southern Caribbean, Alaska and Northern Europe. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
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