Zuiderdam
Holland America Line · Vista Class
Illustrative photography of a Vista Class ship. Not an official Holland America Line image.
The first Vista Class ship, Zuiderdam is a smaller, quieter vessel often used for Panama Canal and longer exotic voyages.
- Class
- Vista Class
- Entered service
- 2002
- Guests
- 1,916
- Size
- approx. 82,300 gross tons
Onboard highlights
- Panoramic glass elevators facing the sea
- Crow's Nest observation lounge
- Frequent longer-itinerary and Panama Canal deployments
Where Zuiderdam sails
Reviews of Zuiderdam
Passenger reviews for Zuiderdam are collected on our reviews page. If you have sailed her, your story helps the next traveler decide.
Zuiderdam Frequently Asked Questions
- How big is Zuiderdam?
- Zuiderdam is a Vista Class ship of roughly approx. 82,300 gross tons, carrying about 1,916 guests at double occupancy. She entered service in 2002.
- Where does Zuiderdam sail?
- Recent deployments have included Panama Canal, Caribbean, South America & Antarctica, Alaska. Holland America Line rotates ships between seasons, so confirm the region on the specific sailing you are considering.
- Is Zuiderdam a good ship for first-time cruisers?
- Holland America ships are mid-size and calmer than the biggest resort ships, with a generally older passenger mix, classic dining rooms and live music rather than water parks. Whether that suits you is exactly what the passenger reviews below are for.
- What do passengers complain about most on Zuiderdam?
- Across the fleet the most common complaints are inconsistent dining, internet speed and cost, cabin maintenance, and charges that appear on the final bill. Read the reviews for this ship to see what recent passengers actually reported.