Explore The MS Noordam
Holland America Cruise Line

The MS Noordam was built in 2006 and is among Holland America's 11 ships in its fleet. The MS Noordam is included in the cruise line's Vista Class Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MS Noordam vs all of the other Holland America ships.

MS Noordam Size

How big is the MS Noordam? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MS Noordam. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

MS Noordam Size Infographic

MS Noordam

83 k
tonnage
936 ft
length
2006
year built
986
cabins
1,916
passengers
800
crew

MS Noordam Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MS Noordam can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
1,916
Holland America Avg: 2,157

MS Noordam Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MS Noordam is 1,916 guests. The average capacity for the 11 active ships in Holland America’s fleet is 2,157 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Holland America ships has a minimum of 1,432 guests and a maximum of 3,218 passengers.

Crew Members
800
Holland America Avg: 863

MS Noordam Crew Members: Staff on the MS Noordam include 800 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.4 to 1. The average Holland America ship includes 863 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.5 to 1.

MS Noordam Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Holland America Fleet

MS Noordam Length

How long is the MS Noordam? From end to end, the MS Noordam length equals 936 feet (285 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America’s fleet, measuring 922 feet (281 meters).

Feet Long
936
Holland America Avg: 922

The smallest Holland America ship (in terms of length) measures 778 feet (237 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 983 feet (300 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the MS Noordam vs all other active Holland America Cruise Line ships.

MS Noordam Length

vs Holland America Fleet

MS Noordam Built Date

When was the MS Noordam Built? The MS Noordam was built in 2006 and joined the cruise line’s Vista Class Class.

Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999 while the newest ship was built in 2021. The average Holland America ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006

Year Built
2006
Holland America Avg: 2008

When was the last MS Noordam Dry Dock? The MS Noordam experienced dry dock improvements in 2019.

Renovation Date
2019

Renovations include the following:  In 2019, the ms Noordham experienced a refurbishment in Singapore. The dry dock upgrades included the addition of the Billboard Onboard, Microsoft Studio, Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop, pickleball courts added on the Sports Deck. Stateroom renovation efforts included new furniture as well as other upgrades. Improvements were also made to the Pinnacle Bar, Pinnacle Grill, Dining Room, Lido Market, Spa & Salon.

MS Noordam Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 11.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 5 restaurants, 6 bars, 0 shows, 19 activities, and 8 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the MS Noordam. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

MS Noordam Info

When was the MS Noordam last refurbished?

In 2019, the ms Noordham experienced a refurbishment in Singapore. The dry dock upgrades included the addition of the Billboard Onboard, Microsoft Studio, Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop, pickleball courts added on the Sports Deck. Stateroom renovation efforts included new furniture as well as other upgrades. Improvements were also made to the Pinnacle Bar, Pinnacle Grill, Dining Room, Lido Market, Spa & Salon.

What is the MS Noordam ship class?

The ship belongs to the Holland America class of ships known as the Vista Class class.

What does the MS Noordam offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 5 restaurants, 6 bars, 19 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the MS Noordam?

The MS Noordam has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 11.

What is the MS Noordam capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the MS Noordam. The ship's capacity is 1,916. When comparing the occupancy to the average Holland America passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,157 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Holland America ships.

How old is the MS Noordam?

The MS Noordam was built in 2006. Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999 while the newest ship was built in 2021. The average Holland America ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006

Is the MS Noordam a good ship?

Each of Holland America's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MS Noordam is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the MS Noordam?

From end to end, the MS Noordam length equals 936 feet (285 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America fleet, measuring 922 feet (281 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.