MS Noordam
Holland America Cruise Line
MS Noordam is one of Holland America's 11 active ships and first entered service in 2006 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 82,500 gross tons, 936 feet in length, and 11 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 1,916 guests and approximately 800 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $400 million and is flagged in Netherlands.
MS Noordam
Ship Stats
Year Built
2006
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
82,500 GT
Length
936 ft
Capacity
1,916
Crew
800
Cost
$400 million
Decks
11
Vista Class Class
Vista Class Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Holland America. The first ship introduced in this class was MS Zuiderdam (2002), followed by MS Oosterdam (2003), MS Westerdam (2004), and MS Noordam (2006).
MS Noordam Ship Age
MS Noordam entered service in 2006. Across Holland America's active fleet, the average build year is 2008 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 6 of 11 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MS Noordam
Current ship
MS Noordam Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
The Noordam received its most recent significant updates during a 2024 maintenance cycle. Building on its 2019 "Signature of Excellence" overhaul, the recent work focused on enhancing ADA accessibility fleet-wide and refreshing the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. The ship also received tech upgrades to its stateroom television systems and the installation of Starlink to ensure consistent connectivity in remote regions like Alaska and the South Pacific.
MS Noordam Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Holland America's fleet
MS Noordam measures 936 feet (285 m) (vs Holland America fleet average of 922 ft) and has gross tonnage of 82,500 GT (vs fleet average of 84,029 GT). It ranks 7 of 11 by length and 6 of 11 by tonnage in Holland America's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MS Noordam vs Holland America fleet averages
MS Noordam carries 1,916 passengers (vs Holland America average of 2,157) and has 800 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 863). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.40:1 compared with Holland America's overall 2.50:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
1,916
passengers
Crew Members
800
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.40 : 1
Holland America Avg
2.50 : 1
MS Noordam
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on MS Noordam.
Deck 3cafeExplorations Cafe
Decks 2 & 3main dining roomThe Dining Room
Deck 9specialtyCanaletto
Deck 2specialtyPinnacle Grill
Deck Plans
The MS Noordam has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 11. 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 quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MS Noordam Casino on Deck 2 of the ship.
You will find the MS Noordam buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
The Noordam received its most recent significant updates during a 2024 maintenance cycle. Building on its 2019 "Signature of Excellence" overhaul, the recent work focused on enhancing ADA accessibility fleet-wide and refreshing the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. The ship also received tech upgrades to its stateroom television systems and the installation of Starlink to ensure consistent connectivity in remote regions like Alaska and the South Pacific.
The ship belongs to the Holland America class of ships known as the Vista Class class.
The ship features 5 restaurants, 8 bars, 19 activities, 0 shows and 6 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.
The MS Noordam has a total of 11 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 11.
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.
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 18 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006
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.
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.