March 14 - 18, 2023
Holland America Line
from Cape Town, South Africa
The March 14, 2023 cruise on the Zuiderdam departs from Cape Town, South Africa. On this 35 Night Grand Africa Explorer sailing, the ship will visit a total of 23 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Zuiderdam sets sail on a Invalid Date (March 14, 2023) and returns on a Tuesday (April 18, 2023).
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | March 14, 2023 Tuesday | Cape Town, South Africa |
2 | March 14, 2023 Tuesday | Cape Town, South Africa |
3 | March 16, 2023 Thursday | At Sea |
4 | March 17, 2023 Friday | Luderitz, Namibia |
5 | March 18, 2023 Saturday | Walvis Bay, Namibia |
6 | March 19, 2023 Sunday | At Sea |
7 | March 20, 2023 Monday | At Sea |
8 | March 21, 2023 Tuesday | Luanda, Angola |
9 | March 22, 2023 Wednesday | At Sea |
10 | March 23, 2023 Thursday | At Sea |
11 | March 14, 2023 Tuesday | Cross The Equator |
12 | March 25, 2023 Saturday | Takoradi, Ghana |
13 | March 26, 2023 Sunday | Abidjan,Cote D'Ivoire |
14 | March 27, 2023 Monday | At Sea |
15 | March 28, 2023 Tuesday | At Sea |
16 | March 29, 2023 Wednesday | Banjul, Gambia |
17 | March 30, 2023 Thursday | Dakar, Senegal |
18 | March 31, 2023 Friday | At Sea |
19 | April 1, 2023 Saturday | At Sea |
20 | April 2, 2023 Sunday | Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands |
21 | April 3, 2023 Monday | Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands |
22 | April 4, 2023 Tuesday | Agadir, Morocco |
23 | April 5, 2023 Wednesday | At Sea |
24 | April 6, 2023 Thursday | Casablanca, Morocco |
25 | April 7, 2023 Friday | Tangier, Morocco |
26 | April 8, 2023 Saturday | Malaga, Spain |
27 | April 9, 2023 Sunday | Cadiz, Spain |
28 | April 10, 2023 Monday | Lisbon, Portugal |
29 | April 11, 2023 Tuesday | At Sea |
30 | April 12, 2023 Wednesday | La Coruna, Spain |
31 | April 13, 2023 Thursday | At Sea |
32 | April 14, 2023 Friday | Brest, France |
33 | April 15, 2023 Saturday | Portland, England, Uk |
34 | April 16, 2023 Sunday | Le Havre, France |
35 | April 17, 2023 Monday | Zeebrugge, Belgium |
36 | April 18, 2023 Tuesday | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Holland America Line
The Zuiderdam was built in 2002 and is amoung Holland America's 11 ships in it's fleet. The Zuiderdam is included in the cruise line's Vista Class Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Zuiderdam vs all other Holland America ships.
One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, the city's dominating landmark, for a panoramic view of the Cape from 3,300 feet. At nearby Stellenbosch, the university town famous for its Cape Dutch architecture, sip crisp local vintages at one of the well-known wine estates.
One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit...
One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit of massive, flat-topped Table Mountain, the city's dominating landmark, for a panoramic view of the Cape from 3,300 feet. At nearby Stellenbosch, the university town famous for its Cape Dutch architecture, sip crisp local vintages at one of the well-known wine estates.
One of the world's most scenic harbors, the "Mother City" has welcomed sailors since Portuguese navigators first rounded the Cape of Good Hope in the 15th century. Take a cable car ride to the summit...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Luderitz is a quirky town lodged in one of the best harbors on the least hospitable coast in Africa. One of Luderitz' main attractions is Kolmanskop Ghost Town. This previously bustling diamond town is now abandoned and fights a constant struggle with the sand dunes of the Namib desert. There are tours every morning around Kolmanskop which are very informative, a particular highlight of the tour is a visit to the bowling alley where you are invited to try your hand.
Luderitz is a quirky town lodged in one of the best harbors on the least hospitable coast in Africa. One of Luderitz' main attractions is Kolmanskop Ghost Town. This previously bustling diamond town...
Walvis Bay is an outpost on the empty stretch of Southwest Africa they call the Skeleton Coast. It was named for the whales once hunted here. Behind the town is the Namib Desert with trackless dunes inhabited by hardy, exotic desert plants and, now and then, a hungry lion or a ghostly herd of elephants. There is only one road, and it leads to Windhoek, Namibia's capital.
Walvis Bay is an outpost on the empty stretch of Southwest Africa they call the Skeleton Coast. It was named for the whales once hunted here. Behind the town is the Namib Desert with trackless dunes...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Abidjan is the largest city in Cote d'Ivoire and also once served as its official capital. Some refer to Abidjan as the Paris of West Africa, perhaps because of its plentiful shopping opportunities. Other French influences in the city are also evident, ranging from the multitude of gourmet restaurants to the language of the locals. Be sure to try one of the famed pineapples.
Abidjan is the largest city in Cote d'Ivoire and also once served as its official capital. Some refer to Abidjan as the Paris of West Africa, perhaps because of its plentiful shopping...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Banjul, formerly Bathurst, is the capital of Gambia. It is located on St. Mary's Island where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. It is Gambia's only large city and its administrative and economic center. Peanut processing, the chief industry, provides the leading export. The city was founded by the British as a trading post and a base for suppressing the slave trade.
Banjul, formerly Bathurst, is the capital of Gambia. It is located on St. Mary's Island where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. It is Gambia's only large city and its administrative and...
The capital of Senegal on the tip of Western Africa is a modern town with a charming colonial center known for its handicrafts, textiles, silver-work and beaches. Watch the local fishermen or take a trip to see the beautiful African hinterland.
The capital of Senegal on the tip of Western Africa is a modern town with a charming colonial center known for its handicrafts, textiles, silver-work and beaches. Watch the local fishermen or take a...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port on Tenerife island in the Canary Islands. Vegetables, tobacco, and bananas are exported. The construction of an oil refinery and the development of other industries has diversified the economy. The city's splendid scenery and mild subtropical climate make it a favorite tourist resort.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port on Tenerife island in the Canary Islands. Vegetables, tobacco, and bananas are exported. The construction of an oil refinery and the development of other industries...
The island of Lanzarote has the most active volcanoes and the most bizarre landscape you'll see anywhere. In the National Park of Timanfaya, weird formations of cooled lava thrust cave-pocked formations into the sky like pieces of Swiss cheese. Right on the steep sided crater, circles of volcanic rock enclose vineyards producing the island's distinctive Malvasia wine. In contrast are the inviting, gently sloping beaches of the South side of the island.
The island of Lanzarote has the most active volcanoes and the most bizarre landscape you'll see anywhere. In the National Park of Timanfaya, weird formations of cooled lava thrust cave-pocked...
Across the river from the gleaming new town of Agadir is ancient Taroudant, where you can meander within old city walls and see merchants selling handicrafts, fashioned by centuries-old methods. Follow caravan trails south along the coast; a view of Berber life awaits in the pink-walled town of Tiznit.
Across the river from the gleaming new town of Agadir is ancient Taroudant, where you can meander within old city walls and see merchants selling handicrafts, fashioned by centuries-old methods...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The economic capital of Morocco and the second largest city in Africa, Casablanca is an exotic blend of African, Arabian and European cultures. White-washed houses and peaceful mosques line the narrow streets of ancient Medina, the original Arab Section. Nearby, souks hum with the activity of contented shoppers bargaining for fine leather and handicrafts. The Ain Daib quarter in the southern part of the city boasts a strand of oceanfront resorts and restaurants set along the beach. Visit the mysterious "pink" city of Marrakech with its famed market and snake-charmers.
The economic capital of Morocco and the second largest city in Africa, Casablanca is an exotic blend of African, Arabian and European cultures. White-washed houses and peaceful mosques line the narrow...
The "Gateway to Africa," located at its northwestern tip, Tangier is a fashionable resort that retains all of its age-old mystery and excitement. French and Islamic influences meet and merge in this fascinating old city. Mosques and minarets overlook the shadowy streets of the bazaar, while the higher part of town, with its broad boulevards and lovely parks, looks down on the ocean.
The "Gateway to Africa," located at its northwestern tip, Tangier is a fashionable resort that retains all of its age-old mystery and excitement. French and Islamic influences meet and merge in this...
Situated on Spain's Costa del Sol, Malaga is the region's capital and a popular holiday destination. At the same time, the city is known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and for the sweet Malaga dessert wines that come from the hilly vineyards just outside of town. Other points of interest include impressive Gothic architecture, remains of a Moorish castle, and several interesting museums.
Situated on Spain's Costa del Sol, Malaga is the region's capital and a popular holiday destination. At the same time, the city is known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and for the sweet Malaga...
Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.
Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse, shone over the sea and city of La Coruna for the first time over 2,000 years ago. Since then, it has guided thousands of vessels to the safety of the port - a rich melting pot of culture and that of the many visitors. Today, the city of La Coruna is one of Europe's main ports. By sea, road or air, the city welcomes you with its classic friendliness like it welcomes thousands of people who, every year come to visit the city and contemplate the oldest lighthouse of the world which is still working.
The Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse, shone over the sea and city of La Coruna for the first time over 2,000 years ago. Since then, it has guided thousands of vessels to the safety of the port...
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
It is a commercial port, an important naval station, and the seat of the French Naval Academy. There is a national engineering school in Brest and nearby is the Oceanographic Center of Brittany. The spacious, landlocked harbor was created in 1631 by Cardinal Richelieu as a military base and arsenal.
It is a commercial port, an important naval station, and the seat of the French Naval Academy. There is a national engineering school in Brest and nearby is the Oceanographic Center of Brittany. The...
Weymouth is a British port city. It boasts a fine swimming beach, a scenic harbor, and a long and colorful history. King George III felt that swimming in the Weymouth waters helped his mental condition. Sailing, windsurfing, and fishing are also popular Weymouth activities. There is also golf, hiking, bicycle riding, and more in the area. Visit the Timewalk, Brewery Days, and Sea Life Park.
Weymouth is a British port city. It boasts a fine swimming beach, a scenic harbor, and a long and colorful history. King George III felt that swimming in the Weymouth waters helped his mental...
Le Havre is the gateway for optional tours to Paris, the "City of Light." See the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs Elysees. In Le Havre itself, cruise visitors can explore at leisure and learn something of the French "art de vivre." Visit fish and vegetable markets, public parks, modern architecture, a long seaside promenade and a vast beach.
Le Havre is the gateway for optional tours to Paris, the "City of Light." See the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs Elysees. In Le Havre itself, cruise visitors...
Located along the North Sea, Zeebrugge is located ten miles north of Brugge (Bruges) and serves as its port. The Brugge-Zeebrugge Canal connects the seaside resort with the cultural mecca that is its sister city. Visitors to Brugge will see stunning representations of gothic and roman architecture and collections of Dutch and Belgian art.
Located along the North Sea, Zeebrugge is located ten miles north of Brugge (Bruges) and serves as its port. The Brugge-Zeebrugge Canal connects the seaside resort with the cultural mecca that is its...
One of Europe's leading cities, Amsterdam's rings of canals and traditional Dutch architecture are unmistakable. Rich in art, history and culture, Amsterdam is home to the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank's house, and the Rijksmuseum, which houses many works by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
One of Europe's leading cities, Amsterdam's rings of canals and traditional Dutch architecture are unmistakable. Rich in art, history and culture, Amsterdam is home to the Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank...