21 Night Perfect Caribbean Escape (Boston Roundtrip)
MS Zuiderdam
MS Zuiderdam
October 19, 2024
21 Night Perfect Caribbean Escape

MS Zuiderdam - 10/19/2024

The October 19, 2024 cruise on the MS Zuiderdam departs from Boston, Massachusetts. On this 21 Night Perfect Caribbean Escape (Boston Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 13 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Zuiderdam sets sail on Saturday, Oct 19th and returns on Saturday, Nov 9th.

Cruise Length
21
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Boston
Massachusetts
Port Stops
13
Sea Days
8

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zuiderdam cruise ship departing October 19, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,254 ($108 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,553 ($74 per night), this represents a recent increase of 45%.

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Inside Cabin
$2,254
45%
vs Avg $1,553

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MS Zuiderdam - October 19, 2024 - 21 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 19thBoston, Massachusetts
2Oct 20thAt Sea
3Oct 21stKing's Wharf, Bermuda
4Oct 22ndAt Sea
5Oct 23rdAt Sea
6Oct 24thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
7Oct 25thGrand Turk Island
8Oct 26thAt Sea
9Oct 27thWillemstad, Curacao
10Oct 28thOranjestad, Aruba
11Oct 29thAt Sea
12Oct 30thSt. George's, Grenada
13Oct 31stBridgetown, Barbados
14Nov 1stFort-De-France, Martinique
15Nov 2ndPointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe
16Nov 3rdBasseterre, St. Kitts
17Nov 4thPhilipsburg, St. Maarten
18Nov 5thSan Juan, Puerto Rico
19Nov 5thAt Sea
20Nov 6thAt Sea
21Nov 7thAt Sea
22Nov 9thBoston, Massachusetts
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The MS Zuiderdam sails on October 19, 2024 for a 21 Night Perfect Caribbean Escape (Boston Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Boston, Massachusetts at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Boston, Massachusetts on Nov 9th at 6:00 AM. During the 22-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 12 additional ports and will spend 8 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

MS Zuiderdam Size Infographic

MS Zuiderdam

83 k
tonnage
955 ft
length
2002
year built
982
cabins
2,272
passengers
842
crew

MS ZUIDERDAM SIZE

The MS Zuiderdam has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 955 feet (291 meters) in length. MS Zuiderdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Zuiderdam holds 3,114 passengers. That includes 2,272 cruise vacationers and 842 staff members. The MS Zuiderdam total number of staterooms is 982.

MS Zuiderdam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:82,305 GT
  • Length:955 ft (291 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:28 mph (24 kn)
  • Year Built:2002
  • Years Served:2002 - Present
  • Capacity:2,272
  • Crew Members:842
  • Total on Board:3,114
  • Total Staterooms:982
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:400 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MS Zuiderdam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Zuiderdam Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 192024
D:4:00 PM

Boston, Massachusetts, offers docking at Black Falcon Terminal. Travelers explore Freedom Trail and Boston Common. Excursions visit Salem’s Witch Museum. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial landmarks and Charles River vistas. Dining onboard includes lobster rolls, a New England favorite. Souvenirs, like patriot crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Revolutionary history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Boston’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic trails and scenic harbors, making Boston an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
OCT 202024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
OCT 212024
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

King’s Wharf, Bermuda, offers docking at Royal Naval Dockyard. Travelers explore Fort Scaur and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Church Bay. Local markets sell fish chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pink beaches and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes spiny lobster, a Bermudian favorite. Souvenirs, like cedar crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bermuda Triangle history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. King’s Wharf’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Bermudian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic beaches, making King’s Wharf an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day4
OCT 222024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
OCT 232024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
OCT 242024
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore white-sand beaches and Stingray Cove. Excursions include horseback riding by the sea. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Half Moon Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of serene beaches and marine activities, making Half Moon Cay an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
OCT 252024
Turks And Caicos Islands
A:11:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
OCT 262024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
OCT 272024
Netherlands Antilles
A:10:00 AMD:11:00 PM

Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day10
OCT 282024
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:11:00 PM

Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day11
OCT 292024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day12
OCT 302024
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

St. George’s, Grenada, offers docking at St. George’s Port. Travelers explore Grand Anse Beach and Fort George. Excursions include snorkeling at Moliniere Sculpture Park. Local markets sell oil down. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures spice markets and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a Grenadian favorite. Souvenirs, like nutmeg crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. St. George’s vibrant charm offers a lively Grenadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural heritage, making St. George’s an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day13
OCT 312024
A:8:00 AMD:9:00 PM

Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day14
NOV 12024
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Fort-de-France, Martinique, offers docking at Fort-de-France Port. Travelers explore Fort St. Louis and Balata Gardens. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Dufour. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Martinican favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Fort-de-France’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Martinican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic gardens, making Fort-de-France an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day15
NOV 22024
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, provides docking at Pointe-à-Pitre Port. Travelers explore La Soufrière volcano and Memorial ACTe museum. Excursions visit Marie-Galante’s beaches. Local markets sell accras. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes colombo, a Guadeloupean curry. Souvenirs, like rum bottles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Pointe-à-Pitre’s vibrant island allure offers a dynamic Guadeloupean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and scenic beaches, making Pointe-à-Pitre an engaging destination for exploring Guadeloupe’s Caribbean beauty and history.

Day16
NOV 32024
St Kitts And Nevis
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day17
NOV 42024
Netherlands Antilles
A:6:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day18
NOV 52024
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day19
NOV 62024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day20
NOV 72024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day21
NOV 82024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day22
NOV 92024
A:6:00 AM

Boston, Massachusetts, offers docking at Black Falcon Terminal. Travelers explore Freedom Trail and Boston Common. Excursions visit Salem’s Witch Museum. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colonial landmarks and Charles River vistas. Dining onboard includes lobster rolls, a New England favorite. Souvenirs, like patriot crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Revolutionary history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Boston’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic trails and scenic harbors, making Boston an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)