7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
MS Zuiderdam
MS Zuiderdam
December 28, 2024
7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday

MS Zuiderdam - 12/28/2024

The December 28, 2024 cruise on the MS Zuiderdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Zuiderdam sets sail on Saturday, Dec 28th and returns on Saturday, Jan 4th.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
5
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zuiderdam cruise ship departing December 28, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,299 ($186 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,059 ($152 per night), this represents a recent increase of 23%.

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Inside Cabin
$1,299
23%
vs Avg $1,059

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MS Zuiderdam - December 28, 2024 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 27thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Dec 28thAt Sea
3Dec 30thGrand Turk Island
4Dec 31stSan Juan, Puerto Rico
5Jan 1stSt. John's, Antigua
6Jan 1stAt Sea
7Jan 3rdHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
8Jan 4thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

The MS Zuiderdam sails on December 28, 2024 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Jan 4th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 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
DEC 282024
United States
D:2:00 PM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 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!

Day3
DEC 302024
Turks And Caicos Islands
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 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)

Day4
DEC 312024
A:12:00 PMD:9:00 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)

Day5
JAN 12025
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

St. John’s, Antigua, offers docking at St. John’s Port. Travelers explore Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights. Excursions include snorkeling at Cades Reef. Local markets sell fungi. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial docks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes pepperpot, an Antiguan 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. St. John’s vibrant charm offers a lively Antiguan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic dockyards and scenic beaches, making St. John’s an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day6
JAN 22025
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!

Day7
JAN 32025
A:7:00 AMD:1:00 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)

Day8
JAN 42025
United States
A:6:00 AM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)