MS Zuiderdam itinerary map for December 23, 2025 (11 nights)
MS Zuiderdam itinerary map for December 23, 2025 (11 nights)
11 nights · 8 ports
Round-trip · Miami, Florida
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MS Zuiderdam
December 23, 2025

11-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday aboard MS Zuiderdam · Departing December 23, 2025 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

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This 11-night cruise aboard the MS Zuiderdam departs from Miami, Florida on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 and returns on Saturday, Jan 3rd. December weather across this route averages 83°/67°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.1 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports. Balcony cabins rose $55 on Dec 23.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Miami
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
3

Cruise Price - MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025

MS Zuiderdam · December 23, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zuiderdam cruise ship departing December 23, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,399 ($128 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,614 ($147 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 13%.

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Inside
$1,399
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Oceanview
$1,499
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Balcony
$2,054
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Suite
$4,314

Price History – MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025

inside cabin
MS Zuiderdam
December 23, 2025
$1,399
13% vs avg: $1,614

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip)

MS Zuiderdam · December 23, 2025

The MS Zuiderdam sails on December 23, 2025 for a 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Jan 3rd at 6:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip)

  • DEC23
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC25
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC26
    Philipsburg, St. Maarten
    Philipsburg, St. Maarten
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC27
    St. John's, Antigua
    St. John's, Antigua
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • DEC28
    Castries, St. Lucia
    Castries, St. Lucia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC29
    Roseau, Dominica
    Roseau, Dominica
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC30
    Basseterre, St. Kitts
    Basseterre, St. Kitts
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC31
    Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
    Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • JAN01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN02
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • JAN03
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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MS Zuiderdam Cruise Ports

December 23, 2025 · 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip)

Miami, Florida — Day 1 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Tuesday, Dec 23

Miami, Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco 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. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

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Day 2 at sea — MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 itinerary
Day 2•Wednesday, Dec 24

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zuiderdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Day 3 at sea — MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Thursday, Dec 25

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zuiderdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten — Day 4 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 4•Friday, Dec 26

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
St. John's, Antigua — Day 5 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Saturday, Dec 27

St. John's, Antigua

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Castries, St. Lucia — Day 6 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 6•Sunday, Dec 28

Castries, St. Lucia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Castries, St. Lucia, offers docking at Castries Port. Travelers explore Pigeon Island and Sulphur Springs. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Chastanet. Local markets sell green fig salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Piton peaks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Lucian favorite. Souvenirs, like cocoa 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. Castries’ vibrant charm offers a lively St. Lucian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of volcanic landscapes and marine adventures, making Castries an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Roseau, Dominica — Day 7 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 7•Monday, Dec 29

Roseau, Dominica

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Roseau, Dominica, offers docking at Roseau Port. Travelers explore Trafalgar Falls and Morne Trois Pitons. Excursions include snorkeling at Champagne Reef. Local markets sell callaloo soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rainforests and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes mountain chicken, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like basket crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Roseau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush rainforests and marine adventures, making Roseau an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Basseterre, St. Kitts — Day 8 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Tuesday, Dec 30

Basseterre, St. Kitts

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas — Day 9 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 9•Wednesday, Dec 31

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 10 at sea — MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 itinerary
Day 10•Thursday, Jan 1

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the MS Zuiderdam — featuring Canaletto, Club Hal, Explorers Lounge & Photo Shop.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) — Day 11 of MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise
Day 11•Friday, Jan 2

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 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.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MS Zuiderdam - December 23, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Miami, Florida

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December

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

45°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

2.0 in monthly total

MS Zuiderdam Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
71 / 100
safer than 71% of all cruises
71
7
/ 10
Miami, Florida
Miami
Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.
7
/ 10
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Philipsburg
Philipsburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure personal belongings.
7
/ 10
St. John's, Antigua
St. John's
St. John's is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance is advised due to potential petty theft and risks in certain neighborhoods after dark.
7
/ 10
Castries, St. Lucia
Castries
Castries is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and protect belongings.
7
/ 10
Roseau, Dominica
Roseau
Roseau is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's important to stay vigilant in crowded areas and secure your valuables.
7
/ 10
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Basseterre
Basseterre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's wise to stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid poorly lit areas at night.
6
/ 10
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Charlotte Amalie
Travelers should stay vigilant in Charlotte Amalie, avoiding isolated areas and being cautious in crowded spots to minimize crime risks.
9
/ 10
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
Half Moon Cay
Half Moon Cay ensures guest safety with strong security measures and controlled access, minimizing crime risks for a worry-free visit.

Cruise Ship

MS Zuiderdam

⚓ Tonnage

82,305

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,002

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

955

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

2,272

vs avg 2,157

The MS Zuiderdam has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 82,305 gross tons. The ship measures 955 feet in length. MS Zuiderdam is included in Holland America’s Vista Class class. At full capacity, the MS Zuiderdam holds 2,272 passengers. That includes 1,430 cruise vacationers and 842 staff members. The MS Zuiderdam total number of staterooms is 982.

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MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 cruise?▾

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What's the weather like on the MS Zuiderdam December 23, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 11-night route, December averages 83°F highs and 67°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the December 23, 2025 MS Zuiderdam itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.1 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MS Zuiderdam sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MS Zuiderdam departs Miami, Florida on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Jan 3rd, 2026 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 11 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Zuiderdam sailing on December 23, 2025?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

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Last Updated: May 22, 2026