MS Zuiderdam itinerary map for April 18, 2026 (14 nights)
MS Zuiderdam itinerary map for April 18, 2026 (14 nights)
14 nights · 10 ports
Round-trip · Miami, Florida
Holland AmericaMS Zuiderdam

MS Zuiderdam
April 18, 2026

14-Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City aboard MS Zuiderdam · Departing April 18, 2026 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 14-night cruise aboard the MS Zuiderdam departs from Miami, Florida on Saturday, April 18, 2026 and returns on Saturday, May 2nd. April weather across this route averages 70°/21°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.4 out of 10, averaged across 10 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
8.4OUT OF 10
SAFE TIER
Safer than 84% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
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14
night cruise
Sat → Sat
02
Miami
departure port
Florida
03
10
port stops
Seaboard
04
5
sea days
Day 2
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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 Price & Tracking

MS ZUIDERDAM·APRIL 18, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zuiderdam cruise ship departing April 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $949 ($68 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,113 ($80 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 15%.

MS Zuiderdam cruise departing April 18, 202614-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $949 ($68 per night). Average price: $1,113.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
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This cabin
Avg $981
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MS Zuiderdam · April 18, 2026
$949
$68 per night · 14 nights
3% below average
Avg $981 · You save $32

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// 03 · ITINERARY

14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Miami To Quebec City) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 18, 2026
The MS Zuiderdam sails on April 18, 2026 for a 14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Miami To Quebec City) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Quebec City, Quebec on May 2nd at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
MS Zuiderdam
APRIL 18, 2026
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14 NIGHTS · 9 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI
// 04 · PORTS

14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Miami To Quebec City) Port List

MS Zuiderdam·April 18, 2026
Miami, Florida — Day 1 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SATURDAY·APR 18

Miami

Florida
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
4:00 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.

Norfolk, Virginia — Day 4 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
TUESDAY·APR 21

Norfolk

Virginia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Norfolk, Virginia, offers docking at Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore the Nauticus maritime museum and Battleship Wisconsin. Excursions visit Colonial Williamsburg’s historic sites. Local markets sell Virginia ham. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures waterfront views and naval history. Dining onboard includes crab cakes, a Virginia favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norfolk’s naval heritage. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance museum walks. Norfolk’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history, colonial excursions, and scenic waterfronts, making Norfolk an engaging destination for exploring Virginia’s coastal and historical treasures along the Chesapeake Bay.

Newport, Rhode Island — Day 6 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
THURSDAY·APR 23

Newport

Rhode Island
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
11:00 PM

Newport, Rhode Island, offers docking at Newport Port. Travelers explore The Breakers and Cliff Walk. Excursions visit Providence’s RISD Museum. Local markets sell clam chowder. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gilded Age mansions and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes lobster rolls, a Rhode Island favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Narragansett history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Newport’s historic charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of opulent estates and scenic coasts, making Newport an engaging destination.

Boston, Massachusetts — Day 8 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
SATURDAY·APR 25

Boston

Massachusetts
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 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.

Portland, Maine — Day 9 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
9
PORT 8
SUNDAY·APR 26

Portland

Maine
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
1:00 PM

Portland, Maine, offers docking at Portland Port. Travelers explore Old Port and Portland Head Light. Excursions include lobster boat tours. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lighthouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes clam chowder, a Maine favorite. Souvenirs, like blueberry crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Wabanaki history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Portland’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic harbors, making Portland an engaging destination for exploration.

Halifax, Nova Scotia — Day 10 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
10
PORT 9
MONDAY·APR 27

Halifax

Nova Scotia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
6:00 PM

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Halifax Port. Travelers explore Peggy’s Cove and Citadel Hill. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures lighthouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Acadian crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mi’kmaq history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Halifax’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Halifax an engaging destination for exploration.

Sydney, Nova Scotia — Day 11 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
11
PORT 10
TUESDAY·APR 28

Sydney

Nova Scotia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
6:00 PM

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, offers docking at Sydney Port. Travelers explore Fortress of Louisbourg and Baddeck’s Bell Museum. Excursions include Cabot Trail tours. Local markets sell oatcakes. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes seafood chowder, a Nova Scotian favorite. Souvenirs, like Celtic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Acadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Sydney’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Day 12 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
12
PORT 11
WEDNESDAY·APR 29

Charlottetown

Prince Edward Island
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
9:00 PM

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, offers docking at Charlottetown Port. Travelers explore Province House and Green Gables. Excursions include lobster fishing tours. Local markets sell lobster rolls. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Victorian homes and Gulf of St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes Malpeque oysters, a PEI favorite. Souvenirs, like Anne-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mi’kmaq history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Charlottetown’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of literary heritage and scenic coasts, making Charlottetown an engaging destination.

Cruise Gulf Of St. Lawrence — Day 13 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
13
PORT 12
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE

Gulf of St. Lawrence, no docking; ships cruise Canada’s estuary. Travelers spot beluga whales. Zodiacs explore Saguenay Fjord. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to September; fog common. Photography captures Anticosti Island. Dining onboard includes lobster. Souvenirs, like whale postcards, in ship shops. Briefings on tides. Kayaking in fjords. Light layers for coastal weather. The gulf’s marine life and islands offer Atlantic Canada’s scenic sailing.

Quebec City, Quebec — Day 15 of MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 cruise
DAY
15
DISEMBARKATION
SATURDAY·MAY 2

Quebec City

Quebec
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, offers docking at Quebec City Port. Travelers explore Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls. Excursions visit Île d’Orléans. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for river tours. Photography captures fortified walls and St. Lawrence vistas. Dining onboard includes tourtière, a Quebecois favorite. Souvenirs, like maple crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover French Canadian history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Quebec City’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic rivers, making Quebec City an engaging destination.

// 05 · WEATHER

14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Miami To Quebec City) Weather Forecast

MS Zuiderdam·April 18, 2026
APR FORECAST · MIAMI
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
74°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
89°
AVG LOW
59°
AVG RAINFALL
3.0"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
74°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MS Zuiderdam April 18, 2026 Excursions

MS Zuiderdam·April 18, 2026

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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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

14 Night Atlantic Seaboard & Colonial New England: Quebec City (Miami To Quebec City)

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 AVERAGE
SAFE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 84% of all cruises
8.4/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN10 PORTS
01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Norfolk 🇺🇸

Virginia · United StatesMODERATE

Norfolk is a generally safe cruise port, but travelers should stay vigilant in certain downtown neighborhoods, especially at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Newport 🇺🇸

Rhode Island · United StatesSAFE

Newport, Rhode Island, is a safe destination for cruise travelers with low crime rates, though standard precautions are recommended.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Boston 🇺🇸

Massachusetts · United StatesSAFE

Boston is a safe port for cruise travelers, but standard urban caution is advised in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Portland 🇺🇸

Maine · United StatesSAFE

Portland, Maine, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, allowing visitors to explore confidently despite occasional property crime.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Halifax 🇨🇦

Nova Scotia · CanadaSAFE

Halifax is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, minimal risk of petty theft, and a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Sydney 🇨🇦

Nova Scotia · CanadaSAFE

Sydney, Nova Scotia, is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should remain cautious in isolated areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
08

Charlottetown 🇨🇦

Prince Edward Island · CanadaSAFE

Charlottetown is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring a low crime rate and friendly locals for a secure experience.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
09

Cruise Gulf Of St. Lawrence 🇨🇦

Canada · CanadaSAFE

Travelers can enjoy the scenic Gulf of St. Lawrence safely from their cruise ship without the need to disembark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
10

Quebec City 🇨🇦

Quebec · CanadaSAFE

Quebec City is known for its safety and low crime rates, providing a secure environment for cruise travelers to explore.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MS Zuiderdam Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsHOLLAND AMERICA
MS Zuiderdam
HOLLAND AMERICA · VISTA CLASS
CHRISTENED
2002
STATEROOMS
982
TONNAGE
82,305GT
2.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 84,029 GT
YEAR BUILT
2002
6 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2008
LENGTH
955ft
3.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 922 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,272cruisers
5.3% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 2,157 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

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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