MS Zuiderdam - July 18, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
MS Zuiderdam
Boston, Massachus
Portland, Maine
Sydney, Nova Scot

MS Zuiderdam - July 18, 2026

The July 18, 2026 cruise on the MS Zuiderdam departs from Boston, Massachusetts. On this 17 Night Voyage Of The Vikings: Solar Eclipse (Boston To Rotterdam) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 12 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Zuiderdam sets sail on Saturday, Jul 18th and returns on Tuesday, Aug 4th.

17nights

July 18, 2026

Jul 18th - Aug 4th

MS Zuiderdam

MS Zuiderdam

Holland America Cruise Line

MS Zuiderdam - July 18, 2026

17 Night Voyage Of The Vikings: Solar Eclipse

from Boston, Massachusetts

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.

Itinerary

MS Zuiderdam - July 18, 2026 - 17 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jul 18thBoston, Massachusetts
2Jul 19thPortland, Maine
3Jul 20thAt Sea
4Jul 21stSydney, Nova Scotia
5Jul 22ndCorner Brook, Newfoundland
6Jul 23rdRed Bay, Newfoundland
7Jul 24thAt Sea
8Jul 25thPaamiut (frederikshab), Greenland
9Jul 26thNanortalik, Greenland
10Jul 18thCruise Prins Christian Sund, Greenland
11Jul 28thAt Sea
12Jul 29thReykjavik, Iceland
13Jul 18thReykjavik, Iceland
14Jul 31stAt Sea
15Aug 1stAt Sea
16Aug 2ndEidfjord, Norway
16Jul 18thCruise Hardangerfjord
17Aug 3rdAt Sea
18Aug 4thRotterdam, Netherlands
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Cruise Itinerary

The MS Zuiderdam sails on July 18, 2026 for a 17 Night Voyage Of The Vikings: Solar Eclipse (Boston To Rotterdam). The ship will depart the port of Boston, Massachusetts at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands on Aug 4th at 7:00 AM. During the 19-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 11 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

Day1
JUL 182026
D:3:00 PM

Stroll the cobblestone streets of one of America's most historic cities, home to such patriots as Paul Revere, Ben Franklin, and Drew Bledsoe. Discover a living museum where almost four centuries of American history can be traced. When it comes to variety, see why Boston is called the Hub. Nightclubs and theaters, the North End and Chinatown, Fenway Park and Boston Common can all be found here.

Day2
JUL 192026
United States
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Portland has a thriving waterfront in the heart of downtown that is a hodgepodge of condos, fish markets, and ferry docks. Bordered by Maine's rocky coast to the north, and miles of white, sandy beaches to the south, the city offers hiking, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, and fishing, and to the west and north lies some of the best skiing in the world. This is Maine, "the way life should be".

Day3
JUL 202026
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!

Day4
JUL 212026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day5
JUL 222026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Corner Brook is located on the southern shore of the Bay of Islands, a long inlet on the island of Newfoundland. The greater area is made up of hilly lowlands surrounded by the Long Range Mountains, an extension of the Appalachian Ridge. The valley was created by a retreating glacier at the end of the last ice age and allows for great views of the bay.

Day6
JUL 232026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Designated a National Historic Site, Red Bay is a fascinating portal into the world of 16th-century Canada. With its fertile waters and sheltered harbor, Red Bay once proved a perfect site for European whaling fleets. Travelers can visit the Whalers Cemetery, and judge for themselves whether the ghosts of Red Bay's colorful--and often tragic--whaling past really do haunt the area as reported.

Day7
JUL 242026
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!

Day8
JUL 252026
Greenland
A:10:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Day9
JUL 262026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Nanortalik includes some of Greenland's most beautiful fjords, the country's only natural forest and dramatic, rugged mountains. The district's population of c. 2,700 is divided between the town of Nanortalik itself, five villages and a number of sheep farms. The main occupations are hunting and fishing.

Day10
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On this cruise through the dramatic fjord and glacier scenery, you'll enjoy the dramatic glacier landscape of the fjord at the tip of Greenland.

Day11
JUL 282026
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
JUL 292026
A:8:00 AM

Reykjavik, the largest city and capital of Iceland, is a city full of history, great theatre, and exciting nightlife. For a dose of Icelandic and Viking history, visit the National Museum and visit Hallgrimskirkja, a church that features a famous statue of explorer Leif Erickson and a great spot to view the entire city.

Day13
JUL 302026
D:5:00 PM

Reykjavik, the largest city and capital of Iceland, is a city full of history, great theatre, and exciting nightlife. For a dose of Icelandic and Viking history, visit the National Museum and visit Hallgrimskirkja, a church that features a famous statue of explorer Leif Erickson and a great spot to view the entire city.

Day14
JUL 312026
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!

Day15
AUG 12026
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!

Day16
AUG 22026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Eidfjord is perched at the end of the Hardangerfjord. Located on the official tourist route, Eidfjord is a great place to see Hardangervidda National Park, the highest mountain plateau in Northern Europe. The natural scenery of the area is splendid. The central placement of Eidfjord makes for convenient access to Bergen and Oslo.

Day16
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Day17
AUG 32026
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!

Day18
AUG 42026
A:7:00 AM

One of the largest and most modern ports in the world, Rotterdam is the major foreign-trade center of the Netherlands and its second largest city. Among the noteworthy buildings that survived the German air bombardment of 1940 were the stock exchange, the city hall, and the Van Beuningen Museum, with its collection of paintings by Dutch masters.