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MS Zuiderdam itinerary map for April 9, 2028 (7 nights)
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7 nights · 7 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
Holland AmericaMS Zuiderdam

MS Zuiderdam
April 9, 2028

7-Night Iberian Idyll: Spain & Morocco aboard MS Zuiderdam · Departing April 9, 2028 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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// AT A GLANCE

MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 Cruise Overview

This 7-night cruise aboard the MS Zuiderdam departs from Barcelona, Spain on Sunday, April 9, 2028 and returns on Sunday, Apr 16th. April weather across this route averages 79°/44°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.1 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.1OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 71% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
7
night cruise
Sun → Sun
02
Barcelona
departure port
Spain
03
7
port stops
Spain
04
1
sea day
Day 7
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The MS Zuiderdam, operated by Holland America Cruise Line, sets sail on Sunday, April 9, 2028 from Barcelona, Spain for a 7-night Iberian Idyll: Spain & Morocco cruise. This itinerary includes 7 unique port stops and 1 day at sea. April weather across the route averages 79°F highs and 44°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 7.1 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $1,291, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this MS Zuiderdam sailing.

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MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 Price & Tracking

MS ZUIDERDAM·APRIL 9, 2028

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zuiderdam cruise ship departing April 9, 2028. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,291 ($185 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,292 ($185 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.

MS Zuiderdam cruise departing April 9, 20287-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,291 ($185 per night). Average price: $1,292.

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Iberian Idyll: Spain & Morocco (Barcelona To Lisbon) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 9, 2028
The MS Zuiderdam sails on April 9, 2028 for a 7 Night Iberian Idyll: Spain & Morocco (Barcelona To Lisbon) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Lisbon, Portugal on Apr 16th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MS Zuiderdam will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
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APRIL 9, 2028
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7 NIGHTS · 6 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA
// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Iberian Idyll: Spain & Morocco (Barcelona To Lisbon) Port List

MS Zuiderdam·April 9, 2028
Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SUNDAY·APR 9

Barcelona

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
4:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

Valencia, Spain — Day 2 of MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
MONDAY·APR 10

Valencia

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Valencia, Spain, offers docking at Valencia Port. Travelers explore City of Arts and Sciences and La Lonja. Excursions visit Albufera’s lagoon. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures futuristic architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes horchata, a Valencian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Valencian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Valencia’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic coasts, making Valencia an engaging destination for exploration.

Alicante, Spain — Day 3 of MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
TUESDAY·APR 11

Alicante

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Alicante, Spain, offers docking at Alicante Port. Travelers explore Santa Bárbara Castle and Explanada de España. Excursions visit Elche’s palm groves. Local markets sell turrón. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish castles and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz a banda, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Valencian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance castle walks. Alicante’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic promenades, making Alicante an engaging destination for exploration.

Malaga, Spain — Day 4 of MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
WEDNESDAY·APR 12

Malaga

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
11:00 PM

Málaga, Spain, offers docking at Málaga Port. Travelers explore Alcazaba Fortress and Picasso Museum. Excursions visit Ronda’s deep gorges. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Málaga’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic coasts, making Málaga an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Costa del Sol.

Tangier, Morocco — Day 5 of MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
THURSDAY·APR 13

Tangier

Morocco
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
9:00 PM

Tangier, Morocco, offers docking at Tangier Port. Travelers explore Kasbah Museum and Medina’s souks. Excursions visit Chefchaouen’s blue streets. Local markets sell tagine. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful alleys and Strait of Gibraltar vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Moroccan favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Berber history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tangier’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Moroccan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic kasbahs and bustling souks, making Tangier an engaging destination for exploring Morocco’s northern coast.

Cadiz (Seville), Spain — Day 6 of MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
FRIDAY·APR 14

Cadiz (Seville)

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Cádiz (Seville), Spain, offers docking at Cádiz Port with excursions to Seville. Travelers explore Seville’s Alcázar and Cádiz’s old town. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish palaces and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like fan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cádiz’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Cádiz an engaging destination.

Lisbon, Portugal — Day 8 of MS Zuiderdam April 9, 2028 cruise
DAY
8
DISEMBARKATION
SUNDAY·APR 16

Lisbon

Portugal
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM

Lisbon, Portugal, offers docking at Lisbon Port. Travelers explore Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Excursions visit Sintra’s Pena Palace. Local markets sell pastéis de nata. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Manueline architecture and Tagus River vistas. Dining onboard includes bacalhau, a Portuguese favorite. Souvenirs, like azulejo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Age of Exploration history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Lisbon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Portuguese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic rivers, making Lisbon an engaging destination.

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Iberian Idyll: Spain & Morocco (Barcelona To Lisbon) Weather Forecast

MS Zuiderdam·April 9, 2028
APR FORECAST · BARCELONA
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Barcelona port guide
58°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
35°
AVG RAINFALL
2.0"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
58°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Barcelona Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MS Zuiderdam itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

7 PORTS OF CALL·2,984 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
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BEST BARCELONA SHORE TOURS
OF 449
TOP PRODUCT
4.8(7,033)
$128.74

Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

SMALL GROUP TOUR (up to 16 people per tour guide). Discover two of Antoni Gaudí's greatest works in a single…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(6,704)
$63.78

From Barcelona: Half-Day Montserrat Small Group Guided Tour

Escape the city for a morning and discover the spiritual and natural heart of Catalonia: the Montserrat…
5.3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(6,546)
$73.35

Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour

On this walking tour of Barcelona's El Born and Gothic Quarter neighborhoods, you may eat as much as you…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.0(5,553)
$38.98

City Sightseeing Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

Discover the very best of Barcelona with a 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. This double-decker bus tour…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(2,892)
$105.12

Barcelona all included: Sagrada, Park Guell, Montjuic & Gothic

Discover the best of Barcelona in a single day with our exclusive full-day small-group tour. We start with a…
7 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.4(2,687)
$118.11

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Fast Track Tour with Tower Option

Get up close and personal to all the details of the Sagrada Familia on a guided tour. Skip the long lines on…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
EXCELLENT QUALITY
5.0(1,776)
$194.89

Barcelona Private Tour by Sidecar Motorcycle

Discover Barcelona from the sidecar of a classic motorcycle, safely driven by your private guide. Unveil the…
3.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(1,291)
$128.74

Montserrat Full Day Tour with Castle-Winery Lunch & Wine Tasting

Spend a full day blending spirituality, mountain landscapes and the very best of Catalan gastronomy. Depart…
9 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR

These are the eight most reviewed. Barcelona has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Iberian Idyll: Spain & Morocco (Barcelona To Lisbon)

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
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 71% of all cruises
7.1/10 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 BREAKDOWN07 PORTS
01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Valencia 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Valencia is a safe cruise port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Alicante 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers in Alicante should stay vigilant against petty theft, especially in crowded areas, while securing their belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Malaga 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers in Malaga should remain vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and popular attractions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Tangier 🌍

Morocco · MoroccoCAUTION

Travelers should remain vigilant in Tangier, especially in the medina, to avoid petty crime and harassment while exploring the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Cadiz (Seville) 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the safe and welcoming atmosphere of Cadiz.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Lisbon 🇵🇹

Portugal · PortugalMODERATE

Travelers in Lisbon should stay vigilant in crowded areas and on public transport to avoid petty theft and keep belongings secure.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MS Zuiderdam Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsHOLLAND AMERICA
MS Zuiderdam cruise ship exterior
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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// 09 · FAQ

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  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,291 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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