MS Zuiderdam
Vista Class Class · Holland America Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
MS Zuiderdam is a Vista Class-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Cruise Line, originally launched in 2002 (24 years ago). She is one of 11 active ships in the Holland America fleet and sails alongside 3 sister ships in the Vista Class class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2025, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
Deck Plans – 11 Decks to explore
MS Zuiderdam spans 11 passenger-accessible decks with 982 staterooms and 36 onboard venues — including 17 activities, 9 bars & lounges, 5 dining, and 5 shopping. Explore every level from bow to stern using the interactive deck plans below.
PASSENGER DECKS
11
guest-accessible decks
STATEROOMS
982
cabins across all categories
VENUES ONBOARD
36venues
BY TYPE
MS Zuiderdam Cruises
MS Zuiderdam offers 5 sailings in June, ranging 7-14 nights, departing from Quebec City, Quebec and Boston, Massachusetts, starting from $729 / guest.
Cabins – 982 staterooms
MS Zuiderdam has a total of 982 cabins throughout its 11 passenger decks. Those are made up of 99 Ocean View, 561 Balcony, 162 Suite and 160 Inside cabins. The 29 stateroom categories that make up these 4 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Vista Classclass
YEARS
2002–2006
AVG SIZE
82k GT
AVG LENGTH
945 ft
AVG CAPACITY
2,029
Holland America’s Vista class ships measured approximately 61,000 gross tons and carried around 1,380 passengers in an intimate, classically styled setting.
Things to do
MS Zuiderdam features 31 venues across 11 decks, including 13 activity, 9 bar, 4 dining, 2 other and 3 shopping. Explore every onboard experience from dining and entertainment to pools, fitness and more.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
MS Zuiderdam ship age vs the fleet
Built in 2002 and last renovated in 2025, MS Zuiderdam is 24 years old. The fleet average age is 18.1 years. She is newer than 20% of the 11-ship fleet, ranking #9 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
2002
24 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2025
1 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
18.1 yrs
5.9 older
NEWER THAN
20%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#9
of 11
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 11 ships in the fleet, MS Zuiderdam ranks #9 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
MS Zuiderdam vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2025
1 years ago
Most recently, in December 2025, this ship returned to service after a comprehensive dry dock that added 11 new ocean view staterooms to decks one and seven. The Crow’s Nest was upgraded with a new bandstand stage for live music, and all staterooms on Deck 8 received full bathroom renovations, including new vanities and bathtubs. The Atrium and dining venues were also refreshed with new carpeting and upholstery. MS Zuiderdam’s 2023 refurbishment was a major drydock project focused on both guest experience and long-term operational performance. Staterooms were comprehensively updated with new furnishings, refreshed soft goods, improved lighting, and enhanced comfort features. Dining venues and public spaces were refreshed with updated décor, new furniture, and refined layouts that improved guest flow and reinforced the ship’s premium aesthetic. Significant hotel-system upgrades were completed, improving climate control, water systems, and onboard services. Propulsion and mechanical systems underwent extensive maintenance and overhaul work, ensuring enhanced efficiency, reliability, and readiness for continued service across global itineraries.
How big is MS Zuiderdam?
Compare the MS Zuiderdam ship size with the rest of the Holland America fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
MS Zuiderdam measures 82,305 GT and 955 ft in length. The average size of a Holland America ship is 84k gross tons and the average ship length is 922 ft. MS Zuiderdam is 2% smaller and 4% longer than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
82k GT
MS ZUIDERDAM
// AVERAGE
84k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
100k GT
MS NIEUW STATENDAM
// SMALLEST
61k GT
MS VOLENDAM
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 11 SHIPS · TOTAL 924K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The MS Zuiderdam carries up to 2,272 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 842 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.7:1. On average, Holland America ships have 2,157 guests and 863 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 2.5:1.
// GUESTS
2,272
at full occupancy
// CREW
842
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
2.7:1
service ratio
// 3,114 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 10 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the MS Zuiderdam
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 7, 2026