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IMO: 9230115

Noordam

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Noordam — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Vista-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
82,897
Length (FT / M)
936 / 285.3
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
11 / 11
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Porto Marghera, Venice, Italy
Registry
Netherlands
Godparent(s)
Marlee Matlin
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$400,000,000
Class Sisters: OosterdamWesterdamZuiderdam

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2006
Major Refurbishments
2024 2019 2015
Significant Changes
  • 2024: Nov 24-Dec 8 2024 drydock at Seatrium Tuas (Singapore): technical/class work and public-area and stateroom refresh.
  • 2019: November 2019, 14-day drydock at Victoria Shipyards (BC): added Billboard Onboard/Music Walk, a Microsoft Studio and a pickleball court; suites and key venues refreshed.
  • 2015: May 2015 drydock: staterooms and bathrooms refurbished under the line-wide renovation program.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9230115
MMSI
246028000
Call Sign
PHET
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6079
Maiden Voyage
February 2006
Maximum Draft
7.8 m (25.6 ft)
Maximum Beam
32.25 m (105.8 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
1,972
Maximum Capacity
2,366
Total Crew
820
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.40:1
Space Ratio
42.04

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
5
Bars & Lounges
9
Complimentary Dining Venues
4
Specialty Dining Venues
2
Elevators
14*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric / Azipod
Fuel Type
Marine diesel oil / marine gas oil
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
67.24 MW (90,170 hp)
Propulsion Power
35.2 MW (47,204 hp)
Maximum Speed
23 Knots
Engine Configuration
Diesel-electric CODAG: five Wartsila-Sulzer diesel generators (3x 16,000 hp + 2x 12,000 hp) plus one gas turbine (18,000 hp).

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Deck A (below Main Deck / Deck 1), near the atrium / Guest Services area
Elevator Banks
Forward
Passenger decks (exact range unpublished)
Midship
Passenger decks (exact range unpublished)
Aft
Passenger decks (exact range unpublished)
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Sea View Bar designated smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 9 aft (Sea View Bar)
    Designated open-deck smoking area.
  • Casino
    prohibited
    Location: Deck 2
    Non-smoking.
  • Staterooms & balconies
    prohibited
    Location: All cabins
    Smoking prohibited in staterooms and on balconies.

Cabin Summary

Total: 986
ADA Compliant: 28
Suites
162
Balcony
499
Oceanview
163
Inside
162
The Apex Suite
Pinnacle Suite
1,000 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a forward-facing Deck 7 suite with a separate living room and dining room, an oversized whirlpool bathtub, a dressing room and a large private balcony; two are aboard.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Pinnacle Suite2
  • Neptune Suite60
  • Signature Suite100
Balcony
  • Verandah499
Oceanview
  • Oceanview163
Inside
  • Interior162

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater

Signature Experiences

World Stage
unique
Retractable-roof Lido Pool
unique
Retractable-roof Lido Pool with four whirlpools and an outdoor LED movie screen
top-deck attraction
Adults-only Sea View Pool aft with two whirlpools
top-deck attraction
Pickleball / sports court on the Sports Deck
top-deck attraction
The Retreat adults-only sun deck
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Club Orange - a paid membership program for Neptune and Pinnacle suite guests that adds a dedicated VIP dining section within the main dining room, priority services and a concierge desk.
  • BBC Earth programming - immersive nature-themed entertainment including a live-orchestra 'Frozen Planet' concert and family workshops, run in partnership with the BBC (introduced 2016).
  • Music Walk - a live-music hub anchored by the Billboard Onboard dueling-pianos venue, added in the 2019 refit.
  • Explorations Cafe - a combined coffee bar and library in the Crow's Nest, expanded with a Microsoft Studio in 2019.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • The Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Two-level main dining room with fixed and open seating.
  • Lido Market
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9
    Self-service marketplace buffet with themed food stations.
  • Dive-In
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9 (Lido pool)
    Poolside made-to-order burgers, sandwiches and fries.
  • Crow's Nest Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 10 (Crow's Nest)
    $ extras
    Coffee cafe in the Crow's Nest; complimentary pastries/snacks with specialty coffees at extra cost.
Specialty Dining
  • Pinnacle Grill
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 2
    Reservation steakhouse; per-person surcharge.
  • Canaletto
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 9 (Lido annex)
    Evening Italian specialty within the Lido; per-person surcharge, reservations.
Exclusive Dining
  • Club Orange Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3 (within the main dining room)
    VIP dining section within the main dining room for Club Orange (Neptune/Pinnacle suite) guests.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Ocean Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Lounge bar with live music and dancing.
  • Explorer's Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 2
    Classical/live-music lounge.
  • Pinnacle Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Cocktail bar adjacent to Pinnacle Grill.
  • Billboard Onboard
    music_bar
    Location: Deck 2 (Music Walk)
    Dueling-pianos live-music venue.
  • Lido Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Poolside bar serving the Lido Pool.
  • Sea View Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 (aft)
    Bar serving the adults-only Sea View Pool.
  • Crow's Nest
    observation_lounge
    Location: Deck 10
    Forward observation lounge and bar.
  • Neptune Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Private lounge and bar for Neptune and Pinnacle suite guests.
  • Rolling Stone Lounge
    music_bar
    Location: Deck 2 (Music Walk)
    Live rock-music lounge in the Music Walk.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Lido Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9
    Midship main pool under a retractable glass dome, with four whirlpools.
  • Sea View Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9 (aft, adults-only)
    Adults-only aft pool with two whirlpools.
Active Recreation
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 11
    Pickleball / doubles-badminton court added in 2019.
Entertainment Venues
  • World Stage
    theater
    Location: Decks 1-3
    Three-deck main show theater with a 270-degree LED wall.
Casino
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Bar within the casino.
  • Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 2
    Gaming floor with tables and slots.
Spa & Fitness
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
    spa
    Location: Deck 9
    Hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, sauna, treatment rooms and salon.
  • Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Deck 9
    Gymnasium and aerobics studio.
Youth & Teen
  • Club HAL
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Supervised children's club with explorer-trail activities and workshops.
  • The Loft
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Teens' lounge and activity space.
Retail & Shopping
  • Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 3
    Onboard boutiques and shops.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Atrium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 1
    Lobby bar in the three-deck atrium.
  • The Retreat
    sundeck
    Location: Deck 11
    Adults-only sun deck.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-08