IMO: 9221279
Zuiderdam
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Vista-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 82,820
- Length (FT / M)
- 936 / 285.24
- Beam (FT / M)
- 106 / 32.25
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 11 / 11
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Porto Marghera, Venice, Italy
- Registry
- Netherlands
- Godparent(s)
- Joan Lunden
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $430,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2002
Major Refurbishments
2025
2019
2015
Significant Changes
- 2025: November 22-December 6 2025 drydock (Grand Bahama Shipyard, Freeport): Crow's Nest bandstand stage added, 11 ocean-view staterooms added (decks 1 and 7), extensive new carpeting (Atrium, Main Dining Room, Lido Market, Canaletto, Greenhouse Spa), ~300 staterooms refreshed, Photo Gallery and retail redesigned.
- 2019: December 1-9 2019 drydock (Freeport, ~$16M): comprehensive stateroom renovations (carpeting, furniture, quartz desktops, USB outlets, Nespresso makers, LCD TVs); hull works.
- 2015: April 2015 drydock: staterooms added on Observation Deck 10; The Retreat adults-only sundeck added on the Sports Deck.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9221279
- MMSI
- 245304000
- Call Sign
- PBIG
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6075
- Maiden Voyage
- 14 December 2002
- Maximum Draft
- 7.8 m (25.6 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 32.25 m (105.8 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 1,970
- Maximum Capacity
- 2,364
- Total Crew
- 817
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.41:1
- Space Ratio
- 42.04
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2*
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 6*
- Bars & Lounges
- 10
- 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
- 24 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- Diesel-electric CODAG: five Sulzer ZAV40S diesel generators (three 16ZAV40S + two 12ZAV40S) plus one GE LM2500 gas turbine.
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck A
Elevator Banks
Forward
Passenger decks
Midship
Passenger decks
Aft
Passenger decks
Designated Smoking Zones
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Sea View Bar designated smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Deck 9 aft (Sea View Bar)Designated open-deck smoking area.
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CasinoprohibitedLocation: Deck 2Non-smoking - casino smoking not permitted on this hull (Noordam/Zuiderdam group).
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Staterooms & balconiesprohibitedLocation: All cabinsSmoking prohibited in staterooms and on balconies.
Cabin Summary
Total: 985
ADA Compliant: 30
- Suites
- 162
- Balcony
- 497
- Oceanview
- 163
- Inside
- 163
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
- Verandah497
Oceanview
- Oceanview163
Inside
- Interior163
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
Lead Vista-class ship
fleet first
Retractable-roof Lido Pool
unique
Adults-only Sea View Pool aft
top-deck attraction
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 VIP dining section within the main dining room, priority services and a concierge desk.
- BBC Earth programming - nature-themed entertainment including a live-orchestra 'Frozen Planet' concert and family workshops, run with the BBC (introduced 2016).
- Shore-power (cold ironing) capability - the ship can plug into shoreside electricity and shut down its engines in equipped ports.
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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The Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 2-3Two-level main dining room.
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Lido MarketbuffetLocation: Deck 9Self-service marketplace buffet.
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Dive-Inquick_serviceLocation: Deck 9 (Lido pool)Poolside made-to-order burgers and sandwiches.
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Crow's Nest CafecafeLocation: Deck 10 (Crow's Nest)$ extrasCoffee cafe in the Crow's Nest; complimentary pastries/snacks with specialty coffees at extra cost.
Specialty Dining
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Pinnacle Grillspecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 2Reservation steakhouse; per-person surcharge.
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Canalettospecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 9 (Lido annex)Evening Italian specialty; surcharge, reservations.
Exclusive Dining
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Club Orange Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 2-3 (within the main dining room)VIP dining section for Club Orange (Neptune/Pinnacle) guests.
Bars & Nightlife
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Ocean BarbarLocation: Deck 2Lounge bar with live music.
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Explorer's LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 2Live-music lounge.
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Pinnacle BarbarLocation: Deck 2Cocktail bar by Pinnacle Grill.
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Rolling Stone Loungemusic_barLocation: Deck 2Live rock-music lounge.
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Billboard Onboardmusic_barLocation: Deck 2Dueling-pianos live-music bar.
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Neptune LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Private lounge and bar for Neptune/Pinnacle suite guests.
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Lido BarbarLocation: Deck 9Poolside bar at the Lido Pool.
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Sea View BarbarLocation: Deck 9 (aft)Bar at the adults-only Sea View Pool.
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Crow's Nestobservation_loungeLocation: Deck 10Forward observation lounge/bar; new bandstand stage added Nov 2025.
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Gallery BarbarLocation: Deck 2 (casino/atrium area)Casino-adjacent bar (retained; Zuiderdam's casino was not expanded).
Pools & Aquatics
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Lido PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9Midship pool under a retractable glass dome.
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Sea View PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 (aft, adults-only)Adults-only aft pool.
Active Recreation
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 11Sport court on the Sports Deck.
Entertainment Venues
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World StagetheaterLocation: Decks 1-3Main show theater (HAL 'World Stage'), hosting BBC Earth productions and live music.
Casino
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 2Gaming floor.
Spa & Fitness
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Greenhouse Spa & SalonspaLocation: Deck 9Thermal suite, sauna, treatment rooms and salon.
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Fitness CentergymLocation: Deck 9Gymnasium and aerobics studio.
Youth & Teen
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Club HALkids_clubLocation: Deck 10Supervised children's club.
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The Loftteen_clubLocation: Deck 10Teens' lounge and activity space.
Retail & Shopping
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ShopsshopsLocation: Deck 3Onboard boutiques (redesigned 2025).
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The RetreatsundeckLocation: Deck 11Adults-only sun deck (added 2015).
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AtriumatriumLocation: Decks 1-3Three-deck atrium.
Guest Services
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Photo GalleryphotoLocation: Deck 3Photo gallery and studio (redesigned 2025).
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-08