Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
62Top 48% of ships
Dining
73Top 39% of ships
Entertainment
77Top 30% of ships
Activities & Thrills
59Beats 40% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
78Top 27% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 78/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 77/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.7 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineHolland America
Ship NameZuiderdam
Maiden voyage14 December 2002
Physical
Year Built2002
Refurbished 2017
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 82,820 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 285.4 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32.3 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 11
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks11
Speed 24 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew812
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.7
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins985
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins28
Passenger Capacity 1,964
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 42.169
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsVista Dining Room, Lido Market/Restaurant, Terrace Grill, Dive-In, 24-Hour In-Room Dining, Canaletto, Pinnacle Grill, Explorations Cafe
Restaurants - Paid3
Restaurants - Included7
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
Outdoor Pools1
Indoor Pools1
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only6
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges10
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaThe Retreat
Special AmenitiesB.B. King's Blues Club (live blues/R&B with America's Test Kitchen cooking demos), Explorations Café (coffeehouse with free digital NYT access), Explorations Central (EXC) enrichment programming, The Retreat adults-only cabana area
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $18.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign PBIG
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9221279
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 245304000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Rotterdam, Netherlands
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.