Refund schedule for guests with bookings made in US$, CA$, or AU$: Bookings Opened November 5, 2025, or Later, for Voyages Summer 2026 or Later (Including Europe March 2026 or Later, Alaska and Canada / New England April 2026 or Later): Cruise L…

The daily Crew Appreciation is $17. 00 USD* per guest per day for non-suite stateroom guests and $19. 00 USD* per guest per day for suite guests.

Women cannot have begun their 24th week of pregnancy at any time before or during the cruise. If you are pregnant or sailing with a guest who is pregnant they must provide a physician’s letter stating the expected due date, medical fitness to travel and the pregnancy is not high risk.

MinorAccompany policy

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff.

Smoking is not permitted in staterooms and most other indoor areas. For those who smoke, there are selected areas where smoking is permitted and this information will be communicated to you onboard .

Zuiderdam

28-Night 28-Day Legendary Amazon Explorer Cruise from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Vista Class · Zuiderdam

Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Sails Thu, Jan 6, 202828 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US · 25 ports

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$246 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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$5,934

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$7,444

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$7,067

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Your 28-night itinerary

27 ports and 11 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US → RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas → Philipsburg, Sint Maarten → Fort-De-France, Martinique → Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago → Barra Norte Sea, Brazil → Crossing the Amazon River Bar, Brazil → Barra Norte River, Brazil → Macapa, Brazil → Crossing the Equator

Day 11
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USEmbark
Departs 5:00 PM
Port guide
Day 22
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Arrives 10:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 33
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Day 44
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Day 55
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 66
Fort-De-France, Martinique
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 77
Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 88
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Day At Sea
Day 99
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Day At Sea
Day 1010
Barra Norte Sea, Brazil
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Day 1010
Crossing the Amazon River Bar, Brazil
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Day 1010
Barra Norte River, Brazil
Cruises visiting Barra Norte River
Day 1010
At seaSea day
Cruising the Amazon River
Day 1111
Macapa, Brazil
Cruises visiting Macapa
Day 1111
At seaSea day
Cruising the Amazon River
Day 1111
Crossing the Equator
Cruises visiting Crossing the Equator
Day 1212
Santarem, Brazil
Cruises visiting Santarem
Day 1313
Boca da Valeria, Brazil
Cruises visiting Boca da Valeria
Day 1414
Manaus, Brazil
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 11:00 AM
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Day 1515
Manaus, Brazil
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Day 1616
Parintins, Brazil
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Day 1717
Alter Do Chao, Brazil
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 1818
Crossing the Equator
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 2:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 11)
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Day 1818
At seaSea day
Cruising the Amazon River
Day 1818
Barra Norte River, Brazil
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 2:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 10)
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Day 1818
Crossing the Amazon River Bar, Brazil
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 2:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 10)
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Day 1919
Barra Norte Sea, Brazil
Arrives 10:00 AM
Return visit (first on day 10)
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Day 1919
Crossing the Equator
Arrives 10:00 AM
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Day 2020
Devils Island, French Guiana
Departs 4:00 PM
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Day 2121
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 2222
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Day At Sea
Day 2323
Bridgetown, Barbados
Cruises visiting Bridgetown
Day 2424
Roseau, Dominica
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Day 2525
Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis
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Day 2626
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Day 2727
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Day 2828
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Day 2929
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USDisembark
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Cabins & suites

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Suite
$14,979$535 / night
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Inside
$6,879$246 / night
Balcony
$11,079$396 / night
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Ocean View
$7,479$267 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

Classic nautical finishes, modern amenities, and a spectacular art collection make Zuiderdam a continued favorite and the new home for the annual Grand World Voyage. Numerous enrichment and entertainment activities keep guests going from the moment they wake on this cruise ship. When it comes to dining, everyone has options, from steak at the Pinnacle Grill to burgers and fries at Dive-In to exquisite Italian cuisine at Canaletto. Hear your favorite tunes all evening long at music clubs, such as the Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Days 1, 29
Port guide
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Day 2
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RelaxAway Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Day 5
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Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Fort-De-France, Martinique
Day 6
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Fort-De-France, Martinique
Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Day 7
Cruises visiting Scarborough
Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago
Barra Norte Sea, Brazil
Days 10, 19
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Barra Norte Sea, Brazil
Crossing the Amazon River Bar, Brazil
Days 10, 18
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Crossing the Amazon River Bar, Brazil
Barra Norte River, Brazil
Days 10, 18
Cruises visiting Barra Norte River
Barra Norte River, Brazil
Macapa, Brazil
Day 11
Cruises visiting Macapa
Macapa, Brazil
Crossing the Equator
Days 11, 18, 19
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Crossing the Equator
Santarem, Brazil
Day 12
Cruises visiting Santarem
Santarem, Brazil
Boca da Valeria, Brazil
Day 13
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Boca da Valeria, Brazil
Manaus, Brazil
Days 14, 15
Cruises visiting Manaus
Manaus, Brazil
Parintins, Brazil
Day 16
Cruises visiting Parintins
Parintins, Brazil
Alter Do Chao, Brazil
Day 17
Cruises visiting Alter Do Chao
Alter Do Chao, Brazil
Devils Island, French Guiana
Day 20
Cruises visiting Devils Island
Devils Island, French Guiana
Bridgetown, Barbados
Day 23
Cruises visiting Bridgetown
Bridgetown, Barbados
Roseau, Dominica
Day 24
Cruises visiting Roseau
Roseau, Dominica
Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis
Day 25
Cruises visiting Basseterre
Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Day 26
Cruises visiting San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Dining
Entertainment & Nightlife

Extra cost

Bars & Lounges — The Lido Bar is outdoors on deck 9 next to the Lido Pool. The casual bar has both table and bars seating. I love the fun
Explorers Lounge — The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your
Ocean Bar — Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.
Gallery Bar — This sophisticated venue is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portrait
Casino — From perennially popular slot machines and blackjack tables to the latest in sophisticated gaming, t
Casino — Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to tr
Paradise Lotto — Enter the Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. P
Wellness — Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of the cl

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 5
Beam: 106 ft (32.2 m)
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 5
Elevator / Lift: 14
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 82,318 grt.
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: December, 2019
Maiden Voyage: December, 2002
Maximum Speed: 24 knots
Non Smoking Dining: Yes
Non Smoking Ship: No
Number of Crew: 842
Number of Decks: 11
Number of Pools: 2
Number of Staterooms: 982
Number of Suites: 162
Officer's Nationality: Dutch
Passenger Capacity: 1,964
Registry: The Netherlands
Ship Class: Vista Class
Ship Length: 936 ft (285.3 m)
Spa: Yes
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.