Holland America Line · Vista Class

Noordam: ship guide

Vista Class globetrotter: Australia and New Zealand in winter, Seattle Alaska in summer.

Best for: Experienced cruisers who want longer voyages to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in winter and Seattle-based Alaska cruises in summer on a mid-sized traditional ship. Sails from Seattle, Sydney, Auckland in 2026 and 2027.

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Noordam
Noordam
82,318gross tons
1,972guests at double occupancy
811crew
11decks
2006entered service, refurbished 2019
936 ftlong
986staterooms

About Noordam

Noordam is the fourth and final Vista Class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in February 2006, and the fourth Holland America ship to carry the name. At 82,318 gross tons it carries 1,972 guests at double occupancy in 986 staterooms with a crew of about 811, a size that lets it reach ports the big ships cannot. A 2019 refurbishment brought Billboard Onboard, refreshed suites and staterooms and a pickleball court, and it is one of six ships named for the Holland America Evolution renovation program.

The ship keeps the classic Holland America layout: a two-level Dining Room, Lido Market, the Dive-In grill and a Lido Pool under a retractable roof, with Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Morimoto By Sea and Tamarind on select evenings as specialty options. The World Stage, Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard and The Dam Band fill the evenings, and the Crow’s Nest observation lounge doubles as the library and café. Suites include the Neptune Lounge with concierge service.

Noordam is Holland America’s long-haul ship for the South Pacific. It leaves Seattle in October 2026 on a 34 day crossing to Sydney, sails a 35 day Australia circumnavigation from November 15, 2026, then runs 14 day Australia and New Zealand cruises between Auckland and Sydney through March 2027 before a 29 day crossing back to Seattle. Summer 2027 brings a 28 day Arctic Circle solstice voyage, 14 day Great Alaska Explorer and 7 day Alaska cruises round trip from Seattle. It suits seasoned cruisers who want longer itineraries and a mid-sized ship.

  • Legendary Voyages: 34 day Seattle to Sydney crossing and 35 day Australia circumnavigation
  • World Stage theater, Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard
  • Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto and Morimoto By Sea, with Tamarind on select nights
  • Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
  • Wraparound teak Promenade deck and Crow’s Nest lounge
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon with thermal suite and hydropool
  • Ocean-view pickleball court and sports court
  • 28 day Alaska Arctic Circle solstice voyage from Seattle in June 2027

Staterooms and suites

Inside

Interior staterooms of roughly 151 to 233 sq ft; a comfortable, well-priced base on long itineraries where the lounges and decks are the living room.

Ocean View

About 174 to 180 sq ft with a picture window, most on the Main and Lower Promenade decks; a practical choice for Alaska and Australia cruisers who like the Promenade deck rail.

Verandah

The ship’s largest category at roughly 212 to 359 sq ft including the private verandah, spread over the Verandah, Upper Verandah, Rotterdam and Navigation decks; the pick for Milford Sound and Glacier Bay.

Signature Suite

About 372 to 384 sq ft with a larger verandah, a sitting area and a bathroom with a tub and shower; 100 of them, many sleeping up to four.

Neptune and Pinnacle Suites

Neptune Suites run about 500 to 712 sq ft and the two Pinnacle Suites 1,318 sq ft with a dining room and large verandah; both include the Neptune Lounge with concierge, breakfast in Pinnacle Grill and priority embarkation and tendering.

Noordam deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 11 - Sports Deck plan

Deck 11 - Sports Deck

Observation Deck, Volleyball Court, Basketball Court.

  • Sports CourtThe Sports Court features a multi purpose volleyball and basketball court.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Noordam

World Stage
World Stage
Wonder Photoshop
Wonder Photoshop
Tweens Programs
Tweens Programs
Treatment Rooms
Treatment Rooms
The Dining Room
The Dining Room
Teens Programs
Teens Programs
Tea Time
Tea Time
Step One
Step One
Slots
Slots
Roulette
Roulette
Port to Table
Port to Table
Port Day Activities
Port Day Activities

Dining on Noordam

Dining RoomIncluded

Two-level main restaurant with a changing menu and a choice of open seating or fixed dinner times.

Lido MarketIncluded

Marketplace-style buffet with individual stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dive-InIncluded

Poolside grill for burgers, hot dogs and fries by the Lido Pool.

Crow’s Nest CaféIncluded

Pastries and snacks in the observation lounge; specialty coffees are extra.

Pinnacle GrillSpecialty

Signature steakhouse with premium beef, seafood and an extensive wine list.

CanalettoSpecialty

Italian restaurant inside the Lido with family-style sharing plates.

Morimoto By Sea ExperienceSpecialty

Dinner menus from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto served in Pinnacle Grill on select evenings.

TamarindSpecialty

Pan-Asian menu offered on select nights rather than as a full-time restaurant on this ship.

Entertainment and activities

  • World Stage production shows and guest entertainers
  • Rolling Stone Lounge classic rock and Billboard Onboard dueling pianos
  • The Dam Band and live music in the Ocean Bar and Explorer’s Lounge
  • Lido Pool with retractable roof and adults-only Sea View Pool
  • Crow’s Nest observation lounge with library and café
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon, thermal suite, hydropool and fitness center
  • Casino, art studio, game room, pickleball and sports court

Families and who it suits

Kids Club offers supervised programs for ages 3 to 17 with arts, sports, games and themed parties, though Holland America notes it is not offered on every sailing; Noordam’s long voyages draw few children outside the Seattle Alaska season.

Best for: Experienced cruisers who want longer voyages to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in winter and Seattle-based Alaska cruises in summer on a mid-sized traditional ship.

Sails from: Seattle, Sydney, Auckland · Regions: Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific, Alaska, Pacific Coast, Hawaii

Noordam questions we answer every day

How big is Noordam?
Noordam measures 82,318 gross tons and is 936 feet long with 11 guest decks. It carries 1,972 guests at double occupancy in 986 staterooms, with a crew of about 811. Holland America describes the Vista Class as its mid-sized ships with roughly 1,900 guests, smaller than the Signature and Pinnacle Class ships and able to reach ports such as Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.
When was Noordam built and last refurbished?
Noordam was built by Fincantieri in Italy and sailed its maiden voyage on February 22, 2006 as the last of the four Vista Class ships. Holland America’s fleet fact sheet lists its last major refurbishment as October 2019, a dry dock that added Billboard Onboard, refreshed suites and staterooms and a pickleball court. It is one of six ships in the Holland America Evolution program, and the line publishes a separate deck plan for sailings after November 24, 2027.
Where does Noordam sail in 2026 and 2027?
Noordam departs Seattle in October 2026 on a 34 day South Pacific crossing to Sydney, sails a 35 day Australia circumnavigation from November 15, 2026, then runs 14 day Australia and New Zealand cruises between Auckland and Sydney from January to March 2027 before a 29 day crossing from Sydney back to Seattle. In summer 2027 it is based in Seattle for a 28 day Arctic Circle solstice voyage departing June 6, 14 day Great Alaska Explorer cruises and 7 day Alaska and Great Bear Rainforest sailings.
Which staterooms are best on Noordam?
Verandah staterooms are the best choice for scenic cruising in Milford Sound, Glacier Bay and the Chilean-style fjords of Alaska, and midship verandahs on the Verandah and Upper Verandah decks ride most smoothly on the long Pacific crossings. Signature Suites offer more space and a tub, while Neptune Suites and the two Pinnacle Suites add the Neptune Lounge, concierge service and priority tendering.
What is included in the fare on Noordam?
The fare covers the Dining Room, Lido Market, Dive-In and snacks at the Crow’s Nest Café, plus World Stage shows, the live music venues, pools, fitness center and Kids Club where offered. Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Morimoto By Sea, Tamarind nights, alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi and shore excursions are extra. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Holland America allows it, something you will not get booking direct.
Is Noordam good for families?
Noordam is a traditional premium ship whose long Australia and South Pacific voyages attract mostly adults. Families are most at home on the 7 day Alaska cruises from Seattle in summer 2027, when Kids Club programs for ages 3 to 17 run, the covered Lido Pool is open in any weather and Signature Suites and connecting staterooms can hold a family of four.

Facts checked against Holland America Line: Noordam, Holland America Line: Fleet Facts (PDF), Holland America Line: 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Holland America Line: 2027 Alaska season on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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