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Q: How do I find the deck plans for Noordam?

Deck plans are available through the links on this page or on the Holland America Line website.

Q: Where does Noordam sail?

Noordam sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Australia/New Zealand voyages. She frequently repositions between hemispheres for seasonal deployments. Check the Holland America Line website for current schedules.

Noordam is a Vista Class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. She entered service in 2006, measures 82,305 gross tons, and carries approximately 1,972 guests at double occupancy.

Quick Answer: Noordam is a Vista-class ship from Holland America Line, launched in 2006. This page covers deck plans, live ship tracking, dining venues, and videos to help you plan your cruise.

Best For: Cruisers researching Noordam or comparing Holland America Line Vista Class ships. Use this page to explore deck layouts, dining options, and onboard features before booking.

Key Facts

Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Resources: Deck plans, dining venues, live tracker
Reservations: Book via cruise line or travel advisor

A First Look at Noordam

MS Noordam departing Split, Croatia — Ivan T. (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Noordam berthed at Picton, New Zealand — Lcmortensen (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Noordam at Marseille, France — Corentin Lewis (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Holland America Line's Noordam — Dennis den Hamer (CC BY-SA 4.0)

MS Noordam in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos — MilkoholicBear (Public domain)

Noordam in Sydney Harbour with Harbour Bridge, 2025 — Edwin H (CC BY-SA 4.0)

MS Noordam departing Half Moon Cay, Bahamas — Michael Elleray (CC BY 2.0)

Noordam entered service in 2006 as the fourth and final Vista-class ship, completing a quartet that became the backbone of Holland America's fleet for nearly two decades. At 82,318 GT and 936 feet, she carries 1,918 guests with the uncrowded, spacious feel that defines HAL's mid-size premium experience. Her multi-million-dollar art collection spans Dutch Golden Age paintings to contemporary sculptures, continuing HAL's tradition as one of the cruise industry's most significant floating art galleries.

Dining anchors include the two-story main dining room, Pinnacle Grill steakhouse, Canaletto Italian restaurant, and the Lido Market buffet. The Explorations Café combines a well-stocked library with specialty coffees and ocean views. Entertainment features the Vista Show Lounge, Billboard Onboard with live musicians, and B.B. King's Blues Club. The Greenhouse Spa & Salon, thermal suite, full wrap-around promenade deck, and retractable-roof Lido pool round out the public spaces that make the Vista class a perennial favorite among repeat HAL cruisers.

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Dining on Noordam

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Status
Historical

Notes
Vista Class · Entered service 2006 · 82,318 GT

Ken's Logbook: Noordam

The Vista Class Completed

Zuiderdam started Vista Class. Noordam completed it — and as the fourth and final ship, she carried every lesson her sisters had taught.

I ran my hand along the teak railing outside the Crow's Nest and felt the grain beneath my fingertips, smooth from years of passengers doing exactly what I was doing. Vista Class ships feel like this — tactile, warm, built from materials that age with dignity rather than decay. Susan and I had sailed all four by the time we boarded Noordam in 2010, and standing at that railing, I felt the culmination of something Holland America had spent six years refining.

Noordam arrived in 2006 as the last Vista Class vessel. Before her came Zuiderdam, the pioneer who tested the concept. Then Oosterdam, who refined it. Then Westerdam, who polished it further. Each ship incorporated feedback from her predecessors — crew observations, passenger suggestions, the subtle operational data that only emerges from years of daily service. By the time Noordam was designed, Holland America had three ships' worth of wisdom to apply.

The differences were subtle but real to passengers who'd paid attention. The public space flow aboard Noordam felt more intuitive than Zuiderdam's original layout — corridors that had created minor bottlenecks on the first ship moved smoothly here. The dining room arrangements allowed more efficient service without sacrificing the intimate atmosphere that HAL's guests expected. Entertainment venues found configurations through three iterations of refinement that made sight lines clearer and acoustics richer.

— Richard and Susan P., Seattle, WA

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Noordam Deck Plans

Interactive deck plans for Noordam are available on the cruise line's official website.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Noordam

What dining options are available on Noordam?

Noordam features the two-story main dining room, Pinnacle Grill (premium steakhouse), Canaletto (Italian), Dive-In poolside grill, and the Lido Market buffet. Pinnacle Grill carries a cover charge; all other dining is complimentary.

How do I find the deck plans for Noordam?

Deck plans are available through the links on this page. You can also find official deck plans on the Holland America Line website or in the cruise planner app.

Where does Noordam sail?

Ship deployments vary by season. Check the Holland America Line website for current itineraries and departure ports for Noordam.

Is this information official?

This page provides planning resources and community insights. Always confirm details with Holland America Line or your travel advisor before booking.

Does Noordam have a wrap-around promenade deck?

Yes. Like all Vista-class ships, Noordam features a full wrap-around teak promenade deck — one of Holland America's signature features. Four laps equals one mile, and padded steamer chairs are available for relaxing with a book and ocean views. It's one of the features that HAL loyalists value most.