Caribbean and Bahamas: Southern Caribbean: Amber Cove & ABC Islands Cruise
Holland America Line
Let the sea carry you from Miami to tranquil Caribbean treasures. Relax on Half Moon Cay, snorkel Grand Turk's pristine waters, and stretch out on Aruba's famed Eagle Beach.
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Sailing Itinerary
Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.
Overview
The City of Miami known as the “Magic City” is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the world’s renowned centers where people can work, live and play while enjoying a high quality of life. The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and ethnicities is the largest municipality in Miami-Dade County. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 362,470. By the year 2010 the population in the City is projected to rise to 390,191. Miami which is known as the Gateway to Latin America attracts a tremendous amount of foreign born people, resulting in a large Latin American population that includes Cubans, Nicaraguans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans, Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S. census, the City has a 60 percent Hispanic population, a 22.3 percent African-American population and an 11.9 percent White/other population.
Overview
If you've ever dreamed of making the first footprints on the beach of a truly secluded tropical island, you'll have your chance on Half Moon Cay, Holland America's own private island in the Bahamas. Swim, snorkel and sail till the beat of a steel-drum band summons you to the beach party and buffet. Cast off your everyday cares on sunswept beaches as you play the day away.
Overview
Literally meaning "Red Cape", is both a cape on the southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic, and a beach on the same location. More specifically, it belongs to Pedernales Province, the southernmost province of the country.
Overview
Forget the squat resorts muscling each other along the coast and don't be put off by the disjointed shambles of badly signed roads: Willemstad is gorgeous. The capital of the Netherlands Antilles and one of a select number of urban areas on UNESCO's World Heritage List, it's divided in two by capacious St Anna Bay, the largest harbor in the Caribbean. Punda, to the east, and Otrobanda, to the west, are connected by a quaint pontoon bridge known as the Swinging Old Lady - she cocks a leg for boats. Punda is the oldest part of the city, crowded with 17th- and 18th-century Dutch-style buildings. The 1732 Mikvé Emanuel Synagogue is the oldest in the Americas. Its interior, including the original pipe organ and brass chandeliers, has been carefully preserved, and the floor is covered in footstep muffling sand. There's an adjacent Jewish Cultural Museum. Fort Amsterdam was once the center of town and now houses the main offices for the government of the Netherlands Antilles. You can see a cannonball lodged in the wall of the fort chapel, a memento of Captain Bligh's 26-day siege in 1804. Also in Punda is the wonderful floating market (mercado flotante). Vendors make the sea trip from Venezuela every morning with fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood - the stalls aren't actually floating, but they're close enough to the water to justify the name. At the eastern end of Willemstad is the Sea Aquarium, where you can get a preview or a recap on the creatures of the deep. You can even dive or snorkel in this controlled environment if the sea seems a little frisky. Head west and across the channel to Otrobanda ('other side'). Otrabanda became Willemstad's first suburb in the late 17th century, when lepers and convicts banished from Punda began moving here. The area's low-rise architecture is the result of an 18th century order not to obstruct Fort Amsterdam's line of fire. Most of the city's historic buildings are in Otrobanda, including the 1734 St Anna Basilica, the oldest in the Antilles. The Riffort, a defensive post on the entrance to the sea, has been used as a telegraph station, radio station, desalination plant, WWII officers' digs, scout hall and is now partly occupied by a ritzy restaurant. Otrabanda's charm extends beyond its brochure-ready buildings. The maze of streets and lanes wiggling back from the waterfront are fun to wander - stores and houses run the gamut from pastel and spruce to crumbling and spooky. Also, much of the advertising and store signage is hand painted, giving the streets perky, individual characters. The Curaçao Museum in western Otrobanda is housed in a 19th-century sailors' hospital. Displays include paintings by early-20th-century Dutch masters, a carillon and a menagerie of other musical instruments, and a hat-making diorama (hats were a source of income for many women up until WWI). There are also worthy exhibitions on the local Indian population and the geology of the ABC islands.
Overview
Kralendijk is the capital of Bonaire, a Dutch island in the Caribbean Sea. Colorful architecture dots the shopping street of Kaya Grandi. The Bonaire Museum displays archaeological finds, shells and old photos. Off the coast is Bonaire National Marine Park, with a coral reef sheltering tropical fish. This stretches west to Klein Bonaire Island, where the sandy beaches provide a nesting ground for sea turtles.
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Oranjestad is the capital of the Dutch island of Aruba, in the Caribbean Sea. Near the marina, the 18th-century Fort Zoutman and the Willem III Tower, formerly a lighthouse, house the Historical Museum, which chronicles the island’s past. The Archaeological Museum displays indigenous artifacts dating back as far as 2500 B.C. Along the waterfront, L.G. Smith Boulevard is dotted with boutiques and shopping malls.
Overview
The City of Miami known as the “Magic City” is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade County on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the world’s renowned centers where people can work, live and play while enjoying a high quality of life. The City of Miami, known for its diverse culture and ethnicities is the largest municipality in Miami-Dade County. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 362,470. By the year 2010 the population in the City is projected to rise to 390,191. Miami which is known as the Gateway to Latin America attracts a tremendous amount of foreign born people, resulting in a large Latin American population that includes Cubans, Nicaraguans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Puerto Ricans, Argentineans, Ecuadorians, Brazilians, Dominicans, Haitians and Mexicans. According to the 2000 U.S. census, the City has a 60 percent Hispanic population, a 22.3 percent African-American population and an 11.9 percent White/other population.
Onboard the Zuiderdam
Zuiderdam
Year Built: 2002
Year Refurbished: 2015
Double Occupancy Capacity: 1916
Guests aboard Zuiderdam, the first in the Vista-class series, enjoy a spectacular art and antique collection, wide teak decks, elegant dining rooms and spacious staterooms. At the heart of Zuiderdam, suspended in a three-story atrium, is a Waterford Crystal Seahorse. Other notable pieces include a painting of Queen Beatrix by pop culture artist and icon, Andy Warhol, medallions by Frank Lloyd Wright, and a massive floral painting by Charles Ben.
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Pool
- Card Room
- Casino
- Disco/Nightclub
- Movies
- Theater/Show Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Culinary Arts Center
- Educational Programs
- Pool - Outdoor
- Sports Facilities
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
- Art Gallery
- Bars/Lounges
- Library
- Children's Indoor Play Area
- Organized Age Specific Activities
- Teen Center or Disco
- Teen Programs
- Business Center
- Concierge Desk
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Elevators
- Safe Deposit Boxes
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Greenhouse Spa
- Beauty Salon
- Full-Service Spa
- Internet Center
- Babysitting
- Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
- Infirmary/Medical Center
Dining Room
Main Dining
The Dining Room: For breakfast, lunch or an unforgettable five-course dinner, the elegant main Dining Room is your destination for sophisticated dining, with menu selections from classic favorites to vegetarian options, to dishes inspired by the regions you’ll visit. Menus by Holland America Line's Culinary Council® of world-renowned chefs.
Pinnacle Grill
Specialty Dining
Pinnacle Grill: Enjoy dishes inspired by America’s Pacific Northwest, such as king salmon from Alaska and choice, responsibly raised beef from Washington State’s Double R Ranch. Complement your meal with a selection of boutique wines from the Pacific Northwest and other celebrated vineyards from around the world. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Canaletto: This authentic Italian restaurant offers a menu that celebrates spartire (Italian for "sharing"). Try Braised Chicken Cacciatore "al Forno," Branzino ai Ferri or a classic Italian pasta: spaghetti pomodoro or garlic shrimp-infused ravioli, perhaps. Buon appetito! This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Casual Dining
Lido Market: Lido Market provides a fresh, new approach to casual dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with a panoramic view of the sea. A modern marketplace with different themed stations, the Lido offers a curated selection of delicious options to grab on the go or to have quickly made to order.
Dive-In: Dive in to a grilled burger on brioche or a Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog. For alfresco dining by the pool, Dive-In has it all, including lighter fare like the grilled chicken breast sandwich and vegetarian-friendly portabella mushroom stack.
Explorations Café: A comfortable, coffeehouse environment offering espresso drinks and pastries. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.
Room Service: Complimentary 24-hour dining in the comfort of your stateroom.
Disclaimer regarding ship dining
Staterooms feature premium massage showerheads, fine linens and fresh fruit upon request.
Category: N
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: MM
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: M
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: L
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: K
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: J
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: I
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Elegant staterooms feature luxurious bedding, premium massage showerheads, a porthole or a window and fresh fruit upon request.
Category: HH
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: H
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: G
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: F
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: E
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: DD
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: D
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: C
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Spacious staterooms have a private balcony, whirlpool bath with shower and walk-in closet.
Category: VH
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: VF
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: VE
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: VD
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: VC
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: VB
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Category: VA
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
Luxurious suites feature a whirlpool bath, large sitting area, private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and more. Select suites feature a dressing room.
Category: SZ
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Binoculars
- Whirlpool bath
Category: SY
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Binoculars
- Whirlpool bath
Category: SS
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Luxurious bathrobes
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Binoculars
- Whirlpool bath
Category: SC
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Premium bathrobes, slippers
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Fresh flowers
- One-Touch concierge service
- Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
- In-suite coffee, espresso
- Complimentary laundry
- Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
- High tea in suite on request
- Binoculars
- Exclusive tote bag
Category: SB
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Premium bathrobes, slippers
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Fresh flowers
- One-Touch concierge service
- Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
- In-suite coffee, espresso
- Complimentary laundry
- Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
- High tea in suite on request
- Binoculars
- Exclusive tote bag
Category: SA
Amenities- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary 24-hour room service
- Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo
- Premium bathrobes, slippers
- Hair dryers, makeup mirrors
- Generous storage
- Fresh fruit upon request
- Safe
- Ice service
- Shoeshine
- TV with On Demand movies, programming
- Fresh flowers
- One-Touch concierge service
- Whirlpool bath (suite dependent)
- In-suite coffee, espresso
- Complimentary laundry
- Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres served in suite
- Welcome glass of sparkling wine
- Priority boarding for tender ports, priority dining/seating requests, special disembarkation service
- High tea in suite on request
- Binoculars
- Exclusive tote bag
Category: PS
Symbol | Description |
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Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed) | |
Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper) | |
Partial sea view | |
Fully obstructed view | |
Shower only | |
Single sink vanity | |
Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view Plexiglas railings | |
Suites SC6175 and SC6164 are fully accessible, bathtub and roll-in shower; Suite SS6108 and staterooms I8037, VB6004, VB6003, D1100, C1082, C1081, J1074, K1012, and K1011 are fully accessible, roll-in shower only | |
Suites SY8068, SY5002, and SY5001 are fully accessible with single side approach to the bed, bathtub, and roll-in shower | |
Staterooms VA8032, VA8031, VA6049, VA5140, VA5137, VA5054, VA5051, VA4132, VA4131, H4090, H4089, VA4052, and VA4051 are ambulatory accessible, roll-in shower only |
- Ship Name: Zuiderdam
- Year Built: 2002
- Year Refurbished: 2015
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2002
- Ship Class: Vista
- Maximum Capacity: 2,502
- Number of Passenger Decks: 11
- Number of Crew: 817
- Officers' Nationality: International
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 165
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 477
- Total Inside Staterooms: 154
- Tonnage (GRT): 82,305
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 1,916
- Country of Registry: Netherlands
- Total Staterooms: 958
- Suites with Balcony: 162
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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Ship's registry: The Netherlands
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