Holland America to Upgrade Zuiderdam in $500M Evolution Program
The six-ship effort extends Pinnacle-class accommodations and venues to Vista-class ships as well as Signature-class Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam.
Holland America Line will put Zuiderdam through the second vessel upgrade in its $500 million Holland America Evolution program, adding new suite categories, 32 solo verandah staterooms and a Grand Dutch Cafe to the Vista-class ship. Voyages on the enhanced Zuiderdam are scheduled to open for booking July 30.
Zuiderdam follows Oosterdam, which is due to start the six-ship program in fall 2027. The initiative brings accommodations and venues associated with Holland America’s Pinnacle-class ships to the Vista-class Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Westerdam and Noordam, as well as the Signature-class Nieuw Amsterdam and Eurodam.
New accommodations lead the Zuiderdam work
The Zuiderdam plan includes a redesigned Pinnacle suite, two Bridgeview suites, 14 Vista suites and 32 solo verandah staterooms, along with refreshed accommodations across the ship. Holland America also released new renderings of the Bridgeview and Pinnacle suites.
The two Bridgeview suites will be placed above the bridge, with forward views, wraparound windows, a balcony and separate living and sleeping areas. The Pinnacle suite, the largest accommodation on board, will be redesigned with broad living space, updated finishes and panoramic views.
Solo verandahs will be designed for single occupancy and include a balcony and living space. The Vista suites, an accommodation type from the Pinnacle-class ships, will include a sitting area and a verandah, along with large windows.
“We’ve seen strong interest in our Bridgeview suites and solo verandahs on Oosterdam,” Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner said. “We’re excited to make these new accommodations available on Zuiderdam.”
Grand Dutch Cafe expands to another class
Zuiderdam also will receive the Grand Dutch Cafe, a venue previously tied to the line’s Pinnacle-class ships. On Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, the cafe operates as an all-day casual venue with Dutch food items and chargeable specialty coffees, beers and spirits unless covered by a beverage package. Holland America said the Zuiderdam version will be the largest Grand Dutch Cafe introduced under the Evolution program.
Built in 2002, the 82,300gt, 936-foot Zuiderdam carries roughly 1,900 passengers at double occupancy, with 985 cabins and a crew of about 817. The ship was refurbished in 2015 and 2017.
Holland America has not yet released the itineraries that will open for booking July 30. Bodensteiner said more details, including itineraries, will be shared “very soon.”
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