Holland America’s Zuiderdam Begins 35-Night Voyage of the Vikings
The cruise is part of Holland America's Legendary Voyages series, with an overnight in Rotterdam and less-visited calls such as Red Bay, Paamiut and Husavik.
Updated August 1, 2026
Holland America Line's 2002-built Zuiderdam has sailed from Boston on a 35-night "Voyage of the Vikings" itinerary, a North Atlantic sailing scheduled to end back in Boston on Aug. 20, 2026. During the 20-destination cruise, the 82,305-ton ship is due to call in Canada and New England, Greenland, Iceland, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia and the Netherlands.
The cruise is part of Holland America's Legendary Voyages series, the line's longer destination-focused sailings that generally run 25 to 59 days. The itinerary includes an overnight call in Rotterdam, along with ports such as Red Bay, Paamiut, Husavik and Douglas in the Isle of Man.
Where Zuiderdam sails after the Vikings voyage
After the roundtrip Boston voyage, Zuiderdam is scheduled to remain in Canada and New England through late October, operating cruises between Boston and Quebec City. Before year-end, Holland America plans a series of seven- to 10-night Caribbean cruises from PortMiami. In early 2027, the ship is scheduled to reposition to the West Coast for Mexican Riviera and Baja Peninsula itineraries.
Evolution refit will add cabins and Grand Dutch Cafe
Holland America has confirmed Zuiderdam as the second ship in its Evolution refit program, with its upgrades scheduled to debut in spring 2028. The $500 million-plus, multiyear project covers six ships: the Vista-class Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Westerdam and Noordam, plus the Signature-class Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam.
For Zuiderdam, the passenger-facing work includes a redesigned 1,550-square-foot Pinnacle Suite, two 900-square-foot Bridgeview Suites above the bridge, 14 enhanced Vista Suites and 32 Solo Verandah staterooms. Each 200-square-foot Solo Verandah will have a private balcony, glass-walled shower and dedicated workspace. The ship's cabin and suite inventory will increase from 993 to 1,030, while lower-berth capacity will rise from 1,986 to 2,028.
The Pinnacle Suite will include panoramic views, a powder room, walk-in closet, separate living room and private balcony. The Bridgeview Suites will offer forward-facing views and large verandas. The Vista Suites will have floor-to-ceiling windows, sitting areas and private verandas.
The ship also will receive a broader refresh covering staterooms, bathrooms, carpeting, soft goods, corridors and select public areas. A Grand Dutch Cafe will be added, bringing to Zuiderdam a venue currently found on Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam that serves complimentary Dutch snacks alongside paid specialty coffees, Dutch beers and spirits.
"We've seen strong interest in our Bridgeview Suites and Solo Verandahs on Oosterdam, and we're excited to make these new accommodations available on Zuiderdam. We're building on that momentum and look forward to sharing more details, including itineraries, very soon," said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line.
Bodensteiner has also said Evolution includes technical investments in power management, propulsion, automation, structural maintenance and critical equipment. Fincantieri will carry out Zuiderdam's refit at its shipyard in Palermo, Italy.
Oosterdam is scheduled to debut the first Evolution upgrades in fall 2027. Zuiderdam will be followed in the program by Nieuw Amsterdam, Westerdam, Noordam and Eurodam. Holland America has not announced refit dates for those four ships.
Holland America had scheduled bookings for Zuiderdam voyages after its Evolution work to open July 30, 2026. The upgrade announcement did not include additional itinerary details.
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