Holland America Line’s MS Noordam is a classic Vista-class vessel that makes a fantastic addition to the Talking Cruise and Cruise Library Inc. catalog you and your dad are putting together. The ship rings the Pacific, operating out of major homeports like Seattle, Vancouver, Sydney, Auckland, and Tokyo. Its diverse itineraries reflect this wide reach, offering scenic summer sailings through Alaska and the Inside Passage, immersive winter journeys across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, and extended "Legendary Voyages" that cross the South Pacific or explore the Arctic Circle. Onboard, the ship leans into traditional cruising elegance with several standout highlights: a museum-quality art collection featuring 19th-century oils and historic pieces, the visually immersive World Stage which hosts dynamic performances and stunning BBC Earth in Concert presentations, the award-winning Pinnacle Grill for high-end steak and seafood, and the tranquil Greenhouse Spa & Salon, complete with a restorative therapeutic hydropool.
| Ship Class | Vista |
|---|---|
| Maiden Voyage | 2006 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2024 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,318 |
| Length | 936 ft (285 m) |
| Guest Capacity (Double) | 1,924 |
| Crew Size | 800 |
| Total Staterooms | 962 |
| Total Passenger Decks | 11 |
| Years Active | 20 years |
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