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Overview
Launched in 2006 and last updated in 2015, Noordam is commended by recent passengers for its high-quality cuisine. However, some warned of long wait times in the main dining rooms; after all, the ship carries up to 1,924 passengers and only 800 crew members.
Noordam offers numerous entertainment options, including America's Test Kitchen, BBC Earth Experiences, the Greenhouse Spa and two swimming pools. In the evenings, guests can dance at several nightclubs, sip cocktails at bars and lounges or take in live music at the piano bar and B.B. King’s Blues Club.
When it comes to lodging, travelers can choose between Interior, Ocean View and Verandah cabins, as well as three Suite categories. All staterooms are equipped with Sealy Premium Euro-Top mattresses, flat-screen TVs and Egyptian cotton towels.
In 2019-20, Noordam departs from a variety of ports – including Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage and Sydney – to destinations in Alaska, Asia and Australia.
Launched in 2006 and last updated in 2015, Noordam is commended by recent passengers for its high-quality cuisine. However, some warned of long wait times in the main dining rooms; after all, the ship carries up to 1,924 passengers and only 800 crew members.
Noordam offers numerous entertainment options, including America's Test Kitchen, BBC Earth Experiences, the Greenhouse Spa and two swimming pools. In the evenings, guests can dance at several nightclubs, sip cocktails at bars and lounges or take in live music at the piano bar and B.B. King’s Blues Club.
When it comes to lodging, travelers can choose between Interior, Ocean View and Verandah cabins, as well as three Suite categories. All staterooms are equipped with Sealy Premium Euro-Top mattresses, flat-screen TVs and Egyptian cotton towels.
In 2019-20, Noordam departs from a variety of ports – including Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage and Sydney – to destinations in Alaska, Asia and Australia.
- Ship Size
- M
- Price
- $$$$
- Year Built
- 2006
Pros & Cons
Food receives high marks from previous guests
Some passengers complained of long wait times in dining areas
Scorecard
- 4.0Expert Rating »
- 3.9Traveler Rating »
- 5.0Health Rating »
Rankings
Noordam ranks #5 out of 14 Holland America Line Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings.
Cabins
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Deck Plans
Noordam contains 11 decks. Find out which features are available on each Noordam deck.
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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 484 guests have reviewed Noordam, giving it a rating of 3.9 on a scale of 1-5.
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