Where Zuiderdam excels is in its polished port-heavy itineraries, as crew and staff work like a well-oiled machine to make both embarkation and disembarkation a breeze for all passengers. Consider this ship for a trip with fewer sea days, as the no-frills onboard entertainment offers less than other ships in the way of diversions.
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line |
| Builder | Fincantieri |
| Entered Service | 2002 |
| Registry | Netherlands |
| Length (m) | 285 |
| Beam (m) | 32 |
| Draft (m) | 44415 |
| Tonnage | 82305 |
| Cruise Style | Premium |
| Size | Mid-Size |
| Passenger Decks | 11 |
| Cabins | 1709 |
| Total Crew | 820 |
| Max. Passengers | 1916 |
| Passenger/Crew Ratio | 1 : 0.4 (#174 of 357) |
| Passenger/Space Ratio | 1 : 43 (#85 of 261) |