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title: "Westerdam vs Zuiderdam"
url: https://cruisello.com/compare/westerdam-vs-zuiderdam
description: "Compare Westerdam and Zuiderdam side by side: fares, specs, schedule, and dining"
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# Westerdam vs Zuiderdam

| Spec | **Westerdam** | **Zuiderdam** |
|------|------|------|
| Cruise Line | [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) | [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) |
| Ship Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Year Built | 2004 | 2002 |
| Last Refurbished | 2026 | 2025 |
| Registry | Netherlands | Netherlands |
| Onboard Currency | US Dollar | US Dollar |
| Passengers | 1,968 | 1,970 |
| Crew | 817 | 817 |
| Guests per Crew | 2.4:1 | 2.4:1 |
| Gross Tonnage | 82,862 GT | 82,820 GT |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 285m | 285m |
| Beam | 32m | 32m |
| Max Speed | 24 kn | 24 kn |
| Cheapest Cruise (2 guests) | [€1,658](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iceberg-whisper-cruise-glacier-bay-juneau~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270516-7.md) | [€1,178](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-odyssey-half-moon-cay-puerto-plata-amber-cove-grand-turk-island~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20261128-7.md) |
| Cheapest per Night (per person) | [€112](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ice-carved-passage-skagway-juneau~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270509-14.md) | [€54](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-night-cruise-from-fort-lauderdale~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280203-14.md) |
| Solo From (1 guest) | [€1,329](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iceberg-whisper-cruise-glacier-bay-juneau~HAL-WESTERDAM-20270516-7.md) | [€889](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-odyssey-half-moon-cay-puerto-plata-amber-cove-grand-turk-island~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20261128-7.md) |
| Cruise Length | 7–49 nights | 4–28 nights |
| Upcoming Sailings | [77](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=holland-america-line:westerdam) | [128](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?ships=holland-america-line:zuiderdam) |
| Departure Ports | 8 | 10 |
| Sails From | [Seattle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/seattle.md) (25), [Vancouver](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/vancouver.md) (19), [Sydney](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/sydney.md) (9), [Whittier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/alaska/whittier.md) (9), [Auckland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/australia-new-zealand/auckland.md) (6), [Tokyo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokyo.md) (5), [Hong Kong](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/hong-kong.md) (2), [Singapore](https://cruisello.com/destinations/southeast-asia/singapore.md) (2) | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) (48), [Miami](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/miami.md) (32), [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) (12), [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) (10), [Quebec City](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/quebec-city.md) (9), [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) (6), [San Diego](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-west-coast/san-diego.md) (4), [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) (3), [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) (2), [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) (2) |
| Dining (total) | 7 | 7 |
| Dining (included) | 5 | 5 |
| Dining (surcharge) | 2 | 2 |

## Dining Venues

### Westerdam

- Dining Room: Continental (included)
- Dive-In: Burgers (included)
- Explorations Café: Café (included)
- Lido Market: Buffet (included)
- New York Pizza & Deli: Pizza (included)
- Canaletto: Italian (surcharge)
- Pinnacle Grill: Steakhouse (surcharge)

### Zuiderdam

- Dining Room: Continental (included)
- Dive-In: Burgers (included)
- Explorations Café: Café (included)
- Lido Market: Buffet (included)
- New York Pizza & Deli: Pizza (included)
- Canaletto: Italian (surcharge)
- Pinnacle Grill: Steakhouse (surcharge)

## Ship Pages

- [Westerdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/westerdam.md)
- [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md)

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