--- title: "Aurora’s Edge – Arctic’s Last Light" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/aurora-s-edge-arctic-s-last-light~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14 description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Zuiderdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/43f3fd2c26b8b775.jpg --- # Aurora’s Edge – Arctic’s Last Light ![Route map: 14 nights one way from Amsterdam on Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/43f3fd2c26b8b775.jpg) A 14-night cruise from Amsterdam to Reykjavik, sailing on the afternoon of 13 May. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Ålesund, Skjolden and Eidfjord. The stops are in Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Iceland, and calls last 8 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 6°C in Isafjordur to 17°C in Amsterdam (43 to 63°F). The cruise ends in Reykjavik on the morning of 27 May. Zuiderdam (2002) carries up to 1,970 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md) - **Duration:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-05-13 - **Return:** 2028-05-27 - **From:** [Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) - **To:** [Reykjavik, Iceland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) | NL | | 16:00 | 10–17°C | | 3 | [Ålesund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/alesund.md) | NO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 6–12°C | | 4 | [Skjolden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/skjolden.md) | NO | 08:00 | 16:00 | 6–12°C | | 5 | [Eidfjord](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/eidfjord.md) | NO | 09:00 | 18:00 | 6–12°C | | 6 | [Bergen](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen.md) | NO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 7–13°C | | 8 | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 | 16:00 | 10–17°C | | 10 | [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 8–10°C | | 12 | [Seydisfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/seydisfjordur.md) | IS | 07:00 | 17:00 | 3–8°C | | 13 | [Akureyri](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/akureyri.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 3–8°C | | 14 | [Isafjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/isafjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 3–6°C | | 15 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS | 07:00 | | 4–10°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €3,978 | €3,978 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=f03e9322-fa5e-4758-8835-b21d53932533) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,418 | €4,418 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=f6d1879d-fa7e-4161-9b62-4425bc8072de) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,102 | €6,102 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=38be3732-dca4-48f4-95a5-b0aec85c4036) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €6,970 | €6,970 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=5ae77f7b-b2d5-4f51-a6b6-cea9043c7303) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €4,438 | €2,219 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=93896b20-090a-45e7-abed-1ef536f4ba77) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,878 | €2,439 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=97332e13-d9f3-4de0-824c-e5f227eba0b1) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €7,428 | €3,714 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=c97aa85e-637f-4a4c-a675-63e94e8539b2) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €8,838 | €4,419 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=4833acd6-7863-484e-b2ab-5e38943b4261) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,738 | €5,869 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=ad0f5338-40d5-4e8e-8eb0-333cd42703c2) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €5,427 | €1,809 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=f3d205de-16dc-4bb9-80df-279dc3995e80) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,957 | €1,986 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=0060c593-aa69-41f3-9caf-43aa846a2be3) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,747 | €2,249 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=caf4d69b-1b8e-455e-aac0-b861a337859d) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €8,767 | €2,922 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=021042af-07c2-4376-9ac9-49ce9b33caed) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €6,416 | €1,604 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=d1417ee7-bcd7-4ec3-9c31-39d6d66ec84d) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,036 | €1,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=aa577348-2c51-4477-bd56-cca62289082f) | | Balcony | Verandah | €7,916 | €1,979 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=86c443db-c513-4a67-bb13-f874c26a6e32) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €10,106 | €2,527 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280513-14.md?pid=c636a248-e6f9-4e4c-9058-42c067ebdfbd) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions. **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board. ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-17 | – | – | €5,766 | – | – | | 2026-09-22 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-23 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-24 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-25 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-26 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-27 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-28 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-29 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-09-30 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-10-01 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-10-02 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-10-03 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-10-04 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | | 2026-10-05 | €4,438 | €4,878 | – | €7,428 | €11,738 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2002 - **Passengers:** 1,970 - **Crew:** 817 - **Gross Tonnage:** 82,820 GT - **Decks:** 11 - **Length:** 285m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 7 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 2 ## Port Details ### [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) *Netherlands* > Canals, bicycles, and Golden Age masterpieces Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 10–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: nl - Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam ### [Ålesund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/alesund.md) *Norway* > Art Nouveau architecture on a Norwegian fjord Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 6–12°C - Currency: Norwegian Krone - Languages: nb, nn, no - Timezone: Europe/Oslo ### [Skjolden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/skjolden.md) *Norway* > The innermost village of the Sognefjord Avg dock time: 8h · Weather: 6–12°C - Currency: Norwegian Krone - Languages: nb, nn, no - Timezone: Europe/Oslo ### [Eidfjord](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/eidfjord.md) *Norway* > A fjord hamlet beneath Norway's Hardangervidda Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 6–12°C - Currency: Norwegian Krone - Languages: nb, nn, no - Timezone: Europe/Oslo ### [Bergen](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen.md) *Norway* > A Hanseatic wharf of painted wooden houses Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 7–13°C - Currency: Norwegian Krone - Languages: nb, nn, no - Timezone: Europe/Oslo ### [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) *United Kingdom* > Shetland's wild and windswept harbour Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 8–10°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Seydisfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/seydisfjordur.md) *Iceland* > A rainbow road to a fjord-side village Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 3–8°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Akureyri](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/akureyri.md) *Iceland* > The capital of North Iceland's endless summer Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 3–8°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Isafjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/isafjordur.md) *Iceland* > Deep in the Westfjords, far from everything Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 3–6°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) *Iceland* > The world's northernmost capital, startlingly cool Avg dock time: 12.6h · Weather: 4–10°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Fjords’ Whisper – Amsterdam & Norway’s Wild Heart](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fjords-whisper-amsterdam-norway-s-wild-heart~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280429-14.md) | 2028-04-29 | 2028-05-13 | 14 | €1,989 | | Next | [Northern Tide – Viking Fjords & Arctic Lights](https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-tide-viking-fjords-arctic-lights~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280527-14.md) | 2028-05-27 | 2028-06-10 | 14 | €2,299 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)