--- title: "Frostfire Crossing – Arctic’s Edge to Boston" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/frostfire-crossing-arctic-s-edge-to-boston~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21 description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Zuiderdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9118633c2f72e555.jpg --- # Frostfire Crossing – Arctic’s Edge to Boston ![Route map: 21 nights one way from Amsterdam on Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9118633c2f72e555.jpg) A 21-night cruise from Amsterdam to Boston, sailing on the evening of 12 August. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Lerwick, Seydisfjordur and Akureyri. The stops are in the United Kingdom, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and the United States, and calls last 8 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 11°C in Isafjordur to 24°C in Halifax (52 to 75°F). The cruise ends in Boston on the morning of 2 September. 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:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-12 - **Return:** 2028-09-02 - **From:** [Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) - **To:** [Boston, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) | NL | | 17:00 | 16–22°C | | 3 | [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–14°C | | 5 | [Seydisfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/seydisfjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 18:00 | 9–14°C | | 6 | [Akureyri](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/akureyri.md) | IS | 09:00 | 19:00 | 9–14°C | | 7 | [Isafjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/isafjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 8–11°C | | 8 | [Grundarfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/grundarfjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 10–13°C | | 9 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS | 07:00 | 23:59 | 8–14°C | | 13 | [Nanortalik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/nanortalik.md) | GL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 7–11°C | | 14 | [Qaqortoq](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/qaqortoq.md) | GL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 6–11°C | | 17 | [St. Anthony](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-anthony.md) | CA | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–17°C | | 18 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-john-s.md) | CA | 10:00 | 20:00 | 15–21°C | | 20 | [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md) | CA | 08:00 | 17:00 | 17–24°C | | 21 | [Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/portland.md) | US | 13:00 | 21:00 | 15–21°C | | 22 | [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) | US | 07:00 | | 16–23°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 | €7,629 | €7,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=5a6386dd-7b0e-4b8d-9486-da7a1bd3aa5b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,439 | €8,439 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=e40b79d8-8c52-4181-a59b-a50dc75d7d85) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,108 | €11,108 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=db272bf5-d321-4d56-baa5-f2d82f2ee1e8) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €14,687 | €14,687 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=ddcbc53c-aba1-478a-a766-0ca8cfac48ba) | 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 | €8,278 | €4,139 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=c8506c7b-13c3-4148-8c3d-a1a1fba3b4bc) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,088 | €4,544 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=17e5dbc5-15cf-45d6-8fa3-5b752a0e0a76) | | Balcony | Verandah | €10,898 | €5,449 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=ca50ab71-a9b7-4091-8750-7cddc5c7af50) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €15,328 | €7,664 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=67f1289d-50b6-4ac8-b228-6b619d8ee54d) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €17,448 | €8,724 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=c1996ffe-5d40-4a34-8e20-5436690b703e) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €22,358 | €11,179 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=0b6e2f67-aa6b-4112-8636-2096c3c26fe3) | 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 | €9,807 | €3,269 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=205cb24a-bd20-4e37-8ac4-caf3c2ca0325) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,787 | €3,596 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=0202d8f2-8c3f-43c7-8c52-ffe70493ea94) | | Balcony | Verandah | €12,777 | €4,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=97c19977-e365-4226-8077-8478fcf11b33) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €17,387 | €5,796 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=c50ba9be-78b6-4655-9ae8-f864fdfe0547) | 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 | €11,336 | €2,834 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=6a4c8bfc-bf5e-4632-b060-939c7514d681) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €12,486 | €3,122 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=f3b08154-81e5-4f50-aa6b-e839bf7dc0b9) | | Balcony | Verandah | €14,656 | €3,664 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=8b44dcd0-7bc1-4c79-a9a1-9db423a55210) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €19,446 | €4,862 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280812-21.md?pid=98b0fb92-cea0-40ae-9dd5-8bfbf7d070cf) | 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 | – | – | €11,280 | – | – | | 2026-09-22 | €8,278 | €9,088 | – | €17,448 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-23 | €8,278 | €9,088 | – | €17,448 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-24 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-25 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-26 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-27 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-28 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-29 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-09-30 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-10-01 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-10-02 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-10-03 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-10-04 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | | 2026-10-05 | €8,278 | €9,088 | €10,898 | €15,328 | €22,358 | ## 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: 16–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: nl - Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam ### [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: 12–14°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: 9–14°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: 9–14°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: 8–11°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Grundarfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/grundarfjordur.md) *Iceland* > Kirkjufell mountain's iconic silhouette Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 10–13°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: 8–14°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Nanortalik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/nanortalik.md) *Greenland* > Greenland's southernmost frontier of icebergs Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 7–11°C - Currency: Danish Krone - Timezone: America/Nuuk ### [Qaqortoq](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/qaqortoq.md) *Greenland* > Colourful houses against an Arctic canvas Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 6–11°C - Currency: Danish Krone - Timezone: America/Nuuk ### [St. Anthony](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-anthony.md) *Canada* > Where icebergs drift past Viking history Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 13–17°C - Currency: Canadian Dollar - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: America/St_Johns ### [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-john-s.md) *Canada* > Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 15–21°C - Currency: Canadian Dollar - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: America/St_Johns ### [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md) *Canada* > Maritime warmth on a harbour-front boardwalk Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 17–24°C - Currency: Canadian Dollar - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: America/Halifax ### [Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/portland.md) *United States* > Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 15–21°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) *United States* > Freedom Trail, clam chowder, and cobblestones Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 16–23°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: en - Timezone: America/New_York ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Norway’s Fjord Caress – Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruises/norway-s-fjord-caress-amsterdam~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280729-14.md) | 2028-07-29 | 2028-08-12 | 14 | €2,479 | | Next | [Baywatch & Acadian Whispers – Maritimes & Maine](https://cruisello.com/cruises/baywatch-acadian-whispers-maritimes-maine~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280902-7.md) | 2028-09-02 | 2028-09-09 | 7 | €1,674 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md) - 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