--- title: "Northern Lights Loop – Amsterdam to Boston" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-lights-loop-amsterdam-to-boston~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28 description: "28-night Holland America Line cruise on Zuiderdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/35a581716d762007.jpg --- # Northern Lights Loop – Amsterdam to Boston ![Route map: 28 nights one way from Amsterdam on Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/35a581716d762007.jpg) A 28-night cruise from Amsterdam to Boston, sailing on the afternoon of 5 August. It makes 17 port calls, starting with Oslo, Kristiansand and Haugesund. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 7 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:** 28 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-05 - **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 | | 16:00 | 16–22°C | | 3 | [Oslo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/oslo.md) | NO | 07:00 | 17:00 | 13–20°C | | 4 | [Kristiansand](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/kristiansand.md) | NO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–19°C | | 5 | [Haugesund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/haugesund.md) | NO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–17°C | | 6 | [Skjolden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/skjolden.md) | NO | 08:00 | 15:00 | 13–19°C | | 8 | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 | 17:00 | 16–22°C | | 10 | [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–14°C | | 12 | [Seydisfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/seydisfjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 18:00 | 9–14°C | | 13 | [Akureyri](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/akureyri.md) | IS | 09:00 | 19:00 | 9–14°C | | 14 | [Isafjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/isafjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 8–11°C | | 15 | [Grundarfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/grundarfjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 10–13°C | | 16 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS | 07:00 | 23:59 | 8–14°C | | 20 | [Nanortalik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/nanortalik.md) | GL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 7–11°C | | 21 | [Qaqortoq](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/qaqortoq.md) | GL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 6–11°C | | 24 | [St. Anthony](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-anthony.md) | CA | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–17°C | | 25 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-john-s.md) | CA | 10:00 | 20:00 | 15–21°C | | 27 | [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md) | CA | 08:00 | 17:00 | 17–24°C | | 28 | [Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/portland.md) | US | 13:00 | 21:00 | 15–21°C | | 29 | [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 | €9,465 | €9,465 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=c1c98752-a889-4e0d-baa1-9e2bfb465e76) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,433 | €10,433 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=fe4558b6-0c51-4ebf-a800-a75b2f546ec0) | | Balcony | Verandah | €14,365 | €14,365 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=080d7fd8-a8c6-4b5c-8baa-a533c84316ca) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €17,473 | €17,473 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=b59e051d-1ebf-4419-8f37-0d55ec2b97b6) | 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 | €10,308 | €5,154 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=7b1d39fb-5351-469d-b07d-c8b3b5181b79) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €11,278 | €5,639 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=16cc8f1c-1445-42fe-b3d4-f1d4b07cd9e1) | | Balcony | Verandah | €13,648 | €6,824 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=362c510e-9072-46d0-b003-7f1cf12de8f6) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €18,318 | €9,159 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=c1cc083d-be02-43e1-bfd2-88f5a03ac99b) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €21,048 | €10,524 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=98483fa6-2deb-405b-8c94-067c2dee9c76) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €27,558 | €13,779 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=f1124e0c-39c5-4cce-8327-8b818776657c) | 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 | €12,297 | €4,099 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=1936af29-cebf-43aa-a352-09835d9846ea) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €13,329 | €4,443 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=5b1a1edc-c7c3-401c-972a-e6f2c549a20d) | | Balcony | Verandah | €16,077 | €5,359 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=55f5bfad-be53-42e6-b347-a0cbb19a6309) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €21,007 | €7,002 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=a0675783-9765-40e2-bcfc-24ac11f63279) | 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 | €14,286 | €3,572 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=0a2de4d8-9775-4591-b92d-1d369206464f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €15,696 | €3,924 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=163be4be-cd50-4feb-bcc0-414927f02233) | | Balcony | Verandah | €18,506 | €4,627 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=19650ab2-254b-4a8e-b156-6fc70bc0ae70) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €23,696 | €5,924 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280805-28.md?pid=0b66829c-8794-4d96-ba22-bf87bcbf8221) | 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 | – | – | €14,008 | – | – | | 2026-09-22 | €10,308 | €11,278 | – | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-23 | €10,308 | €11,278 | – | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-24 | €10,308 | €11,278 | – | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-25 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-26 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-27 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-28 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-29 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-09-30 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-10-01 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-10-02 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-10-03 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-10-04 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | | 2026-10-05 | €10,308 | €11,278 | €13,648 | €18,318 | €27,558 | ## 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 ### [Oslo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/oslo.md) *Norway* > Viking ships and northern cool on the fjord Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Norwegian Krone - Languages: nb, nn, no - Timezone: Europe/Oslo ### [Kristiansand](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/kristiansand.md) *Norway* > Southern Norway's sunniest harbour Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 13–19°C - Currency: Norwegian Krone - Languages: nb, nn, no - Timezone: Europe/Oslo ### [Haugesund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/haugesund.md) *Norway* > Viking kings and North Sea sunsets Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 13–17°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: 13–19°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: 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 | [Fjords’ Labyrinth – Norway’s Wild Heart](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fjords-labyrinth-norway-s-wild-heart~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280722-14.md) | 2028-07-22 | 2028-08-05 | 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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