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Last Edited July 30, 2010
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ms ZUIDERDAM

Passenger capacity: 1,916 Crew members: 817

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Staterooms SC 6164, SC 6175, SY 5001, SY 5002, SY 6108, SS 8068, VA 6003, VA 6004, VA 8031, VA 8032, VB 6049, VD 4051, VD 4052, VD 4131,
VD 4132, VF 5051, VF 5054, VF 5137, VF 5140, C 1081, C 1082, D 1100, H 4089, H 4090, I 8037, J 1074, N 1011, N1012 are wheelchair accessible, shower only.
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Large or Standard Interior Staterooms [ Category: I, J, K, L, M, MM, N, NN [ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 170-200 sq. ft.	Large Ocean View Staterooms Category C, D, DD, E, F, G, GG, H, HH (All G-category staterooms have partial sea views. All GG-, H- and HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.) 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 185 sq. ft.	Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms Category: VA, VB, VC, VD, VE, VF, VH 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 254 sq. ft.
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Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms Category: SS, SY, SZ 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 398 sq. ft. with verandah	Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms Category: SA, SB, SC 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath, shower and additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Approximately 510-700 sq. ft. with verandah	Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms Category: PS Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Approximately 1318 sq. ft. with verandah
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On Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam, Prinsendam, Zuiderdam: Every single Stateroom has a cooler (HAL does not like to use the word refrigerator as they don't get as cool as some medicines that require "refrigeration" need... but they will get beverages cold...)
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On the rest of the HAL fleet (and note the above says NIEUW AMSTERDAM... NOT Amsterdam ) If it has a verandah, it has a cooler!
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IRL_Joanie's Note: The standard Verandah/Balcony is 6 feet deep by 9 feet wide. VA aft/stern Verandah/Balcony are deeper (how much depends on which deck, and Vista class versus Signature class). VD are 7.5 feet deep. VF and VE on Vista Class ships, Noordam, Oosterdam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam, Verandah deck are only 4.5 feet deep. As of this time I do not have information on the Verandah/Balcony sizes of the PS, SA, SB, SC or SY categories Staterooms.

Here's a place where the Signature Class ships, Eurodam and Nieuw Amsterdam, deck plans are significantly wrong: VA 4053, VA 4054, VD 4129, and VD 4132 have balconies that are about 14 ft deep, as they extend all the way out past the lifeboat. The railing is actually in line with all the VD's. (The railings of VD 4051, VD 4052, VD 4131, and VD 4134 do not angle in.)
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To make the pages less graphic intensive, I've divided the ship photos into 2 separate pages, the 1st is the Staterooms themselves, the 2nd is Miscellaneous photos of Public Areas around the ship. Click on Page 2 below (Bottom of this page) to see the Zuiderdam Stateroom Photos.

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WiFi Antenna Locations

If you want to get the best possible wifi signal in your cabin on the Noordam, book one near the locations of the hallway antennas that I have listed below. I would bet that they are in similar locations on the other three Vista ships as well.

Deck 1 - Stateroom Numbers -1016, 1019, 1063, 1066, 1091, 1092, 1118, 1119,
Deck 4 - Stateroom Numbers -4016, 4019, 4061, 4062, 4089, 4090, 4117, 4118, 4151, 4152,
Deck 5 - Stateroom Numbers -5025, 5028, 5065, 5068, 5091, 5094, 5123, 5126, 5159, 5168,
Deck 6 - Stateroom Numbers -6024, 6025, 6059, 6060, 6078, 6089, 6098, 6105, 6136, 6141,
Deck 7 - Stateroom Numbers -7020, 7021, 7051, 7052, 7079, 7080, 7121, 7122,
Deck 8 - Stateroom Numbers -8042, 8049, 8064, 8069, 8082, 8087, 8112, 8115,

Note there are none in the forward-most section of deck 8, near the bridge on either side - cabins less than 8029.
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Staterooms 1001–1127
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"C", "D", "DD", "E" and "F" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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LARGE or STANDARD INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"J" and "K" are Large or Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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STANDARD INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"N" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

Deck 1 Layout

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Our cabin is 1123, a Cat K inside cabin. It is very nice, but warm. We have the AC turned all the way down but will have to ask someone tomorrow to look at it. We are aft just in front of the crew quarters. When you come into the door to the right is a couch that is shaped like an L . The couch fits into the corner and there is a table in front of it, and a chair on the other side. On the wall on the right is a counter and there is a refrigerator and a cabinet underneath. The cabinet has a hairdryer that is attached. I used it tonight and it is very weak…only 1200 watts. My hair was not dry by the time we left for dinner. Next time I’ll bring my own. The fridge was full of soda and stuff for purchase. We took it out and asked our cabin steward if he wanted us to store it in the closet or if he wanted to remove it. He said he would remove it but he forgot because it was still here when we got back from dinner. They are very busy on embarkation day so I’m sure he’ll do it tomorrow. Attached to the table is a closet that is actually 3 separate closets. There is a safe inside and some shelves as well. Needed more hangars which the room steward brought promptly. There is a stool pushed underneath the counter. The bed (2 twins pushed together) is pushed into an alcove to the left, with the obligatory fake curtains above it pretending that they are a window. Night stands on each side. The bathroom is to the left as you enter the stateroom. Typical cruise ship bathroom. So far the negatives we have noticed are that it is very dark in here….there is a mirror above the counter, along with a makeup mirror, but you can’t even see your face in the mirror it is so dark. There is a flat screen TV mounted in the corner above the counter. I tried tonight to turn it so I could watch it from the bed, but it doesn’t move. It is facing the L shaped couch. I’m going to ask the cabin steward tomorrow if it can be moved. (Note, asked the cabin steward and the TV is facing the bed as much as it can, it does not rotate.) There is a DVD player underneath. No info in the cabin regarding TV stations, DVD rental, movies, nothing….Our first inside cabin in years, but it is very big and seems like it will be fine.
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Staterooms 4001–4185

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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"SC" are Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities:

Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.)The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests.
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DELUXE VERANDAH OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"VA", "VB", "VD", "VF" and "VH" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library.One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"F" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"G" and "GG" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All G-category staterooms have partial sea views. All GG-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"H" and "HH" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All H- & HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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"M", "MM", "N" and "NN" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

Deck 4 Layout

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The following staterooms on Deck 4 have Lifeboat-Tender Views: HH 4057, HH 4058, HH 4059, HH 4060, HH 4062, H 4065, H 4066, H 4067, H 4068,
H 4069, GG 4073, GG 4074, GG 4075, GG 4076, GG 4077, GG 4078, GG 4081, GG 4082, GG 4083, GG 4084, GG 4085, GG 4086, GG 4093, GG 4094, GG 4095, GG 4096, GG 4097, GG 4098, H 4103, H 4104, H 4105, H 4106, H 4107, H 4108, H 4109, H 4110, H 4113, H 4114, H 4115, H 4116, H 4117,
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VD 4149 Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Stateroom Deck 4 Upper Promenade Deck
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VB 4183 Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Stateroom Deck 4 Upper Promenade Deck
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Staterooms 5001–5191
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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"SY" are Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed featuring plush Sealy Posturepedic® Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens. Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerhead. 5x magnifying lighted make-up mirror and salon-quality hair dryer. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Personalized cruise stationery. Oversized bath towels. One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. Complimentary DVD library.
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"VA", "VC", "VE" and "VF" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library.One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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"L" are Standard Interior staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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The room was very large but we expected the balcony to be larger. On our Disney cruise where our room was at the back of the ship, Our room wrapped all the way around half the ship. On the Zuiderdam at the front, our verandah was on the side of our room and they closed off the section in front of our room with a metal barrier. There was a door in the hallway just outside our room that led to the front deck, but it was locked and for crew only. They did unlock the door and allow people out there the day we got to the canal and went through the locks, so that made us happier. Our room had a large handicapped bathroom with a sink, tub and a roll in shower. It was well fixed to drain any shower water away from the room, but we found it very odd that the toilet was in the shower at the opposite end. You can see this in the pictures. Didn't like that part at all.
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VC 5043 Deluxe Verandah Outside Stateroom Deck 5 Verandah Deck
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Zuiderdam 5043 in Spring 2007. It was (I believe) a category VC. This shows how they set it up with two beds, and features a lovely towel animal! We loved the room and the balcony. I would have preferred a more mid-ship location just because it was a long walk to things we wanted to do in the aft (like the Lido). Not a big deal, though, especially since the cruise was FREE! :)
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We booked this suite specifically for our 10th anniversary cruise to Alaska Inside Passage out of Vancouver. The suite was lovely but the balcony was a magical space in such a majestic setting. Highly recommend it to any nature lovers.

We sailed on the Zuiderdam to Alaska this past July and had an aft SC suite 5190 with a huge completely sheltered balcony. THAT was the suite of a lifetime (it was our 10th anniversary trip too) and since we were all 3 very sick (upper resp. ickiness) for a couple days of that cruise, the huge balcony enabled us to enjoy all the nature around us from a sheltered space, accept our self imposed isolation cheerily (made all that much easier by our amazing room steward and wonderful in room dining staff), and steer clear of other passengers who I am sure did not want to share in our misery. And the Inside Passage, you simply can not beat the scenery and the smooth ride.

For us, the balcony is a vital space as we are very relaxed travelers, even the 8 year old, who have all 3 been known to umm... well... take a few afternoon trips to dreamland on the balcony. And thankfully if there is a bit of wind blowing the neighbors don't hear the snoring

As for good and bad concerning the cabins... there was no bad for either room. The hike to the back of the ship for the SC is about the worst I can come up with but I would have walked much farther for that balcony. I can remember our first view of it when we boarded. I think we all 3 went out and started dancing. Had anyone been watching, they would have thought we were insane. But it was simply spectacular.
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DECK 6 - UPPER VERANDAH DECK

Staterooms 6001–6177
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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"SB" and "SC" are Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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"SY" and "SZ" are Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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"VA" and "VB" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library.One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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"F" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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"I" are Large: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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"K" are Large or Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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"L" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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VB 6043 Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Stateroom Deck 6 Upper Verandah Deck
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VB 6114 Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Stateroom Deck 6 Upper Verandah Deck
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SY 6115 Superior Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 6 Upper Verandah Deck
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Selecting the cabin for our first cruise, we picked HAL because of the larger cabins as well as the itinerary. Then, going to Alaska, (Zuiderdam … inside passage from Vancouver … June 05, 2010) we wanted a great view. Cabin SC-6177, starboard on the stern with a wraparound balcony, was THE one. We spent hours on that balcony every day watching the scenery pass by.

The room size was much more than enough for two. DW loved the dressing room. There was storage everywhere: under the bar, cabinet next to the sofa, under-bed drawers (and still enough under-bed space for four suitcases!), FOUR closets, nightstands, desk, etc. We also liked the king bed vs. a queen. The double-sink bathroom was great. There were two medicine cabinets and a full-length shelf under the counter as well.

We are in our fifties and the walking distance from the cabin to the Vista Lounge, Casino, or the Crow’s Nest was no issue for us, as we did not go there every day. The Neptune Lounge wasn’t that far away, the MDR was an elevator ride straight down, and room service was always speedy. We would trade the bit of extra walking for the chance to see everything on both sides of the ship any day. The other thing about the wrap-around: when we were cruising, the wind chill on the side balcony required coats and gloves but the still air on the stern allowed for comfortable viewing. No matter which way the wind blew, half our balcony was calm air.
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DECK 7 - ROTTERDAM DECK

Staterooms 7001–7151
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PENTHOUSE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"PS" are Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms: Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed (actually a queen sized Murphy bed) for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities:

Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.)The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests.
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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"SA" and "SB" are Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms include the following amenities:

"VA" are Deluxe Verandah Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower, sitting area, private verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. Oversized 100% Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Personalized cruise stationery. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Complimentary DVD library.One-touch telephone concierge service. Fresh flowers. No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.
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"J" are Large or Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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PS 7045 Penthouse Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck - 7 Rotterdam Deck
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I loved the PS! The balcony, with hot tub (which didn't get used), and the dining nook (which did!), was great. We had a third roommate who slept in the pull-down bed in the living room hutch.

The cabinet in the dining room was filled with Waterford crystal (pattern: Lismore). My travel agent held a dinner party one night for about 8 guests, and the Pinnacle Grill manager agreed to cater it (which they don't normally do).

It was a wonderful week on the lovely Zuiderdam!
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Some corrections on the stateroom pages for the Zuiderdam. It says that there is a sofa bed. The bed is a queen sized Murphy bed and very comfortable. It folds out from the wall below the TV in the living room. In one of the attached pictures you can see the doors in the wall below the TV where it is stored.

This cruise was a family cruise that I booked for my mother and I, Aunts and Uncles, and cousins. We had a sail away party for which the ship provided appetizers, bar service and servers as you can see in one of the pictures. In addition to our family we also had some fellow CC members join us for the sail away party. So about 20 people in all attended. The ship made no mention to us that they don't usually do this, actually their attitude was just the opposite; they were well prepared to do it and provided us with numerous options.

The hot tub on the balcony is way too small for anyone except children and very small people.
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SA 7061 Deluxe Verandah Suite Stateroom   Deck 7 Rotterdam Deck
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SA 7061, a Deluxe Verandah Suite, was the same as all the others. It was roomy and comfortable. Not much else to say, except that we hope to repeat this cruise some day.
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SA 7086 Deluxe Verandah Suite Stateroom   Deck 7 Rotterdam Deck
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Our Zuiderdam stateroom was deluxe veranda suite SB 7088. It is one of the so-called “hump” suites or “angled” suites on the Vista class ships. Size: the suite appears comparable in size to the SA suites. The biggest differences are in the layout and the veranda. When we had the opportunity to visit an SA suite (thanks Mpowered), we noticed a few extra shelve placed around and the sofa was a bit different. The bathroom in our suite was oriented along the cross-ship direction (it is what “sticks out” into the hall on the diagram), while the one in the SA suite was oriented along the ship’s axis. The veranda is a bit narrower in this suite – 5.5 ft deep for the straight section, about 6 ft deep for the angled section, and 7 ft deep in the corner where our veranda met with the veranda of the SA suite just forward of ours. The SA verandas are 7 ft deep for their entire length. The veranda was usable most of the time, even when the ship was steaming ahead. It was a bit windy, but that did not mean we could not use it. Like all verandas, its “windiness” depended heavily upon the direction of the wind relative to the position of the ship. When we were running with the wind, the air was almost still out on our veranda. The view from the veranda was exceptional. We had excellent views straight out to sea and forward along the ship. We did not feel any loss of privacy from the fact that many staterooms along the side of the ship could see us on the veranda – we could also see them! The rule is wear clothing when out on the veranda. For being so far from the Neptune Lounge, I was surprised at the WiFi signal I got. I had no trouble logging on during the cruise. What is even more interesting is a suite closer to the Neptune could not get a good signal. I was under the impression, from the Neptune concierge, that the WiFi signal originates from there, that may or may not be correct. Overall – we loved this suite, and would book it again.
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DECK 8 - NAVIGATION DECK

Staterooms 8001–8147
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DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"SB" are Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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"SS" are Superior Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathroom with dual sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath & shower & additional shower stall, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 1 person, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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"I" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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This room was SS 8046 on the Zuiderdam in Sept. 2008 on a Mediterranean cruise. This room was right under the Lido deck but there was little noise. The only noise I remember was the night of the dessert extravaganza. The room was in very good condition with nice verandah and everything in good repair. Nothing I did not like about the room.
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SS 8068 Superior Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 8 Navigation Deck
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Provided to CC member by HAL personel. This is a Handicap Accessible Stateroom midship.
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SB 8147 Deluxe Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 8 Navigation Deck
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This is an Aft Wrap Around Stateroom. January 2010
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To make the pages less graphic intensive, I've divided the ship photos into 2 separate pages, the 1st is the Staterooms themselves, the 2nd is Miscellaneous photos of Public Areas around the ship. Click on Page 2 below to see the Public Areas of the Zuiderdam.
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