13-day Atlantic Europe: Portugal, Spain, France & Ireland

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Zuiderdam

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Zuiderdam

Zuiderdam is the lead ship of Holland America Line's Vista class, in service since 2002 and carrying around 1,960 guests. She offers the line's classic mid-size experience, from the teak promenade deck and extensive art collection to Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto dining.

Guests

1,916

Crew

842

Gross tonnage

81,769

Speed

24 knots

Length

285 m

Launched

2001

Deck plans

11

Zuiderdam · Deck plans

Deck 11 — Sports Deck

− + Fit

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Lisbon, Portugal

   Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas.

2. 2

   Lisbon, Portugal

   Departs 05:00 pm.

   Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas.

3. 3

   Porto (leixoes), Portugal

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

   Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history. There is a lot to see and do in Porto, and this diverse city will appeal to a wide range of visitors. Opening up like a pop-up book from the banks of the Rio Douro, edgy-yet-opulent Porto entices with its historic centre, sumptuous food and wine, and charismatic locals.The region is famed for the production of Port, which is still stored and matured in the vast cellars that stretch along the banks of the Douro River.

4. 4

   A Coruna, Spain

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

5. 5

   Bilbao, Spain

   Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

   Bilbao used to be off the beaten track, but Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum literally put Bilbao on the map. The city offers impressive, 19th-century buildings and bridges and is the gateway to the Basque country.Perched on the hills above the rust-colored waters of the Nervion River, Bilbao is a thriving port and the commercial heart of Spain's Basque country. The city dates back to the Middle Ages - it was granted city status by Don Diego Lopez de Haro, Lord of Biscay, in 1300 - but it was the 19th century and the Industrial Revolution that cemented Bilbao's economic status. Among the city's charms are the jumble of bars and restaurants found in Siete Calles, the city's old quarter. The Gran Via and the Alameda Mazarredo are graceful, wide 19th-century boulevards. And while the port still bustles with maritime traffic, the undulating lines of Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum attest to Bilbao's cultural vitality in the 21st century.

6. 6

   La Rochelle, France

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

7. 7

   At Sea

8. 8

   Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland

   Arrives 07:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

9. 9

   Cork, Ireland

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

10. 10

    Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

11. 11

    St Peter Port, Guernsey

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

12. 12

    Le Havre (for Paris/Normandy), France

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 11:59 pm.

    Perhaps no other place in France holds more associations for English-speaking visitors than Normandy. The historic Allied landings on D-Day - 6 June, 1944 - live on in the memories of British and Americans alike. Nor has Le Havre forgotten the dark days of the war. The port was nearly completely destroyed during the Normandy campaign. Today, Le Havre is France's second largest port and the gateway to Paris, "City of Light," the Norman countryside, and the historic landing beaches. Travelers usually head for the historic landing sites or to Paris. Yet Le Havre was designated a World Heritage Site in 2005. The Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux boasts one of the finest collections of Impressionist painting in the world.

13. 13

    At Sea

14. 14

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Arrives 07:00 am.

    Mention Holland and most people think of tulips, windmills, and wooden shoes. In reality, Amsterdam has been a vital European cultural center since the Middle Ages.The Dutch boast that God may have made the world, but they made the Netherlands. Dams, sea gates, and the 19-mile dyke walling out the Zuider Zee have allowed the Dutch to reclaim their low-lying country from the North Sea. The marsh that originally surrounded Amsterdam steadily disappeared beneath the expanding city. Vibrant, fascinating and always alive, Amsterdam is imbued with the quality the Dutch call "gezelligheid." Explore the city's 700-year-old streets and marvel at its stepped-gable houses. Cruise down its bustling canals and browse the colorful flower markets. Did we mention that you can shop for everything from cheese and chocolates to diamonds and Delftware?

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