Several ships of the Holland America Line have operated under the name Noordam :SS Noordam (1902) was the first Noordam, a transatlantic ocean liner of 12,528 gross tons built at Harland and Wolff, operating mostly from Rotterdam to New York between 1902 and 1927. MV Noordam (1938) was a 10,704 GRT cargo liner built by P. Noordam entered service in 2006. Noordam is an Ocean liner-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Noordam with other Holland America Line ships before booking.
Noordam Cruise Ship Guide
Holland America Line · Ocean liner-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
Noordam at a glanceOverview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Ship class
- Ocean liner
- Entered service
- 2006
- Gross tonnage
- 82,305 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 1,990 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 800
- Length
- 285 m
- Beam
- 32 m
What makes this ship notable
Several ships of the Holland America Line have operated under the name Noordam :SS Noordam (1902) was the first Noordam, a transatlantic ocean liner of 12,528 gross tons built at Harland and Wolff, operating mostly from Rotterdam to New York between 1902 and 1927. MV Noordam (1938) was a 10,704 GRT cargo liner built by P. The third Noordam was a cruise ship launched in 1983.
Highlights
- Several ships of the Holland America Line have operated under the name Noordam :SS Noordam (1902) was the first Noordam, a transatlantic.
- MV Noordam (1938) was a 10,704 GRT cargo liner built by P.
- The third Noordam was a cruise ship launched in 1983.
Practical planning
Use Noordam’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Holland America Line for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Noordam in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Noordam?
Noordam is operated by Holland America Line.
When did Noordam enter service?
Noordam entered service in 2006.
What class is Noordam?
Noordam is an Ocean liner-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Noordam carry?
Catalog capacity is 1,990 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Noordam?
Verified catalog specs list Noordam at 82,305 GT, 285 m long, 32 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Noordam?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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