MS Noordam

MS Noordam is a member of Holland America Line's Vista class, and the fourth Holland America Line vessel to bear the name. The ship was christened on February 22, 2006, in New York City by the actress Marlee Matlin. Noordam is a sister ship of MS Oosterdam, MS Westerdam, and MS Zuiderdam, alongside five other Vista-class ships. The ship's name is a portmanteau of the Dutch word noord, meaning 'north,' and the suffix -dam, a common Dutch placename suffix used in the names of all Holland America Line ships.

MS Noordam was built in 2006. Vessels of this generation reflect the design conventions of their construction era: atrium layouts, public-room programming, balcony cabin ratios and propulsion systems all evolved measurably between the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s shipbuilding cycles.

Key reported specifications for MS Noordam include a gross tonnage of approximately 82,318 GT, a passenger capacity in the vicinity of 1,918, an overall length of approximately 285 metres.

Onboard programming on a vessel of MS Noordam's profile typically includes multiple dining venues, a central showroom, pool deck areas, a spa and fitness facility, themed bars, and on family-oriented brands children's and teen spaces.

Itineraries assigned to MS Noordam reflect the operator's seasonal deployment plan, which moves vessels between regions to follow demand and weather. Researching the ship's current and upcoming season gives the most accurate picture of where it will sail.