About Noordam

The Noordam started sailing in 2006 . Former names: none. The Noordam is registered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Noordam has 986 cabins. 67 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 1972 to 2366 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Noordam has a space ratio of 34.8 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 41.7.

The Noordam has 820 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

There are 11 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 11. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 7.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2002 - Zuiderdam
2003 - Oosterdam
2004 - Westerdam
2006 - Noordam

There are 28 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Feb 2022.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

Launched in 2006, the ms Noordam is the forth member of the Vista-class ships. Named for the Northern compass point, she embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies such as her use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency and an Azipod® propulsion system that maximizes maneuverability.

During drydock in May 2018 added Billboard Onboard, Gallery Bar, and Lincoln Center Stage.

Drydock in 2022 for underwater work, full hull blast and paint, ADA upgrades, updates to public spaces, carpet installs, furniture reupholstery, and piping upgrades.