In December 2025 (departure on December 6), the Zuiderdam sets off from Miami for a Caribbean voyage. The ship will be at sea for a total of 18 days and will visit destinations including the Bahamas and the ABC Islands. Currently, depending on whether you book from the USA with CruiseDirect or from Europe with Travel-Dealz, inside cabins start at US$1,289 (~€1,107)/€1,329 per person. Other options include ocean view cabins from US$1,399 (~€1,201)/€1,529 and balcony cabins from US$1,649 (~€1,416)/€1,969 (each per person based on double occupancy).
All meals are included. Gratuities are not included. They are US$17 (~€15) per person per night, but can be adjusted or removed at your discretion.
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You’ll receive full board with breakfast, lunch, and dinner (some speciality restaurants excluded), as well as iced tea and lemonade on deck during the day. Participation in all onboard activities and use of ship facilities like the fitness centre, pool, library, nightclub, theatre, etc., during opening hours is also included.
If you live in Europe, we recommend booking through Travel-Dealz, and if you live in the USA, book via CruiseDirect, as long as the price difference is not significant. If the difference is considerable, you can choose the cheaper option, but keep in mind that the consumer guarantees are different for Americans and Europeans.
By the way, there are plenty of other attractive cruises departing from Florida in the next few months:
The Route
Your journey begins on December 6 at 4 p.m. in Miami. The first segment includes two sea days and visits to the Turks, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas before returning briefly to Miami. The second part of the trip features four sea days, another visit to the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, and the ABC Islands. The cruise ends just before Christmas on December 23 at 7 a.m. in Miami.
| Date | Location | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 6 | Miami | 16:00 | |
| December 7 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 8 | Turks | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| December 9 | Puerto Rico | 13:00 | 22:00 |
| December 10 | U.S. Virgin Islands | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| December 11 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 12 | Bahamas | 08:00 | 14:00 |
| December 13 | Miami | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| December 14 | Bahamas | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| December 15 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 16 | Dominican Republic | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| December 17 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| December 18 | Curaçao | 08:00 | 23:00 |
| December 19 | Bonaire | 08:00 | 23:00 |
| December 20 | Aruba | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| December 21 – 22 | 2 days at sea 🌊 | ||
| December 23 | Miami | 07:00 |
Most Europeans need an electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) to enter the USA for up to 90 days. This costs US$40 (~€34) and you should apply for it a couple of days before your trip, at the latest.
There are some cases where you cannot apply for an ESTA, e.g. if you’ve been to Cuba since 2021 or to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, or North Korea since March 2011. In those cases, you’ll need to get a visa from a US embassy or consulate, which can take multiple weeks.
The Ship
The Zuiderdam (Vista Class) was completed in 2002 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. It is 285 meters long and 32 meters wide. It spans 11 decks and accommodates nearly 2,000 passengers and 800 crew members. The ship can reach speeds of up to 24 knots. Fun fact: In 2005, the Zuiderdam served as a hotel ship for the Super Bowl.
On board, you’ll find four restaurants (including Italian and Asian), several bars, and three pools. The ship also offers a spa and wellness area, a large art collection, a golf simulator, a fitness centre, various music and dance events, a show kitchen, and a casino. The onboard language is English, and the currency is U.S. dollars.
Flights
Flights to Miami are not super cheap at that time, especially because of the flight back to Europe during the Christmas holidays. The cheapest flights can be found from London, as the amount of competition between, e.g. the Oneworld airlines and Virgin Atlantic, keep the prices at an acceptable level. These are some example for the round trip flights, including luggage:
- SEK 5,595 (~€510) with British Airways/American Airlines from Stockholm
- NOK 6,165 (~€526) with British Airways /American Airlines from Oslo
- £507 (~€584) with Virgin Atlantic from London
Feel free to use our search form to see how much the flights would cost from your home city:
Cover Picture: MS Zuiderdam | Bild von Hans Toom auf Pixabay