MS Noordam Ship Statistics

Cruise Line:                 Holland America

Builder:                         Fincantieri (Italy)

Cost:                              $425 million

Entered Service:           February 2006

Gross tons:                    81,769

Length:                         935 feet

Width:                          105.8 feet

Draft:                            26 feet

Propulsion:                   diesel engines..

Speed:                           24 knots (service at 22 knots)

Registry:                       Netherlands

Passenger Decks:         11

US CDC Vessel Sanitation Rating:  Not yet rated

Passengers:                  1,918

Crew                            800

Staterooms:                  959     

Handicapped Staterooms:  28 

Public Rooms:              19 

Medical Center:          Yes

Launderettes:                Yes

Tipping:

Gratuities are not included in the cruise fare. A tip of $10 per person per day for the service staff is suggested.