Zuiderdam

Zuiderdam is the lead ship of Holland America Line's Vista-class vessels, which are distinguished by their extensive use of glass in the superstructure, and features a Venetian-themed art collection throughout the ship created by Daniel Ogier. The vessel was christened by broadcaster Joan Lunden and operates seasonal itineraries between the southern Caribbean, including transits of the Panama Canal, and Alaska or Northern Europe depending on the time of year. Zuiderdam was the first Holland America Line ship to utilize a CODAG propulsion arrangement combining diesel engines with a GE LM2500 gas turbine and Azipod propulsion system.