Peak Travel Offers Holland America Caribbean Cruises The Zuiderdam was launched in 2002, and was the first of Holland Americas Vista-class super ships. Vista-Class cruise ships are 1,850 foot floating cities that have something for everyone. Spacious common areas provide plenty of room for everyone. The Zuiderdam was designed with many new features like Internet data ports in every stateroom. Speaking of staterooms, 85 percent of her cabins have an ocean view. Zuiderdam cruisers will find a Venetian theme throughout the ship. The Zuiderdams impressive three-story atrium lobby is the gateway to the common area public rooms. Guests can also expect signature Holland America touches, such as a gracious and unobtrusive staff, gourmet meals, spacious accommodations and the very best in entertainment and activities. The Zuiderdam completed all Signature of Excellence enhancements to her public rooms and staterooms including her Culinary Arts Center. At the Culinary Arts Center cruisers will view and participate in cooking demonstrations. Best of all, they get to sample the food! Join her in 2008 on a Caribbean cruise vacation, transit the Panama Canal, or discover the natural beauty of Alaskas Inside Passage and Glacier Bay. The Holland America Cruise Ship Zuiderdam features: 2 - Penthouse Suites 60 - Deluxe Verandah Suites 100 - Superior Verandah Suites 461 - Deluxe Verandah Outside 165 - Standard Outside Cabins 136 - Standard Inside Cabins 85 percent of all staterooms have ocean views 67 percent of all staterooms have verandahs Lido Dining Room - A two-tiered dining room offering impeccable service and a very extensive wine list. The Lido Dining Room offers five-course menus, from continental cuisine to vegetarian and low-carb options. Pinnacle Grill Steak and Seafood House is an intimate reservations-only dining experience. Pinnacle Grill offers elegant, sophisticated dining, featuring premium cuts of Sterling Silver beef, excellent seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator. The Crows Nest Lounge offers a relaxed ambiance for all cocktails and conversation and great ocean views. Holland America Cruises has established The Culinary Arts Center on each ship. This culinary school was designed for the cruise passenger with a passion for cooking. In partnership with Food and Wine magazine, the Culinary Arts Center is the setting for gourmet cooking demonstrations and classes for passengers to participate, learn and best of all.....sample the food. Vista Show Room offers nightly entertainment. Featuring Las Vegas-style productions, talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians and variety acts Ocean View Fitness Center Complete with Life-Cycles, Tread-Masters, Weight-Machines and Free-Weights. Lido Pool Area for sunning, swimming and lounging. Holland America Lines