Dubai to Fort Lauderdale (Florida)

36 nights sailing from Dubai on cruise ship Zuiderdam

Itinerary: Sailing from Dubai, visiting Zanzibar (Tanzania), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Maputo (Mozambique), Durban (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Lüderitz (Namibia
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Cruise Dubai to Fort Lauderdale (Florida)

36 nights sailing from Dubai on cruise ship Zuiderdam

Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Victoria (Seychelles) Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H
Day 2-3 at sea
Day 4 Zanzibar (Tanzania) Arrival time: 07:00H
Day 5 Zanzibar (Tanzania) Departure: 17:00H
Day 6-7-8 at sea
Day 9 Maputo (Mozambique) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 10 at sea
Day 11 Durban (South Africa) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 12 at sea
Day 13 Cape Town (South Africa) Arrival time: 13:00H
Day 14 Cape Town (South Africa)
Day 15 Cape Town (South Africa) Departure: 23:00H
Day 16 at sea
Day 17 Lüderitz (Namibia) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 18 Walvis Bay (Namibia) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 19-20-21-22 at sea
Day 23 Takoradi Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 24-25-26 at sea
Day 27 Banjul, Gambia Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 17:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 28 at sea
Day 29 Mindelo (Cape Verde) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 15:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 30-31-32-33 at sea
Day 34 San Juan (Puerto Rico) Arrival time: 15:00H | Departure: 23:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 35-36 at sea
Day 37 Fort Lauderdale (Florida) Arrival time: 07:00H
Dubai to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) Cruise itinerary  - Holland America Line

Dubai to Fort Lauderdale (Florida)

36 nights Cruise on Zuiderdam. Sailing from Dubai, visiting Zanzibar (Tanzania), Zanzibar (Tanzania), Maputo (Mozambique), Durban (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Cape Town (South Africa), Lüderitz (Namibia), Walvis Bay (Namibia), Takoradi, Banjul, Gambia, Mindelo (Cape Verde), San Juan (Puerto Rico), ending in Fort Lauderdale (Florida).

Dubai to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) Cruise itinerary  - Holland America Line
Dubai to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) Cruise itinerary  - Holland America Line

Victoria (Seychelles)

The largest of the Seychelles and home to approximately 90% its population, Mahe is the cultural and economic centre of the inner islands. The capital of Victoria plays host to the shops, bars and restaurants and is the Hub for transportation between the islands. Boasting a towering landscape of 1000m high granite peaks, Stunning plam tree laden white sand beaches and extraordinary plant life sush as the Jellyfish Tree, the carnivorous Seychelles Pitcher Plant and the Seychelles Vanilla Orchid that have evolved over centuries of splendid isolation.

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Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island (locally, Unguja), Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 30km wide. Zanzibar Island, a.k.a., The Spice Island, , it is one of the few places in the world where saffron is produced, and many other Middle Eastern/Asian spices (cardamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, etc.). Zanzibar is also the only place where inhabits the Zanzibar red colobus monkey.

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Zanzibar (Tanzania)

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island (locally, Unguja), Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 30km wide. Zanzibar Island, a.k.a., The Spice Island, , it is one of the few places in the world where saffron is produced, and many other Middle Eastern/Asian spices (cardamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, etc.). Zanzibar is also the only place where inhabits the Zanzibar red colobus monkey.

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Maputo (Mozambique)

Maputo is a port city located south of Mozambique, west of the Bay of Maputo along the Indian Ocean. Maputo is a melting pot of cultures with its Portuguese and Bantu cultural roots being particularly dominant while also posessing a strong South African influence. The beaches of Catembe and Ponta d'Ouro are popular for visitors with Ponta D'Ouro and Ponta Malongane boasting some beautiful scuba-diving spots along with campsites or chalets sat right on the beach.

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Durban (South Africa)

Durban is a city in South Africa, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, offshore from the Indian Ocean. It is the third biggest city of the country, after Johannesburg and Cape Town. The city has important touristic resorts, many of them with an Artedeco style as a principal claim, as it is the artistic movement of Durban. The hotels have their own private beaches, where tourists enjoy of all type of water sports, but specially surf, due to the big waves in the region. The maritim activity is completed with the Ushaka marine, the aquarium in Durban and one of the biggest in the world. Other of the great attractions is the great offer in natural parks. One of them Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, located two hours away from Durban on the way to Swaziland and Mozambique, is one of the main parks to visit, and it includes a estuary with hippopotamus.

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Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The city has several notable cultural attractions. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port.

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Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The city has several notable cultural attractions. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port.

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Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The city has several notable cultural attractions. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port.

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Lüderitz (Namibia)

Travelling to Lüderitz is returning in time and living the colonial beauty of the south coast of Namibia. Waters populated by penguins, sharks and seals, a ghost town to explore and delicious seafood washed down with a local beer brewed in the purest German style ... Yes, the beautiful city of Luderitz, on the southern coast of Namibia, has a lot to offer.

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Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Walvis Bay meaning "Whale Bay" is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, being the only natural harbour of any size along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also drew large numbers of whales, attracting whalers and fishing vessels. The harbour's value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope. The town is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Kuiseb River delta and lies at the end of the TransNamib Railway to Windhoek, and on the B2 road. Walvis Bay, with its large bay and sand dunes, is the tourism activity centre of Namibia. Other attractions include the artificial Bird Island, centre of a guano collection industry, the Dune 7 sand dune, salt works, birdlife and a museum. Kuisebmund Stadium, home to two clubs in the Namibia Premier League, is also located in the city and the beach resort of Langstrand lies just a few kilometres north. The Walvis Bay Export Processing Zone is an important facet of the local

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Takoradi

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Banjul, Gambia

Banjul (formerly Bathurst), officially the City of Banjul, is the capital of the Gambia, and is in the division of the same name. Banjul is on St Mary´s Island (Banjul Island), where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. The island is connected to the mainland to the west and the rest of Greater Banjul Area via bridges. There are also ferries linking Banjul to the mainland at the other side of the river.Banjul Division (Greater Banjul Area) is divided into two districts:Banjuly Kanifing.Attractions in the city include the Gambian National Museum, the Albert Market, Banjul State House, Banjul Court House, two cathedrals and several major mosques.

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Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Found on the island of Sao Vicente, Mindelo is regarded as Cape Verdes liveliest and most beautiful city. The cultural center of the Capr Verde islands, The island boasts barren yet spectacular volcanic landscapes bordered by white sand beaches and crytal clear waters. Mindelo is a picturesque town lined with cobbled streets that lead onto wide palm tree laden avenues, colourful buildings and architecture from the Portuguese and British colonial era. Home to carnivals and festivals, it also boasts vibrant nightlife with a wealth of cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. The distinctive and beautiful Morna music is a trademark of Mindelo and Cape Verde. The bay, Porto Grande, has also been classified by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful in the world

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San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Its hard not to be captivated by the historic treasures of majestic Old San Juan, the charming walled city with its imposing fortresses, colorful colonial architecture and numerous attractions. A short taxi ride from the old city will take you to the world-class boutiques, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Ferragamo, and restaurants of Condado, the inviting beaches and resorts of Ocean Park and Isla Verde and the bohemian neighborhood of Santurce. Event planners and business professionals come for the state-of-the-art convention center in Miramar and the financial district of Hato Rey.

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Fort Lauderdale (Florida)

Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, and located between the cities of Miami and Palm Beach. The city is a popular tourist destination, sometimes known as the Venice of Americabecause of its expansive and intricate canal system. It is a very popular destination. Seventh largest city in the state of Florida, has an attractive climate for tourism and business, a condition that is leading to become a hub for international business

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The ship: Zuiderdam

Notable pieces include a painting of Queen Beatrix by Andy Warhol, medallions by Frank Lloyd Wright, cast aluminum elevator doors inspired by the art deco work of the New York Chrysler Building, and a massive floral painting by Charles Ben.

The ms Zuiderdam began her inaugural season in 2002 as the first ship in the Vista-class series. She embraces the latest industry and environmental technologies. At the heart of the ms Zuiderdam, suspended in a three-story atrium, a Waterford Crystal Seahorse sets the mood for exquisite pieces of art to be seen throughout this elegant ship. You will also discover a large collection of antiques and centuries-old paintings throughout the ship.

Year renovated 2017
Beam 32 m.
Length 290 m.
Tonnage 82305 tn.
Occupancy 1964
Crew 812
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 42:1
Number of decks 11
Number of staterooms 982
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What's included onboard?

Children's clubs separated per date ranges

Full board and accommodation

Port taxes

Full board 

Wide variety of live shows and entertainment venues

Water, Coffee and tea. Biscuits and snacks at the onboard bares. Ice-cream at the buffett.

What's not included?

Spa treatments 

Internet

Medical Services

Shore excursions

Onboard purchases

Flights, unless otherwise stated

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - a 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to bar charges and Dining Room wine purchases

Holland America will automatically charge $14,50 per person, per day to passengers in interior, ocean-view and balcony cabins and $16 to suite passengers (the charges are subject to change without notice) - Gratuities apply to both adults and children; please see the front desk if you wish to adjust your automatic gratuities.

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