Holland America Zuiderdam Deck 3 Tour

Key Takeaways

• The main dining room on Deck 3 is for guests with traditional early or late seating. Open seating and Club Orange are down on Deck 2 in this two story dining room.
• It was Orange Party night when I filmed, so the orange napkins were out and there was a special Dutch menu in the dining room.
• Deck 3 has a full wraparound outdoor promenade, something I truly love on Holland America ships.
• The photo shop still prints out every single photo they take, and you also get them digitally. They sell camera and video equipment here too.
• The Ocean Bar does whiskey tastings, is one of the stops on the Orange Party bar hop, and has a little stage for live music. It became a favorite place of mine onboard.
• Most of the shops are on Deck 3, including Holland America merch, duty free, jewelry and the Effy boutique where they keep the good stuff.
• The library has a nice selection of books, and it’s where you pick up the daily crossword puzzle.
• One staircase leading down to Deck 2 is lined with the plaques the ship has received on its maiden calls.

Good to Know

Pay attention to your dining time when you head to dinner. If you have traditional early or late seating, you’ll go to Deck 3. If you have open seating or Club Orange, you’ll go down to Deck 2.

I filmed this on a port day, which is why the shop gates are down. I like doing my walkthroughs when there aren’t people all around the ship. If you want to shop, the stores will be open on sea days.

The Ocean Bar is a great spot to grab a cocktail, then walk across the hall to listen to some live music. And don’t miss the main stage at the forward end of this deck. Deck 3 is the third level of the ship’s main showroom, where all the production shows are put on.