Daytime activities on this attractive ship tend to be less high-energy, more leisurely and interesting, with a range of activities to enjoy day after day.

The superb Culinary Arts Centre features guest chefs, in a TV kitchen style setting, showing you how to prepare and present exciting gourmet dishes from around the world.

And if you want to share your enjoyment of the demonstrations – or any cruise holiday highlights - with friends and family back home then there are Microsoft trained experts on hand to show you some handy tips at regular free digital workshops.

You can even take a ‘guided’ tour of the artwork in the ship’s sensational main atrium and other public spaces thanks to a specially compiled iPod download.

There are other interesting and fun activities organised daily if you’re in the mood to join in, as well as a superbly equipped gym with spectacular sea views for those who feel a little more energetic.

But if you merely want to enjoy lazing by the pool, browsing the boutiques or reading a book while you sip a coffee, then the Noordam has lots of lovely lounges and deck areas where you can spend some quality quiet time in stylish surroundings.

The exotic Greenhouse Spa offers a full range of health therapies and beauty treatments and there’s a delightful hydrotherapy pool where you can laze in luxury.

Kids will enjoy making new friends as they take part in the daily Club HAL activities organised by enthusiastic and experienced youth staff. Split into different age groups these include themed parties, fun competitions, discos and singing contests.

The Loft is a trendy, modern area just for teenagers to hang out with people of their own age in a safe environment. 

By night the Noordam’s lounges and bars come alive with music and laughter and there’s more than enough choice to give you a great new experience every evening of your holiday.

Lavish costumes and high-tech sound and light shows give a colourful and exciting vibe to the big stage productions at the glamorous Vista Show Lounge where talented singers, dancers, magicians and comedy acts thrill audiences night after night.

The amazing Crow’s Nest, which offers stunning panoramic views over the ship and out to sea by day, transforms into a chic dance club by night, or you may prefer to boogie the night away in the dazzling Northern Lights night spot where the DJ mixes the latest chart tunes with classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

There’s a sports bar with all the latest big-screen events showing day and night, as well as a sophisticated casino where you can enjoy a late night flutter on the card, dice and roulette tables or try for the slot machine jackpot.

Other great bars and lounges offer an environment to suit your every mood as you unwind either after your brilliant day on the Noordam or after spending the day in your exciting port of call.

Many guests like to enjoy the company of fellow guests each night in the cruising tradition of set-time sittings in the gorgeous two-tier main Vista restaurant. You can also turn up to be seated here at a time of your choosing with the ‘As You Wish’ dining option.

Whichever you prefer you can be assured of exceptionally friendly and efficient service and the very finest international cuisine.

A more casual table service is available for dinner at the Lido Restaurant which also offers tasty buffet dishes and meals made to order throughout the rest of the day and well into the night. You can get grilled foods, pizzas and pasta dishes here as well.

Noordam’s ‘alternative’ restaurant is the classy Pinnacle Grill where you’ll find your reserved table adorned with the finest china, glassware and linen and a delicious selection of steak and seafood dishes from an imaginative menu. It’s the perfect choice for an intimate meal, perhaps to celebrate a special occasion with loved ones.

*Selected restaurants on many ships require reservations and may carry an additional charge.

Cabins on the Noordam are stylishly designed, spacious and offer twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed, private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, hairdryers, complimentary fresh fruit on request, daily ice service, shoeshine and nightly turndown as standard.

You can choose from inside, outside and balcony cabins or various categories of suite.