Holland America Noordam

Noordam (2006, refurbished 2015) carries 1,972 passengers. The ship has a distinctive art program: 19th-century paintings and music legend photographs — Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King — hung throughout public spaces. Entertainment runs through B.B. King's Blues Club, a piano bar, and the Vista Show Lounge. The 2015 refurb is the oldest refresh in the active fleet, so expect some wear. Dining includes Le Cirque for steaks, Canaletto for Italian, and Dive-In for poolside burgers. At 20 years old, Noordam is a Vista-class ship that prices accordingly — it is one of Holland America's more accessible entry points, trading modern hardware for a well-worn ship with character.