ms Noordam deck 3 plan (Promenade-Shops-Dining2)

Deck layout and review

Review of ms Noordam deck 3 (Promenade-Shops-Dining2)

World Stage (fka Vista Lounge/capacity 846 seats, balcony level 3 of 3) is the ship’s 3-tiered theater and main show lounge. The theater also serves the Holland America Line’s enrichment program (via partnership with BBC Earth). The entertainment options include daily bingo games, current cruise itinerary-based expert lectures, professional media presentations. In the evenings, here are presented live band music, large-scale music and digital media show productions (2 evening shows), classical concerts, performances by stand-up comedians, magicians, illusionists. The World Stage theater features a 270-degree wall of multiple LED screens for visuals.

Promenade Deck houses three Meeting Rooms (Half Moon, Hudson, Stuyvesant/combined capacity 90 seats) which are used for lectures, group meetings, seminars. Hudson Room serves also as Wedding Chapel (hosting religious services) and as Card Room.

Tasman Room (fka Screening Room) is a 38-seat cinema (complimentary popcorn provided) also used as a conference center.

Marabella Luxury Shop is a luxury brand jewelry boutique, with assistance provided by a dedicated Manager.

Digital Workshop/Microsoft Studio is powered by MS Windows.

Atrium Shops (Shopping Arcade) are duty-free shops selling liquor, tobaccos, brand perfumes and watches, also souvenirs, clothing, Holland America Line-logoed merchandise, convenience goods and sundries.

Ocean Bar (capacity 147 seats) is an Atrium bar lounge with a dance floor and a stage for live performances. At the Ocean Bar are also held art auctions.

Promenade Deck (outdoor walking area) encircles the entire deck and also carries a Walking Track (3 laps = 1 mi, jogging is not permitted) fitted with padded deckchairs.

Photo Gallery & Shop is for photo-video services (by the ship's photographers) and also sells duty-free equipment and accessories.

The Dining Room (fka Vista Restaurant/capacity 1058 seats, upper level 2 of 2) is an aft Dining Room Restaurant with open seating for Breakfast and Lunch, while Dinners are served, with a 5-course menu and 2 seating options - “Any Time” dining (Deck 3) between 5:15-9 pm, or 2 fixed seatings (Deck 2) – at 5:45 or 8 pm.