HOLLAND AMERICA LAUNCHES NEW SHIP    ms Zuiderdam, first in new Vista Series, debuts Dec 14, 2002  Premium category leader Holland America introduces the ms Zuiderdam (rhymes with "cider"), the first in the line's much anticipated Vista Series, on 7-day Eastern Caribbean cruises commencing Dec 14, 2002. Special inaugural rates start as low as $649.   MORE SPACE. FEWER GUESTS. THE VISTA SERIES.   The new Vista Series, the next generation of Holland America ships, are the largest ever constructed by the line. However, unlike their competitors, Holland America will devote the additional space to a host of exciting new amenities and venues, rather than squeezing in as many berths as possible. The Zuiderdam carries far fewer than 2000 passengers--with a capacity of 1,848 guests. That alone is a revolutionary concept in the cruise industry--a line boasting about how few guests its ships carry! Most prominently, the new ships have many more verandah suites, an all-new disco lounge, larger alternative dining rooms, a three-tiered show room, a much larger spa with many more features, and more convenient dining in the Lido restaurant. 623 spacious suites with private verandahs (67% of total staterooms)  enhanced spa: 11 private treatment rooms; thermal suite with steam room, sauna and aromatic room; 18' x 22' hydrotherapy pool  each level of the two-tiered dining room features its own kitchen  the alternative Odyssey Restaurant wraps around the atrium and features a full bar  the Lido restaurants are organized along the lines of a food court--with a casual "around the clock" cafe separate disco features spectacular electronically generated special effects the first ships with outside scenic glass elevators on both sides of the ship golf simulator; Club HAL KidZone & WaveRunner teen program; alternative theatre; cigar  lounge; sports bar; Java Cafe Of course, such signature touches as Holland America's Crow's Nest Lounge and the "tipping not required" policy remain. That means the line's loyal following will feel as comfortable aboard a Vista ship as the new audience about to discover the heightened comfort and service of premium cruising. ZUIDERDAM 7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISES FROM $649     Day Port Sat FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA Sun Half Moon Cay private island, Bahamas Mon relax at sea and explore the Zuiderdam Tue Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis Wed St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands Thu Enjoy a spa treatment & the Odyssey Restaurant's Italian cuisine Fri Nassau, Bahamas Sat FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA Departure Fares From Dec 14 $799   INAUGURAL VOYAGE! Jan 4 $699 Jan 11 $749 Jan 18 $649 Jan 25 $799 Feb 1 $799 Feb 8 $879 Feb 15 $899 Mar 15 $899 Mar 22 $899 Mar 29 $649 Apr 5 $899 Apr 12 $899   For reservations, call The Cruiseman toll-free at 1-800-805-0053 Quoted sample fares are US dollars per person, double occupancy, cruise only, including all port charges and based on the minimum inside category. Taxes are additional. Fares will vary depending on the departure and stateroom category selected. New bookings only. Offers may be combined with one additional benefit, such as one upgrade or one shipboard credit. Dec 14, Jan 18 & Mar 29 cruises: Promo 300; no options, deposit required at time of booking. All other departures: Promo 2002. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be altered, withdrawn, or new dates may be substituted, without prior notice. Certain restrictions apply. Ships' registry: Netherlands, Bahamas.