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Zaandam
Last refurbished
2015
Last refurbished
Passengers
1440
Passengers
Ports Visited
65
Ports visited
Cruises from $119 per day
$119
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Zaandam
61,396
Gross Tonnage

Zaandam Cruises

4.3
(from 18 verified customers)

Taking her maiden voyage in 2000, the Zaandam can carry up to 1440 passengers with a 61,396 GT. Hallmarks of HAL include spacious staterooms and public areas, rich timber furnishings set with museum-quality paintings and antiques, discreet personal service, and artful itineraries that allow for overnights in key cities.

Zaandam’s 2015 refit upgraded many features of HAL’s Signature of Excellence program: the Pinnacle Grill alternative restaurant, the Neptune Lounge for suite guests, and the Culinary Arts Centre with demonstration kitchen. Appealing to older guests are the traditional features – high tea, formal nights, antique displays and ballroom dancing – while contemporary features appeal to younger guests. The theme aboard the Zaandam is flowers and fresh displays. It has plenty of places on deck for solitude, and inside an extensive library, and impressive three-deck atrium with a 7m-high Baroque-style pipe organ to highlight its music-related décor.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2000
Number of decks: 10
Tonnage: 61396
Cabins: 700
Passengers: 1440
Number of crew: 561
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Zaandam
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    • Dining on the Zaandam
    • Dining on the Zaandam

    The ship has seven formal to casual dining areas. The two-deck main Dining Room serves open-seating breakfast and lunch. For dinner chose between set-seating at first or second servings, or open seating on the upper deck. There are two alternative restaurants, best to reserve in advance: The pay extra Pinnacle Grill for steaks and seafood (and occasionally the Pinnacle – Le Cirque), and the Italian-American-influenced Canaletto. Read more

    The Lido Restaurant, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, has two serving lines during the day offering food cooked à la minute, and at night opens as a popular and casual bistro. Outside meal times it serves sandwiches, ice cream, and special late-night offerings. Additionally, there are pool-side burgers, hot dogs, Mexican food, and a coffee bar.

  • Bars

    • Bar on the Zaandam
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    • Bar on the Zaandam
    • Bar on the Zaandam

    Relax in Explorations Café, a gathering place that mixes together a library and coffee bar where one can check email or read the morning paper.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the Zaandam
    • Entertainment on the Zaandam
    • Entertainment on the Zaandam

    At night the two-deck Show Lounge offers (twice nightly) musical productions, cabaret, and its features include three video screens. Alternatively, attend a musical recital in one of the lounges, dance to the backing of a band ensemble, watch sport in the multi-screen sports bar, or sip drinks while your request is sung by the pianist or guitarist. Guests can crowd around the Piano Bar for a sing-along: this is a very popular location. View recent movies in the Screening Room.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the Zaandam
    • Activities on the Zaandam

    By day there are Bridge, Bingo, trivia games, Sudoku, cooking demos, movies and the like. Book early for the for-fee culinary workshops and wine tastings in the Wayang Theatre and Culinary Arts Centre. The Microsoft Digital Workshops include photography, creating web-sites and blogs, making a vacation video, and one-on-one coaching. The fresh-water Lido deck pool, flanked by two hot tubs, has a retractable cover. Read more

    The Retreat is a private resort-style pool offering sophisticated poolside amenities and service. Through the evening the disco and nightclub on the top deck will take you into the early hours of the morning. The large casino has lots of playing options.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Zaandam
    • Fitness on the Zaandam
    • Fitness on the Zaandam

    The giant Greenhouse Spa includes sauna, steam rooms, treatment rooms, and a fully-equipped gymnasium with circuit-training and fitness classes. There are also courts and a jogging track.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the Zaandam
    • Kids activities on the Zaandam

    Children are catered for at Club HAL (for ages 3-7 and 8-12 years), and teenagers socialise at The Loft and The Oasis

  • Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Bridge director on select cruises
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • In-cabin dining at no charge
    • Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs) (Prinsendam 5-17 yrs)
    • Open/anytime or traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Special needs requests & service animals allowed
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
    • BBC Earth In Concert
    • Billboard Onboard
    • Lincoln Center Stage

Customer cruise ship ratings

Zaandam has an average of 4.3 Stars based on 18 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    4.3
  • Cabin
    3.9
  • Dining
    3.8
  • Entertainment
    3.6
  • Service
    4.3

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • For breakfast, lunch or an unforgettable five-course dinner, the elegant Dining Room is your destination for sophisticated dining, with menu selections from classic favorites to vegetarian options, to dishes inspired by the regions you’ll visit.

  • Holland America Line's graceful, mid-sized ships are known for their generous amount of personal space. All staterooms feature luxurious Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses, fine linens and towels, premium massage showerheads and Elemis Aromapure bath products. And you're going to love the inspired enhancements to suites.

Cabins

Staterooms are spacious, and include: Interior large and standard; Ocean-view, some with panoramic windows; and three levels of suites – Vista, Neptune and Pinnacle. Basic features include a flat-panel television and DVD player (book your DVDs by phone), ample storage, personal safe, excellent twin/queen bedding and bath amenities, fresh fruit on request, and nightly turn down service. The décor is very pleasing and comfortable. Complimentary meals can be ordered for in-suite dining around the clock. Triple and quad cabins are available, as well as interconnecting cabins for up to six guests.

Many staterooms are modified accessible and wheelchair accessible (21 cabins, some near and some far from elevators). There are no single cabins. Suites are significantly larger, lavish, and come with a full-size bath. The sitting area has a double sofa bed. The Pinnacle and Neptune Suites have the services of a personal concierge and access to the private Neptune Lounge with large screen TV, library, sofas, and socialising with other suite guests. Extra amenities include priority boarding and dining requests, complimentary laundry and pressing services, and a cocktail party with ship officers. Pinnacle Suites have in addition a microwave oven, pantry for meal preparation, whirlpool bath for four, and of course so much extra space plus balcony.)

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  • Interior

    Interior on the Zaandam Interior on the Zaandam

    Cabin Types

    I, J, K, L, M, MM, N

    Average Cabin Size – 16.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed. Bathroom offers a shower. Approximately 182-293 sq. ft Stateroom amenities include: bull;Luxurious beds featuring Sealyreg; Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. bull;Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage bull;100% Egyptian cotton towels. bull;Premium massage showerheads. bull;5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. bull;Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. bull;Complimentary fresh fruit on request. bull;Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. bull;Flat-panel TV and DVD player. bull;Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

  • Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Zaandam Oceanview on the Zaandam

    Cabin Types

    C, D, DA, DD, E, EE, F, FF, G, H, HH

    Average Cabin Size – 18.1 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub or shower. Approximately 140-319 sq. ft. Stateroom amenities include: #8226;Luxurious beds featuring Sealy#174; Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. #8226;Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. #8226;100% Egyptian cotton towels. #8226;Premium massage showerheads. #8226;5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. #8226;Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. #8226;Complimentary fresh fruit on request. #8226;Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. #8226;Flat-panel TV and DVD player. #8226;Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service.

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    A, AA, B, BB, BC

    Average Cabin Size – 21.1 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 5.8 m2

    2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath or shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 297-379 sq. ft. Include all the stateroom amenities, plus: bull;A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows bull;No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining bull;Personalized cruise stationery bull;Oversized bath towels bull;One-touch telephone concierge service bull;Fresh flowers bull;Complimentary DVD library

  • Premium Suite

    Premium Suite on the Zaandam Premium Suite on the Zaandam

    Cabin Types

    PS, SB, SA

    Average Cabin Size – 86.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 17.4 m2

    Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,296 sq. ft. Include all the suite amenities, plus: #8226;Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed

Deck Plans for Zaandam

Legend

  • Triple (two lower beds, one sofa bed)
  • Quad (two lower beds, one sofa bed, one upper)
  • Two lowers beds (convert to queen size bed)
  • Shower only
  • Bathtub and shower
  • Connecting rooms
  • Stateroom with portholes instead of windows
  • Partial sea view
  • Fully obstructed view
  • 2 lower beds do not convert to queen-size
  • Wheelchair accessible staterooms

Zaandam Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
30 Mar 2024 Solar Eclipse & Mexican Riviera - X423 San Diego $0
20 Apr 2024 Wine Country & Pacific Northwest - X427A San Diego $2329
20 Apr 2024 Wine Country & Pacific Northwest - X427 San Diego $1529
27 Apr 2024 Pacific Northwest Cruise - X428 Vancouver $879
01 May 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X431 Vancouver $1278
08 May 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X432 Vancouver $1348
15 May 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X433 Vancouver $1399
22 May 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X434 Vancouver $1549
29 May 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X438 Vancouver $1549
05 Jun 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X439 Vancouver $1549
12 Jun 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X440 Vancouver $1498
19 Jun 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X441 Vancouver $1648
26 Jun 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X445 Vancouver $1648
03 Jul 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X446 Vancouver $1648
10 Jul 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X447 Vancouver $1648
17 Jul 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X448 Vancouver $1648
24 Jul 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X452 Vancouver $1648
31 Jul 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X453 Vancouver $1648
07 Aug 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X454 Vancouver $1648
14 Aug 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X455 Vancouver $1648
21 Aug 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X459 Vancouver $1463
28 Aug 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X460 Vancouver $1498
04 Sep 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X461 Vancouver $1313
11 Sep 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X465 Vancouver $1348
18 Sep 2024 Alaska Inside Passage - X466 Vancouver $1328
25 Sep 2024 Tales Of The South Pacific - X469 Vancouver $10199
25 Sep 2024 Pacific Coastal Cruise - X469B Vancouver $649
30 Sep 2024 Tales Of The South Pacific - X469A San Diego $9284
20 Nov 2024 Circle Hawaii & Mexican Riviera/Sea Of Cortez - X472A San Diego $3929
20 Nov 2024 Circle Hawaii - X472 San Diego $2569
07 Dec 2024 Mexican Riviera/Sea Of Cortez & Circle Hawaii - X473A San Diego $4039
07 Dec 2024 Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez - X473 San Diego $1559
18 Dec 2024 Circle Hawaii & Panama Canal Holiday - X476A San Diego $5584
18 Dec 2024 Circle Hawaii Holiday - X476 San Diego $2689
03 Jan 2025 Panama Canal - X510 San Diego $3274
08 Feb 2025 Amazon Explorer - X512 Miami $7399
07 Mar 2025 Panama Canal - X515 Miami $3274
22 Mar 2025 Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez - X520 San Diego $1939
02 Apr 2025 Mexican Riviera & Sea Of Cortez - X521 San Diego $1781
12 Apr 2025 Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez - X523 San Diego $1319
12 Apr 2025 Baja Peninsula & Classic California Coast - X523A San Diego $2559
19 Apr 2025 Classic California Coast - X524 San Diego $1529
19 Apr 2025 Mexican Riviera & Classic California Coast - X524A San Diego $2519
26 Apr 2025 Mexican Riviera - X525A San Diego $1299
26 Apr 2025 Mexican Riviera & Pacific Coast - X525 San Diego $1649
03 May 2025 Pacific Coastal Cruise - X525B San Diego $619
07 May 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X528 Vancouver $1549
14 May 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X529 Vancouver $1549
21 May 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X530 Vancouver $1699
28 May 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X533 Vancouver $1556
04 Jun 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X534 Vancouver $1556
11 Jun 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X535 Vancouver $1699
18 Jun 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X538 Vancouver $1899
25 Jun 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X539 Vancouver $1899
02 Jul 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X540 Vancouver $1691
09 Jul 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X543 Vancouver $1849
16 Jul 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X544 Vancouver $1849
23 Jul 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X545 Vancouver $1849
30 Jul 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X548 Vancouver $1849
06 Aug 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X549 Vancouver $1691
13 Aug 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X550 Vancouver $1849
20 Aug 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X553 Vancouver $1699
27 Aug 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X554 Vancouver $1699
03 Sep 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X555 Vancouver $1421
10 Sep 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X558 Vancouver $1549
17 Sep 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X559 Vancouver $1549
24 Sep 2025 Alaska Inside Passage - X560 Vancouver $1549
24 Sep 2025 56-DAY TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC Vancouver $12199
29 Sep 2025 51-DAY TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC San Diego $11399

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