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Holland America Line › Zaandam

Ship summary

Name: Zaandam

Destinations: Hawaii, Alaska

Descriptions: Stateroom | Deck plans

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Ship details

Designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort, the ms Zaandam is a prize in the mid-size ship category. Offering spacious public areas and plush accommodations, many staterooms have private verandahs.

The musically themed ms Zaandam offers a unique shipboard atmosphere. Inspired by the world's great music, artifacts and memorabilia from a variety of musical genres decorate the ship. You'll find musical instruments such as Bill Clinton's saxophone and signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones used as art objects throughout the ship. At the heart of the ms Zaandam, in a soaring three-story atrium: a Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ, inspired by the traditional barrel organs still found on the streets of The Netherlands. Enjoy an onboard IPod self-guided tour of the complete Zaandam art collection.

Date Launched: 01/01/2000

Registry: The Netherlands

Officers: Dutch

Crew: Indonesian/Filipino

Crew Members: 647

Gross Tonnage: 61,396

Length (ft.): 780

Beam (ft.): 105.8

Passengers: 1,432

Stability Rating: Good

Dinner Seatings: 2

Cuisine: International

Dress Code: Traditional

Room Service: Yes

Outdoor Pools: 2

Indoor Pools: 1

Jacuzzis: 2

Fitness Center: Yes

Spa: Yes

Beauty Salon: Yes

Showroom: Yes

Bars/Lounges: 10

Casino: Yes

Shops: Yes

Library: Yes

Child Program: Yes

Self-service Laundry: Yes

Elevators: 12

Suites: 197

Outside Doubles: 384

Inside Doubles: 139

Singles Cabins: 0

Singles Surcharge: 150%-190%

Verandah Cabins: 163

Activities

If you're looking for the ultimate cruising experience that you'll remember for a lifetime, you've come aboard the right ship. The ship of Holland America's Zaandam is well equip to accommodate all of your activity possibilities. From the moment you embark this vessel to the second before you disembark, you're guaranteed to become so occupied that it will be virtually impossible to keep track of the days nor the hour.

  • Gymnasium fitness center
  • Dual saunas
  • Massage rooms
  • Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
  • Tennice practice courts
  • Library

Dining

World-renowned master chef Reiner Greubel leads our award-winning culinary staff in providing extensive dining options, including "light & healthy" items, continental and ethnic cuisines, and vegetarian dishes. All are available in a range of dining venues.

  • Dining room with a capacity of 747 people
  • Lido Restaurant - 386 people
  • Alternative Restaurant - 88 people
  • Java Cafe - 36 people

Entertainment

Close your eyes and open your mind to all of the thrill seeking entertainment alternative that you'll have the opportunity to venture. No matter how you plan on spending your night, the Zaandam remains well equip to accommodate each and every one of your desires. If you're looking for the relaxed scenery of a lounge, you'll find plenty. If you're in the mood for the mingling bar atmosphere, you'll feel completely comfortable in our bars.

  • Wajang Theatre
  • Show Lounge
  • Crows Nest Lounge
  • Explorer's Lounge
  • Dance Lounge
  • Casino with blackjack, slot machines, roulette, poker and dice tables

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