Zaandam
Holland America Line · R Class
Illustrative photography of a R Class ship. Not an official Holland America Line image.
Sister to Volendam, Zaandam carries a music-themed art collection including a decorated Baroque-style pipe organ in her atrium.
- Class
- R Class
- Entered service
- 2000
- Guests
- 1,432
- Size
- approx. 61,400 gross tons
Onboard highlights
- Music memorabilia collection throughout the ship
- Intimate scale with under 1,500 guests
- Regular Alaska and South America deployments
Where Zaandam sails
Reviews of Zaandam
Passenger reviews for Zaandam are collected on our reviews page. If you have sailed her, your story helps the next traveler decide.
Zaandam Frequently Asked Questions
- How big is Zaandam?
- Zaandam is a R Class ship of roughly approx. 61,400 gross tons, carrying about 1,432 guests at double occupancy. She entered service in 2000.
- Where does Zaandam sail?
- Recent deployments have included Alaska, South America & Antarctica, Panama Canal, Caribbean. Holland America Line rotates ships between seasons, so confirm the region on the specific sailing you are considering.
- Is Zaandam a good ship for first-time cruisers?
- Holland America ships are mid-size and calmer than the biggest resort ships, with a generally older passenger mix, classic dining rooms and live music rather than water parks. Whether that suits you is exactly what the passenger reviews below are for.
- What do passengers complain about most on Zaandam?
- Across the fleet the most common complaints are inconsistent dining, internet speed and cost, cabin maintenance, and charges that appear on the final bill. Read the reviews for this ship to see what recent passengers actually reported.