Signature highlights
Zaandam is known for its music-themed décor, including a large pipe organ and signed guitars. Its R Class layout provides a relatively spacious, classic cruise experience with 19 public rooms and an outdoor promenade.
Zaandam
Live Position ● 22 hours ago
Heading to: US JNUCurrently on: 7 Nights Alaska Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Vancouver, B.C., CA — last stop Ketchikan, Alaska, US
Vancouver, B.C., CA
→ Tracy Arm Inlet
→ Juneau, Alaska, US
→ Skagway, Alaska, US
→ Ketchikan, Alaska, US
→ Vancouver, B.C., CA
17.6 knots
Under Way Using Engine
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About Zaandam
Zaandam is a mid-sized Holland America Line R Class ship delivered in 2000. Its intimate scale, Dutch-inspired design and music-themed interior create a quieter alternative to the line’s larger vessels, while public areas include multiple lounges, a theater, casino, pools, spa facilities and a promenade walkway. The ship is especially suited to passengers who value traditional cruising, enrichment and longer voyages over large-scale attractions.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Holland America Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A., Marghera, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Netherlands
- Call sign
- PDAN
- IMO number
- 9156527
- MMSI
- 246442000
- Draft
- 7.8 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes the Rotterdam Dining Room, Lido Market, casual poolside options and specialty venues available through Holland America Line’s onboard program.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes live music, piano performances, stage productions, movies in the Wajang Theater, casino gaming and enrichment activities. The ship also offers an art studio and games area.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 716 staterooms, including interior, ocean-view, lanai, verandah, suite and penthouse categories. Holland America lists 1,432 guests at double occupancy.
For families
Family options include a game room, pool areas, casual dining and activities suitable for multigenerational travelers, though Zaandam is oriented more toward adults and destination-focused cruising than resort-style family attractions.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, thermal-suite amenities, fitness facilities, pools and hot tubs. The spa and fitness areas received upgrades during the 2025 dry dock.
Accessibility
Holland America provides accessible staterooms and designated accessible routes; Zaandam’s spa and salon areas were also improved for accessibility during the 2025 dry dock.
Environmental features
Zaandam operates under Holland America Line and Carnival Corporation environmental programs, including onboard waste, energy, water and emissions-management practices. Specific ship-level environmental specifications were not confirmed from the reviewed sources.
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