Holland America Zaandam

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Built
2000
Gross tonnage
61,396 GT
Decks
10
Passenger capacity
1,432
Guests per crew member
2.7 to 1

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62/100

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CruiseFans traveller score

Space & Comfort75.3
Dining63.9
Entertainment74.4
Activities & Thrills41.2
Pools & Relaxation62.7
Value / Cost38

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General

3 fields
Cruise Line
Holland America
Ship Name
Zaandam
Maiden voyage
6 May 2000

Physical

10 fields
Year Built
2000
Refurbished
2018
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
61,396 tons
Length
237 m
Width/Beam
32.3 m
Ship Within a Ship
Neptune Lounge (exclusive lounge/concierge area for Neptune and Pinnacle Suite guests)
Total decks
10
Passenger Decks
14
Speed
23 knots

Passengers and Crew

7 fields
Crew
604
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.7
Total Cabins
716
Single Occupancy Cabins
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
22
Passenger Capacity
1,432
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
42.874

Amenities

50 fields
Restaurants
Main Dining Room, Lido Market, Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Morimoto By Sea, Club Orange, Crow's Nest Café, Library Café, Dive-In (poolside grill)
Restaurants - Paid
3
Restaurants - Included
5
Onboard Currency
US Dollar
Total Pools
2
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
2
Outdoor Pools
2
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
2
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
7
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
No
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
No
Supervised Youth Program
No
Teen Center
No
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes
Special Amenities
Musical theme throughout ship with artifacts/memorabilia from music history (Baroque-style pipe organ; signed instruments from The Rolling Stones and Carlos Santana); Club Orange (priority services, 24-hour concierge, sparkling wine on embarkation, luxury robes) for Neptune/Pinnacle Suite guests; Thermal Suite heated ceramic lounges in spa

Costs and Gratuities

3 fields
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
$18.00
Tip added to drinks & services
18%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

General Information

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Class and type
Rotterdam
Completed
6 April 2000
Christened
1 May 2000
Cost (approx)
USD 1 billion

Other Information

1 fields
Launched
29 April 1999

Passenger Information

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# of Inside Cabins
139
# of Outside Cabins
581
# of Cabins w/ Verandas
197
# of Suites
197
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)
Yes
Max. Room Occupancy
4
Expected Passengers
1,432 to 1,718

Size and Construction

1 fields
Decks with cabins
5

Registry & Identifiers

4 fields
Call sign
PDAN
IMO number
9156527
MMSI number
246442000
Port of registry
Rotterdam

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