Volendam Cruise Ship Guide

Holland America Line · Rotterdam-class cruise ship

Volendam at a glance

Ship planning snapshot

Volendam at a glance
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Overview

Volendam is a tourist town in the municipality of Edam-Volendam, province of North Holland, Netherlands, known for its streets, old fishing boats and the traditional clothing worn by some residents. The women's costume of Volendam, with its high, pointed bonnet, is one of the most recognizable of the Dutch traditional costumes, and is often featured on tourist postcards and posters. Volendam entered service in 1999. Volendam is a Rotterdam-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Volendam with other Holland America Line ships before booking.

Key facts

Cruise line
Holland America Line
Ship class
Rotterdam
Entered service
1999
Gross tonnage
61,214 GT
Passenger capacity
1,430 (lower berth / double occupancy)
Crew
615
Length
238 m
Beam
32 m

What makes this ship notable

Volendam is a tourist town in the municipality of Edam-Volendam, province of North Holland, Netherlands, known for its streets, old fishing boats and the traditional clothing worn by some residents. The women's costume of Volendam, with its high, pointed bonnet, is one of the most recognizable of the Dutch traditional costumes, and is often featured on tourist postcards and posters.

Highlights

Practical planning

Use Volendam’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Holland America Line for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Volendam in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.

Frequently asked questions

What cruise line operates Volendam?

Volendam is operated by Holland America Line.

When did Volendam enter service?

Volendam entered service in 1999.

What class is Volendam?

Volendam is a Rotterdam-class cruise ship.

How many passengers does Volendam carry?

Catalog capacity is 1,430 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.

How large is Volendam?

Verified catalog specs list Volendam at 61,214 GT, 238 m long, 32 m beam.

Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Volendam?

This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.

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