Zaandam is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. Zaandam is operated by Holland America Line. Zaandam entered service in 2000. Zaandam is a Rotterdam-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Zaandam with other Holland America Line ships before booking.
Zaandam Cruise Ship Guide
Holland America Line · Rotterdam-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Ship class
- Rotterdam
- Entered service
- 2000
- Gross tonnage
- 61,396 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 1,430 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 615
- Length
- 237 m
- Beam
- 32 m
What makes this ship notable
Zaandam is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. Zaandam is operated by Holland America Line. Zaandam is a Holland America Line ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- Zaandam is a Rotterdam-class cruise ship in the Holland America Line fleet.
- Entered service in 2000.
- Lower-berth capacity about 1,430 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use Zaandam’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 Zaandam in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Zaandam?
Zaandam is operated by Holland America Line.
When did Zaandam enter service?
Zaandam entered service in 2000.
What class is Zaandam?
Zaandam is a Rotterdam-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Zaandam carry?
Catalog capacity is 1,430 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Zaandam?
Verified catalog specs list Zaandam at 61,396 GT, 237 m long, 32 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Zaandam?
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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