IMO: 9156527
Zaandam
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- R-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 61,396
- Length (FT / M)
- 778 / 237
- Beam (FT / M)
- 106 / 32.25
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 10 / 10
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
- Registry
- Netherlands
- Godparent(s)
- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $300,000,000
Class Sisters:
Volendam
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2000
Major Refurbishments
2025
2018
Significant Changes
- 2025: Two-week Bahamas drydock (returned to service 8 February 2025): Greenhouse Spa thermal suite rebuilt with an infrared sauna, Caldarium steam room and rain shower; Library redesigned; Explorations Cafe reconfigured into a multi-use games and activity space; new Art Studio and Signature Studio photo suite added; Photo Gallery and Neptune Lounge refreshed.
- 2018: Drydock refurbishment upgrading all suites with new furnishings, USB/LED bedside fittings, interactive TV systems and redesigned suite bathrooms.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9156527
- MMSI
- 246442000
- Call Sign
- PDAN
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6036
- Maiden Voyage
- May 2000
- Maximum Draft
- 8.1 m (26.6 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 34.44 m (113.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 1,432
- Maximum Capacity
- 1,718
- Total Crew
- 615
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.33:1
- Space Ratio
- 42.87
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 9
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 2
- Elevators
- 12*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Installed Power
- 43.2 MW (57,932 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 26 MW (34,867 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 23 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 5x Sulzer NSD 12ZAV40S
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 20.2 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 1 (Dolphin Deck)
Elevator Banks
Forward
not published
Midship
not published
Aft
not published
Designated Smoking Zones
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Sea View Bar smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Deck 8 Lido, aft by the Sea View Bar and Sea View PoolDesignated open-deck smoking area; Holland America's current policy lists Zaandam's Sea View Bar as a designated smoking area (boundaries posted onboard).
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Casino smoking areaindoorLocation: Casino (Deck 5, Upper Promenade)Smoking permitted in the designated casino area for active players only; may be suspended by local rules or itinerary.
Cabin Summary
Total: 716
ADA Compliant: 22
- Suites
- 197
- Balcony
- 0
- Oceanview
- 385
- Inside
- 134
The Apex Suite
Pinnacle Suite
937 SQ FT
The single Pinnacle Suite is the largest accommodation aboard at about 937 square feet plus a 189-square-foot veranda, located forward on Deck 7, with an oversized whirlpool bath, a dressing room, separate living and dining rooms and Neptune Lounge access.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Pinnacle Suite1
- Neptune Suite28
- Vista Suite168
Oceanview
- Ocean-view385
Inside
- Interior134
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
Signature Experiences
Museum-quality music memorabilia collection
unique
Lido Pool under a retractable glass roof with an outdoor LED movie screen
top-deck attraction
Sea View adults-only aft pool and sun deck
top-deck attraction
Sports court and deck games on the Sports Deck
top-deck attraction
Greenhouse Spa & Salon thermal suite and hydrotherapy pool
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- Club Orange is Holland America's premium program offering a dedicated VIP dining section inside the main dining room, priority services and 24-hour concierge for Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests and members.
- A BBC Earth partnership brings nature-documentary screenings with live musicians (the Frozen Planet concert), expert lectures and themed children's programming to the World Stage theater.
- Zaandam carries a music theme throughout its public rooms, from a signature atrium pipe organ to a collection of guitars signed by rock legends and a presidential saxophone.
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Rotterdam Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 4-5 aftTwo-level main dining room with fixed and open ('Any Time') seating, daily afternoon tea and a vegetarian menu.
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Lido MarketbuffetLocation: Deck 8 LidoSelf-service marketplace buffet with themed stations for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
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Dive-Incasual_grillLocation: Deck 8 Lido poolsideComplimentary made-to-order burgers, fries and sandwiches (formerly Terrace Grill).
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Explorations CafecafeLocation: Deck 5 Upper Promenade$ extrasComplimentary patisserie with paid specialty coffees; doubles as the library and internet center.
Specialty Dining
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Pinnacle GrillsteakhouseLocation: Deck 8Reservation-priced premium steak-and-seafood restaurant; hosts occasional pop-up dinners.
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CanalettorestaurantLocation: Deck 8 Lido annexItalian specialty restaurant by reservation in a converted Lido annex each evening.
Exclusive Dining
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Club OrangerestaurantLocation: Decks 4-5 (within main dining room)VIP dining section inside the main dining room for Club Orange members and suite guests.
Bars & Nightlife
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Ocean BarbarLocation: Deck 5 atriumAtrium bar lounge with a dance floor and live music.
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MIXbarLocation: Deck 5 Upper PromenadeLounge complex housing the Piano Bar and Seaview Lounge seating.
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Piano BarbarLocation: Deck 5 (within MIX)Grand-piano sing-along bar with a resident pianist.
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Explorer's LoungebarLocation: Deck 5 Upper PromenadePremium bar lounge hosting wine tastings and classical performances.
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Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 5 casinoBar serving the casino with beverages and a-la-carte snacks.
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Neptune LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7 NavigationPrivate concierge lounge for Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests.
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Lido Barpool_barLocation: Deck 8 Lido poolPoolside bar at the midship Lido Pool.
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Sea View Barpool_barLocation: Deck 8 aftBar serving the adults-only aft Sea View Pool deck.
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Crow's Nest Barobservation_loungeLocation: Deck 9 forwardForward panoramic observation lounge and bar on the Sports Deck.
Pools & Aquatics
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Lido PoolpoolLocation: Deck 8 midshipMain swimming pool under a retractable glass roof, with two whirlpools, a bandstand and an outdoor movie screen.
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Sea View PoolpoolLocation: Deck 8 aftAdults-only aft swimming pool and sun deck.
Active Recreation
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 9 SportsMulti-use sports court and deck games.
Entertainment Venues
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World StagetheaterLocation: Decks 4-5 forwardTwo-tier main show lounge (574 seats) for production shows, concerts, comedians and BBC Earth presentations.
Casino
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 5 Upper PromenadeGaming lounge with nine tables, about 105 slots and a PokerPro table.
Spa & Fitness
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Greenhouse Spa & SalonspaLocation: Deck 8 forwardWellness complex with treatment rooms, hydrotherapy pool, thermal suites, sauna, steam rooms and a salon.
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Fitness CentergymLocation: Deck 8 forwardGymnasium with an aerobics studio (age 16+).
Youth & Teen
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Club HALkids_clubLocation: Deck 9 SportsSupervised children's club with explorer trails and workshops.
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The Loftteen_clubLocation: Decks 9-10Dedicated teen hangout.
Retail & Shopping
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The ShopsshopsLocation: Deck 5 atriumDuty-free boutiques, logo shop and the Marabella luxury jewelry boutique.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Library & Game RoomlibraryLocation: Deck 5Redesigned library and games space (2025 refit).
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Art Studioactivity_studioLocation: Deck 5Dedicated arts-and-crafts studio added in the 2025 refit.
Guest Services
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Guest Servicesservice_deskLocation: Deck 4 atriumFront desk, shore excursions and future-cruise desk.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-07