The Zaandam

Zaandam

A Calender

2000

A Weight

61,396

A Ruler

237 Meters

A Gauge

23 Knots

Stick people

1,432 Guests

People

647 Crew

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Your floating resort

Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is comfortable and stylish. Fantastic facilities, elegant decor and efficient and friendly service come with exciting extra offerings. Her decor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a Baroque-style pipe organ.

Each voyage features fascinating lectures, interactive workshops, cultural performances and memorable shore excursions to explore your destination through the lens of photography, culture, nature and port-to-table culinary experiences. For your next cultural enhancement cruise, look no further than the Holland America's Zaandam.

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Restaurants

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Rotterdam Dining Room

The Rotterdam Dining Room is Zaandam’s main dining room, serving full table-service meals from breakfast through to dinner. Menus shift daily, pairing comfort classics and destination-inspired dishes with vegetarian options, including seared salmon with rice pilaf, green beans and a light sauce.

Choose flexible dining or a pre-set sitting. Reservations are not required, but booking ahead is wise if you have a preferred dinner time. On sea days, keep an eye out for Royal Dutch Tea, complete with scones and Dutch-inspired sweet and savoury treats.

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Lido Marketplace

Lido Market is your easygoing Deck 8 answer to breakfast, lunch or dinner, with casual food stations that let you choose what suits your appetite.

Start with coffee and a croissant, build a salad, or head for Distant Lands, where made to order pasta includes tortiglioni with basil pesto. Save room for house made gelato, naturally.

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The Pinnacle Grill

A Pacific Northwest chophouse with just the right amount of date-night polish. Settle in on Deck 4 for responsibly raised beef from Washington's Double R Ranch, Alaska fish and sides that make choosing a main even harder.

The American Wagyu Strip Loin is a suitably serious option, while the table-side Dover sole brings a little theatre. It mainly opens for dinner, with lunch from a smaller menu on sea days, so reserve ahead.

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Canaletto Restaurant

For an Italian dinner with a little more ceremony, make for Canaletto on Deck 8 in the Lido Market area. You can work your way from antipasti and burrata to fresh-made pasta, seafood and hearty meat dishes, with tableside service to keep things suitably civilised.

The Spaghetti with Shrimp and Clams is a fine excuse to linger, followed by tiramisù if you have room. Reserve ahead for the best chance of a table, though walk-ins are welcome when space allows.

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Terrace Grill

Terrace Grill is now Dive-In, the casual poolside grill on Lido Deck, deck 8, beside the Lido Pool. Pop by for lunch or dinner when a toasted brioche burger sounds like the right sort of plan.

Choose a named burger such as The High-Dive, or keep it classic with a Nathan's Famous gourmet hot dog and golden fries. Pool time, improved.

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Explorations Cafe

Part coffeehouse, part quiet corner, Explorations Café on Deck 5 is where you can settle in with a pastry or cookie, tackle a communal puzzle and browse the ship’s library.

Specialty coffees and hot or iced tea come at an extra charge. Fancy taking your cuppa elsewhere? Check the Navigator app, as collection ordering may be available on your sailing.

Bars and Lounges

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The Piano Bar

The Piano Bar

Take a seat in this lively corner of the MIX complex on Deck 5, where a pianist plays guests’ favourite songs and the room soon becomes a sing-along. You can join in, or simply enjoy the music with a drink in hand.

It is a welcoming spot for an evening social, especially if your shower singing deserves a slightly better backing track.

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Casino Bar

Casino Bar

A compact 25-seat sports bar on Deck 5, the Upper Promenade Deck, Casino Bar is where you can order cocktails, beer, wine or premium spirits while the big screens keep the sporting action in view.

It sits within the casino, handy for a drink between slots, roulette, poker or blackjack. Casino opening is tied to sailing conditions, so check the onboard notices before you make a night of it.

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Ocean Bar

Ocean Bar

Perched above the atrium on Deck 5, Ocean Bar is a lively spot for a pre-dinner cocktail, an after-dinner aperitif or a chat to the soundtrack of live music. Try a Penicillin with Scotch, honey, lemon and ginger, then see where the evening takes you.

You can drop in during the afternoon or evening, and reservations are not required. Smart casual is the order of the day, so no need to overthink it.

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Explorer's Lounge

Explorer's Lounge

Settle into Explorer’s Lounge on Deck 5, the Upper Promenade Deck, for a quieter round of wine, cocktails or liqueurs. It is an elegant spot to slow the pace after a busy day ashore.

Live music can be heard here too, so take a seat, order your preferred tipple and let the evening do the entertaining.

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Crow's Nest

Crow's Nest

High on Deck 9, Crow’s Nest pairs floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic sea views, making it an easy place to linger over a latte, an Americano or an Espresso Martini.

Drop in for scenic sail-away drinks, pre-dinner trivia or post-dinner board games, then stay for late-night dancing. No reservation is needed, so simply find a seat and settle in.

Activities & Entertainment

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Wajang Theatre

Wajang Theatre

On Deck 4, the Promenade Deck, Wajang Theater brings the curtain up on live stage entertainment with bold visuals, dazzling costumes and shows spanning genres and generations.

It also hosts daily afternoon movie screenings, ideal for a quieter spell at sea. Check the daily programme onboard for show and film times.

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Casino

Casino

Feeling lucky? Head to the Casino on Deck 5, where penny slots sit alongside themed machines including Buffalo Gold and Triple Diamond.

Try your hand at blackjack, craps or roulette, or ask the casino staff to show you the ropes. You must be 18 or over to play, and the casino is closed in port, so check the daily programme for opening hours.

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Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Find your slower setting at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon on Deck 8, where massages, aromatherapy treatments, facials and salon appointments offer a proper pause between ports.

Professional services run from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Book ahead, particularly for Dressy Nights, then let the only pressing matter be whether your manicure matches the sea view.

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Fitness Centre

Fitness Centre

Keep your sea legs working in the Fitness Centre on the Sports Deck, beside the Sea View Pool. Cardio equipment, strength training kit and free weights cover the essentials, while treadmills, bikes and ellipticals come with ocean views.

It is open from 6:00am to 9:00pm. Many classes are complimentary, with some specialty sessions and personal training carrying a charge. Classes can be reserved on board.

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Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation

Fancy a bit of friendly competition with your sea air? The Sports Court is your outdoor spot for basketball, cornhole and other casual games, all with ocean views.

There is also an ocean-view pickleball court, so you can play while the ship sails. Activities can vary by sailing, so check the daily programme or Navigator app for timings.

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The Pools

The Pools

The Pools gives you two ways to take the plunge on Lido Deck. The Lido Pool is heated, family friendly and sheltered by a retractable glass roof, so a swim need not depend on the weather. Dive-In is nearby for burgers, hot dogs and freshly made fries.

For an adults-only dip, head to the open-air Sea View Pool, for guests aged 18 and over, with ocean views and live music on sea days. Cold towels and drinks arrive poolside, though selected beverages and Spa Hydropool access carry an extra charge. Under-16s need an adult with them.

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Kids Clubs

Kids Clubs

On Deck 9, Kids Club keeps younger cruisers busy with professionally supervised arts, sports, games and themed parties. Ages 3 to 17 are split into groups, so the pirate treasure hunts and video-game tournaments land with the right crowd.

On port days, check the Navigator app for the daily schedule. Children aged 3 to 12 need a parent or guardian to sign them in and out, and lunch is not included.

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