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Dining Room
The two-deck main Dining Room with rotating multi-course menus.
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R Class class · Holland America
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☎Find the right ship, call nowZaandam is part of Holland America's fleet, built to the R Class class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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The basics, verified
Ship classR Class
Entered service2000
Guests1,432
Gross tonnage61,396
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
An R-Class ship and sister to Volendam, Zaandam is a small, intimate ten-deck vessel with a music-inspired decor theme. Like its sister it is built around the World Stage show lounge and the Wajang Theater cinema rather than a full Music Walk, and offers Pinnacle Grill and Canaletto specialty dining, the Greenhouse Spa, and both Lido and Sea View pools.
Who it's for
Best for mature travellers who want a small, classic, intimate ship for destination-focused and Alaska voyages, well suited to couples and enrichment-minded guests rather than families seeking big-ship amenities.
Where & when it sails
This ship sails seasonally across the regions below. Exact dates and ports are confirmed on the call.
🏔️ AlaskaBest: May-September
🇲🇽 Mexican RivieraBest: Year-round (peak Oct-Apr)
🍁 Canada & New EnglandBest: May-October (peak Sep-Oct)
🌊 Pacific CoastalBest: Spring & fall repositioningNot sailing your dates or from your port? Call, we'll find the ship that is.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Food & dining
5 places to eat, 3 included in your fare, 2 specialty.
🍽️Included
Lido Market
Marketplace-style buffet with cooked-to-order and grab-and-go stations.
🥩Extra
Pinnacle Grill
The line's signature steak-and-seafood restaurant.
🍴Extra
Canaletto
Italian dining within the Lido, served family-style.
🍴Included
Dive-In
Poolside grill for gourmet burgers and hot dogs by the Lido Pool.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Spa and salon with treatment rooms, thermal features and a fitness centre.
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Lido Pool
Central Lido Deck pool and lounging area.
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Sea View Pool
Aft pool open to the sea.
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Culinary programming
Cooking demonstrations and EXC enrichment sessions.
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Fitness Center
Ocean-view gym with cardio and strength equipment.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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World Stage
The main show lounge for the ship's production shows and headline entertainment.
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Wajang Theater
A dedicated cinema for films and screenings, a distinctive R-Class feature.
Kids, teens & families
Club HAL (Kids Club) with supervised activities for ages 3-12; offered on select sailings and lighter on this intimate, adult-leaning ship.
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Club HAL
Age-tiered supervised activities for kids; offered on select sailings.
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Club HAL Teens
A separate space and program for teens.
Holland America's kids clubs run fleet-wide; exact venues and hours for your ship and dates are confirmed on the call.
Districts & zones
World StageWajang TheaterLido PoolSea View PoolCrow's NestExplorer's LoungeCasino
Decks & layout
Passenger decks10
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