Volendam

4.5

32 Reviews

Overview

Bright and fresh like the flowers that can be found all over this ship, Holland America’s ms Volendam is a delight for all her passengers.

This ship also uses the freshest ingredients in the delightful dishes on their renowned menus like the Cod Puttanesca served at the Canaletto Restaurant and the Chilled Peach and Ginger Soup at the Rotterdam Dining Room.

You’ll feel especially refreshed if you treat yourself to a hot stone massage or some time in the Turkish baths at the ship’s spa.

The ms Volendam is the perfect ship to recharge your batteries and take in the beautiful sights that surround you.

Quick Facts

Year Built

1999

Refurbished

2019

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Godmother

Chris Evert

Passenger Capacity

1,432

Crew

650

Passenger to Crew Ratio

2.20 Volendam Cruises

A vibrant view of the picturesque town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, with colorful buildings and yachts in the bay, set against a backdrop of steep, green hills under a bright blue sky.

48-night Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage Cruise From New York City, New York

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Lisbon

Strait of Gibraltar

Cartagena (Spain)

Barcelona

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Florence/Pisa (Livorno)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Naples

Heraklion

Ashdod

Haifa

Cairo (Alexandria)

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Dardanelles

Istanbul

Athens (Piraeus)

Valletta

La Goulette

Malaga

Strait of Gibraltar

Seville (Cadiz)

Funchal (Madeira)

New York City

+20 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

New York City, New York

1 Sailing

Oct 9, 2028

Published prices from

$9,254

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A breathtaking view of the Strait of Gibraltar from the Rock of Gibraltar, showing the bustling port and city below, with the deep blue sea in the distance.

45-night Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage Cruise From New York City, New York

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Lisbon

Strait of Gibraltar

Cartagena (Spain)

Barcelona

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Florence/Pisa (Livorno)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Naples

Heraklion

Ashdod

Haifa

Cairo (Alexandria)

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Dardanelles

Istanbul

Athens (Piraeus)

Valletta

La Goulette

Malaga

Strait of Gibraltar

Seville (Cadiz)

Funchal (Madeira)

+19 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

New York City, New York

1 Sailing

Oct 9, 2028

Published prices from

$9,234

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A panoramic view of the city of Portland, Maine, with a colorful waterfront and a variety of boats sailing on the water in the foreground and the city buildings and a lighthouse on the hill in the background.

7-night Canada & New England Circle: New Brunswick Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

Saint John (Bay of Fundy)

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Portland

Aboard

Volendam

From

Boston, Massachusetts

1 Sailing

Sep 16, 2028

Published prices from

$1,729

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

An aerial view of the rocky coastline of St. John's, Newfoundland, with a long, brown rocky point with abandoned buildings and a lighthouse on a lush green cliff, jutting out into the deep blue sea.

10-night Canada & New England: New France & Newfoundland Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

Portland

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

St. John's

St. Anthony

Corner Brook

Saguenay

St. Lawrence River

Quebec City

+2 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Boston, Massachusetts

1 Sailing

Aug 19, 2028

Published prices from

$2,744

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

14-night Canada & New England: Maritimes & Montreal Collectors Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

St. Lawrence River

Quebec City

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Charlottetown

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Portland

Boston

Portland

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Charlottetown

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Quebec City

St. Lawrence River

+9 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Montreal, Quebec

1 Sailing

Jun 24, 2028

Published prices from

$3,599

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

7-night Canada & New England: Montreal, Maritimes & Maine Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

St. Lawrence River

Quebec City

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Charlottetown

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Portland

+1 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Montreal, Quebec

3 Sailings

Jun 24 - Sep 9, 2028

Published prices from

$1,799

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

14-night Canada & New England: Maritimes & Montreal Collectors Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

Portland

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Charlottetown

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Quebec City

St. Lawrence River

Montreal

St. Lawrence River

Quebec City

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Charlottetown

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Portland

+9 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Boston, Massachusetts

2 Sailings

Jun 17 - Jul 1, 2028

Published prices from

$3,509

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

7-night Canada & New England: Maine, Maritimes & Montreal Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

Portland

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Charlottetown

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Quebec City

St. Lawrence River

+1 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Boston, Massachusetts

3 Sailings

Jun 17 - Sep 23, 2028

Published prices from

$1,854

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

10-night Canada & New England: Quebec & Newfoundland Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

St. Lawrence River

Quebec City

Baie-Comeau (Comeau Bay)

Havre-Saint-Pierre

Corner Brook

St. Anthony

St. John's

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Portland

+3 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Montreal, Quebec

1 Sailing

Jun 7, 2028

Published prices from

$2,754

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

11-night Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes & New France Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

St. Lawrence River

Quebec City

Saguenay

Gulf of St. Lawrence

St. John's

St. Pierre and Miquelon

Cap-aux-Meules

Charlottetown

Gulf of St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence River

+4 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Montreal, Quebec

2 Sailings

May 27 - Aug 29, 2028

Published prices from

$3,069

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

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Activities & Amenities

The Dining Room

Morimoto by Sea

Lido Market

24 Hour In Room Dining

Port to Table

All Dining

Mix

Crow’s Nest

Tea Time

Explorer's Lounge

World Stage

Step One

Cantare

Movies On Board

Casino

Bingo

Paradise Lotto

Roulette

Slots

Table Games

BBC Earth Experiences

Step One

Cantare

Hair and Nail Services

Movies On Board

All Onboard Activities

Tween Club

Teens Programs

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Hair and Nail Services

Treatment Rooms

Wonder Photoshop

Staterooms

Pinnacle Suite

Deck 7

Size approx.: 1,296 sq. ft. Bedroom with one king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to ceilin...

Neptune Suite

Deck 7

Size approx.: 558–566 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Sleeps...

Vista Suite

Deck 7 Deck 6

Size approx.: 297–379 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Sleeps up to 3 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeepi...

Size approx.: 140–319 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 4 guests. All G-category staterooms have portholes.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapur...

Lanai Stateroom

Deck 3

Size approx.: 196–240 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, Shower, Sliding glass doors lead onto the walk-around Lower Promenade Deck. Sleeps up to 2 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room serv...

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 1

Size approx.: 140–319 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 4 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Ha...

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 6 Deck 2

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Fully obstructed views)

Deck 3

Size approx.: 140–319 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed, Shower. Sleeps up to 2 guests. All H-category staterooms have partial sea views. All HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.Amenities: Daily h...

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 2

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Partial sea views)

Deck 7 Deck 3

Size approx.: 140–319 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 2 guests. All G-category staterooms have partial sea views.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis...

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 2 Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 2

Large Interior Stateroom

Deck 1

Size approx.: 182–293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 4 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Ge...

Large Interior Stateroom

Deck 1

Large Interior Stateroom

Deck 2 Deck 1

Large Interior Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 2

Large Interior Stateroom

Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 2

Large Interior Stateroom

Deck 2 Deck 1

Large Interior Stateroom

Deck 6 Deck 3 Deck 7

Deck Plans

Deck 9 - Sports Deck

Deck 8 - Lido deck

Deck 7 - Navigation Deck

Deck 6 - Verandah Deck

Deck 5 - Upper Promenade Deck

Deck 4 - Promenade Deck

Deck 3 - Lower Prom Deck

Deck 2 - Main Deck

Deck 1 - Dolphin Deck

The Reviews Are In

4.5

Based on 32 reviews

32 Reviews

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Jun 1, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Hands down every time, it's the Crew and Staff

Cons: For a voyage of this length, the staterooms could use more storage.

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Dec 14, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Experiencing the Mediterranean without international flights

Cons: A few short port days

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Aug 11, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The ship was awesome, the staff could not have been more accommodating, the food was great..lots of things to do at all times...they kept you informed on a daily basis of what was happening. Very impressive!!

Pros: The service was outstanding

Cons: None

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

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Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Mar 30, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Holland America had delivered an experience of a lifetime. The entire South America experience was beautiful and amazing. The Antarctica viewing and experience was unbelievable and will never be forgotten. The captain navigated the Antarctica and the Amazon with unbeatable skills to ensure optimal pleasure and safety. Very nice "pillow gifts" on Gala nights to pleasant & helpful staff.

Pros: The perfect itinerary with excellent ports of call. The Volendam is the perfect size ship, especially for a long voyage. There was always something to do yet very restful and relaxing when you wanted it to be. They had great entertainment and guest speakers.

Cons: The main issue I heard from everyone was the horrible internet speed. Lets blame that to locations. And there a lot of complaints as to removing the refrigerators from the staterooms.

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Aug 1, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

It was a very nice cruise. Loved getting so close to the glaciers.

Pros: Food was good. Good entertainment. Service was excellent .

Cons: More electrical outlets. ESpecially near the bed for a CPAP machine .

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Jun 11, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was very enjoyable and Edward Infanti was extremely helpful. My husband was very sceptical about going on the trip but throughly loved it and we will go again

Pros: We enjoyed the hole trip a specialty the thermal room on the ship.

Cons: Our dinner time was a little late for us. Next time we would ask for the earlier dinner time.

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

The Reviews Are In

4.5

Based on 32 reviews

32 Reviews

Sort by

Jun 1, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Hands down every time, it's the Crew and Staff

Cons: For a voyage of this length, the staterooms could use more storage.

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Dec 14, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Experiencing the Mediterranean without international flights

Cons: A few short port days

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Aug 11, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: The service was outstanding

Cons: None

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Mar 30, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

Cons: The main issue I heard from everyone was the horrible internet speed. Lets blame that to locations. And there a lot of complaints as to removing the refrigerators from the staterooms.

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Aug 1, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

It was a very nice cruise. Loved getting so close to the glaciers.

Pros: Food was good. Good entertainment. Service was excellent .

Cons: More electrical outlets. ESpecially near the bed for a CPAP machine .

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Jun 11, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was very enjoyable and Edward Infanti was extremely helpful. My husband was very sceptical about going on the trip but throughly loved it and we will go again

Pros: We enjoyed the hole trip a specialty the thermal room on the ship.

Cons: Our dinner time was a little late for us. Next time we would ask for the earlier dinner time.

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

48-night Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage Cruise From New York City, New York

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Lisbon

Strait of Gibraltar

Cartagena (Spain)

Barcelona

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Florence/Pisa (Livorno)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Naples

Heraklion

Ashdod

Haifa

Cairo (Alexandria)

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Dardanelles

Istanbul

Athens (Piraeus)

Valletta

La Goulette

Malaga

Strait of Gibraltar

Seville (Cadiz)

Funchal (Madeira)

New York City

+20 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

New York City, New York

1 Sailing

Oct 9, 2028

45-night Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage Cruise From New York City, New York

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Lisbon

Strait of Gibraltar

Cartagena (Spain)

Barcelona

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Florence/Pisa (Livorno)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Naples

Heraklion

Ashdod

Haifa

Cairo (Alexandria)

Kusadasi (Ephesus)

Dardanelles

Istanbul

Athens (Piraeus)

Valletta

La Goulette

Malaga

Strait of Gibraltar

Seville (Cadiz)

Funchal (Madeira)

+19 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

New York City, New York

1 Sailing

Oct 9, 2028

14-night Canada & New England: Maritimes & Montreal Collectors Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

Portland

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Charlottetown

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Quebec City

St. Lawrence River

Montreal

St. Lawrence River

Quebec City

Gulf of St. Lawrence

Charlottetown

Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Portland

+9 more

Aboard

Volendam

From

Boston, Massachusetts

2 Sailings

Jun 17 - Jul 1, 2028

Volendam

1999

2019

Yes

Chris Evert

1,432

650

2.20

Volendam Cruises

48-night Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage Cruise From New York City, New York

$9,254

45-night Legendary Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage Cruise From New York City, New York

$9,234

7-night Canada & New England Circle: New Brunswick Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

$1,729

10-night Canada & New England: New France & Newfoundland Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

$2,744

14-night Canada & New England: Maritimes & Montreal Collectors Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

$3,599

7-night Canada & New England: Montreal, Maritimes & Maine Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

$1,799

14-night Canada & New England: Maritimes & Montreal Collectors Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

$3,509

7-night Canada & New England: Maine, Maritimes & Montreal Cruise From Boston, Massachusetts

$1,854

10-night Canada & New England: Quebec & Newfoundland Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

$2,754

11-night Canada & New England Circle: Maritimes & New France Cruise From Montreal, Quebec

$3,069

Activities & Amenities

The Dining Room

Morimoto by Sea

Lido Market

24 Hour In Room Dining

Port to Table

Mix

Crow’s Nest

Tea Time

Explorer's Lounge

World Stage

Step One

Cantare

Movies On Board

Casino

Bingo

Paradise Lotto

Roulette

Slots

Table Games

BBC Earth Experiences

Step One

Cantare

Hair and Nail Services

Movies On Board

Tween Club

Teens Programs

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Hair and Nail Services

Treatment Rooms

Wonder Photoshop

Dining

Dining

Bars & Lounges

Bars & Lounges

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife

Casino

Casino

Onboard Activities

Onboard Activities

Kids & Teens

Kids & Teens

Wellness

Wellness

Shopping

Shopping

Staterooms

Pinnacle Suite

Neptune Suite

Vista Suite