Zaandam

4.4

50 Reviews

Overview

Holland America’s ms Zaandam has a musical theme. Onboard you will find guitars signed by Queen, The Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop, along with Bill Clinton’s saxophone.

The atrium features a Baroque Dutch pipe that commands attention. The melodies come to life onboard as you can take in a musical production at the Mondriaan Show Lounge.

And you can sing along to the memorable tunes at the piano bar or even be daring and stand out at karaoke.

The ms Zaandam has so many things to make you sing, from the delicious meals to the refreshing pool.

Quick Facts

Year Built

2000

Refurbished

2018

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Godmother

Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen

Passenger Capacity

1.432

Crew

650

Passenger to Crew Ratio

2.20 Zaandam Cruises

A stunning underwater shot of vibrant and colorful coral reefs, including brain coral and branching corals, teeming with marine life in the Ribbon Reefs region of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

90-night 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage From San Diego, California

Kahului

Kailua-Kona

Honolulu

Cross Equator

Pago Pago

Cross International Dateline

Apia

Suva

Lautoka

Easo

Noumea

Mystery Island (Aneityum)

Port Vila

Honiara

Rabaul

Alotau

Kiriwina Island

Cairns

Great Barrier Reef

Ribbon Reef Region

Great Barrier Reef

Far North

Torres Strait

Darwin

Broome

Exmouth

Perth (Fremantle)

Albany

Adelaide

Penneshaw

Melbourne

Hobart

Port Arthur

Sydney

Milford Sound

Fjordland National Park

Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

Timaru

Wellington

Tauranga

Auckland

Waitangi

Nuku'alofa

Cross International Dateline

Bora Bora

Raiatea

Opunohu Bay

Papeete

Fakarava

Taiohae

Cross Equator

+51 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

San Diego, California

1 Sailing

Jan 30, 2028

Published prices from

$20,599

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A stunning panoramic view of the lush, green hills and valleys of Maui, with the deep blue Pacific Ocean and coastline stretching into the distance under a partly cloudy sky near Kahului, Hawaii.

18-night Circle Hawaii Cruise From San Diego, California

Hilo

Kailua-Kona

Kahului

Honolulu

Nawiliwili

Ensenada

+1 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

San Diego, California

1 Sailing

Nov 18, 2027

Published prices from

$2,424

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

30-night Circle Hawaii & Sea of Cortez Cruise From San Diego, California

Hilo

Kailua-Kona

Kahului

Honolulu

Nawiliwili

Ensenada

San Diego

Cabo San Lucas

Loreto

Guaymas

Topolobampo

La Paz

Mazatlan

Puerto Vallarta

Ensenada

+10 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

San Diego, California

1 Sailing

Nov 18, 2027

Published prices from

$3,844

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

An aerial view of Avatoru, a small tropical island in Rangiroa, French Polynesia, showing a small boat navigating the channel between two landmasses surrounded by coral reefs.

35-night Hawaii, Tahiti & Marquesas Legendary Cruise From San Diego, California

Hilo

Honolulu

Kahului

Kailua-Kona

Cross International Dateline

Tabuaeran

Cross Equator

Cross International Dateline

Avatoru

Huahine

Bora Bora

Raiatea

Opunohu Bay

Papeete

Fakarava

Taiohae

Cross Equator

+13 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

San Diego, California

1 Sailing

Oct 14, 2027

Published prices from

$4,499

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Rio de Janeiro panoramic with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.

29-night Grand South America Voyage From Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires

Santos (São Paulo)

Ilha Grande

Rio de Janeiro

Salvador de Bahia

Recife

Fortaleza

Icoaraci (Belem)

Cross Equator

Devil's Island

Bridgetown (Barbados)

Castries

Basseterre

San Juan

+10 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

Buenos Aires, Argentina

1 Sailing

Feb 13, 2027

Published prices from

$6,769

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Puntarenas, Costa Rica tropical landscape with palm trees and mountains.

15-night Panama Canal Holiday Cruise From San Diego, California

Cabo San Lucas

Puerto Vallarta

Huatulco

Puerto Quetzal

Puntarenas

Balboa

Panama Canal

Cristobal (Colon)

Cartagena (Colombia)

+3 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

San Diego, California

2 Sailings

Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 18, 2027

Published prices from

$2,249

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

A breathtaking sunset view of the "Monumento al Pescador" fountain in Mazatlán, Mexico, with a silhouette of a man and dolphins against an orange and pink sky.

13-night Historical Baja Peninsula Cruise From San Diego, California

Cabo San Lucas

Loreto

Guaymas

Topolobampo

La Paz

Mazatlan

Puerto Vallarta

Manzanillo

Ensenada

+3 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

San Diego, California

1 Sailing

Apr 4, 2027

Published prices from

$1,519

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

14-night Panama Canal Cruise From Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cartagena (Colombia)

Cristobal (Colon)

Panama Canal

Balboa

Quepos

Puerto Quetzal

Huatulco

Puerto Vallarta

Cabo San Lucas

+3 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

2 Sailings

Mar 14, 2027 - Jan 16, 2028

Published prices from

$1,959

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

Modern building illuminated at sunset along the coast in Callao, Peru.

41-night Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage From Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Grand Cayman (George Town)

Cristobal (Colon)

Panama Canal

Balboa

Fuerte Amador (Panama City)

Manta

Trujillo (Salaverry)

Lima (Callao)

General San Martin

Coquimbo

Santiago (San Antonio)

Robinson Crusoe Island

Puerto Montt

Puerto Chacabuco

Chilean Fjords

Pio XI Glacier

Canal Sarmiento

Strait of Magellan

Punta Arenas

Cockburn Channel

Beagle Channel

Alley Glacier

Cape Horn

Ushuaia

Antarctic Experience

Port Stanley

Puerto Madryn

Punta del Este

Montevideo

+29 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1 Sailing

Jan 3, 2027

Published prices from

$10,284

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

70-night Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage From Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Grand Cayman (George Town)

Cristobal (Colon)

Panama Canal

Balboa

Fuerte Amador (Panama City)

Manta

Trujillo (Salaverry)

Lima (Callao)

General San Martin

Coquimbo

Santiago (San Antonio)

Robinson Crusoe Island

Puerto Montt

Puerto Chacabuco

Chilean Fjords

Pio XI Glacier

Canal Sarmiento

Strait of Magellan

Punta Arenas

Cockburn Channel

Beagle Channel

Alley Glacier

Cape Horn

Ushuaia

Antarctic Experience

Port Stanley

Puerto Madryn

Punta del Este

Montevideo

Buenos Aires

Santos (São Paulo)

Ilha Grande

Rio de Janeiro

Salvador de Bahia

Recife

Fortaleza

Icoaraci (Belem)

Cross Equator

Devil's Island

Bridgetown (Barbados)

Castries

Basseterre

San Juan

+46 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1 Sailing

Jan 3, 2027

Published prices from

$15,614

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details

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Activities & Amenities

24 Hour In Room Dining

Pinnacle Grill

Morimoto by Sea

Lido Market

The Dining Room

Dive-In

Tea Time

Mix

Crow’s Nest

Explorer's Lounge

Step One

Cantare

Casino

Movies On Board

World Stage

Bingo

Paradise Lotto

Roulette

Slots

Table Games

Step One

Pickleball at Sea

Cantare

Hair and Nail Services

Movies On Board

All Onboard Activities

Kids Programs

Tweens Programs

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 ceiling windo...

Vista Suite

Deck 7

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

Neptune Suite

Deck 7

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 1

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

Large Oceanview Stateroom

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. Bathtub & Shower. Sleeps up to 2 guests. All H-category staterooms have partial sea views. All HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.Amen...

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Partial sea views)

Deck 7 Deck 3

Large Oceanview Stateroom (Porthole windows)

Deck 2 Deck 1

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

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 2 Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 6 Deck 2

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 1

Large Oceanview Stateroom

Deck 2

Large Inside Stateroom

Deck 1

Size approx.: 182–293 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. 1 sofa bed, Shower. Sleeps up to 4 guests.Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious b...

Large Inside Stateroom

Deck 1

Large Inside Stateroom

Deck 2 Deck 1

Large Inside Stateroom

Deck 3 Deck 2

Large Inside Stateroom

Deck 7 Deck 6 Deck 2

Large Inside Stateroom

Deck 2 Deck 1

Large Inside 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

4.4

Based on 50 reviews

50 Reviews

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May 4, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Relaxed and personalized service.Excellent value.

Cons: Food hours should be longer

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Recommend

Yes

Apr 11, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Happy, kind staff. Best stateroom attendants. Great Itineary, lectures, and activities.

Cons: Bring a sweater - public spaces on the ship can be cold. Dining room service was slow. We switched to the buffet in the Lido Market and are very happy with that decision.

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Recommend

Yes

Jan 25, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

We have cruised on all 4 classes of Holland ships. Staff is always great and ships comfortable. Our issue Zaandam class spa not comparable as expected or advertised to other 3 class ships experienced. Tiny 3 person max low quality hot tub, no massage jets, slippery access, loose plastic rim grates literally float out of place and slide sideways when stepped on ( wife fell entering tub ) NO FOLLOW-UP from management when report filed as Guest Services stated. NOT WORTH $299 pp ($598) total. Public pool and 2 hot tubs on deck were much better. Apparently many people aggressively complained and were refunded. We had been very satisfied with Holland America cruises previous to this trip.

Pros: Holland America overall is very enjoyable cruise line Zaandam spa substandard

Cons: Hydro spa is nothing more than a low quality residential hot tub--dangerous

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Recommend

Yes

Aug 29, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyed celebrating 50 years this way. Everything was easily accessed- entertainment was great- food was awesome. Employees gave excellent customer service from cleaning staff to servers to the staff running the entertainment. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway

Pros: Small ship and easy to get around- actually run into people from our land excursion so was able to chat with them again

Cons:

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Yes

Aug 1, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Found Website cumbersome and not user friendly… Internet was AWFUL Disembarking Instructions issued us Blue 3. Our flight was at 12:10. We followed the given instructions and were truly moments away from missing our flight. An obvious screwup by Holland America… NO information given on Dining Room, if it was on website I never saw it and I must have been online 15+ times before cruise

Pros: Activities, Food, Schedule, Service, Friendliness, Cleanliness

Cons: Website, Disembarking, internet

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Recommend

Yes

Jul 11, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyed our first cruise. Smaller ship as recommended by our travel advisor. Good choice. Everything was well managed. Enjoyed everything. Server in Ocean Bar made our time there welcoming. Name is Tony.

Pros: Nice room, friendly staff, good food

Cons: No negatives

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Yes

The Reviews Are In

4.4

Based on 50 reviews

50 Reviews

Sort by

May 4, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Relaxed and personalized service.Excellent value.

Cons: Food hours should be longer

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Apr 11, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Happy, kind staff. Best stateroom attendants. Great Itineary, lectures, and activities.

Cons: Bring a sweater - public spaces on the ship can be cold. Dining room service was slow. We switched to the buffet in the Lido Market and are very happy with that decision.

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Jan 25, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Holland America overall is very enjoyable cruise line Zaandam spa substandard

Cons: Hydro spa is nothing more than a low quality residential hot tub--dangerous

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Aug 29, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Small ship and easy to get around- actually run into people from our land excursion so was able to chat with them again

Cons:

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Aug 1, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Activities, Food, Schedule, Service, Friendliness, Cleanliness

Cons: Website, Disembarking, internet

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

Jul 11, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Pros: Nice room, friendly staff, good food

Cons: No negatives

Accommodations

Activities

Entertainment

Food

Staff

Itinerary

Value

Overall

Recommend

Yes

90-night 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage From San Diego, California

Kahului

Kailua-Kona

Honolulu

Cross Equator

Pago Pago

Cross International Dateline

Apia

Suva

Lautoka

Easo

Noumea

Mystery Island (Aneityum)

Port Vila

Honiara

Rabaul

Alotau

Kiriwina Island

Cairns

Great Barrier Reef

Ribbon Reef Region

Great Barrier Reef

Far North

Torres Strait

Darwin

Broome

Exmouth

Perth (Fremantle)

Albany

Adelaide

Penneshaw

Melbourne

Hobart

Port Arthur

Sydney

Milford Sound

Fjordland National Park

Dunedin (Port Chalmers)

Timaru

Wellington

Tauranga

Auckland

Waitangi

Nuku'alofa

Cross International Dateline

Bora Bora

Raiatea

Opunohu Bay

Papeete

Fakarava

Taiohae

Cross Equator

+51 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

San Diego, California

1 Sailing

Jan 30, 2028

41-night Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage From Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Grand Cayman (George Town)

Cristobal (Colon)

Panama Canal

Balboa

Fuerte Amador (Panama City)

Manta

Trujillo (Salaverry)

Lima (Callao)

General San Martin

Coquimbo

Santiago (San Antonio)

Robinson Crusoe Island

Puerto Montt

Puerto Chacabuco

Chilean Fjords

Pio XI Glacier

Canal Sarmiento

Strait of Magellan

Punta Arenas

Cockburn Channel

Beagle Channel

Alley Glacier

Cape Horn

Ushuaia

Antarctic Experience

Port Stanley

Puerto Madryn

Punta del Este

Montevideo

+29 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1 Sailing

Jan 3, 2027

70-night Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage From Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Grand Cayman (George Town)

Cristobal (Colon)

Panama Canal

Balboa

Fuerte Amador (Panama City)

Manta

Trujillo (Salaverry)

Lima (Callao)

General San Martin

Coquimbo

Santiago (San Antonio)

Robinson Crusoe Island

Puerto Montt

Puerto Chacabuco

Chilean Fjords

Pio XI Glacier

Canal Sarmiento

Strait of Magellan

Punta Arenas

Cockburn Channel

Beagle Channel

Alley Glacier

Cape Horn

Ushuaia

Antarctic Experience

Port Stanley

Puerto Madryn

Punta del Este

Montevideo

Buenos Aires

Santos (São Paulo)

Ilha Grande

Rio de Janeiro

Salvador de Bahia

Recife

Fortaleza

Icoaraci (Belem)

Cross Equator

Devil's Island

Bridgetown (Barbados)

Castries

Basseterre

San Juan

+46 more

Aboard

Zaandam

From

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1 Sailing

Jan 3, 2027

Zaandam

2000

2018

Yes

Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen

1.432

650

2.20

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$15,614

Activities & Amenities

24 Hour In Room Dining

Pinnacle Grill

Morimoto by Sea

Lido Market

The Dining Room

Dive-In

Tea Time

Mix

Crow’s Nest

Explorer's Lounge

Step One

Cantare

Casino

Movies On Board

World Stage

Bingo

Paradise Lotto

Roulette

Slots

Table Games

Step One

Pickleball at Sea

Cantare

Hair and Nail Services

Movies On Board

Kids Programs

Tweens Programs

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