Zaandam profile

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE


ZAANDAM
​PROFILE

SUMMARY

Zaandam is a medium size cruise ship.  She is a sister ship to Holland America's Volendam and a near-sister to Amsterdam and Rotterdam formerly of HAL but now with Fred.Olsen Line.

The interior decor and layout are similar to the aforementioned ships and to the slightly smaller S-class ships such as Veendam.  In general, the public areas could be described as contemporary but restrained and upscale. 

As with all HAL ships, Zaandam has a large museum-quality art collection.  Zaandam's has a musical theme and includes guitars and artifacts relating to rock legends such as the Rolling Stones.

Zaandam's exterior features include a pool that can be enclosed with a retractable Magradome.  She also has a teak-covered outdoor promenade that wraps around the superstructure.

The ship tends to attract mature passengers.  However, she is equipped with extensive facilities for children and teens.       

ESSENTIAL STATISTICS

BUILDER:                         Fincantieri
REGISTRY:                       The Netherlands
ENTERED SERVICE:      2000

SIZE

TONNAGE:                         61,396 g.r.t.             
LENGTH:                            778 feet
BEAM:                                 105.8  feet
DRAFT:                                26 feet

PEOPLE

PASSENGERS:                    1,440 (double occupancy)
                                                                                                 
CREW:                                  561

OFFICERS:                          International

TECHNICAL

SPEED:                               23  knots  (maximum)            
POWER PLANT:               diesel electric
PROPULSION:                  2 variable-pitch propellers             

DECK PLANS

(courtesy of  Holland America Line)

PHOTO AND VIDEO FEATURES

A Minute With Zaandam

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