Designed to carry fewer guests while offering more space, Zaandam is stylish and comfortable. Its decor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including guitars signed by Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones and a baroque-style pipe organ. While on board, enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with Port to Table. Rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Enjoy any of the four fine dining restaurants.
Onboard Zaandam your cruise vacation is like no other. The ship is designed for you have multiple experience options at hand while enjoying the breathtaking ocean and destination views. Explore the natural world with BBC Earth in concert onboard, or try your luck at the Casino which offers games for all levels. Personalize your cruise experience with Holland America Line's free mobile app. Plan your daily activities, find and purchase shore excursions, view restaurants menus, make dining reservations, check your account balance, and more.
Zaandam Activities
Zaandam holds a wide variety of activities that will make your cruise vacation a one of a lifetime experience. The best part is the voyage doesn't stay to the limit of your ship. Holland America Line puts at your service exclusive destination programs for you to engage in depth with the places you will visit. Forgot to pack something? They've got you covered with multiple shopping spots.
- Shopping Onboard: Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping at exclusive stores like The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, featuring the finest diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.
- Wonder Photo Shop: This new partnership with Fujifilm will make it easier for you and your family to create 3D photography, keepsake boxes, metal panel engravings, and more. If you need help or suggestions, photography experts will be there to assist.
- Explorations Central: Explorations Central (EXC) is Holland America Line's exclusive destination program, and it's designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and locals make exploration at each port of call more intense and far-reaching.
- Club Hal: Holland America Line's Club HAL youth activities program offers a variety of entertaining events for children and teens ages 3-17, supervised 24/7 by their professionally trained team. They will have opportunities to join other children of the same age for art activities, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, team challenge games and themed parties:
- Programs For Children (3-6 years): Attractions for children ages 3 to 6 include a variety of themed activities, crafts, games and parties, such as "Dino-Mite Night" and "Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure".
- Programs For Preteens (7-12 years): With arts and crafts, sporting events, video game tournaments and themed parties, teens will have endless fun.
- Programs For Teenagers (13-17 years): During the day, teens gather for sports challenges and group games; in the evenings, their hosts offer exclusive events for teens, such as poker night and video game tournaments.
- Special needs: Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age. In some cases, parental supervision may be required. Please let the cruise line know when making your reservation.
Zaandam Bars & Dining
The indistinctive dining experience of Holland America Line will offer you a wide variety of spots to have a delightful meal, late-night snacks, and exquisite drinks to die for. Some of the dining experiences on your cruise include:
- Dining Room: The Culinary Council, an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs, and the talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. Enrich your trip with a wide selection of wines, handpicked by Holland America Line's wine curator, celebrated wine critic James Suckling.
- Lido Market: Explore a world of exciting culinary possibilities at the Lido Market. This modern market includes a selection of delicious take-out or order-in options: Breadboard, with fresh baked goods and pastries; Wild Harvest offers a vast selection of hearty salads; Homestead, which serves up comforting classics; Distant Lands, international foods; Sweet Spot, for ice cream and dessert creations; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other appetizing entrees; Perk, freshly prepared drinks and frozen juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase; Rise, tasty quiches, croissants, sandwiches and more.
- Pinnacle Grill & Bar: Pinnacle Grill is the best barbecue at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service will make for one of the best meals of your life. The refined menu features a selection of premium 28-day moist-aged meats, meticulously selected to ensure the best quality, as well as classic meat dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning Chef and Culinary Council Member, David Burke. All dishes are exquisitely prepared, attractively presented and complemented by an extensive collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event in itself, a celebration of haute cuisine and a triumph of flavor.
- Canaletto: In Italy there is nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of a great meal. This is the inspiration for Canaletto, the Italian restaurant on board. Enjoy extraordinary Italian classics such as grilled chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisu, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta prepared daily. Advantage!
- Dive-In: Dive-in offers a variety of classic and informal cuisine, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger grilled to perfection and served on a toasted bun with their own brand secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan's Famous gourmet hot dog with golden fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or a juicy stack of portobello mushrooms. Dive-In is the perfect place to eat the best poolside burgers at sea.
- Room Service 24 hours: Stay up late and have breakfast delivered to your stateroom. Dine early on the terrace before heading out on an evening excursion. Order a salad, sandwich or entree anytime. You can dine in the cabin only by calling. All selections are included in the cruise fare unless otherwise noted on the room menu.
- Explorations Cafe: At Explorations Cafe, relax in a comfortable cafe environment where you can consult one of the largest libraries at sea, enjoy a wide range of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also savor freshly baked pastries with their favorite coffee.
- Ocean Bar: Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges. This popular bar is located at the top of the atrium and is the perfect place for cocktails and dancing.
Zaandam Entertainment
Your Holland America Line ship's entertainment options offer a wide variety of options. Enjoy the magnificent spectacle of Earth at BBC Earth in Concert or try your luck in the casino. You won't want to miss the innovative shows Step One Dance Company counts with. Onboard Zaandam the entertainment experience becomes elite.
- BBC Earth in Concert: Their partnership with BBC Earth brings their innovative and impressive programming to the World Stage. Award-winning soundtracks are performed live while BBC Earth's incredible wildlife images fill the big screen. It is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a new perspective on this planet.
- Casino: Whether you prefer slots or try your luck playing blackjack or poker, the casino dealers and staff are on hand to provide instructions, and they offer many exciting tournament options such as table games, slots, roulette, bingo and paradise loto. The casino is only open at sea.
- Step One Dance Company: The Step One Dance Company, made up of six elite dancers, tours the Holland America Line fleet presenting works by notable choreographers who have combined high-caliber dance with technology to create two unique shows.
- I Will Sing: "I Will Sing" is back with electrifying performances, showcasing iconic pop songs and incredible melodies.
Zaandam Spa & Fitness
During your pampering day at sea, Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges. Few places will help you renew, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. This heavenly place will nurture every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. At the spa, pamper your skin with facials using premium, naturally-derived ingredients. Nourish your body too, with time-honored massage therapy techniques learned around the world. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two swimming pools.
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Signature services
- Hairdressing and nail services
- Staterooms and spa suites
- Treatment rooms
- Fitness center
- Sports court
Zaandam Ship Accommodations
Zaandam offers different staterooms, suite types and room categories depending on you or your family's requirements.
- Interior
These comfortable staterooms feature two lower beds that convert to a queen bed, their signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, premium massaging showerheads, and a host of amenities. Stateroom configuration may vary.
- Oceanview
These spacious staterooms include two lower beds that convert to a queen bed, their signature Mariner's Dreams bed with luxurious Euro-Top mattress, premium massaging showerheads, and a host of amenities. The view is totally restricted. Stateroom configuration may vary from images shown.
- Balcony
These fully-lit picture window staterooms overlook a private deck and include a sitting area, two lower beds that convert to a queen, their signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, and a bathtub with showerheads top quality massagers. Stateroom configuration may vary.
- Signature Suite
These spacious and comfortable suites feature a spacious living room with picture windows overlooking a private terrace, two lower beds that convert to a queen bed, their signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, and a sleeper sofa for one person. Bathroom includes double sinks, large jetted tub and shower, and additional shower stall. Stateroom configuration may vary.
- Neptune & Pinnacle Suite
With picture windows overlooking a private terrace, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They include a large living room with wet bar and refrigerator, two lower beds that convert to one king, their signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattress, plus a separate walk-in closet. It also has a sofa bed for two people. Bathroom includes double sinks, large jetted tub and shower, and additional shower stall. Services include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and a variety of courtesy services. Stateroom configuration may vary.
