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Login Designed to carry fewer guests while offering greater space, Zaandam is elegant and comfortable. Her décor is inspired by music and features musical instruments including signed guitars from 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. Indulge at any of our fine dining venues.
Embark and Disembark were very well executed by the port employees and the Zaandam team. The most organized we have experienced at the San Diego cruise terminal. Our room stewards, Ayu & Joko were outstanding! Always professional, hard working and smiling. The food in the main dining room and Lido marketplace was really tasty and probably the best we've had on the Zaandam. Fun dancing at the Ocean Bar and the Orange party was a lot of fun as well on the Lido pool deck. Nice entertainment at the World stage, very diverse and talented performers. The seas were a little rough leaving S.D. for the first few days and heard a lot of chatter about sea sickness affecting both crew and guests. We made some really good friends that we will keep in touch with. Overall a really nice cruise and we've already booked Zaandam for the 35-day Hawaii-Tahiti-Tuamotus-Marquesas Legendary cruise in 2026 & 2027.
Zandaam - Vancouver to San Diego - 5 day cruise - only a little over half full as this cruise turns into a Legendary Journey to the South Pacific. My first "smaller" ship on HAL. Very nice. The crew and staff - Outstanding. Madi our Steward was polite, attentive and reliable. Top drawer. Lido staff - Outstanding. Dining Room staff - once again outstanding. Food very good. Captain's noon talks were informative, clear and concise. Cruise Director Claire - once again clear, concise and timely. Stateroom - one of the nicest we have ever experienced. However - one of us found it far too noisy for sleeping even with ear plugs, interior panels, creaking and groaning as the ship navigated complex currents and waves. If you are a light sleeper don't pick this cabin. Cabin temperature - just fine. Cigarette smoke chased us out of the small but entertaining casino except early mornings. We are fans of "no smoking" cruises especially inside the ship. We did not go to any of the entertainment or activities as this is not our thing and we were visiting with close family who we do not see often. However there seemed to be plenty to do if that is what you like on cruises. Embark in Vancouver - 15 minutes thru USA customs - walk on - with a large Princess ship already in Port. Disembark in San Diego - 5 minutes.
This was a 5 day cruise from Vancouver to San Diego with a port of call in San Francisco. This was my friend’s first cruise. It was the perfect fit as the ship is smaller than most and doesn’t’ have the Carnival crowd. It was much more upscale. Plus the itinerary was perfect with 3 days at sea and a port of call. This was my 12th cruise but first on Holland America. Everything was perfect with one exception. The ship was beautiful and extremely clean. Originally we got a room with a porthole. When we walked into the room it was very dark and disappointing. As a result we upgraded to a full window which was the best purchase I’ve made in a long time. Our cabin attendant was awesome with 2 daily servicing of our room. Our room was always spotless. All of the crew were fantastic!!! The cruise director, Clare was the best cruise director I’ve had on a cruise. There were plenty of activities each day. A surprise was a Okterber fest one afternoon with beers and soft pretzels. The Lido deck was decorated for the event. We boarded in Vancouver at 1030a with no lines and immediate access to our room because this was a relocation cruise. The ship passengers were split between American cruisers and Canadians who were going on the 54 day cruise when we got off. The only disappointment was the food in the buffet. It was mediocre at best. Also, after 10pm there was no food available anywhere on the ship. My friend said it was the BEST bread pudding he’s ever had. However, the meals in the main dining room were very good and also a better selection of desserts. The entertainment, though, very small was wonderful with a comedian who I thought was the best comedian on any of my other cruises I’ve taken and an exceptionally talented singer who was amazing. There were no big production shows (however this was a 5 day cruise). All in all it was a wonderful experience and I’ll certainly sail on Holland America again.
We love the size of the Zaandam. This was our first time on her, although we've sailed on the sister ship Volendam several times. We were on this cruise with friends who've never cruised before, and they were very pleased with the ship and service; however, as seasoned cruisers, we noticed a few things we would have liked to be different. The pros: Room stewards were great. The size of the ship is great because you can walk the whole thing without being exhausted. The library game area is open and inviting. The Dive In restaurant is really good if you like burgers and hot dogs. The food was very good in the main dining room, but perhaps just a notch below what we experienced on Eurodam the last two cruises. We never felt we needed to go to specialty dining since the dining room was so good. The portions were huge, much larger than on past cruises. The cruise director, Clare, was entertaining and engaging, and the cooking demonstration with Executive Chef Neil was very entertaining. Special requests in the dining room didn't seem to faze anyone, such as switching sides from one entree to another. The rooms are incredibly well-designed with lots of storage space, and our bathroom had a bathtub, which was nice. HAL takes a lot of guff for its entertainment, but the entertainment was first rate, except for one comedian who got a little risque. The classical trio, Vivace, was outstanding, and the singers and dancers were amazing, as was the magician, Nick Paul. A time we treasured was the presentation of the Tlinget representative at Glacier Bay, Kevin. He's without a doubt the best indigenous speaker we've ever encountered. We appreciated HAL providing a space and time for our worship service on Sunday, which was well-attended with very nice people. Embarkation and disembarkation were a snap - HAL has that down to a science. The cons: The Lido Market was uncomfortably warm the first and last days, not sure why, and there were times it was really crowded and hard to maneuver. The service in the main dining room was sometimes very, very slow, and one night, after we'd requested coffee with dessert and it came and was very dark and bitter, our waiter said he'd return with some other coffee, and he just disappeared. Certain areas in our cabin were looking a bit ready for refurbishment, but nothing major. We missed having USB outlets in our cabin, and there was only one outlet at the vanity, so CPAP machines had to have long extension cords, which were provided by the stewards. Ocean View rooms do not have a refrigerator, but we rented one for $2 a day. Overall, the staff were wonderful and the experience was great. I hope HAL keeps the Zaandam afloat. We really appreciate the atmosphere on the smaller ships.
With refined amenities and Holland America Line signature Mariner’s Dream bed gracing each elegant stateroom, the ship offers five grades of staterooms. Most are ocean-facing, many featuring teak-lined verandas for dining alfresco or private sunbathing.
Holland America Line invites you to dine "As You Wish". To savour Italian cuisine one night and a perfectly grilled porterhouse steak the next. To take your place in the Dining Room at a specific seating time or be spontaneous, following your desires. Onboard, there are restaurants to suit every mood, along with the flexibility to choose the dining style you prefer.
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many-or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day.
Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Whether you want to workout in the Fitness Centre, learn yoga, pamper yourself with a massage and spa treatment, or enjoy a game of basketball, there's a perfect onboard activity for everyone.
Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.
Note: Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.
Safety Comes First
Safety is our primary concern and strict policies are in place for effective supervision. Adult guests are not permitted to remain in Kids Club unless attending to a special-needs child.
Please note: During voyages with a high number of families onboard, we will make all efforts to accommodate interested parties. However, participation in our program cannot be guaranteed. Hours of operation may change to better serve our guests.
