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Zaandam is essentially a stretched version of the highly successful "Statendam-class"
("S-class") ships Holland America introduced in the early 1990s.
A few important changes were made, however, including the relocation of
the Navigation Deck Pool to the Lido Deck - allowing for the addition of
almost 50 Verandah Suites. A mid-ship stairway and elevator bank were added,
too.
Holland America isn't much into strong shipboard 'themes,' but Zaandam
- like its twin, Volendam - has one. On Zaandam it's "music"
- hence a three-level pipe organ that virtually fills its three-deck Atrium.
Throughout the ship there's a collection of guitars signed by their various
owners, including the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Queen.
Here are some of the ship's important highlights:
- Onboard Enrichment. The innovative Culinary Arts Center
- a high-tech kitchen for cooking demonstrations, seminars and classes!
Explorations Café combines an espresso coffee house with
an Internet Café, Library and music listening room!
- The Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Newly expanded and refurbished,
the spa offers more treatment rooms, thermal suites, a dry-float suite
- and much more!
- Spaciousness. Staterooms, on average, are about 25% larger
than the competition. And 25% fewer guests than comparably-sized ships
means there's more spaciousness throughout.
- Luxury. Every accommodation is furnished with Sealy® Euro-top
mattresses, 250-count cotton bed linens; 100% Egyptian cotton towels
and deluxe bathrobes.
- Pinnacle Grill. Holland America's intimate, reservations-only
restaurant featuring Sterling Silver beef, fresh seafood; tables set
with Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens;
extensive wine list. And it's open for lunch, too!
- New Youth Facilities. Big-screen TV and games; Oasis teen area
with outdoor private pool, waterfall and sundeck; teen disco; expanded
Club HAL hours.
All this - and Holland America's hallmarks of museum quality artwork, understated
ambiance and impeccable, unobtrusive service! |
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for:
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Recommended for:
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- Upscale passengers who prefer a relatively traditional cruise experience
- Vacationers who appreciate an elevated level of elegance and service
combined with solid value
- Loyal Holland America passengers seeking to avoid "mega-ship"
anonymity
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- Young, highly-energetic cruise passengers looking for nonstop onboard
activities
- Passengers who insist on numerous restaurants and total flexibility
in dining times
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ShipShopper Index™:
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Year Built:
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2000 (Refurbished 2005)
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Size Category:
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Medium (63,000 tons)
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Passengers:
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1,432
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"Elbowroom" Factor:
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Spacious
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Outside Cabins:
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81%
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Balcony Cabins:
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27%
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Sister Ships:
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Volendam
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Length:
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780 feet
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Width:
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106 feet
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Crew:
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647
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Netherlands |
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