ms Volendam deck plans

MS Volendam (1999-built, last refurbished in October–November 2024) is the second of the four Rotterdam/R-class Holland America Line ships, together with ms Zaandam (sistership), ms Amsterdam (now Fred Olsen Bolette), and ms Rotterdam (now Fred Olsen Borealis). MS Volendam is named after a town in the Northern Holland region.

The Volendam deck plan shows a total of 716 staterooms accommodating 1432 passengers (maximum capacity 1718), served by 650 crew and staff. The ship has 10 passenger-accessible decks (5 with cabins), 15 lounges and bars, 2 swimming pools (one with a retractable glass roof), 2 outdoor Jacuzzis, and 12 elevators.

In 2016, Holland America Line updated Volendam’s shipboard enrichment, entertainment, and children’s programming, replacing “Dancing With the Stars” with “BBC Earth” content.

• The Theater hosts daily expert lectures, presentations, and a nature-themed game show featuring BBC Earth screenings, introduced by the crews who filmed the series. A signature evening concert is based on the polar-themed “Frozen Planet” program, presented as a multimedia show with live musicians.
• The children’s club facilities feature an explorer trail, workshops (including journalism and filming), and fact-based shows on animals and dinosaurs.
• HAL’s themed cruises offer access to BBC Earth series creators, who share behind-the-scenes media and stories. Children may also participate in filming workshops.

(new) Room Service Menu

Since December 2016, MS Volendam offers a new room service menu featuring a mix of complimentary Continental and à la carte breakfast items, along with sample dishes from the specialty restaurants (Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind, Dive-In Burgers).

• Complimentary starters, entrées, sandwiches, and desserts are available 24 hours a day.
• Pinnacle and Neptune Suite passengers enjoy complimentary à la carte breakfast and specialty beverages.
• The Tamarind menu offers Seafood, Vegetarian, and Land & Sea bento boxes, each priced at USD 9.75.
• The Dive-In menu features a selection of burgers served with fries, each priced at USD 4.95.
• The Pinnacle Grill menu includes a steak dish for USD 15 and lobster for USD 20.
• Sample complimentary breakfast room service item: scrambled eggs served with hash browns and breakfast meats. Other available dishes include steak and eggs (USD 9.50), smoked salmon benedict (USD 7.50), and a fruit smoothie with Greek yoghurt (USD 4.95).
• A dedicated kids’ menu is available free of charge, offering chicken tenders, mac & cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and other snacks.