ms Zaandam deck plans

MS Zaandam (2000-built, last refurbished in January 2025) is the second of the four Rotterdam/R-class Holland America ships, together with ms Volendam (sistership), ms Amsterdam (now Fred Olsen Bolette) and ms Rotterdam (now Fred Olsen Borealis). The vessel is named after the town of Zaandam in the Northern Netherlands.

Zaandam’s 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 covered by a retractable glass roof), 2 outdoor Jacuzzis and 12 elevators.

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

• The Theatre hosts daily expert lectures and presentations, a nature-themed game show, and BBC Earth screenings with introductions by the crews who filmed the series. A signature evening concert is based on the “Frozen Planet” program (polar regions theme), combining multimedia visuals with live musicians.
• The children's club features an explorer trail, workshops (including journalism and filming), and fact-based shows about animals and dinosaurs.
• Holland America-themed cruises provide access to BBC Earth series creators, who share behind-the-scenes media and stories. Children can also participate in filming workshops.

(new) Room Service Menu

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

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