Cruise news (ms Zaandam-tagged)
- Accidents
Coronavirus-hit Zaandam still at sea, President of Holland America pleads for compassion
Two cruise ships carrying passengers and crew from an ill-fated South American voyage are pleading with Florida officials to allow offloading the...
March 31, 2020 - Accidents
Coronavirus cruise ship allowed Panama Canal transition
HAL-Holland America Line's ms Zaandam cruise ship received permission to pass through Panama Canal en-route from South America to Florida USA (Port...
March 29, 2020 - Accidents
Four dead cruisers on Holland-America Zaandam ship amid Coronavirus outbreak
Four passengers died onboard Holland America’s ms Zaandam and two people tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the company announced...
March 28, 2020 - Accidents
42 people with flu-like symptoms on HAL Zaandam ship
Passengers aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship, ms Zaandam, have been asked to remain in their staterooms after several crew members and...
March 23, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Adds Greenland to Canada & New England Season
Holland America Line’s 2021 Canada and New England program includes 3 new voyages to Greenland. From April through October, passengers can...
January 18, 2020 - Accidents
Two Cruise Ships Cancel Visits to Charlottetown
Three cruise ships were scheduled to dock in Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island, Canada) on Wednesday, October 2, but two of them canceled their...
October 3, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Maine Welcomes First Cruise Ships Scheduled for 2019
The 2019 cruise ship season in Maine began with Bar Harbor getting its third cruise ship visit on Friday, May 10, and Portland which got its first...
May 13, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Introduces Canada and New England Cruises for 2020
In 2020, Holland America’s ships ms Amsterdam, ms Zaandam and ms Zuiderdam will transport passengers to the historic cities and...
March 22, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Unveils New Itineraries for 2020 European Season
Cruisers looking to explore the castles of the British Isles, fjords of Norway, beaches of Greece and flavors of Italy can choose from 6 Holland...
December 23, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Holland America Announces Canada and New England Season 2019
Holland America Line introduced 34 Canada and New England cruises to choose from between April-October 2019. Offering more voyages in the region...
November 19, 2018 - Accidents
Norovirus Outbreak Reported on MS Zaandam
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting an outbreak of norovirus onboard Holland America Line's cruise ship in Alaska. 73 people reported...
June 23, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Crankshaft Exchange on MS Zaandam
Watch ALE Heavylift performing a crankshaft exchange on ms Zaandam in Uruguay. The ship's old crankshaft was replaced with a new one...
October 23, 2017 - Accidents
Whale Found on Bow of Zaandam in Alaska
Work is being carried out to investigate what killed a juvenile fin whale discovered on bow of a cruise ship entering an Alaskan port. The cause of...
May 31, 2016