Oceania Cruises
Marina
- Cruises
- 100
- From
- $2,199
Ship comparison
Marina vs Zaandam
Holland America Line
Zaandam
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $509
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Marina is a mid-size Oceania Cruises ship carrying 1,258 passengers, in service since 2011. Zaandam is a mid-size Holland America Line ship carrying 1,432 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Marina if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated dining or a more active cruise: it outscores Zaandam for romantic (10.0 vs 6.5), dining (10.0 vs 6.5) and active (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Zaandam if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Marina for family friendly (6.0 vs 2.0) and party (3.0 vs 0.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $509 (vs $2,199).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Marina | Zaandam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Oceania Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 66,084 | 61,396 |
| Passengers | 1,258 | 1,432 |
| Crew | 800 | 615 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 1.6 (better) | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 52.5 (better) | 42.9 |
| Decks | 11 | 10 |
| Length | 785 ft | 781 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 100 | 24 |
| Upcoming sailings | 103 | 61 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 66 nights | 4 to 90 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $2,199 | $509 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Marina leads on 7 of the ten, Zaandam on 2, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Oceania Cruises
Marina
Marina, a comfortable, gorgeous looker in the Oceania Cruises fleet, was the first in the line’s new-build program and was joined by sister ship Riviera. They were clearly meant to be game-changers among midsize, balcony-studded cruise ships targeting reasonably well-heeled cruisers who appreciate luxury but revel in value pricing.
Highlights
- Marina boasts a wide range of sublime dining options.
- The ship offers guests a hands-on gourmet cooking experience at the Bon Appetit Culinary Center.
Sailing now
100 cruises on sale, from $2,199.
Holland America Line
Zaandam
Since its launch in 2000, ms Zaandam from Holland America Line has been trying to help make cruising go younger. Combining rock and roll memorabilia with traditional art pieces and baroque-style decoration, this mid-size ship is attempting to bring luxury cruising to the millennial set.
Highlights
- Greenhouse Spa offers grotto spaces with wet and dry options, as well as sauna and massage
- Pinnacle Grill offers high-end Northwestern favorites.
- The Culinary Arts Center offers state-of-the-art cooking classes with culinary specialists.
- Rock and roll memorabilia, including from the Rolling Stones, Queen and Iggy Pop, are scattered throughout the ship.
Sailing now
24 cruises on sale, from $509.
Questions
Marina or Zaandam?
Which is bigger, Marina or Zaandam?
Marina is bigger at 66,084 gross tons, against 61,396 gross tons for Zaandam. Marina carries 1,258 passengers and Zaandam carries 1,432.
Which ship is newer, Marina or Zaandam?
Marina is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2000 for Zaandam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Marina, with 52.5 gross tons per passenger against 42.9 on Zaandam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Marina, with one crew member for every 1.6 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Zaandam.
Which is better for families?
Zaandam scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 2.0 for Marina.
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