Holland America Line
Volendam
- Cruises
- 49
- From
- $1,234
Ship comparison
Volendam vs Zaandam
Holland America Line
Zaandam
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $509
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Volendam is a mid-size Holland America Line ship carrying 1,432 passengers, in service since 1999. Zaandam is a mid-size Holland America Line ship carrying 1,432 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Volendam if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 49 cruises on sale (vs 24).
Choose Zaandam if you want a lower starting fare or a more romantic trip: it outscores Volendam for romantic (6.5 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $509 (vs $1,234).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Volendam | Zaandam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Holland America Line | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2000 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 61,214 | 61,396 |
| Passengers | 1,432 | 1,432 |
| Crew | 615 | 615 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.7 | 42.9 (better) |
| Decks | 10 | 10 |
| Length | 781 ft | 781 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 49 | 24 |
| Upcoming sailings | 62 | 61 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 129 nights | 4 to 90 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,234 | $509 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Volendam leads on 0 of the ten, Zaandam on 1, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Holland America Line
Volendam
Volendam is a comfortable medium-sized cruise ship from Holland America Line with about 1,400 passengers and an uncrowded feel.
Highlights
- Pick a Pacific Ocean voyage and visit such Oceania, ALaska and Down Under!
- Art deco decor delights in the main show lounge!
- Dutch floral focus is a treasured theme on the Volendam, with artwork, fabric and fresh flowers in abundance throughout the ship.
Sailing now
49 cruises on sale, from $1,234.
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
Volendam or Zaandam?
Which is bigger, Volendam or Zaandam?
Zaandam is bigger at 61,396 gross tons, against 61,214 gross tons for Volendam. Volendam carries 1,432 passengers and Zaandam carries 1,432.
Which ship is newer, Volendam or Zaandam?
Zaandam is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2000 against 1999 for Volendam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Zaandam, with 42.9 gross tons per passenger against 42.7 on Volendam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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