Category Archives: Zaandam

Zaandam Cabins

Standard cabins on most cruise ships include inside, ocean view, balcony, and suite, often with variations within each category – especially the suites. On the Zaandam, one of those categories is missing. That is balcony cabins. On this ship balconies … Continue reading

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Juneau Whale Watching

On the way to Juneau, Holland America Zaandam was scheduled to visit Tracy Arm. This is the third Alaska cruise I’ve taken that was scheduled to go into Tracy Arm. Besides being later in the season than the first two, … Continue reading

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Holland America Zaandam

Holland America Zaandam began service in 2000. The ship was refurbished in 2018. This is one of Holland America’s smaller ships carrying a max of just 1432 passengers and 607 crew. It is one of the Rotterdam class, though the … Continue reading

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