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Last Edited June 18, 2010
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ms ZAANDAM

Passenger capacity: 1,432 Crew members: 615

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Staterooms AA 7087, AA 7088, B 6225, B 6228, C 6104, D 3391, D 3396, D 3429, FF 1955, FF 1964, G 2500, G 2702, H 1804, H 1805, H 1806, H 1807, HH 3430, HH 3431, K 2554, K 2555, L 2700 are wheelchair accessible, shower only.

Stateroom S 7034 is wheelchair accessible, bathtub & shower.


Large or Standard Interior Stateroom Category: I, J, K, L, M, MM, N, NN 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and shower. All L-, N- & NN-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. All M- & MM-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed. +Approximately 182 sq. ft	Large Ocean View Stateroom Category: C, D, DA, DD, E, EE, F, FF, G, H, HH 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. All FF-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed & pullman upper. Approximately 197 sq. ft	Verandah Suite Stateroom Category: A, AA, B, BB, BC 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. All A-category staterooms also have 1 sofa bed. Approximately 292 sq. ft
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Deluxe Verandah Suite Stateroom Category: S 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Approximately 556 sq. ft	Penthouse Verandah Suite Stateroom Category: PS Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed. Approximately 1,159 sq. ft
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On Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, Oosterdam, Prinsendam, Zuiderdam: Every single Stateroom has a cooler (HAL does not like to use the word refrigerator as they don't get as cool as some medicines that require "refrigeration" need... but they will get beverages cold...)
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On the rest of the HAL fleet (and note the above says NIEUW AMSTERDAM... NOT Amsterdam ) If it has a verandah, it has a cooler!
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DECK 1 - DOLPHIN DECK

Staterooms 1800–1964
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"E", "EE", "F", "FF" and "H" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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Large Ocean View Stateroom amenities include:

Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Egyptian cotton towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player. Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
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LARGE INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"M" and "MM" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed, shower.
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STANDARD INTERIOR STATEROOMS

"N" and "NN" are Standard Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed & pullman upper, shower.
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Deck 1 Layout

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N 1803 Standard Interior Stateroom Deck 1 Dolphin Deck
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It was great! Little sound from folks walking and talking outside our cabin. When in Port it was very easy to be first off without waiting in line or leaving just after the herd of folks left the ship. Very little rocking, only heard water slapping a couple of times. The window is the only thing we missed. Sorry we did not take any photo's. But loved our "Well appointed Closet" as my DH called it Light behind the curtain at the head of the bed made you feel like you had a window there. Lots of storage, Nice size shower, Extra long couch that would make out into a bed if we needed it. Not much motion, had looked forward to rocking to sleep. Very quiet room, no hallway chatter or pattering around. And had the best in bed massage when the anchor was dropped. It was kind of fun, worked as an alarm clock, (IRL_Joanie's Note: This stateroom is located at the Fore (Front) of the ship.)
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FF 1955 Large Ocean View Stateroom Deck 1 Dolphin Deck
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Staterooms 2500–2715
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"D", "DA", "E" and "G" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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"K" and "L" are Large Interior Staterooma: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Deck 2 Layout

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DA 2553 and DA 2557 Large Ocean View Stateroom(s) Deck 2 Main Deck
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Our cabins were on Main deck, side by side ...just abaft the forward elevators. DD Category, 2557 and 2553, starboard side. For one person, these cabins are huge. (IRL_Joanie's Note: DA 2557 was RevNeal's Stateroom and DA 2553 was his mothers stateroom.)
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D 2606 Large Ocean View Stateroom Deck 2 Main Deck
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Gratitude is the word that comes to mind when I think about the room. I had originally booked an M category midship inside stateroom on the Dolphin deck (lowest deck). There were many reasons for this ... financially as a solo it made sense, having lupus makes me somewhat of a vampire anyhow so I am used to lack of natural light, and I also wanted to up my chances of a smooth ride with little sea whooziness. When I was contacted by a Holland America agent one day before my departure re a paid upgrade opportunity, I had to seriously consider (I know, I know - most people would jump at the chance; but being unable to travel for the last couple of years has made me take more precautions than usual). End result, I moved to an outside category D stateroom one deck up, even more solidly midship for less than $100. I recognize that this was huge and not only did it allow me to see many interesting & surprising things from the window when I was too tired to roam anbout, but it also allowed me to meet the best room stewards ever. I believe the cabin sizes would have been roughly the same. I did not expect the stateroom or bathroom to be as roomy as they were, even though I had looked at numerous photos beforehand. I've traveled the world and lived in some fairly tight spaces - I could have easily been at home in this room for a couple of months! There is just the right amount of storage space for two (if not packed extravagantly) and the pulled back curtains act as a room seperator between the bed and the couch / sitting area and again to the "hall" to the bathroom. It was a fairly comfortable bed, better than average hotel quality and I had no trouble sleeping at night (excepting when being awaoke by loud hollow booming sounds which I later found to be the waves crashing against the side of the ship). Joannie, feel free to use - it is rm 2606. You may notice from the photos that I had a refrigerator rental under the desk where a dressing stool would normally go. Temperature control was so good in the room that I didn't need the frig - which made terribly annoying noises - so I asked it to be removed after a few days and felt comfortable keeping my meds in a closet. Unlike some reports on this board, I never personally had a problem with the temperature. Each room has an individual hvac control with a range of blue to red for cooler or warmer (for those wondering, it cannot be switched off). One continued annoyance... I had much difficulty opening my door - even with some "strong" days onboard the handle was stubborn. Supposedly a locksmith was called to fix it during a port day but it never got any easier to handle. I felt sorry for the room service porters trying to carry a tray full of empty plates and glasses through the tight space and struggling with the door every time! Also, my room card kept getting deactivated (2x) even though I was careful to keep it in a seperate pocket from my iphone. And lastly, I had one unfortunate experience where I got up in the morning and the toilet decided it would no longer flush - but a plumber fixed that while we were docked in Sitka and it was fine for the rest of the trip. I wouldn't be surprised if every cabin's toilet stopped working once during a week - the fact that the vessel can handle that amount of plumbing and electricity and desalinated water and food coming and going - it's a sheer miracle that it all takes place as well as it does!
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Staterooms 3300–3431
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LARGE OCEAN VIEW STATEROOMS

"C" and "D" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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"DD" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. All DD Category staterooms have partial sea views.
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"HH" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queensize bed, bathtub & shower. All HH Category staterooms have fully obstructed views.
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"J" and "K" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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Staterooms 6100–6228
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"AA", "B", "BB" and "BC" are Verandah Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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"C" ad "D" are Large Ocean View Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower.
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"I" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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D 6100 Large Ocean View Stateroom Deck 6 Verandah Deck
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As you can likely tell from the deck plans, 6100 is NOT a standard room. In actuality, it's a little larger, has some unique angles and as long as a loveseat or sofa isn't a dealbreaker for you, this room is well furnished and VERY spacious. In fact, I have already decided that if on an S/R Class ship and this room (or its neighbor 6102 with TWO windows) is available and I'm booking an oceanview room, I will happily take this one and reject the possibility of further upgrades. Photos from October, 2009
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B 6116 Verandah Stateroom Deck 6 Verandah Deck
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6116 (port forward) which is about 220 sq feet with a 60 sq foot veranda, plenty deep for a lounger, a regular chair and small cocktail table. The cabin is long and narrow and has in addition to a king bed; a desk with TV/DVD player and shelves for books and barware. The ice bucket sits on the desk surface. The desk has a small hassock with a removable top that can be used for additional storage (laundry?) and a single 110V outlet. Do bring a power strip or you can get one from the front office. Opposite the desk is a couch and minifridge, a coffee table that can be raised to dining table height and a small chair. Even on deck 6, there can be some salt spray especially when it is windy. I did have to clean the dried salt off the railings and glass partition a few times. Cabin 6116 is near the bow so we did get a bit of motion as well as spray the first day or so. The bathroom is compact but has adequate shelf space and countertop along with a shelf beneath the sink for additional storage. The built-in hairdryer did not work in our cabin and a separate handheld dryer was provided in the desk drawer (of which there are 9). More than adequate closet space completes the room layout. We chose the port side since we would be passing Kilauea on that side after leaving Kona, our last port.

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AA 6161 Verandah Stateroom Deck 6 Verandah Deck
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Zaandam: Outside AA-Category Verandah Cabin, 6161, Verandah Deck, Starboard side midships. (IRL_Joanie's Note: Deck plans now list this stateroom as an AA Category) This is an EXCELLENT cabin, in an excellent location. The twin beds are WONDERFUL, they can be put together, making a wide queen size. The Verandah is deep and wide enough for two people.
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DECK 7 - NAVIGATION DECK

Staterooms 7001–7088

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PENTHOUSE VERANDAH SUITE STATEROOMS

"PS" are Penthouse Verandah Suite Staterooms: Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, minibar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge.. (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.)The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests.
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"S" are Deluxe Verandah Suite Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. (Neptune Lounge Access) One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
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Deluxe Verandah Suite amenities include:

Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens. A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows. Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage. 100% Oversized Egyptian cotton bath towels. Premium massage showerheads. 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers. Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure. Complimentary fresh fruit on request. Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages. Flat-panel TV and DVD player with Complimentary DVD library. Fresh flowers. Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise. Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers. Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night. Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request. Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise. Cocktail party with ship officers. Priority boarding for tender ports of call. Special disembarkation service. Priority dining and seating requests. Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only. High tea service in suite on request. A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length. Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. (IRL_Joanie's Note: It has been mentioned by Suite guests that there is at least one (1) lap top computer for the use of guests in the Neptune Lounge. The regular Interent and connection fees would still be applicable.)The Neptune Lounge is ONLY for Deluxe Verandah Suite and Penthouse Suite Guests.
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VERANDAH STATEROOMS

"A" are Verandah Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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"AA" are Verandah Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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"I" are Large Interior Staterooms: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
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S 7021 Deluxe Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 7 Navigation Deck
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S 7029 Deluxe Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 7 Navigation Deck
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A 7036 Verandah Suite Stateroom Deck 7 Navigation Deck
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Greenhouse Spa and Salon: With thermal suites and hydro-pool. Features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals. Enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite and have your hair and nails done for a special evening. Work out in a State of the art Fitness center.
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Crow's Nest: Offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening
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Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times: a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email or simply read the morning paper.
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Digital Workshop, powered by Windows®: Free workshops taught by Microsoft-trained "techsperts" make it easy and fun, even for novices This is a Free Service
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Side Note: Have you been on one of the ships with the Digital Workshop and lost one of the handouts for things you learned onboard? Frank uploaded them all to the Zaandam's corner of the HAL Website under the Online Communities section. You can find all of those handouts here: http://cid-b3ac20bf2d6cd8fa.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Digital%20Workshop%20Handouts
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The Atrium: A Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ, inspired by the traditional barrel organs still found on the streets of The Netherlands. Dancing puppets and hundreds of pipes grace the fanciful Dutch band organ that is the centerpiece of the ms Zaandam's three-story atrium. Fish-scale tiles, naked nymphs and ornate fretwork complete the grand, exciting picture.
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The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine: our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen for gourmet presentations, tasting events and intimate cooking classes.
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Rotterdam Dining Room: Features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options. This is a free service.
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Pinnacle Grill: This intimate venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver Beef®, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator – as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel stemware and Frette® linens. There is a $10.00 per person charge for lunch and a $20.00 per person charge for dinner.
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Club HAL®: Is our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 - 12; activities are supervised and age appropriate
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