Designed to carry fewer guests while providing more space for maximum comfort, the ms Zaandam is a prize in the mid-size ship category. Offering spacious public areas and plush accommodations, many staterooms have private verandahs. The musically themed ms Zaandam offers a unique shipboard atmosphere. Inspired by the worlds great music, artifacts and memorabilia from a variety of musical genres decorate the ship. You will find musical instruments such as Bill Clintons saxophone and signed guitars from Queen, Iggy Pop, Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones used as art objects throughout the ship. At the heart of the ms Zaandam, in a soaring three-story atrium: a Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ, inspired by the traditional barrel organs still found on the streets of The Netherlands. Enjoy an onboard IPod self-guided tour of the complete Zaandam art collection.
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 Dress
Code Onboard
Evening dress falls into two distinct categories: Formal or Smart Casual. Smart Casual can be defined as slacks and collared shirts for men and casual dresses, slacks and informal evening wear for women. T-shirts, swimsuits, tank tops and shorts are not allowed in the restaurants or public areas during the evening hours. On festive Formal evenings, ladies usually wear a suit, cocktail dress or gown and gentlemen wear a jacket and tie, dark suit or tuxedo. There are approximately two formal nights per week.
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 Smoking Policy
For the comfort of all guests, designated smoking and nonsmoking areas are available in most lounges. Smoking is not permitted at any time in dining areas. Holland America ships do not have "nonsmoking" staterooms; however, all rooms are thoroughly cleaned after each cruise to assure the comfort of our guests. All showrooms are nonsmoking during performances.
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 Disabled Facilities
21 wheelchair accessible cabins & 12 passenger lifts
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 Children’s Facilities
On Holland America ships, they provide a wide variety of exciting youth- and teen- friendly activities and facilities for guests ages 3 to 17. With supervised fun for our younger guests, the entire family can have the cruise holiday of their dreams. Club HAL® - Kids: Children for ages 3-7, Club HAL® - Tweens for ages 8-12 and The Loft and or The Oasis for Teens, ages 13-17.
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