Where is Zaandam today?
At sea, heading to San Diego
On day 29 of a 35-night cruise from San Diego (Oct 15 to Nov 19).
Between Nuku Hiva and San Diego. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: San Diego, California, Thu Nov 19 arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Holland America Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Thu Nov 19: 18 nights from $1,949 · 30 nights from $2,924
Upcoming Zaandam cruises from $509 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
35-night cruise, San Diego round trip
Oct 15 to Nov 19, 2026 · 13 ports of call.
Show 26 earlier days
Where Zaandam sails, month by month
Zaandam sails from Vancouver from April to October 2027, San Diego in December 2026, from March to April 2027 and from October to November 2027 and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) in January 2027 and March 2027 on 7-night cruises, also combined as 11 and 30 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Juneau (20 calls), Ketchikan (20) and Glacier Bay (20). It also has longer sailings of 35, 41 and 70 nights in January 2027 and October 2027.
- Dec 2026San Diego · 1 sailing12 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 2 sailings41, 70 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Buenos Aires · 1 sailing29 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) · 2 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027San Diego · 3 sailings7, 13, 18 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Vancouver · 3 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Vancouver · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Vancouver · 3 sailings7, 18 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings4 to 35 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027San Diego · 2 sailings18, 30 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Holland America Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Zaandam sailings with prices.
Zaandam at a glance
Zaandam is a Holland America Line cruise ship in the Rotterdam class. It entered service in 2000 (26 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 1,432 passengers and 647 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member. At 61,396 gross tons and 238 m (781 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 10 decks and 716 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy) and sails under the flag of the Netherlands.
Zaandam specs
- Class
- Rotterdam
- Built
- 2000
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 61,396 GT
- Length
- 238 m
- Passengers
- 1,432
- Cabins
- 716
- Crew
- 647
- Decks
- 10
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
- Flag
- Netherlands
- Age
- 26 years old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 42.9 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.2:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 10th largest of 11
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Alaska
- Next Sailing
- Nov 19, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
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Zaandam FAQ
Where is Zaandam right now?
According to Holland America Line's published itinerary, Zaandam is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia and San Diego, California, on day 29 of a 35-night cruise from San Diego. It returns to San Diego on November 19. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Zaandam sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Zaandam sails from Vancouver, BC from April to October 2027, San Diego, California in December 2026, from March to April 2027 and from October to November 2027 and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida in January 2027 and March 2027 on 7-night cruises, also combined as 11 and 30 nights.
What ports does Zaandam visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Zaandam calls most often at Juneau, Alaska (20 calls), Ketchikan, Alaska (20), Glacier Bay, Alaska (20), Skagway, Alaska (18) and Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska (18), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 85 ports in all.
How many passengers does Zaandam carry?
Zaandam carries 1,432 passengers in 716 cabins. It has 647 crew, about 2.2 passengers per crew member.
When was Zaandam built and how old is it?
Zaandam entered service in 2000, so it is 26 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Zaandam?
Zaandam is 61,396 gross tons and 238 m (781 ft) long, with 10 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on Zaandam?
Zaandam has 647 crew.
What class of ship is Zaandam?
Zaandam belongs to the Rotterdam class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Zaandam?
Zaandam is operated by Holland America Line.
Where was Zaandam built?
Zaandam was built by Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy).
How much does a cruise on Zaandam cost?
The cheapest upcoming Zaandam cruise we track starts from $509. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Zaandam prices
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