MS Zaandam

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MS Zaandam

Zaandam approaching Ketchikan, Alaska, USA. in June 2004

Status: In service
Delivered: 2000
Tonnage: 60,906 gross tons
Length: 780 feet
Beam: 105 feet
Decks: 10
Speed: 23 knots
Complement: 1,432 passengers, 561 crew
Officer Nationality: Dutch and British
Registry: Netherlands

The MS Zaandam is a cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line, named for the city of Zaandam near Amsterdam. It was built by Italy’s Fincantieri yard in Venice and was delivered in 2000. She is part of the 'R-Class' and a sister ship to the MS Volendam, MS Rotterdam, and MS Amsterdam. It has a musical theme and is decorated with artifacts and memorabilia from different musical genres. Items such as a Baroque style Dutch pipe organ and guitars signed by the Rolling Stones, Carlos Santana and Queen can be seen.

One of the aft stairways also has a saxophone signed by former US President Bill Clinton.

The MS Zaandam was christened by the Olsen twins.

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