mcrcruiser Posted July 7 #1 Share Posted July 7 We just booked a way out April 7 ,2026 c Mexican Riviera 11 day cruise . We never sailed on this ship in the past . We booked into a handicap outside cabin on lower Promenade Deck 3 . in the back of the ship Are there important areas e should be aware of ? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sambamama Posted July 7 #2 Share Posted July 7 I've never sailed on her, but I've read about alot of air conditioning complaints in the cabins- more than average. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted July 7 Author #3 Share Posted July 7 31 minutes ago, sambamama said: I've never sailed on her, but I've read about alot of air conditioning complaints in the cabins- more than average. Thanks for your message . air conditioning is some thing that is repaorable ,at least in a dry dock . Our booking is not until April 7 .2026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodndonna Posted July 7 #4 Share Posted July 7 We were in a handicap inside room on the Zaamdam (assigned as a GTY inside category one day prior to boarding so I guess no one needed it) - it was the BIGGEST room we have ever stayed in. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everbeentoseabilly Posted July 7 #5 Share Posted July 7 We were on the zaandam for 3 weeks last year and loved it! The staff were the best! Ladies need to check out the ladies washroom just outside the main dinning room. It’s like a huge dressing room! Weird but fun detail 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaic Posted July 7 #6 Share Posted July 7 We have spent a month and a half on her this past year. In the Amazon and thru the Panama Canal. A/C was not a problem for us. I do like it cold. Our stateroom was in the low 70's at the lowest. The rest of the ship was the same. She is a little older, as you know, so she has some quirks, but is in good condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farjar Posted July 7 #7 Share Posted July 7 5 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: We just booked a way out April 7 ,2026 c Mexican Riviera 11 day cruise . We never sailed on this ship in the past . We booked into a handicap outside cabin on lower Promenade Deck 3 . in the back of the ship Are there important areas e should be aware of ? TIA We will be doing this same itinerary on the Zaandam in Dec. 2024. I'll try to do a review when we return. Look for something late December. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted July 7 #8 Share Posted July 7 10 hours ago, mcrcruiser said: We booked into a handicap outside cabin on lower Promenade Deck 3 . in the back of the ship Are there important areas e should be aware of ? That is a good location, Cliff, under the carpetted MDR, steps away from the biggest balcony on the ship, and elevator-close to the Lido Marketplace. It's a hike to the Crows Nest, though! I've sailed the Zaandam 2-weeks in a Vista Suite (South America) and 2-weeks on the Lower Promenade, but mid-ship (Alaska). Booked for a 25-day cruise on sister ship Volendam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Btimmer Posted July 8 #9 Share Posted July 8 We've been on the Zaandam twice: Last fall for 2.5 months on the GSA and 6 years earlier for 3 weeks on an Antarctica cruise. We love the ship and wouldn't hesitate to book a trip on it again. The long voyage was in an ocean view cabin forward and the shorter voyage was in an inside cabin that I don't remember the cabin number or location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syesmar Posted July 8 #10 Share Posted July 8 14 hours ago, rodndonna said: We were in a handicap inside room on the Zaamdam (assigned as a GTY inside category one day prior to boarding so I guess no one needed it) - it was the BIGGEST room we have ever stayed in. 😀 Same! Loved this ship. The size of the room was a nice bonus. We loved the size of the ship and thought it was ideal to get to and from various areas onboard. @mcrcruiser be sure to explore the outside areas. There were some areas that I didn’t see on the map that tended to be quieter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippercat Posted July 8 #11 Share Posted July 8 Ships of the Zaandam’s age don’t have multiple outlets for charging your electronics, hair dryers and such. None at the bedside tables. One 110v outlet and one Euro type outlet at the desk. It’s pretty easy to manage, if you come prepared. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 8 #12 Share Posted July 8 7 hours ago, Zippercat said: Ships of the Zaandam’s age don’t have multiple outlets for charging your electronics, hair dryers and such. None at the bedside tables. One 110v outlet and one Euro type outlet at the desk. It’s pretty easy to manage, if you come prepared. If you need bedside power, bring a long extension cord. There are a number of electrical adapters from Amazon that will allow more items to plugged in to the outlets at your desk.. No bedside outlets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recruiter 28 Posted July 8 #13 Share Posted July 8 Has anyone been in cabin 6100 on the Zaandam? It's an unusual oceanview cabin which we have booked. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted July 9 #14 Share Posted July 9 4 hours ago, recruiter 28 said: Has anyone been in cabin 6100 on the Zaandam? It's an unusual oceanview cabin which we have booked. Thank you Cruisedeckplans.com has pictures of 6100. They are 2009 pics so show the older decor, but good enough to see what the odd shaped room is like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted July 9 #15 Share Posted July 9 22 hours ago, recruiter 28 said: Has anyone been in cabin 6100 on the Zaandam? It's an unusual oceanview cabin which we have booked. Thank you There are a few 2022 photos on Halfacts: https://halfacts.com/r-class/6100-Zaandam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotjeknor Posted July 18 #16 Share Posted July 18 We’ve been on the Zaandam a few times. Absolutely love it. It is not a Vista or Pinnacle class ship so expect less dining venues. But the size and intimacy of this smaller ship makes up for that imo. The Vista Suites are much more spacious than Verandas or Vistas on the bigger ships. I’m positive you will enjoy this ship. By the way , Zaandam is a city in the Netherlands …😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyshell Posted July 18 #17 Share Posted July 18 Cabin stewards will bring you an extension cord if you need one. We sailed on Oosterdam a few weeks ago and were surprised there were no bedside outlets for DH's C-pap. They brought us one right away when asked. I'm sure they get this request often. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted July 18 #18 Share Posted July 18 On 7/7/2024 at 3:56 AM, mcrcruiser said: We never sailed on this ship in the past . We booked into a handicap outside cabin on lower Promenade Deck 3 . in the back of the ship Are there important areas e should be aware of ? The recent thread on Volendam, made me realize you may not know your outside cabin will not come with a mini-fridge, although you can rent one for a nominal fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray4Fun Posted July 18 #19 Share Posted July 18 2 hours ago, crystalspin said: The recent thread on Volendam, made me realize you may not know your outside cabin will not come with a mini-fridge, although you can rent one for a nominal fee. Rent a refrigerator ? From ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted July 19 #20 Share Posted July 19 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ray4Fun said: Rent a refrigerator ? From ? From the ship/HAL. I lined mine up with my PCC pre-boarding. I would recommend requesting one pre-sailing lest they run out. Call Ship Services is 1-800-541-1576 . It's still reportedly $2/day! (Thanks @Alberta Quilter! Edited July 19 by crystalspin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WriterOnDeck Posted July 19 #21 Share Posted July 19 On 7/7/2024 at 5:11 AM, sambamama said: I've never sailed on her, but I've read about alot of air conditioning complaints in the cabins- more than average. I spent 90 days on the Zaandam last fall and never heard complaints about the AC -- even though we were on the Amazon (near equator) for a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farjar Posted July 19 #22 Share Posted July 19 19 hours ago, crystalspin said: The recent thread on Volendam, made me realize you may not know your outside cabin will not come with a mini-fridge, although you can rent one for a nominal fee. Do the inside cabins on the Zaandam come with a mini refrigerator or will we have to rent one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted July 19 #23 Share Posted July 19 3 hours ago, farjar said: Do the inside cabins on the Zaandam come with a mini refrigerator or will we have to rent one? Only cabins with a balcony come with mini-fridge on Zaandam (or Volendam). But at least the insides are roomy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farjar Posted July 31 #24 Share Posted July 31 On 7/19/2024 at 12:05 PM, crystalspin said: Only cabins with a balcony come with mini-fridge on Zaandam (or Volendam). But at least the insides are roomy! Having sailed on the Oosterdam and Koningsdam previously I was totally unaware inside cabins on the Zaandam did not have a mini fridge. I sent an email yesterday to hal_ship_services@hollandamerica.com and today they confirmed we will have a mini frig in our cabin for $2 per day. I am always so grateful to those who are willing to share their knowledge and insights to benefit their fellow cruisers. We have saved time, money and many headaches due to the information learned here on CC. Thanks "crystalspin" and everyone else for their helpful expertise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrcruiser Posted August 12 Author #25 Share Posted August 12 We have read conflicting reports about this cruise ships condition like air conditioning not working all the time ie . For those who saed on this ship recently what has been your experience ? We have a future 11 day cruise booked on Zaandam TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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