MS Zaandam
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| MS Zaandam
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| 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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 The MS Zaandam dry-docked at Grand Bahama Shipyard, Freeport, Grand Bahama |
Ted_Rufus_Ross.JPG/120px-Zaandam(c)Ted_Rufus_Ross.JPG) The MS Zaandam docked in San Diego, California |
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