Volendam
Volendam measures 61,214 gross tons and carries 1,432 guests at double occupancy across 10 passenger decks. Rotterdam-class (R-class) – the oldest and smallest ships in the fleet. These have NO Music Walk venues at all; the main theatre is the Wajang Theater. They also lack Tamarind and Sel de Mer. Materially different from the newer classes.
What Volendam Is Like
Onboard, she carries Lido Pool with retractable glass roof, Wajang Theater, Explorer’s Lounge, Greenhouse Spa & Salon with Thermal Suite and Pickleball and sport court.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Lido Pool (retractable glass roof), Sea View Pool (adults-only), Hydropool, Hot Tubs and Thermal Suite.
Evenings run through Wajang Theater.
Dining on Volendam
Your fare covers the main dining room aboard Volendam.
- Main dining — The Dining Room, included
- Complimentary casual — Lido Market, Dive-In, Crow’s Nest Cafe, Library Cafe and 24-Hour Room Service
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto and Morimoto By Sea
What There Is To Do on Volendam
Everything below is confirmed on Volendam herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- Lido Pool with retractable glass roof
- Wajang Theater
- Explorer’s Lounge
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon with Thermal Suite
- Pickleball and sport court
- Wajang Theater
Volendam is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Volendam Suits
Volendam skews adult. Children are welcome and there are supervised clubs, but the experience is built for grown-ups.
Holland America skews adult. The line runs a Kids Club for ages 3-17, but the onboard atmosphere is oriented to adult travellers, and on the older Rotterdam-class ships the Kids Club is explicitly not offered on all sailings. On Volendam the Kids Club is not available on all sailings.
- Kids Club (ages 3-17)
Volendam Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Volendam?
Volendam’s main restaurant is The Dining Room, which is included. Her specialty restaurants, which carry an extra cost, are Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, Morimoto By Sea. Casual options include Lido Market, Dive-In, Crow’s Nest Cafe.
Does Volendam have Music Walk?
No. Volendam does not have Holland America’s Music Walk venues. Her main entertainment venue is the Wajang Theater.
Does Volendam have B.B. King's Blues Club?
No. Volendam does not have B.B. King’s Blues Club – Holland America offers it on Pinnacle-class ships only.
Does Volendam have a covered pool?
Yes. Volendam’s Lido Pool has a retractable glass roof, so it stays usable in cool or wet weather – useful on Alaska and Northern Europe itineraries. There is also an adults-only Sea View Pool.
What are Neptune and Signature suites on Volendam?
Neptune Suites are Volendam’s premium suite grade and include access to the private Neptune Lounge, with the Pinnacle Suite as the single largest accommodation. This ship’s line-up runs Pinnacle Suite, Neptune Suite and Vista Suite rather than including a Signature Suite.
Is Volendam good for kids?
Holland America runs a supervised Kids Club for ages 3 to 17, but the line skews adult and Volendam’s atmosphere is oriented to grown-up travellers. On this ship the Kids Club is not offered on every sailing, so check your specific departure.
Does Volendam have Tamarind or Sel de Mer?
No. Volendam has neither Tamarind nor Sel de Mer. Her specialty restaurants are Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto and Morimoto By Sea, all of which carry an extra cost.
How many passengers does Volendam hold?
Volendam carries 1,432 guests at double occupancy.
How big is Volendam?
Volendam measures 61,214 gross tons across 10 passenger decks.
How old is Volendam?
Volendam entered service in 1999. She was most recently refurbished in 2024.
What class of ship is Volendam?
Volendam is a Rotterdam-class ship in the Holland America Line fleet.
How many crew are on Volendam?
Volendam sails with a crew of about 647, serving 1,432 guests.
Which ships are Volendam's sister ships?
Volendam shares her Rotterdam-class design with Zaandam.
Where does Volendam sail?
Volendam has recently sailed Caribbean, Alaska and Asia. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
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