Explore The MS Volendam
Holland America Cruise Line
The MS Volendam was built in 1999 and is among Holland America's 11 ships in its fleet. The MS Volendam is included in the cruise line's Rotterdam Class Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the MS Volendam vs all of the other Holland America ships.
MS Volendam Size
How big is the MS Volendam? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MS Volendam. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
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MS Volendam Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MS Volendam can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
MS Volendam Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MS Volendam is 1,432 guests. The average capacity for the 11 active ships in Holland America’s fleet is 2,157 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Holland America ships has a minimum of 1,432 guests and a maximum of 3,218 passengers.
MS Volendam Crew Members: Staff on the MS Volendam include 647 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 2.2 to 1. The average Holland America ship includes 863 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.5 to 1.
MS Volendam Passenger and Crew Capacity
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MS Volendam Length
How long is the MS Volendam? From end to end, the MS Volendam length equals 778 feet (237 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America’s fleet, measuring 922 feet (281 meters).
The smallest Holland America ship (in terms of length) measures 778 feet (237 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 983 feet (300 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the MS Volendam vs all other active Holland America Cruise Line ships.
MS Volendam Length
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MS Volendam Built Date
When was the MS Volendam Built? The MS Volendam was built in 1999 and joined the cruise line’s Rotterdam Class Class.
Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999 while the newest ship was built in 2021. The average Holland America ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006
When was the last MS Volendam Dry Dock? The MS Volendam experienced dry dock improvements in 2014.
Renovations include the following: The last ms Volendam refurbishment to occur was in 2014. The dry dock took place in Singapore and included the following upgrades or additions: 21 new cabins added to the Lanai category of staterooms; upgrades to the centrally located bars; bathroom renovations to many cabins; Lincoln Center Stage; The Retreat adult area.
MS Volendam Deck Plans
The Carnival Breeze has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 10.
What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 5 restaurants, 6 bars, 0 shows, 14 activities, and 11 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the MS Volendam. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
MS Volendam Info
The last ms Volendam refurbishment to occur was in 2014. The dry dock took place in Singapore and included the following upgrades or additions: 21 new cabins added to the Lanai category of staterooms; upgrades to the centrally located bars; bathroom renovations to many cabins; Lincoln Center Stage; The Retreat adult area.
The ship belongs to the Holland America class of ships known as the Rotterdam Class class.
The ship features 5 restaurants, 6 bars, 14 activities, 0 shows and 11 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The MS Volendam has a total of 10 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 10.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MS Volendam. The ship's capacity is 1,432. When comparing the occupancy to the average Holland America passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,157 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Holland America ships.
The MS Volendam was built in 1999. Holland America includes 11 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1999 while the newest ship was built in 2021. The average Holland America ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006
Each of Holland America's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MS Volendam is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MS Volendam length equals 778 feet (237 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 11 active vessels in Holland America fleet, measuring 922 feet (281 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.