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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $499 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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When does the MS Zaandam sail and return on this itinerary?

The MS Zaandam departs on April 27th, 2024 and returns 4 nights later.

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MS Zaandam itinerary map for April 27, 2024 (4 nights)

Holland AmericaMS Zaandam

MS Zaandam
April 27, 2024

4-Night Pacific Northwest aboard MS Zaandam · Departing April 27, 2024 from the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia.

// AT A GLANCE

MS Zaandam April 27, 2024 Cruise Overview

This 4-night cruise aboard the MS Zaandam departs from Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, April 27, 2024 and returns on Wednesday, May 1st. April weather across this route averages 76°/23°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.7 out of 10 — Vancouver (8.4), Astoria (7.8), Seattle (6.9). Oceanview cabins dropped $170 on Apr 25.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 77% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Wed

Vancouver

departure port

British Columbia

port stops

Northwest

sea day

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MS Zaandam April 27, 2024 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MS Zaandam April 27, 2024 Price & Tracking

MS ZAANDAM·APRIL 27, 2024

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zaandam cruise ship departing April 27, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $399 ($100 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $396 ($100 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $396

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MS Zaandam · April 27, 2024

$399

$100 per night · 4 nights

↑

1% above average

Avg $396

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MS Zaandam April 27, 2024 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 25, 2024

—

$499

—

Apr 20, 2024

—

$669

—

Apr 15, 2024

$399

$499

—

Apr 10, 2024

$399

$499

—

Apr 5, 2024

$399

$499

—

Mar 31, 2024

$399

$498

—

Mar 26, 2024

$399

$499

—

$1,139

Mar 21, 2024

$398

$498

—

$1,126

Mar 15, 2024

$399

$499

—

$1,139

Mar 10, 2024

$359

$459

—

$959

// 03 · ITINERARY

4 Night Pacific Northwest (Vancouver Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 27, 2024

The MS Zaandam sails on April 27, 2024 for a 4 Night Pacific Northwest (Vancouver Roundtrip) (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on May 1st at 7:00 AM. During the 5-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MS Zaandam

APRIL 27, 2024

5 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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4 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · VANCOUVER

// 04 · PORTS

4 Night Pacific Northwest (Vancouver Roundtrip) Port List

MS Zaandam·April 27, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·APR 27

Vancouver

British Columbia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

APRIL FORECAST

44°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Astoria, Oregon — Day 2 of MS Zaandam April 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SUNDAY·APR 28

Astoria

Oregon

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

10:00 AM

7:00 PM

Astoria, Oregon, offers docking at Astoria Port. Travelers explore Columbia River Maritime Museum and Astoria Column. Excursions visit Fort Clatsop. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures riverfronts and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes clam chowder, an Oregonian favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chinook history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance river walks. Astoria’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic rivers, making Astoria an engaging destination for exploration.

APRIL FORECAST

53°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Seattle, Washington — Day 4 of MS Zaandam April 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·APR 30

Seattle

Washington

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

7:00 PM

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration.

APRIL FORECAST

58°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Vancouver, British Columbia — Day 5 of MS Zaandam April 27, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

WEDNESDAY·MAY 1

Vancouver

British Columbia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Vancouver — see Day 1 above for port info.

APRIL FORECAST

56°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

4 Night Pacific Northwest (Vancouver Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MS Zaandam·April 27, 2024

APR FORECAST · VANCOUVER

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Vancouver port guide

44°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

71°

AVG LOW

17°

AVG RAINFALL

5.7"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT VANCOUVER

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Vancouver Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MS Zaandam itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·441 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST VANCOUVER SHORE TOURSBest Vancouver Shore ToursCURATED FROM 309 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 309

TOP PRODUCT

4.6(3,159)

$185.40

These are the eight most reviewed. Vancouver has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

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AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

4 Night Pacific Northwest (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 77% of all cruises

7.7/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Vancouver 🇨🇦

British Columbia · CanadaSAFE

Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Astoria 🇺🇸

Oregon · United StatesMODERATE

Astoria, Oregon, is generally safe for travelers, but it's wise to remain vigilant in tourist areas and avoid poorly lit spots after dark.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Seattle 🇺🇸

Washington · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers in Seattle should stay vigilant and secure their belongings, as some downtown areas may have higher risks of petty theft.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MS Zaandam Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsHOLLAND AMERICA

HOLLAND AMERICA · ROTTERDAM CLASS

CHRISTENED

2000

STATEROOMS

716

TONNAGE

61,396GT

26.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 84,029 GT

YEAR BUILT

2000

8 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2008

LENGTH

778ft

15.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 922 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

1,432cruisers

33.6% BELOW AVG· vs avg 2,157 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America's Rotterdam Class class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 1,432 passengers. That includes 817 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.