MS Zaandam - 2/13/2027
The February 13, 2027 cruise on the MS Zaandam departs from Buenos Aires, Argentina. On this 29 Night Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage (Buenos Aires To Ft. Lauderdale) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 14 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Zaandam sets sail on Saturday, Feb 13th and returns on Sunday, Mar 14th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Zaandam cruise ship departing February 13, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $6,714 ($232 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $6,702 ($232 per night), this represents a recent increase of 0%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Zaandam - February 13, 2027 - 29 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 12th | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 2 | Feb 12th | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 3 | Feb 12th | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 4 | Feb 15th | At Sea |
| 5 | Feb 16th | At Sea |
| 6 | Feb 18th | Santos (sao Paulo), Brazil |
| 7 | Feb 19th | Ilha Grande, Brazil |
| 8 | Feb 20th | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil |
| 9 | Feb 12th | Rio De Janeiro, Brazil |
| 10 | Feb 21st | At Sea |
| 11 | Feb 22nd | At Sea |
| 12 | Feb 24th | Salvador De Bahia, Brazil |
| 13 | Feb 24th | At Sea |
| 14 | Feb 26th | Recife, Brazil |
| 15 | Feb 26th | At Sea |
| 16 | Feb 28th | Fortaleza, Brazil |
| 17 | Feb 28th | At Sea |
| 18 | Mar 1st | At Sea |
| 19 | Mar 3rd | Belem, Brazil |
| 20 | Feb 12th | Cross The Equator |
| 21 | Mar 5th | Devils Island, French Guiana |
| 22 | Mar 5th | At Sea |
| 23 | Mar 6th | At Sea |
| 24 | Mar 8th | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| 25 | Mar 9th | Castries, St. Lucia |
| 26 | Mar 10th | Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| 27 | Mar 11th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 28 | Mar 11th | At Sea |
| 29 | Mar 12th | At Sea |
| 30 | Mar 14th | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida |
The MS Zaandam sails on February 13, 2027 for a 29 Night Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage (Buenos Aires To Ft. Lauderdale). The ship will depart the port of Buenos Aires, Argentina at N/A and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Mar 14th at 7:00 AM. During the 30-day journey, the MS Zaandam will visit 13 additional ports and will spend 12 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
MS Zaandam
MS ZAANDAM SIZE
The MS Zaandam has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 61,396 gross tons. The ship measures 778 feet (237 meters) in length. MS Zaandam is included in Holland America’s Rotterdam Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Zaandam holds 2,047 passengers. That includes 1,432 cruise vacationers and 615 staff members. The MS Zaandam total number of staterooms is 716.
MS Zaandam Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:61,396 GT
- Length:778 ft (237 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:27 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2000
- Years Served:2000 - Present
- Capacity:1,432
- Crew Members:615
- Total on Board:2,047
- Total Staterooms:716
- Flagged Country:Netherlands
- Ship Cost:300 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MS Zaandam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination. (126 words)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination. (126 words)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, offers docking at Buenos Aires Port. Travelers explore La Boca and Recoleta Cemetery. Excursions visit Tigre Delta. Local markets sell empanadas. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful barrios and Río de la Plata vistas. Dining onboard includes asado, an Argentine favorite. Souvenirs, like tango crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peronist history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Buenos Aires’ vibrant charm offers a lively Argentine stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Buenos Aires an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Santos (Sao Paulo), Brazil, offers docking at Santos Port with excursions to Sao Paulo. Travelers explore Ibirapuera Park and Sé Cathedral. Excursions visit Guarujá’s beaches. Local markets sell feijoada. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes pão de queijo, a Brazilian favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee beans, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Paulista history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Santos’ urban gateway offers a vibrant Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of metropolitan culture and coastal beauty, making Santos an engaging destination for exploration.
Ilha Grande, Brazil, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to Lopes Mendes Beach. Travelers hike rainforest trails and snorkel clear waters. Excursions visit Lagoa Azul’s lagoons. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather. Photography captures jungle paths and turquoise seas. Dining onboard includes feijoada, a Brazilian stew. Souvenirs, like seed jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover coastal ecology. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Ilha Grande’s pristine beauty offers a vibrant Brazilian stop, blending nature with beach relaxation.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offers docking at Porto Maravilha. Travelers explore Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach. Excursions visit Sugarloaf Mountain’s cable car. Local markets sell feijoada. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures iconic statues and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes pão de queijo, a Brazilian favorite. Souvenirs, like samba crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carioca history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rio’s vibrant energy offers a dynamic Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks, scenic beaches, and samba culture, making Rio de Janeiro an engaging destination for exploration.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, offers docking at Porto Maravilha. Travelers explore Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach. Excursions visit Sugarloaf Mountain’s cable car. Local markets sell feijoada. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures iconic statues and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes pão de queijo, a Brazilian favorite. Souvenirs, like samba crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carioca history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rio’s vibrant energy offers a dynamic Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks, scenic beaches, and samba culture, making Rio de Janeiro an engaging destination for exploration.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, offers docking at Salvador Port. Travelers explore Pelourinho’s UNESCO colonial streets and Elevador Lacerda. Excursions visit Praia do Forte’s beaches. Local markets sell acarajé. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful facades and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes moqueca, a Bahian favorite. Souvenirs, like berimbau crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Afro-Brazilian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Salvador’s vibrant culture offers a dynamic Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and coastal beauty, making Salvador an engaging destination for exploration.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Recife, Brazil, offers docking at Recife Port. Travelers explore Boa Viagem Beach and Olinda’s UNESCO colonial streets. Excursions visit Porto de Galinhas for snorkeling. Local markets sell frevo sweets. The peak season, December to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful facades and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes tapioca, a Brazilian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Pernambuco history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Recife’s vibrant culture offers a dynamic Brazilian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and coastal charm, making Recife an engaging destination for exploring Brazil’s northeast.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Fortaleza, Brazil, offers docking at Fortaleza Port. Travelers explore Praia do Futuro’s vibrant beaches. Excursions visit Cumbuco’s sand dunes for buggy rides. Local markets sell cashew nuts. The peak season, July to December, brings dry weather. Photography captures colorful boardwalks and Atlantic waves. Dining onboard includes moqueca, a Brazilian stew. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are available in ship shops. Briefings cover Ceará’s culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Water shoes enhance beach activities. Fortaleza’s lively beaches and cultural vibrancy provide a dynamic Brazilian stop, blending coastal beauty with Northeast Brazil’s spirited traditions for an engaging South American experience.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Belem, Brazil, docks on the Amazon River, 2 kilometers from downtown, with taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 1.5 million, features the Ver-o-Peso Market with açaí stalls. Travelers visit the Theatro da Paz, an 1878 opera house. Excursions to Ilha do Marajó, 2 hours by ferry, spot water buffalo. Peak season July to December; taxis 10-20 BRL. Dining includes tacacá soup at riverside stalls. Souvenirs feature Amazonian seeds.
Cross The Equator offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers celebrate the line-crossing ceremony at sea. No excursions or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season varies by itinerary, typically warm for equatorial crossings. Photography captures vast ocean vistas and festive ceremonies. Dining onboard includes international dishes, reflecting the global journey. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime traditions. Light clothing suits the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance deck walks. Crossing the Equator offers a unique maritime stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ceremonial events and open-sea relaxation, making the Equator crossing an engaging destination for exploration.
Devils Island in French Guiana has no docking; ships anchor offshore with zodiacs to the former penal colony. Travelers explore Dreyfus Tower and prison ruins. Guided tours cover Papillon’s history. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather. Photography captures jungle-covered cells. Dining onboard includes couac. Souvenirs, like island prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover penal history. Light clothing suits the tropical climate. Devils Island’s haunting past offers a unique South American stop.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Bridgetown, Barbados, offers docking at Bridgetown Port. Travelers explore Harrison’s Cave and Bathsheba Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Carlisle Bay. Local markets sell flying fish cutters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone caves and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cou-cou, a Bajan favorite. Souvenirs, like rum crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bajan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Bridgetown’s vibrant charm offers a lively Barbadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic beaches, making Bridgetown an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Castries, St. Lucia, offers docking at Castries Port. Travelers explore Pigeon Island and Sulphur Springs. Excursions include snorkeling at Anse Chastanet. Local markets sell green fig salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Piton peaks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Lucian favorite. Souvenirs, like cocoa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Castries’ vibrant charm offers a lively St. Lucian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of volcanic landscapes and marine adventures, making Castries an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)