Volendam was the first of two sister ships built for the Holland America Line. The other cruise ship of this class Zaandam entered service in 2000. These two ships followed the two 61,000-ton Rotterdam class that entered service in 1997 and 2001.

Volendam and Zaandam have 10 passenger decks, 2 pools, 10 bars, casino, fitness center, 600 seat show lounge, 581 outside cabins with 197 having verandas, 139 inside cabins, can carry 1,440 passengers and a crew of 647.

Volendam is operated on 7 night cruises from Vancouver - Alaska, and various cruises from Australia and New Zealand.

Zaandam’s main routes are to Alaska from Seattle, Mexico from San Diego and Hawaii from San Diego.

Website: www.hollandamerica.com.