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Volendam
Volendam is a Holland America Line cruise ship of the R class, in service since 1999. She measures 61,214 gross tons and carries 1,432 guests with a crew of 647. She sails World cruises, Canada and New England, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Volendam
Volendam is one of Holland America's two remaining R-class ships, a smaller vessel of about 61,200 gross tons carrying some 1,430 guests. Delivered in October 1999 and the third Holland America ship of the name, she began sailing in November 1999. Her interiors follow a botanical theme, and the line uses her for long voyages: in 2027 she sails a 129-day Grand World Voyage from Fort Lauderdale, then a summer of Canada and New England cruises from Boston and Montreal. Refits in 2006, 2014 and 2019 were followed in October 2024 by a three-week, US$8 million dry dock in the Bahamas that updated cabins and turned the Explorations Café into a library and game room.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Volendam?
Volendam is operated by Holland America Line and belongs to its R class.
How big is Volendam?
Volendam measures 61,214 gross tons and 238 metres in length, with 10 decks.
How crowded does Volendam feel?
Volendam has a passenger space ratio of 42.7: 61,214 gross tons for 1,432 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Volendam feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Volendam carry?
Volendam carries 1,432 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 647 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Volendam enter service?
Volendam entered service in 1999 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Volendam sail?
Volendam sails World cruises, Canada and New England and Transatlantic itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Volendam?
Holland America Line publishes the deck plans for Volendam; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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