Zaandam cruises.

Port to Table & Explorations Central

To eat is to know… it could have been the slogan of Port to Table. Port to Table is quite a unique concept highlighting the local cuisine of your destinations. Local chefs  will come and talk about what makes their cuisine so special. Wine and food tasting included. You will discover new ingredients and new flavors, and you can join the shore excursion yourself under the guidance of the chef. 

Totally along the same lines of that exploration, what's in a name, is Explorations Central. It is a place where you will learn more about the culture, fauna and flora, history and much more of the destinations you will visit. This can be done through guidebooks but also through the various iPads present in the center. Once captivated by your destination after reading or seeing a bit more about it, you can also book your excursions nearby. 

It is written in the stars

That the dishes and restaurants aboard the Zaandam have already won several awards is no coincidence. In recent years, Holland America Line has invested seriously in attracting some of the best chefs - star chefs , that is - that walk the planet. 6 world-class chefs, each with their own specialties, are the beating heart, innovative brain and that gastronomic fingerspitzengefühl of the top-notch dishes served in the restaurants of the Zaandam. No other cruise line has this knowledge and expertise. Sometimes you can even see celebrity chefs show up during one of the cruises to give a cooking demonstration at the Culinary Arts Center. An unforgettable experience in which you will get a lot of tips that you can also use at home. Great to try aboard the Zaandam are the authentic Italian restaurant Canaletto, the steak restaurant Pinnacle Grill and the delicious hot dogs at Dive-In. 

Music and the Zaandam hand in hand

In the evening, aboard the Zaandam, enjoy breathtaking shows and spectacles on the World Stage! These include 2 unique shows by the Step One Dance Company. Make sure you book early for these shows, because you don't want to miss them.  Accompanied by fantastic music and using state-of-the-art technology, 6 elite dancers give the best of themselves as they thrill the audience with unimaginable dance moves. In addition, Cantaré should also be on your evening schedule. 4 male singers who will enchant you with fantastic harmonies based on iconic pop songs.