Holland America ms Zaandam

About this ship

The ms Zaandam, part of Holland America's Vista Class, accommodates approximately 1,440 passengers and is renowned for its elegant design and immersive onboard experiences, including live music and culinary excellence. A distinctive feature is its impressive art collection, which showcases over 1,000 pieces throughout the ship.

Grand Australia and New Zealand • 33 nights • Departs Mar. 6, 2026

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Units: Imperial Metric

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Day 1

Friday Mar. 6, 2026

Sydney, Australia

Sea Conditions Temperature Trend Port Guide

High 79°F / Low 71°F

Clear sky

Feels like

High 79°F • Low 75°F

Wind

16 mph (gust 20 mph)

Humidity

68%

Probability of Precipitation

20%

Cloud cover

Sunrise / Sunset

6:46 AM • 7:26 PM

Other ships at location: none

1,440 total passengers

Day 2

Saturday Mar. 7, 2026

Sydney, Australia

Sea Conditions Temperature Trend Port Guide

High 77°F / Low 73°F

Light rain

Feels like

High 77°F • Low 74°F

Wind

11 mph (gust 16 mph)

Humidity

76%

Probability of Precipitation

100%

Cloud cover

61%

Sunrise / Sunset

6:47 AM • 7:25 PM

Other ships at location: Holland America ms Volendam

2,872 total passengers

Day 3

Sea Day

Sunday Mar. 8, 2026

At Sea: Sydney, Australia → Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Day 4

Sea Day

Monday Mar. 9, 2026

At Sea: Sydney, Australia → Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Day 5

Tuesday Mar. 10, 2026

Milford Sound, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 6

Tuesday Mar. 10, 2026

Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 7

Wednesday Mar. 11, 2026

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 8

Thursday Mar. 12, 2026

Timaru, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 9

Friday Mar. 13, 2026

Wellington, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 10

Sea Day

Saturday Mar. 14, 2026

At Sea: Wellington, New Zealand → Tauranga, New Zealand

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Day 11

Sunday Mar. 15, 2026

Tauranga, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 12

Monday Mar. 16, 2026

Auckland, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 13

Tuesday Mar. 17, 2026

Auckland, New Zealand

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3,458 total passengers

Day 14

Wednesday Mar. 18, 2026

Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

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1,440 total passengers

Day 15

Sea Day

Thursday Mar. 19, 2026

At Sea: Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand → Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga

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Day 16

Sea Day

Friday Mar. 20, 2026

At Sea: Waitangi, Bay of Islands, New Zealand → Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga

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Day 17

Saturday Mar. 21, 2026

Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga

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1,440 total passengers

Day 18

Sea Day

Sunday Mar. 22, 2026

At Sea

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Day 19

Sea Day

Sunday Mar. 22, 2026

International Dateline - Repeat a calendar date

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Day 20

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Sunday Mar. 22, 2026

At Sea

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Day 21

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Monday Mar. 23, 2026

At Sea

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Day 22

Tuesday Mar. 24, 2026

Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, France

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1,440 total passengers

Day 23

Wednesday Mar. 25, 2026

Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, France

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1,440 total passengers

Day 24

Wednesday Mar. 25, 2026

Opunohu Bay, Moorea, French Polynesia, France

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1,440 total passengers

Day 25

Thursday Mar. 26, 2026

Raiatea, French Polynesia, France

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1,440 total passengers

Day 26

Friday Mar. 27, 2026

Bora-Bora, French Polynesia, France

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1,440 total passengers

Day 27

Sea Day

Saturday Mar. 28, 2026

At Sea: Bora-Bora, French Polynesia, France → Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia, France

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Day 28

Sunday Mar. 29, 2026

Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia, France

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1,440 total passengers

Day 29

Sea Day

Monday Mar. 30, 2026

At Sea: Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia, France → Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France

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Day 30

Tuesday Mar. 31, 2026

Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, France

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1,440 total passengers

Day 31

Sea Day

Wednesday Apr. 1, 2026

At Sea

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Day 32

Sea Day

Thursday Apr. 2, 2026

The Equator

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Day 33

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Friday Apr. 3, 2026

At Sea

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Day 34

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Saturday Apr. 4, 2026

At Sea

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Day 35

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Sunday Apr. 5, 2026

At Sea

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Day 36

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Monday Apr. 6, 2026

At Sea

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Day 37

Tuesday Apr. 7, 2026

San Diego, California

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1,440 total passengers

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