Amsterdam vs. Zaandam

[cruisemama5]

We just got off the Zaandam and are going on the Amsterdam in October. Are they exactly the same ship? Does anyone know if there is a pizza place onboard the Amsterdam. DH was very sad there was not one on the Zaandam and since this is a long cruise, is really hoping there is some.

 

I have looked at the deck plans and it looks similar.

 

TIA.

[OlsSalt]

We were on a similar class Rotterdam a few years ago which added "The Slice" to the aft deck splash pool area outside the Lido buffet - and it was not all that great.

 

Fine, if you were there when a pizza came out, but otherwise it just sat there until all the slices were gone. Not bad, but also not great - kind of congealed pizza, that old pizza for breakfast feeling - but still tasty enough.

 

Don't know if the new "Dive In" snack area by the main pool on these ships now have pizza or not, because I simply couldn't get past their really great cheese fries. Yippie, only 48* more days. Here I come.

Edited August 15, 2015 by OlsSalt

[dchip]

We have more than a year to wait until we take this amazing cruise. Sure hope you guys will come back and share your experiences with us when you return.

 

Have a fantastic voyage!!!

 

Cheers, Denise

[RuthC]

The Amsterdam and the Zaandam are essentially the same deck plan, but with a different décor.

Once you know your way around the Zaandam, the Amsterdam will feel like an old friend.

[DeeniEncinitas]

The Amsterdam and the Zaandam are essentially the same deck plan, but with a different décor.

Once you know your way around the Zaandam, the Amsterdam will feel like an old friend.

 

I agree with Ruth!

Same,as with The Eurodam, and The Nieuw Amsterdam.

Besides the change of decor you will feel at home!

Denise:)

[cruisemama5]

Thanks for the replies. If it has the Dive In, then no, there will be no pizza. I will tell DH to eat lots before we go and maybe he will be sick of it by the time we leave.

 

I kind of thought it was going to be the same as the Zaandam. We should be able to find our way around easily.

[echotumi]

well be going on her sept 20 im sure is the same as last time was just wondering

[catl331]

I think I am remembering this right--there is a couple that blogs a world cruise yearly and at most ports they enjoy pizza! So maybe the Amsterdam doesn't have or doesn't have good pizza!:)

 

Eat in U.S. till you have had enough and then walk it off on the cruise!

[take us away]

Thanks for the replies. If it has the Dive In, then no, there will be no pizza. I will tell DH to eat lots before we go and maybe he will be sick of it by the time we leave.

 

I kind of thought it was going to be the same as the Zaandam. We should be able to find our way around easily.

 

Yes, the Amsterdam has the Dive-in out on deck and only has pizza in the Lido proper and on one side only. The pizza is better than in the past but it still has a l o n g way to go before I would call it good.

[cruisemama5]

Yes, the Amsterdam has the Dive-in out on deck and only has pizza in the Lido proper and on one side only. The pizza is better than in the past but it still has a l o n g way to go before I would call it good.

 

Do they have the pizza everyday? We only saw some on the Zaandam once. DH said it was not good.