Hflors Posted January 6, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 6, 2020 First let me say for both of our important anniversaries ( 40th and 45th ) dh and I have taken long cruises on rotterdam (our favorite ship) because of zaandam going at the time we want to go and place we want to go we are looking to cruise on her. From what I can tell she looks very much like Rotterdam, with an extra pool. If you have cruised on both, did you notice any differences? In your opinion do the two ships have the same "feel"? We will only have one 50th so I want to be pretty sure we are picking the "right" ship. Thanks for any insight you can give. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Pete Cruiser Posted January 6, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 6, 2020 The Zaandam has 2 decks at the stern that are open to all, whereas the Rotterdam has all verandah rooms. Yes, the second pool, too. I do like the decor and trim better on the Rotterdam, but not enough to select over the other. If the Zaandam doesn't have the lanai rooms still, that is better for deck chair users on the promenade as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmom Posted January 6, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) I was on the Zaandam in June. No lanai rooms that open up onto the Promenade deck, so lots of deck chairs available for everyone. Edited January 6, 2020 by vmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted January 6, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 6, 2020 We have been on both ships, and I have to say, we didn't love Rotterdam. We were only on for a week (E. Canada), and we had toilet issues in the room, so I really shouldn't comment, as that will probably never happen again. We did enjoy Zaandam for longer cruises, 28 days in SA and a two-week Alaska cruise. But we will be on Rotterdam again in April, for longer, and we are looking forward to it. If you really liked Rottie, then I'm sure Zaandam will be just as good, if not better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted January 6, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 6, 2020 A few pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhead Fred Posted January 6, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, Vict0riann said: A few pictures. Of the Zaandam I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 6, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 6, 2020 We have sailed on both ships -- but not in recent years. We were on the Rotterdam before she had the aft pool removed and more cabins added. I would go for the better itinerary that you like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted January 6, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 6, 2020 That carpet in the dining room is hideous. 😵🤢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted January 6, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 6, 2020 52 minutes ago, Overhead Fred said: Of the Zaandam I believe. Yes, of Zaandam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted January 6, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Vic The Parrot said: That carpet in the dining room is hideous. 😵🤢 Looking at it gives me vertigo!😳 Denise😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted January 6, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Zaandam 2016, Rotterdam 2017. Both have been drydocked since those sailings. I can’t point to one thing but I found the Zaandam clean and shipshape and unfortunately cannot say the same for the Rotterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted January 8, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 8, 2020 We sailed Rotterdam for many days and I always liked her very much but they ruined her by tearing out her aft pool etc, Rotterdam was once very special but not now, IMO> Zaandam is a lovely ship in very good condition. Choose your ship by the itinerary you like b est, IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted January 11, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 5:57 PM, DeeniEncinitas said: Looking at it gives me vertigo!😳 Denise😊 The designers of that carpet must have over-indulged in magic mushrooms. 😵🌚🤖👽👻☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted January 11, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 1:42 PM, Vic The Parrot said: That carpet in the dining room is hideous. 😵🤢 Just wear a pair of these and you'll be fine.................dude 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic The Parrot Posted January 11, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: Just wear a pair of these and you'll be fine.................dude "Dude" is right! I'll be tripping the entire voyage. (Keep all inhalants away from me ... 🙃) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted January 11, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 11, 2020 The last Rotterdam drydock was in 2017. She was supposed to go in around November 2019, but because the Rotterdam is helping take up the slack for the loss of the Prinsendam, that drydock was cancelled and the next one is scheduled for December 2020. They used a long Trans-Atlantic segment recently to rip out the Mix area on deck 5 and install Billboard Onboard. They did it with passengers onboard. They moved the piano up to the Crow's Nest and boarded off that area on deck 5 while they did the construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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