Golfette Posted June 2, 2006 #1 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Found an interesting cruise to Hawaii on the Zaandam on the AAA website, but they list no balcony cabins. Does this mean that possibly they are all booked or that they don't have balcony cabins?? Would appreciate hearing from Zaandam & HAL knowledgeables. Thanks!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomica Posted June 2, 2006 #2 Share Posted June 2, 2006 On the AAA website, balconies on ships prior to Vista Class appear as 'Suites'. If it's a BB Category (or something to that effect), it's a balcony cabin. If it says S-Suite, it's a suite. The Zaandam most certainly has balcony cabins :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 2, 2006 #3 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Categories "PS", "S", "A" and "B" are all balcony cabins on Zaandam and her sister Volendam. Actually, that is also the case for Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Statendam, Maasdam, Ryndam, and Veendam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 2, 2006 #4 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Have you checked out the CC group cruise on the Zaandam r/t from San Diego to Hawaii this October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 2, 2006 #5 Share Posted June 2, 2006 It's possible that the AAA site you were looking at is offering good prices on only the ocean view and inside cabins. A lot of times AAA will do that. They don't give too many good prices on the balcony cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricia724 Posted June 2, 2006 #6 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Unfortunately, HAL continues to use confusing terminology when listing their cabins. On the Zaandam, HAL refers to all cabins with a balcony as a "suite", and they would be listed on the AAA website under "Suites." But only categories PS and S are true suites. The B, BA, BB, and A categories which HAL calls "veranda suites" are what other cruiselines would call a balcony cabin. True, the HAL cabins are larger than most balcony cabins on other cruiselines, but they are not suites with suite privileges. In the past, HAL called them mini-suites. These are usually the first cabin categories to sell out on popular cruises, so it is entirely possible that there may not be any of these cabins available for the cruise you like. Or as KK mentioned, AAA may only be selling certain cabin categories. You can always check on the HAL website to see whether any are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted June 3, 2006 #7 Share Posted June 3, 2006 HAL's "balcony" cabins, aka minisuites, on nonVista class ships are ~284 sq feet, including balcony. They are larger than the typical balcony cabin. The nonVista ships are often referred to as R and S class ships. The S classs includes Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Volendam and Zaandam. The latter two are sister ships slightly larger than the first two, which are also sisters. The Vista class ships have typical balcony cabins of various sizes. In addition they have SS, SY and SZ categories which are equivalent to the "minisuite". There are really too many categories and types and sizes of cabins to summarize here. Visit HAL's web site (when it's working:o ) for deck plans and cabin layouts. Another very good web site for this kind of info: http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted June 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2006 The S classs includes Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Volendam and Zaandam. The latter two are sister ships slightly larger than the first two, which are also sisters. Quick correction: those are the R-class ships. The S-class are: Statendam, Maasdam, Ryndam, Veendam. I'm sure it was just a little brain cramp on Stevesan's part, but I just hate even little tidbits of incorrect info out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevesan Posted June 3, 2006 #9 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Quick correction: those are the R-class ships. The S-class are: Statendam, Maasdam, Ryndam, Veendam. I'm sure it was just a little brain cramp on Stevesan's part, but I just hate even little tidbits of incorrect info out there. Exactly right. I got my Ss and Rs reversed.:confused: Thank you for the correction. Another senior moment, but they're better than the alternative.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted June 3, 2006 #10 Share Posted June 3, 2006 The HAL CC-Group Cruise to Hawaii "The Voyage of the Spammed"Aboard the ms ZaandamSaturday October 7, 2006 - Sunday October 22, 2006Round Trip out of San Diego, CA Join us on a cruise to PARADISE! For more information:HAL CC-Group Cruise to Hawaii Pagehttp://www.cruisecritic.com/interests/groups.cfm?ID=71 We still have 6 AA Category Minisuites available on the Zaandam for the October 7, 2006 "Voyage of the Spammed" Group Cruise!!!! They're aft on the Navigation Deck. These are GREAT cabins, and look like this: Outside Cabins are available in categories: C, D, DA, DD, E, EE, F, H, HH Inside Cabins are available in categories: M, NN, N, I, MM, L, and K SO ... if anyone wants to join us, final payment isn't due until 6/23!!!!! LOTS of cabins still available for less than $2000 per person! SO ... come join us on a glorious cruise to Hawaii!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 3, 2006 #11 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Those really are nice cabins and are very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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