MS Zaandam is a cruise ship owned and operated by Holland America Line named for the city of Zaandam Netherlands near Amsterdam. It was built by Italy’s Fincantieri yard in Venice and was delivered in 2000. She is part of the 'R-Class' and a sister ship to MS Volendam MS Rotterdam and MS Amsterdam. MS Zaandam has a musical theme and is decorated with artifacts and memorabilia from different musical genres.
Builders of the MS Zaandam are Fincantieri, Italy and Monfalcone.