Holland America Adjusts Itinerary for Upcoming 35 Day Zaandam Voyage

Holland America Line has made multiple itinerary changes to the upcoming 35-day Legendary Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas sailing aboard the Zaandam, Cruise Hive, Cruise Mummy, and Cruise Critic reported. The cruise is scheduled to depart on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The adjustments involve shuffling port order and changing arrival and departure times. [1][3][4]

According to Cruise Hive, booked guests received notification of the revisions shortly before departure. The changes include a swap in the order of port calls, such as calls to Raiatea. The adjustments have raised concerns among passengers regarding potential propulsion issues and schedule reliability. [1]

The vessel Zaandam shares its name historical root with a 17th century Dutch East India Company yacht that operated for inter-island trade. Today, the modern cruise ship serves long-haul itineraries in the Pacific and global regions. [1][6]

Holland America Line is also introducing new event offerings across its fleet. According to Cruise Industry News, the cruise line announced it will host a professional pickleball invitational at its private island destination, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, allowing passengers to combine Caribbean itineraries with sports events. [2]