Built in 1999 and measuring 60, 906 gross tons with a guest capacity of 1,432, the VOLENDAM is Holland America's oldest and (tied with the 2000built twin ZAANDAM) smallest ship. She and her sister ZAANDAM are the last HAL ships that are in a size range that is compatible with Viking's Ocean ships and Oceania's MARINA and VISTA Class. By comparison, Holland America's latest Pinnacle Class Platform (MV ROTTERDAM, MV NIEUW STATENDAM, MV KONINGSDAM) measures 99,935 gross tons and carries 2,668 guests. Some might argue that the newer ships are too big to deliver a premium cruise experience and others might argue that the VOLENDAM and ZAANDAM, which lack many of the Pinnacle Class facilities like a stateoftheart spa, multiple specialty restaurants and The Music Walk entertainment venue, are too small. In this tour of the freshly refitted ship, which is absolutely spotless, you can decide. As always, thank you for watching and if you enjoy, please share with your friends to help our channel grow. Music licensed from Artlist: Anthony Vega "The Fast Runner" and "Spanish Lover"; Balloon Planet "The Calling" and "One Step Closer"; Campagna "Let's Get Away"; Chad Ben Ari "Arabesque Debussy"; FalstaFF "Spirito"; Maya Belsitzman and Matan Ephrat "Farewell"; Zac Nelson "Step Into Success" #hollandamerica #hollandamericacruises #hollandamericaline #mvvolendam #volendam #msvolendam #HALcruise #halcruises