Size
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Capacity
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Modernity
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Service
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Spaciousness
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Borealis
Zaandam
Gross Tonnage
Borealis
63,458 GT
Zaandam
63,000 GT
Length
Borealis
238 m
Zaandam
238 m
Beam
Borealis
32 m
Zaandam
32 m
Passengers
Borealis
1,360
Zaandam
1,432
Crew
Borealis
615
Zaandam
615
Decks
Borealis
โ
Zaandam
โ
Year Built
Borealis
2,000
Zaandam
2,000
Space Ratio
Borealis
46.7 GT/pax
Zaandam
44.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Borealis
2.21 :1
Zaandam
2.33 :1
| Specification | Borealis | Zaandam |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines | Holland America Line |
| Class | R Class | R Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 63,458 GTWinner | 63,000 GT |
| Length | 238 m | 238 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 8.4 mWinner | 8.1 m |
| Decks | โ | โ |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,360 | 1,432Winner |
| Crew | 615 | 615 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 46.7 GT/paxWinner | 44.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.21:1Winner | 2.33:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Netherlands |
| IMO Number | 9192399 | 9156515 |
Borealis
47 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Zaandam
44 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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