Zaandam

Perched at the very top front of the ship, the Crow's Nest is Zaandam's observation lounge. Recliner-style seats face forward over the bow, lounge seating wraps around both sides, and the bar sits in the middle. Espresso makers make it a morning coffee stop, and cocktails take over later in the day. Art and artifacts fill the room, and it hosts activities and get-togethers when the ship is cruising scenic waters.

The Lido Pool sits under the Magradome, a glass roof that closes in cooler or hotter weather and opens on beautiful days. Bench seating wraps around the pool for dipping toes, with hot tubs set just behind. Loungers line both sides in sun and shade, and tables surround the deck for poolside meals. At the far end, a tiki-style bar serves the whole area, with bartenders who can bring drinks to guests around the pool.

Tucked in a corner of the Lido deck, the Dive-In is the complimentary poolside grill, with burgers, hot dogs and brats all made to order. Fries come with an assortment of dipping sauces, and they can even be smothered in cheese. A small rotating buffet, such as a taco bar, sits alongside, and it all complements the Lido Market inside. Plenty of tables nearby make it easy to eat a burger by the pool.

The Greenhouse Spa & Salon covers massages, wraps, facials, acupuncture and medi-spa options, plus a full salon and a men's barber shop. Treatments start and end in a relaxation room with teas and infused water. The Thermal Suite is a paid upgrade with ergonomic stone loungers heated from below, a hot tub and steam and aromatherapy rooms. Separate men's and women's saunas sit by the locker rooms and are open to every guest.

The Lido Market is the complimentary casual spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner and later into the evening. Stations include made-to-order pasta, a salad bar with Cobb, chicken Caesar and Asian sesame, a carvery, pizza, paninis and charcuterie. Sushi is out every day alongside Indian and Asian fusion dishes. Desserts include churros, pies, cakes and bread pudding, and there are two ice cream stations with soft serve and cookies.

The Neptune Lounge is the suite-only lounge for guests in Neptune and Pinnacle Suites. The concierge team handles questions and reservations, much like the front desk. Continental breakfast is set out in the morning and appetizers later in the day, with a coffee machine for espresso, lattes and cappuccinos, plus teas and hot chocolate. Seating areas host games and puzzles, and a living-room space has a TV and a computer.

The Main Dining Room spans two decks at the back of the ship, with a stairway linking the levels and large windows on the sides and stern. It serves plated breakfast, lunch and dinner, with early or late traditional seating or anytime dining. Neptune and Pinnacle Suite guests get Club Orange, with their own line, priority service and an expanded menu, and other guests can add Club Orange to their fare.

The Pinnacle Grill is the main specialty restaurant on board, an unapologetic steakhouse with fine quality steaks, seafood, appetizers, soups and salads. On several nights of the cruise it turns into Morimoto By Sea, with a menu curated by the famous chef, including tuna pizza. Guests in Neptune and Pinnacle Suites also enjoy an upgraded à la carte breakfast here every day. It carries a cover charge, so it pays to reserve ahead.