The vessel is powered by a diesel-electric system turning two propeller shafts creating 37,500 kilowatts (50,300 hp).[5] This gives Zaandam a maximum speed of 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph).[1] The vessel can accommodate 1,432 passengers and has 607 crew.[1][5][lower-alpha 2] The 716 cabins range in size from in size from 10.5–104.6 m2 (113–1,126 sq ft), of which 197 have a balcony.