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Rotterdam
Named Rotterdam, our newest cruise ship makes a dazzling debut in the Caribbean this November.
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About Rotterdam
Named Rotterdam, our newest cruise ship makes a dazzling debut in the Caribbean this November. Rotterdam hits all the right notes: exquisite dining, innovative entertainment, superbly appointed staterooms and suites, the finest service and craftsmanship that reflects nearly 150 years of expertise. Music is front and centre on Rotterdam and the result is a ship that moves—not only through water, but through the hearts of guests. With world-class dining and the best live music at sea, this new cruise ship creates the soundtrack to the discoveries you’ll make each day.
Ship Facts
| Launch year | Refit year | Language | Gross tonnage | Length | Width | Currency | Speed | Capacity | Crew count | Deck count | Cabin count | Electrical plugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2023 | en-US | 99800 | 300 meters | 35 meters | USD | 24 knots | 2668 | 1025 | 12 | 1340 |
types: US 2 Pin 110v EU 2 Pin 220v adapters provided: false |
Accommodation
Refined amenities and our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed grace each elegant stateroom offered by Holland America Line. Most of our spacious cruise ship rooms are ocean-facing; many have teak-lined verandahs for dining alfresco or sunbathing in private.
- Complimentary 24-hour In-Room Dining
- Daily Housekeeping
- Generous Storage
- Safes for your valuables
- Deluxe bathrobes
- Elemis Aromapure bath amenities
- Complimentary fresh fruit
- Complimentary shoeshine service
- Complimentary ice service
Pinnacle Suite
Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave, refrigerator and built-in bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower as well as an additional shower stall. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services.
Approximately 1,290 sq. ft. including verandah.
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Lounge Area
- Dining Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Bath
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- King or Twin Configuration
- Whirlpool Bath
- Suite Benefits
Neptune Spa Suite
These spacious light-filled suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, a private verandah, large sitting area and bathroom with dual-sink vanity, whirlpool bath and shower, plus an additional shower. They include two lower beds convertible to one king size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and a sofa bed for one.
Approximately 465-502 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Bath
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- King or Twin Configuration
- Dining Area
- Whirlpool Bath
- Suite Benefits
Neptune Suite
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services.
Approximately 465-502 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Desk
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Bath
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- King or Twin Configuration
- Dining Area
- Whirlpool Bath
- Suite Benefits
Signature Suite
These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall.
Approximately 393-400 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- King or Twin Configuration
- Suite Benefits
- Hair Dryer
Vista Suite
With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.
Approximately 260-356 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- Hair Dryer
Aft-View Vista Suite
With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a shower, mini-bar and refrigerator.
Approximately 260-356 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Mini Bar (Additional Cost)
- Hair Dryer
Spa Verandah
With floor-to-ceiling windows and a private verandah, these light-infused staterooms feature two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and thoughtful amenities.
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
Aft-View Verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage shower-heads.Â
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Bath
- Queen or Twin Configuration
Verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage shower-heads.
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- Bath
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Hair Dryer
Obstructed Verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage shower-heads. The view is partially obstructed.
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
Facilities
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Bath
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Safe
Family Ocean View
With accommodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream™ beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and toilet, one with shower and sink.
Approximately 222-231 sq. ft
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Bath
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
Spa Ocean View
These ocean-view staterooms offer spa amenities such as yoga mats and an iPod® docking station, with exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. It includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, a bathtub and shower.
Approximately 175-282 sq. ft.
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- Bath
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Hair Dryer
Ocean View
These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view.
Approximately 175–282 sq. ft
Facilities
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Hair Dryer
Single Ocean View
Perfect for guests traveling solo, these staterooms feature one queen-size Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-top mattress, plus a shower with premium massage head an array of modern amenities.
Approximately 127-172 sq. ft.
Facilities
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
Spa Inside
These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and an iPod® docking station and include access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. There are two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses.
Approximately 143-225 sq. ft.
Facilities
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
Inside
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms.
Approximately 141–225 sq. ft.
Facilities
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
Entertainment
Every day aboard a Holland America cruise ship brings a wealth of cruise activities and indulgences, along with the freedom to partake in as many- or as few- as you please. It's an opportunity to try something new that surprises you, every day. Dabble, discover, daydream- do everything, or do nothing at all.
Rolling Stone Rock Room
Rock Lives Here
When you’re ready to rock, head to the Rolling Stone Rock Room, the ultimate live music venue on ship. Hear your favs and classic hits, right from Rolling Stone magazine’s top song lists.
Lincoln Centre Stage
B.B. Kings Blue's Club
Billboard Onboard
World Stage
World Stage, the largest theatre on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivating regional stories told by local experts and narrated by your Cruise & Travel Director. In the evenings, Step One Dance Company, vocal sensation Cantaré, BBC Earth in Concert and more take the stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level by surrounding you in spectacular sight and sound with a two-story, panoramic LED screen.
Casino Action
BBC Earth in Concert
Our partnership with BBC Earth brings their innovative and breathtaking programming to the World Stage. Award-winning soundtracks are performed live as BBC Earth’s incredible wildlife footage fills the big screen. It’s an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a new perspective on the planet.
Dining
Rudi's Sel De Mer
Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses.
Meals at Sel de Mer are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.
The Dining Room
For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs, and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.Â
Pinnacle Grill
Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavour.
Canaletto
In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!
Tamarind
Praised by Condé Nast Traveler for cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honours the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake. And, try our specialty sushi created in collaboration with Culinary Council member and Master Sushi Chef, Andy Matsuda.
Dive-In
Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savour a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.
New York Pizza
Nami Sushi
24-Hour In-Room Dining
Gelato
At “G” Gelato, you can indulge your sweet tooth with a classic European gelato (ice cream), made fresh on board each day by chefs trained at the Carpigiani Gelato University. Choose from among 12 delightful flavours, two of which are rotated daily. Smooth, creamy and refreshing, this tasty treat is served in a variety of ways, including gelato popsicles and the flavours of G, composed shots with layers of caramel, nuts and gelato. Love pistachio? Select ingredients like Sicilian pistachios make our pistachio gelato out of this world!
Enrichment
Boasting an expansive range of enrichment facilities and opportunity, Holland America Line's ships are bound to offer something you'll want to know more about. Why not have a go at the Digital Workshop powered by Windows and learn how to enhance your holiday picture or how to easily share them.
Explorations Central
Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. It's indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery centre on board.
EXC Talks
Get an insider’s perspective at these informative onboard talks. In select regions, EXC Talks feature multimedia presentations that bring each destination to life with captivating storytelling and expert commentary.
EXC Culture
Start your immersion in a destination’s culture and history before you even step on shore, with help from local experts, artists and performers.
EXC Nature
Study the natural world in all its beauty and complexity—from landscapes carved over millennia to animals that have made amazing adaptations to their environments.^
EXC Port To Table
Food is the gateway to understanding a culture. Delve into each region’s culinary traditions through onboard cooking demonstrations, and food and wine tastings (fleetwide Jan. 1, 2020).
EXC Photography
Learn to capture your most memorable travel moments with expert photography instruction and unique opportunities to use your newfound skills in port.
Unique Shore Excursions
Choose from our award-winning shore excursions and immerse yourself in authentic, engaging travel experiences—easily, comfortably and conveniently.
Port To Table
Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.
For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.
Explore On Board
Savour the region through cooking demonstrations and tastings on board. Learn to make Malaysian roti with curried chicken. Discover which wines pair well with coconut. Enjoy a lavish feast featuring the cuisine of Western Australia.
Explore On Shore
Take a culinary tour with the guidance of a chef’s palate. Shop for French pastries in one of Tahiti’s open-air markets. Scour the Thai countryside for the perfect pad Thai. Compare world-class rieslings at a Tasmanian winery.
*Shore excursions and fine dining events require an additional cost.
* On Select ships
^ In select regions
Shore Excursions With FOOD & WINE
The long-time partnership between Holland America Line and FOOD & WINE has delivered immersive culinary experiences for our guests for more than a dozen years. Now, this partnership has evolved into an exciting, engaging and ever-expanding selection of culinary-themed shore excursion tours that explore food, wine and culture in some of the world's most renowned gastronomic hot spots.
Tasty Samplings
Mediterranean
You can shop with a renowned Barcelona chef and create an extraordinary meal together. Discover the secret to making perfect pizza crust in Naples, where it was born. Or explore a family-owned Santorini vineyard and sample their delicious wines.
Northern Europe
Imagine touring a distillery in Reykjavik and raising a glass of handcrafted spirits with the owner. Experiencing cutting-edge “neo-Fjordic” cuisine in Bergen. Or learning to make smørrebrød (classic open-faced sandwiches) in Copenhagen!
Australia & New Zealand
Meet chef Roy Choi, father of the gourmet food-truck movement, in Melbourne. Sip an award-winning Syrah in one of Hawke’s Bay’s most renowned wineries. Stroll through the lush gardens at Glenfalloch in Dunedin, before dining on a sumptuous feast.
Asia
Paradise will be found through ramen adventures, dumpling lessons, “wet” market tours, and an array of culinary experiences. From hands-on cooking classes in Thailand to dining out in one of Singapore’s famed hawker centres, the world is yours!
Mexico, Central & South America
Visit a coffee plantation in Antigua, fish for King Crab in the Beagle Channel or dine in Puerto Vallarta’s renowned Barrio Bistro run by superstar chef Guillermo Wulff. Discover cuisine with heat and complexity.
Caribbean
Refreshing. Spicy. Flavourful. Explore the cuisines of the Caribbean. Observe traditional rum-making techniques in Barbados and sip the results. Master ceviche in a hands-on cooking class in Curaçao. Savour jerk chicken in Jamaica.
Canada & New England
Discover the charm and character of Quebec City and delight in authentic poutine and maple syrup-in-fused treats. Or enjoy an old-fashion, trap-to-plate lobster bake in Bar Harbour. You'll experience Canada & New England though all your senses.
Hawaii & The South Pacific
Explore Kona’s remarkable coffee. Experience the delicious collision of fresh, Tahitian ingredients and French cuisine at one of Papeete’s finest restaurant. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Hawaii’s regional cuisine and farm-to-market movement.
Alaska
Enjoy saffron-infused bouillabaisse with freshly caught fish and fire-warmed sourdough rolls—the world’s best camp meal. Explore the Anchorage craft-beer scene and wines of Port Alberni. Dine at a traditional crab shack and more.
Health & Fitness
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Refresh, Relax and Rejuvenate
During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honoured, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.
Pickleball At Sea
Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. All our cruise ships feature pickleball courts with amazing top-deck views. The equipment and courts are available for a match anytime, so long as the weather allows. Frequent pickler? Join a pickleball tournament at sea and put your dink shot to the test. Hesitant amateur? Learn the basics at complimentary beginner’s lessons, starting in spring 2023. Commemorative starter kits will soon be available in our retail shops — purchase as gifts for avid players or as souvenirs, so that you can always look back on your pickleball cruise memories.
Fitness
Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Centre equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.
Deckplans
Deck 12 - Observation Lounge
- Explorations Central & Cafe/Crow's Nest
- The Retreat
Deck 11 - Sun Deck
- Staterooms 11001 - 11060
- Sliding Dome Cover
- Jogging Track
- Sport Court
- Sun Deck
- Sun Bar
Deck 10 - Panorama Deck
- Staterooms 10001 - 10055
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Kids' Club
- New York Deli & Pizza
- Panorama Bar
- Nami Sushi
- Tamarind
- Tamarind Bar
- Club Hal
Deck 9 - Lido Deck
- Fitness Centre
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Hydro Pool
- Lido Pool
- Lido Bar
- Gelato
- Dive-In
- Canaletto
- Lido Market
- Sea View Bar
- Sea View Pool
- Movies Poolside
Deck 8 - Navigation Deck
- Staterooms 8001 - 8203
Deck 7 - Schubert Deck
- Staterooms 7001 - 7196
Deck 6 - Mozart
- Staterooms 6001 - 6235
Deck 5 - Gershwin Deck
- Staterooms 5001 - 5231
Deck 4 - Beethoven Deck
- Staterooms 4001 - 4219
Deck 3 - Promenade
- World Stage
- Casino
- Art Gallery
- The Shops
- Future Cruises
- Guest Services
- Grand Dutch Café
- Atrium
- Photo Shop
- The Dining Room
Deck 2 - Plaza Deck
- World Stage
- The Library
- Billboard Onboard
- Rolling Stone Rock Room
- Notes
- Merabella
- The Shops
- Lincoln Centre Stage & B.B King's Blues Club
- Pinnacle Grill
- Rudi's Sel De Mer
- Ocean Bar
- Club Orange Dining Room
- Half Moon Bar
- Atrium
- The Dining Room
Deck 1 - Main Deck
- Staterooms 1001 - 1187
- Half Moon
- Hudson
- Internet Centre
- Stuyvesant
- Atrium