Rotterdam - Holland America Line
| Rotterdam itinerary and upcoming sailing dates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2019 | Caribbean, 21 nights | from $7077 |
| Mar 10, 2019 | Southern Caribbean, 14 nights | from $4927 |
| Mar 24, 2019 | Western Caribbean, 7 nights | from $2509 |
Rotterdam Overview
Launched in 1997, the MS Rotterdam cruise ship is the latest in a long lineage of Holland America flagships. The Rotterdam pays tribute to its heritage with class and style while still offering all the modern amenities you'd expect from the cruise ships of today.Specs: Rotterdam at a glance
The Rotterdam weighs 61,849 tonnes and comes to 780 feet in length. She can carry up to 1404 passengers and has a maximum speed of 25 knots.
Accommodation: Rotterdam rooms and suites
Holland America ships are well known for their generously sized accommodation, and the staterooms of the Rotterdam are no exception. Starting from the Interior staterooms at 182 square feet and scaling all the way up to the deluxe Pinnacle Suite (1127 square feet), rooms aboard the Rotterdam are without exception elegant affairs. Even the most affordable options come complete with a flat screen TV and luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses.
Entertainment: things to do on board the Rotterdam
Whether you're living large at the onboard casino or taking in live stage shows, the Rotterdam has a stunning array of entertainment to choose from, both night and day.
Highlights include:
- Dancing With the Stars: At Sea - brush up with free dance lessons before competing for the honour of Cruise Champion, or just sit back and watch the show
- B.B. King's Blues Club
- The Retreat: a private resort-style poolside experience
- Huge LED cinema screen on deck for outdoor movies
Food: Rotterdam restaurants
Holland America invites Rotterdam cruisers to dine "As You Wish", whether that means set dining times or a more spontaneous style.
Some dining options included in your Rotterdam ticket:
- La Fontaine Dining Room: classic, sophisticated cuisine
- Lido Restaurant: relaxed atmosphere, delicious food
- Dive-In at Terrace Grill: tasty burgers and hotdogs
- Slice Pizza: gourmet pizza served poolside
Some specialty dining options (for a nominal fee):
- The Pinnacle Grill: refined and romantic American-style dining
- Le Cirque Restaurant: whimsical, experiential dining
- Tamarind Restaurant: savour the flavours of Southeast Asia, China and Japan
- Canaletto Restaurant: authentic Italian, perfect for sharing with friends and family
Destinations: Rotterdam itineraries
While many of the Rotterdam's voyages are centred around Europe, there are quite a number that range further afield, with itineraries taking in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and India among many other destinations. There's even a Rotterdam itinerary that ventures north for a "'oyage of the Vikings Cruise' encompassing Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland and Canada!
Things to remember: On board the Rotterdam
Just a few things to remember when preparing for a vacation aboard the Rotterdam:
- Week-long cruises include usually include two formal nights - pack your tux or ballgown as black tie dress code is expected.
- Club HAL caters to a couple age brackets between 5 and 17, though the extent of kids activities will depend on the time of year and itinerary.
- The US dollar is standard currency on the Rotterdam, and daily gratuities (which you can adjust) are automatically added to your account.
I have enjoyed visiting as much of the world as possible over the years. Europe and the Mediterranean are personal favourites, but there is so much to see very close to our little Australasian corner of the globe- one of my top travel experiences was snorkeling with tropical fish and turtles in New Caledonia! Cruising is a fantastic way to see it all, and we hope to make booking a cruise easier for both first-timers and old salts. From ship tips to destination news and views, we will keep you up-to-date. Happy cruising!
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Rotterdam Cabins
Lanai Staterooms
- 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed
- bathtub & shower
Large Oceanview Staterooms
- 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
Large or Standard Inside Staterooms
- 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower.
Neptune Suites
2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 571–653 sq. ft. including verandah.
Suite Amenities
- A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Neptune or Pinnacle Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and Wi-Fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
- Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
- Complimentary sparkling wine served in the Neptune Lounge upon embarkation
- Complimentary bottled water provided in suite at embarkation
- Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
- Cold hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
- Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
- Cocktail party with ship officers
- Priority boarding for tendered ports of call
- Special disembarkation service
- Priority dining and seating requests
- Exclusive daily breakfast service
- High tea service in suite on request
- Teak-lined private verandah
- A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
- Premium duvet; oversized bath towels; and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
- No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
- Personalized cruise stationery
- One-touch telephone concierge service
- Fresh flowers
- Umbrellas for your use on the cruise
- Mariner's Dream™ bed featuring a plush Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens
- Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage
- 100% Egyptian cotton towels
- Premium massage showerheads
- 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
- Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
- Complimentary fresh fruit on request
- Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
- Flat-panel TV and DVD player
- Complimentary DVD library
- Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
Pinnacle Suites
Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,127 sq. ft. including verandah.
Room Amenities
- A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Neptune or Pinnacle Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and Wi-Fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.
- Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
- Complimentary sparkling wine served in the Neptune Lounge upon embarkation
- Complimentary bottled water provided in suite at embarkation
- Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
- Cold hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
- Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
- Cocktail party with ship officers
- Priority boarding for tendered ports of call
- Special disembarkation service
- Priority dining and seating requests
- Exclusive daily breakfast service
- High tea service in suite on request
- Teak-lined private verandah
- A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
- Premium duvet; oversized bath towels; and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
- No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
- Personalized cruise stationery
- One-touch telephone concierge service
- Fresh flowers
- Umbrellas for your use on the cruise
- Mariner's Dream™ bed featuring a plush Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens
- Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage
- 100% Egyptian cotton towels
- Premium massage showerheads
- 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
- Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
- Complimentary fresh fruit on request
- Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
- Flat-panel TV and DVD player
- Complimentary DVD library
- Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
Vista Spa Suites
Opt for the serenity of a new Spa Suite or Stateroom, featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats and an iPod® docking station. Also available are exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 292 sq. ft. including verandah.
Room Amenities
- Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:
- A variety of firm, medium, and soft pillows
- No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
- Personalized cruise stationery
- Oversized bath towels
- One-touch telephone concierge service
- Fresh flowers
- Complimentary DVD library
Spa Amenities include:
- Yoga mats
- iPod® docking stations
- Countertop water feature in-room
- Easy access to the Greenhouse Spa & Salon
Vista Suites
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 292 sq. ft. including verandah.
Room Amenities
- Teak-lined private verandah
- A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
- Premium duvet; oversized bath towels; and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
- No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
- Personalized cruise stationery
- One-touch telephone concierge service
- Fresh flowers
- Umbrellas for your use on the cruise
- Our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed featuring a plush Euro-Top mattress and finely woven cotton linens
- Luxurious bathrobes for use during your voyage
- 100% Egyptian cotton towels
- Premium massage showerheads
- 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
- Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
- Complimentary fresh fruit on request
- Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
- Flat-panel TV and DVD player
- Complimentary DVD library
- Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service
Rotterdam Deck Plans
Rotterdam Onboard Entertainment
Shopping
Atrium
- A breathtaking three-story atrium welcomes guests to the ms Rotterdam, a luxurious cruise ship boasting a world-class combination of attentive, beautiful accommodations, fine dining and a full range of services.
Casino
Casino
- The pulse-pounding excitement involved in playing games of chance is undeniable. The ms Rotterdam features a full-service casino where guests can take pick of slot machines, poker, roulette, blackjack and more.
Kids Club
Club HAL
- Holland America Line has reinvented its popular Club HAL with new supervised play areas and age- appropriate activities for kids ages 3 to 12. Creativity and fun are everywhere with art tables, board games, toys, video games and much more.
The Loft and The Oasis
- Designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age.
Bars and Lounges
Crow's Nest
- Crow's Nest offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening.
Explorer's Lounge
- A maritime mural and subdued contrasts in black and rose -- these are the essential ingredients for the understated elegance of the Explorer's Lounge. This meeting place for friends old and new offers intimate seating for small gatherings.
Neptune Lounge
- At your service is the Neptune Lounge's Concierge, exclusively available to Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah Suite guests. Relax here over breakfast pastries with your favourite newspaper, or gather for evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails in this timeless, genteel setting.
Queen's Lounge
- The ms Rotterdam's gorgeous performing arts theater, the Queen's Lounge is a majestic venue offering luxurious seating and an elegant ambiance that lends itself perfectly to an evening spent watching live performances of music, dance, theater or comedy.
Wine Tasting Bar
- Exuding an elegant atmosphere created by gorgeous wood paneling, contemporary furnishings, and a vibrant color scheme, the Statendam's Wine Tasting Bar offers wine aficionados the perfect environment for sitting down to enjoy a spectacular selection of world-class wines.
Art Classes
Culinary Arts Centre
- The Culinary Arts Center program, presented by Food & Wine magazine, is a groundbreaking program that integrates guests' love for fine food and wine with a unique and entertaining experience. Immerse yourself in the unique traditions and tastes of the ports of call you will visit. Sample fine wines from around the world or learn to make a new gourmet dish in a hands-on cooking class taught by Master Chefs or culinary guests.
Sports and Spa
Fitness Centre
- Holland America Line makes it easy for you to stay fit and trim while on your journey with fully equipped fitness centers and sports courts. Fitness centers aboard each ship include exercise and weight training equipment, and sports courts may include tennis, volleyball or basketball. The broad, generously proportioned teak decks are perfect for walkers and joggers, and when you are finished exercising, cool off in one of the pools. To maintain or achieve optimum health, work with one of the qualified personal trainers or take one of the fitness classes lead by knowledgeable instructors. Fitness classes may include:
* Pathway to Yoga: Yoga is an ancient Hindu practice that offers a pathway to enlightenment through specific postures and breathing techniques. Holland America Line offers a variety of Yoga styles in classes for students of all levels.
* Mat Pilates: Developed in the 1920s by the legendary personal trainer Joseph Pilates, the Pilates method is an exercise system that combines posture and controlled moves. The class is mat based and appropriate for students of
all levels.
* Cardio Ki-Bo Circuit Training: A great combination of Chi-releasing moves including boxercise, kickboxing and aerobic conditioning. Holland America Line places emphasis on technique and help push you to your cardiovascular limit.
* Aquarobics: This program features a low-impact water workout. You will effortlessly strengthen tone and energize mind and body.
* Pilates Reformer: The Pilates method is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk. The Pilates method is not just exercise; it is a series of controlled movements engaging your body and mind, performed on specifically designed exercise apparatus and supervised by trained fitness directors.
Greenhouse Spa & Salon
- Of all the fascinating places you can visit on a Holland America cruise ship, none rejuvenates and relaxes like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon, featuring heavenly beauty and wellness rituals. Choose the blissful pampering of a facial therapy or let the trained fingers of a massage therapist sooth your muscles while working fragrant oils into your skin. Enjoy therapeutic water treatments as you steam in a thermal suite or bathe in herbs, all the while cruising to exotic destinations and enjoying the indulgences that are a signature feature of luxurious Holland America Line cruises.
- Relaxing treatment rooms also offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials. Facilities include:
* A hydrotherapy pool bubbling with warm, therapeutic sea water
* Heated ceramic lounge reminiscent of an opulent Turkish bath
* Private treatment rooms, including couple's massage rooms
* Massage therapy inspired by an exotic blend of cultures — from Hawaiian Lomi Lomi to Chinese Tui Na
* The latest exotic skin, body, hair and nail treatments
* Knowledgeable, professional therapists trained to guide you through your spa experience
- For rejuvenation through exercise, Holland America Line spas offer fitness classes to help you achieve optimum health and vitality. Yoga, Pilates, spinning*, aquarobics and cardio circuit training are available for participants at all levels. Take advantage of treadmills, stationary bikes, stairsteppers, rowing machines, weights and weight machines. Staffed with professionals, the tranquil Greenhouse Spa & Salon invites guests to embrace sensory indulgence on a luxurious cruise vacation to remember.
Swimming
Lido Pool
- Warm days with light, salty breezes are made for lounging poolside with an icy beverage in one hand and an epic novel in the other. Does this count as doing something or doing nothing? You'll soon know...
- Vessel: Rotterdam
- Year: 1997
- Beam: 106ft
- Cruising speed: 25kn
- Casino : 1
- Gross Tonnage: 61,879
- Onboard Currency: USD
- Show Lounge: 1
- All Main Meals Included
- Basketball Court
- Kids Club
- Practice Tennis Court
- Spa Staterooms Available
- Length: 686ft
- Bars/Lounges: 10
- Crew: 800
- Gym: Yes
- Passenger Capacity: 1,620
- Vessel: 3
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Art Gallery
- Fitness Centre
- Laundry Service
- Shopping Areas
Rotterdam Overview
Launched in 1997, the MS Rotterdam cruise ship is the latest in a long lineage of Holland America flagships. The Rotterdam pays tribute to its heritage with class and style while still offering all the modern amenities you'd expect from the cruise ships of today.Specs: Rotterdam at a glance
The Rotterdam weighs 61,849 tonnes and comes to 780 feet in length. She can carry up to 1404 passengers and has a maximum speed of 25 knots.
Accommodation: Rotterdam rooms and suites
Holland America ships are well known for their generously sized accommodation, and the staterooms of the Rotterdam are no exception. Starting from the Interior staterooms at 182 square feet and scaling all the way up to the deluxe Pinnacle Suite (1127 square feet), rooms aboard the Rotterdam are without exception elegant affairs. Even the most affordable options come complete with a flat screen TV and luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses.
Entertainment: things to do on board the Rotterdam
Whether you're living large at the onboard casino or taking in live stage shows, the Rotterdam has a stunning array of entertainment to choose from, both night and day.
Highlights include:
- Dancing With the Stars: At Sea - brush up with free dance lessons before competing for the honour of Cruise Champion, or just sit back and watch the show
- B.B. King's Blues Club
- The Retreat: a private resort-style poolside experience
- Huge LED cinema screen on deck for outdoor movies
Food: Rotterdam restaurants
Holland America invites Rotterdam cruisers to dine "As You Wish", whether that means set dining times or a more spontaneous style.
Some dining options included in your Rotterdam ticket:
- La Fontaine Dining Room: classic, sophisticated cuisine
- Lido Restaurant: relaxed atmosphere, delicious food
- Dive-In at Terrace Grill: tasty burgers and hotdogs
- Slice Pizza: gourmet pizza served poolside
Some specialty dining options (for a nominal fee):
- The Pinnacle Grill: refined and romantic American-style dining
- Le Cirque Restaurant: whimsical, experiential dining
- Tamarind Restaurant: savour the flavours of Southeast Asia, China and Japan
- Canaletto Restaurant: authentic Italian, perfect for sharing with friends and family
Destinations: Rotterdam itineraries
While many of the Rotterdam's voyages are centred around Europe, there are quite a number that range further afield, with itineraries taking in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and India among many other destinations. There's even a Rotterdam itinerary that ventures north for a "'oyage of the Vikings Cruise' encompassing Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland and Canada!
Things to remember: On board the Rotterdam
Just a few things to remember when preparing for a vacation aboard the Rotterdam:
- Week-long cruises include usually include two formal nights - pack your tux or ballgown as black tie dress code is expected.
- Club HAL caters to a couple age brackets between 5 and 17, though the extent of kids activities will depend on the time of year and itinerary.
- The US dollar is standard currency on the Rotterdam, and daily gratuities (which you can adjust) are automatically added to your account.
I have enjoyed visiting as much of the world as possible over the years. Europe and the Mediterranean are personal favourites, but there is so much to see very close to our little Australasian corner of the globe- one of my top travel experiences was snorkeling with tropical fish and turtles in New Caledonia! Cruising is a fantastic way to see it all, and we hope to make booking a cruise easier for both first-timers and old salts. From ship tips to destination news and views, we will keep you up-to-date. Happy cruising!
