Holland America Line
 

Rotterdam from Holland America Line

Sails From: London (Southampton), Rotterdam, Singapore

Sails to: Asia / Far East, Baltic, Caribbean, India, Mediterranean, Middle East

The ms Rotterdam is the standard-bearer for Holland America Line's fleet of ships, never more so than now, with the latest Signature of Excellence enhancements completed in December 2009.

Holland America Line is pleased to introduce its latest innovation, Lanai staterooms, to ms Rotterdam. Your onboard experience will be defined by spacious, artfully appointed public areas and the latest Signature of Excellence venues, features and amenities. Guests aboard will enjoy elegant dining rooms, a $2 million art and antique collection, wide teak decks and spacious staterooms - many with private verandahs. Holland America Line's stateroom enhancements include expanded stateroom choices and a complete update to all stateroom furnishings.

 
 
Quick Statistics:
Year Built: 1997
Year Refurbished: 2009
Year Entered Present Fleet: 1997
Previous Name: N/A
Country of Registry: Netherlands
Tonnage (GRT): 59,885
Guests (Lowers): 1,404
Total Guests: 1,708
Passenger Decks: 10
Number of Crew: 600
Officers' Nationality: Dutch/European
Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality: Indonesian, Filipino, American
Quick Statistics:
Total Rooms (all categories): 658
Suites: 160
Balconies: 160
Ocean/River View: 542
Interior: 118
Accessible: 23
 

Shipboard Policies

  • Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
    • Diabetic
    • Low Sodium
    • Vegetarian
    • Low Fat
    • Kosher
    • Low Cholesterol

Public Rooms

  • Library
  • Conference Center
  • Internet Café

Stateroom Amenities

  • Television / Radio
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Private Safe
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator

Entertainment

  • Show Lounge
    Capacity 521
  • Card Room
  • Game Arcade
  • Movie Theater

Dining

  • Traditional Assigned Seating
  • Dining Style: Formal Nights
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
    2
  • Alternative Specialty Restaurants
    • Pizza
    • Ice Cream
    • Coffehouse/Pastries
  • 24-hour Room Service

Other Facilities

  • Elevators
    12
  • Beauty Salon
  • Duty-free Shops
  • Photo Processing Shop
  • Concierge Desk
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
  • Safe Deposit Boxes
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry

Sports, Health and Fitness

  • Outdoor Swiming Pool(s)
    2
  • Full Service Spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Whirlpools
    1
  • Fitness Instruction and/or Group Fitness Classes
  • Weight Machines
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio Equipment
  • Jogging Track
  • Volleyball
  • Shuffleboard
  • Ping Pong
  • Tennis / Paddle Tennis
  • Basketball

Children and Teens

  • Dedicated Children's Center
  • Dedicated Teen Center
  • Teen Programs
  • Youth Counselor Staff
  • Babysitters Available
Sail Date Departs Destination Price From  
Sat 5/26/2012 Rotterdam 7-night Norwegian Fjords - Southern Cruise $CALL
Sat 6/2/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Scotland & Norway Cruise $CALL
Sat 6/2/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Scotland & Norway Cruise $CALL
Sat 6/2/2012 Rotterdam 28-night Scotland, Norway and Scandinavia Collectors' Voyage $CALL
Sat 6/16/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Scandinavia & Russia Cruise $1,999
Sat 6/16/2012 Rotterdam 21-night Scandinavia and Fjords Collectors' Voyage Cruise $3,899
Sat 6/30/2012 Rotterdam 7-night Norwegian Fjords - Northern Cruise $1,559
Sat 7/7/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Fjords & North Cape Cruise $1,999
Sat 7/7/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Fjords & North Cape Cruise $CALL
Sat 7/21/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Norwegian Fjords Collectors' Voyage $1,599
Sat 7/21/2012 Rotterdam 7-night Norwegian Fjords - Southern Cruise $799
Sat 7/28/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Norwegian Fjords Collectors' Voyage $1,599
Sat 7/28/2012 Rotterdam 7-night Norwegian Fjords - Northern Cruise $1,199
Sat 8/4/2012 Rotterdam 7-night Norwegian Fjords - Southern Cruise $CALL
Sat 8/4/2012 Rotterdam 7-night Norwegian Fjords - Southern Cruise $799
Sat 8/11/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Fjords & North Cape Cruise $1,699
Sat 8/25/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Scotland & Norway Cruise $1,399
Sat 9/8/2012 Rotterdam 7-night Norwegian Fjords - Northern Cruise $999
Sat 9/8/2012 5:00:00 PM Rotterdam 21-night Norwegian Fjords, Spain & Portugal Collectors' Voyage $1,999
Sat 9/15/2012 Rotterdam 14-night Spain & Portugal Explorer Cruise $1,299
Sat 9/29/2012 Rotterdam 17-night Moorish Empire Cruise $1,599
Tue 10/16/2012 Rotterdam 17-night Canary Island Adventure Cruise $1,499
Fri 11/2/2012 Rotterdam 34-night Caribbean Odyssey Cruise $3,399
Sat 11/3/2012 London (Southampton) 32-night Caribbean Odyssey Cruise $3,199
Sat 12/22/2012 Rotterdam 18-night Canary Islands Holiday Cruise $1,999
Wed 1/9/2013 Rotterdam 37-night Passage To Asia Cruise $4,699
Wed 1/9/2013 Rotterdam 51-night Silk & Spice Discovery Cruise $6,399
Wed 1/9/2013 Rotterdam 90-night Passage To The Far East Cruise $10,999
Thu 1/10/2013 London (Southampton) 88-night Passage To The Far East Cruise $10,799
Fri 2/15/2013 Singapore 53-night Spice Trade Explorer Cruise $6,899
Fri 3/1/2013 Singapore 39-night India, Arabia & Moorish Empire Cruise $4,999
Tue 4/9/2013 Rotterdam 18-night Canary Island Adventure Cruise $2,499
Sat 4/27/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Jewels Of The Baltic Voyage $2,199
Sat 5/11/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Voyage $1,199
Sat 5/18/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Voyage $1,199
Sat 5/25/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Jewels Of The Baltic Voyage $2,299
Sat 6/8/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Voyage Of The Midnight Sun $2,399
Sat 6/22/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Voyage $1,299
Sat 6/29/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Voyage $1,299
Sat 7/6/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Jewels Of The Baltic Voyage $2,499
Sat 7/20/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Voyage $1,299
Sat 7/27/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Voyage $1,299
Sat 8/3/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Voyage Of The Midnight Sun $2,499
Sat 8/17/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Fjords, Highlands & Ireland Voyage $2,499
Sat 8/31/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Voyage $1,299
Sat 9/7/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Voyage $1,299
Sat 9/14/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Iberian Explorer Voyage $2,499
Sat 9/28/2013 Rotterdam 18-night Canary Islands Discovery Voyage $3,199
Wed 10/16/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Iberian Explorer Voyage $2,399
Wed 10/30/2013 Rotterdam 18-night Canary Islands Discovery Voyage $3,199

 
Deckplan Overview Click on the appropriate deck below for more information.
 

Dining

  • Canaletto Restaurant
    Named for the famous 18th-century Venetian artist, the award winning Canaletto Restaurant, adjacent to the Lido Restaurant dining area, serves classic Italian fare with tableside service for dinners only.
     
  • La Fontaine Dining Room
    The La Fontaine Dining Room, graced with sophisticated Rosenthal china and crisp white linens, offers your choice of traditional pre-set seating and dining times or a flexible open schedule. Dine on five-course menus with offerings from classic preparations and regionally inspired cuisine to vegetarian options, all in a luxurious setting with fine art and antiques.
     
  • Lido Restaurant
    The Lido Restaurant offers relaxed dining, extensive menu selections and as always, impeccable service. Enjoy fresh-squeezed orange juice and cooked-to-order omelets for breakfast, and Asian stir-fry or an extensive salad bar for lunch. Dinner time features waiter service and entrees from both the Lido and main Dining Room menus.
     
  • Pinnacle Grill
    The intimate Pinnacle Grill is ideal for a romantic dinner for two or a special group celebration. Creative and innovative menus, drawing from regional ingredients of the highest quality, will delight the palate and ignite the senses.
     
  • Explorations Café
    The Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times, offers a comfortable, coffee house environment where guests can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper, while enjoying fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink provided by Torrefazione Italia.
     

Entertainment

  • Casino
    You can enjoy the latest in Las Vegas-style gaming and casino action. Whether you are an experienced gambler or rolling the dice for the first time, there are games for all levels of players, as well as complimentary gaming lessons for novices, and tournaments for advanced players.
     
  • Crow's Nest
    Inviting observation lounge by day, dazzling dance club by night – the Crow’s Nest offers a wealth of opportunities for enjoying the camaraderie of your friends and shipmates.
     
  • Explorer's Lounge
    Reminiscent of the golden age of cruising, the Explorer’s Lounge is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the intimate luxury of a Holland America Line ship. Serenaded by the gentle sounds of a string quartet, settle into a plush chair with a favorite book and glass of wine or gather with friends to share after dinner drinks surrounded by stunning pieces from our world class art collection.
     
  • Mix
    The newest shipboard venue, Mix, is an open and inviting space located in the heart of the ship featuring piano entertainment and three distinctly themed bars: Champagne, Martinis, and Spirits & Ales, each offering a wide selection of its namesake beverage.
     
  • Ocean Bar
    During the day, learn new moves or brush up on your ballroom dancing skills with lessons given by Holland America Line's experienced staff. At night, enjoy cocktails and dancing in this luxuriously appointed lounge with intimate tables for two and classic banquettes for larger groups.
     
  • The Showroom at Sea
    What better way to cap off a perfect cruising day, than to take in a spectacular show in one of the beautiful theaters. Enjoy a cocktail as award-winning entertainers perform dazzling musical numbers, mind boggling illusions and uproarious comedy.
     
  • Wine Tasting Room
    In conjunction with Holland America Line's Beverage team, the Culinary Arts Center offers a Signature Cocktail program where guests can learn how to prepare world class cocktails from one of the ship’s bartenders. Wine tastings hosted by the Cellar Master and Party Planner are also available on every cruise.
     

Other Areas of the Ship

  • Art Gallery
    Holland America Line is known for the extensive art collections onboard each ship. Now, fine art goes high tech when you enjoy the self-guided walking tour for each ship which highlights the art onboard, an eclectic collection that is valued at tens of millions of dollars.
     
  • Fitness Center
    It's easy for guests to stay fit and trim while on their cruise 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.
     
  • Lido Pool
    Guests can go for a swim and cool off in one of the refreshing pools onboard, or simply soak up the sun in one of the many lounge chairs. The ample deck space and ocean views create the perfect setting for relaxation.
     
  • Wajang Theatre & Culinary Arts Center
    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. Learn to make a new gourmet dish in a hands-on cooking class taught by our own Master Chefs or culinary guests.
     
  • Signature Shops
    A world-class shopping experience is just steps away. The Signature Shops on board offer a great selection of fine jewelry, watches, fragrances, premium liquor, exclusive Holland America souvenirs and more all at tax and duty free savings.
     
  • Digital Workshop (powered by Windows®)
    Guests can learn how to display and share their vacation memories through the Digital Workshop powered by Windows®. Led by a Microsoft-trained techspert, the Digital Workshop offers many free, easy-to-use photo sharing tips and tools, and showcases state-of-the-art technology, including Windows7 computers, printers, scanners and a wireless network.
     

Youth Facilities

  • Club HAL*
    Young children (ages 3-7) can participate in story telling, fabric painting, indoor games, arts and crafts, pirate treasure hunts, and ice cream and pizza parties.

    *Children in this age group MUST be toilet trained. Pull-ups or diapers are not allowed in the youth facilities, due to mandates from U.S. Public Health. No exceptions will be made.

     
  • The Loft
    Teens (ages 13-17) will especially enjoy the teen disco, karaoke sessions, video games, sports tournaments, card games, trivia contests, movies and videos. When there are more than 100 children on board, a Talent Show is offered.
     
  • The Oasis
    The name says it all. This outdoor area is the perfect oasis for teen guests who just want to swing on a hammock, or relax in a lounge chair, and hang out with their new-found friends enjoying the sun and sea.
     
  • Club HAL Gameroom
    Tweens (ages 8-12) will enjoy golf putting, disco and theme parties, competing in on-deck sports events, participatiing in scavenger hunts or simply playing Ping-Pong with a friend.
     

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