Holland America Line
 

Rotterdam from Holland America Line

Sails From: Athens (Piraeus), Barcelona, London (Harwich), London (Southampton), Rome (Civitavecchia), Rotterdam, Singapore

Sails to: Arctic Circle, Asia / Far East, Baltic, British Isles, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, Greece/Greek Isles, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, Norway, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain, Turkey

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

Stateroom Amenities

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

Dining

  • Traditional Assigned Seating
  • Dining Style: Formal Nights
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
    2
  • Alternative Specialty Restaurant(s)
    • 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
  • Whirlpool(s)
    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 6/8/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Voyage Of The Midnight Sun $2,399
Sat 6/8/2013 5:00:00 PM Rotterdam 21-night Midnight Sun & Norwegian Fjords Collector Cruise $3,099
Sat 6/22/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Norse Legends & Viking Sagas Collector Cruise $1,499
Sat 6/22/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Voyage $849
Sat 6/29/2013 Rotterdam 21-night Baltic & Norwegian Fjords Collector Cruise $2,299
Sat 6/29/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Voyage $799
Sat 7/6/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Jewels Of The Baltic Voyage $1,699
Sat 7/6/2013 4:00:00 PM Rotterdam 21-night Baltic & Norwegian Fjords Collector Cruise $2,399
Sat 7/20/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Norse Legends & Viking Sagas Collector Cruise $1,899
Sat 7/20/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Voyage $999
Sat 7/27/2013 Rotterdam 21-night Midnight Sun & Norwegian Fjords Collector Cruise $2,899
Sat 7/27/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Voyage $899
Sat 8/3/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Voyage Of The Midnight Sun $2,099
Sat 8/3/2013 Rotterdam 28-night Midnight Sun, Fjords & Highlands Collector Cruise $3,799
Sat 8/17/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Fjords, Highlands & Ireland Cruise $1,799
Sat 8/17/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Fjords, Highlands & Ireland Voyage $1,799
Sat 8/31/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Norse Legends & Viking Sagas Collector Cruise $1,599
Sat 8/31/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Voyage $899
Sat 9/7/2013 Rotterdam 21-night Norse Legends & Iberian Explorer Collector Cruise $2,399
Sat 9/7/2013 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Voyage $899
Sat 9/14/2013 Rotterdam 14-night Iberian Explorer Voyage $1,799
Sat 9/14/2013 4:00:00 PM Rotterdam 32-night Iberian Explorer & Canary Islands Collector Cruise $CALL
Sat 9/28/2013 Rotterdam 11-night Western Europe Adventure Cruise $1,199
Sat 9/28/2013 Rotterdam 22-night Western Europe & Italian Adventure Cruise $1,999
Sat 9/28/2013 Rotterdam 33-night Western Europe & Greek Explorer Collector Cruise $2,999
Sat 9/28/2013 Rotterdam 43-night Western Europe & Holy Land Sojourn Collector Cruise $3,999
Sun 9/29/2013 London (Harwich) 10-night Western Europe Adventure Cruise $1,199
Sun 9/29/2013 London (Harwich) 21-night Western Europe & Italian Adventure Collector Cruise $1,999
Sun 9/29/2013 London (Harwich) 32-night Western Europe & Greek Explorer Collector Cruise $2,999
Sun 9/29/2013 London (Harwich) 42-night Western Europe & Holy Land Sojourn Collector Cruise $3,999
Wed 10/9/2013 Barcelona 11-night French Riviera & Italian Adventure Cruise $1,199
Wed 10/9/2013 Barcelona 22-night French Riviera & Greek Explorer Collector Cruise $1,999
Wed 10/9/2013 Barcelona 32-night French Riviera & Holy Land Sojourn Collector Cruise $2,999
Wed 10/9/2013 Barcelona 42-night French Riviera & Turkish Discovery Collector Cruise $3,899
Sun 10/20/2013 Rome (Civitavecchia) 11-night Dalmatian Coast & Greek Explorer Cruise $1,199
Sun 10/20/2013 Rome (Civitavecchia) 21-night Dalmatian Coast & Holy Land Sojourn Collector Cruise $1,899
Sun 10/20/2013 Rome (Civitavecchia) 31-night Dalmatian Coast & Turkish Discovery Collector Cruise $2,899
Wed 10/30/2013 Rotterdam 18-night Canary Islands Discovery Voyage $CALL
Thu 10/31/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 10-night Holy Land Sojourn Cruise $1,099
Thu 10/31/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 20-night Holy Land Sojourn & Turkish Discovery Collector Cruise $1,899
Sun 11/10/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 10-night Turkish Discovery Cruise $1,099
Sun 11/10/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 20-night Turkish Discovery & Holy Land Sojourn Collector Cruise $1,899
Sun 11/10/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 31-night Turkish Discovery & Mediterranean Grandeur Collector Cruise $2,799
Sun 11/10/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 41-night Turkish Discovery & Iberian Adventure Collector Cruise $3,699
Sun 11/10/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 42-night Turkish Discovery & Iberian Adventure Collector Cruise $3,699
Wed 11/20/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 10-night Holy Land Sojourn Cruise $999
Wed 11/20/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 21-night Holy Land Sojourn & Mediterranean Grandeur Collector Cruise $1,899
Wed 11/20/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 31-night Holy Land Sojourn & Iberian Adventure Collector Cruise $2,699
Wed 11/20/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 32-night Holy Land Sojourn & Iberian Adventure Collector Cruise $2,699
Sat 11/30/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 11-night Mediterranean Grandeur Cruise $999
Sat 11/30/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 21-night Mediterranean Grandeur & Iberian Adventure Collector Cruise $1,799
Sat 11/30/2013 Athens (Piraeus) 22-night Mediterranean Grandeur & Iberian Adventure Collector Cruise $1,799
Wed 12/11/2013 Rome (Civitavecchia) 10-night Iberian Adventure Cruise $999
Wed 12/11/2013 Rome (Civitavecchia) 11-night Iberian Adventure Cruise $999
Wed 12/11/2013 Rome (Civitavecchia) 28-night Iberian Adventure & Canary Islands Collector Holiday Cruise $2,699
Sun 12/22/2013 Rotterdam 17-night Canary Islands Holiday Cruise $1,799
Sun 12/22/2013 Rotterdam 29-night Canary Islands & Mediterranean Mosaic Collector Holiday Cruise $2,799
Wed 1/8/2014 Rotterdam 12-night Mediterranean Mosaic Cruise $1,099
Wed 1/8/2014 Rotterdam 37-night Mediterranean Mosaic & India Discovery Cruise $4,299
Wed 1/8/2014 Rotterdam 51-night Spice Route To Singapore Cruise $5,499
Thu 1/9/2014 London (Southampton) 11-night Mediterranean Mosaic Cruise $1,099
Thu 1/9/2014 London (Southampton) 36-night Mediterranean Mosaic & India Discovery Cruise $4,299
Thu 1/9/2014 London (Southampton) 50-night Spice Route To Singapore Cruise $5,499
Mon 1/20/2014 Athens (Piraeus) 25-night Arabia & India Discovery Cruise $3,499
Mon 1/20/2014 Athens (Piraeus) 39-night India, Arabia & Indonesian Adventurer Cruise $4,899
Fri 2/14/2014 Singapore 14-night Indonesian Discovery Cruise $1,999
Fri 2/28/2014 Singapore 14-night Indonesian Discovery Cruise $1,799
Fri 3/14/2014 Singapore 14-night Indonesian Discovery Cruise $1,999
Fri 3/14/2014 Singapore 39-night Indonesia, Arabia & Indian Adventurer Cruise $4,899
Fri 3/14/2014 Singapore 56-night Indonesia, Arabia & India Discovery Cruise $6,499
Fri 3/14/2014 Singapore 57-night Indonesia, Arabia & India Discovery Cruise $6,499
Fri 3/28/2014 Singapore 25-night Gems Of Arabia & India Cruise $3,499
Fri 3/28/2014 Singapore 38-night Arabia, India & Mediterranean Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 3/28/2014 Singapore 39-night Arabia, India & Mediterranean Explorer Cruise $CALL
Fri 3/28/2014 Singapore 42-night Arabia, India & Mediterranean Explorer Cruise $5,149
Fri 3/28/2014 Singapore 43-night Arabia, India & Mediterranean Explorer Cruise $5,149
Tue 4/22/2014 Athens (Piraeus) 13-night Mediterranean Rivieras Cruise $1,719
Tue 4/22/2014 Athens (Piraeus) 14-night Mediterranean Rivieras Cruise $1,819
Tue 4/22/2014 Athens (Piraeus) 17-night Mediterranean Rivieras Cruise $1,799
Tue 4/22/2014 Athens (Piraeus) 18-night Mediterranean Rivieras Cruise $1,799
Sat 5/10/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Norse Legends & Viking Sagas Cruise $2,149
Sat 5/10/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Cruise $1,199
Sat 5/17/2014 Rotterdam 21-night Baltic & Norwegian Fjords Cruise $3,149
Sat 5/17/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Saga Cruise $1,199
Sat 5/24/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Jewels of the Baltic Cruise $2,299
Sat 5/24/2014 Rotterdam 28-night Baltic & Midnight Sun Cruise $4,349
Sat 6/7/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Voyage of the Midnight Sun Cruise $2,499
Sat 6/7/2014 Rotterdam 21-night Midnight Sun & Norwegian Fjords Cruise $3,449
Sat 6/21/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Norse Legends & Viking Sagas Cruise $2,349
Sat 6/21/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Cruise $1,299
Sat 6/28/2014 Rotterdam 21-night Baltic & Norwegian Fjords Cruise $3,449
Sat 6/28/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Cruise $1,299
Sat 7/5/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Jewels of the Baltic Cruise $2,499
Sat 7/5/2014 Rotterdam 21-night Baltic & Norwegian Fjords Cruise $3,449
Sat 7/19/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Norse Legends & Viking Sagas Cruise $2,349
Sat 7/19/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Cruise $1,299
Sat 7/26/2014 Rotterdam 21-night Midnight Sun & Norwegian Fjords Cruise $3,449
Sat 7/26/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Cruise $1,299
Sat 8/2/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Voyage of the Midnight Sun Cruise $2,499
Sat 8/2/2014 Rotterdam 28-night Midnight Sun, Fjords & Highlands Cruise $4,499
Sat 8/16/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Fjords, Highlands & Ireland Cruise $2,499
Sat 8/16/2014 Rotterdam 21-night Highlands & Norwegian Fjords Cruise $3,449
Sat 8/30/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Norse Legends & Viking Sagas Cruise $2,349
Sat 8/30/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Viking Sagas Cruise $1,299
Sat 9/6/2014 Rotterdam 21-night Iberian & Norwegian Fjords Explorer Cruise $3,349
Sat 9/6/2014 Rotterdam 7-night Norse Legends Cruise $1,299
Sat 9/13/2014 Rotterdam 14-night Iberian Explorer Cruise $2,399

 
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.
     

The following special offers apply to select sailings aboard this ship. To see more information click the details link for any promotion.

  • Summer on Sale- Up to 50% Savings, $100 per Stateroom Shipboard Credit for Ocean View or Higher Staterooms and More Details >>

  • Time Sensitive Offer: Onboard Value Booklet Details >>

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