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Rotterdam

SHIP OVERVIEW

Rotterdam hits all the right notes with stunning artwork, world-renowned dining, and the best music at sea. Get a sneak peek at what’s on board. Exquisite cuisine, award-winning service, superbly appointed staterooms and suites, and world-class entertainment. At the heart of it is Music Walk®, an exclusive collection of live music performances. Be first to experience Rotterdam’s Pinnacle-class luxury on her inaugural voyages. You will find a mastery of the details that keep guests returning again and again.

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    2021
  • Year Refurbished

  • Year Entered Present Fleet

  • Country of Registry

  • Tonnage (GRT)

    99500
  • PAX (basis 2)

    2680
  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    2650
  • Passenger Decks

    12
  • Number of Crew

    1000
  • Officers' Nationality

  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    60
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    145
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    852
  • Interior

    283
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

4.7

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Based on 11 reviews

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Rotterdam experience

FEBRUARY

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PROS

Beautiful ship easy to get around on!

CONS

Not enough lounge chairs around indoor pool, small cabin bathroom

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Good variety of food in Lido Market. All staff were friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our meals and service in all the specialty restaurants. Great entertainment throughout the ship.

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  • Value

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Panama Canal Cruise

FEBRUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Clean, wonderful staff, food was good, helpful guest services

CONS

Internet was ok, excursions were too long and ok, too many days at sea

RECOMMENDED

Yes

The cruise was good and I would recommend it for those destinations. The average age was over 60, which was good because there were no rowdy crowds.

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Beautiful

FEBRUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Nearly new; nice rooms; very clean; good food; good entertainment

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

We had a really nice time on the ship.!

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Panama Canal

JANUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Food was very good, lots of choices, immaculate ship, friendly and courteous staff

CONS

If more than 1 device, needed to pay more.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Disappointed that 1 internet package was not for all devices. Unless you were willing to switch all time. Irritating to me. Needed more than 1 time to learn about ports. Needed am and pm.

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Rotterdam Cruise

JANUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Beautiful ship. Friendly, efficient service. Good food & entertainment choices.

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

See Pros comments

SCORECARD

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Holland America Line Rotterdam Ship

DECEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Awesome 1st class accommodations, Excellent Customer Service from Guest Services, Food Services &StewardExcellent food, Variety of Excellent Entertainment

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

We had a Great time and it was well worth it.

SCORECARD

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Unfortunately, a disappointment. Willing to try again on non-Pinnacle class ships.

NOVEMBER

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PROS

Wonderful service staff is great even though staffing reductions are evident. They still treat us like welcome guests in their home. Embarkation and disembarkation were very efficient and speedy.

CONS

Reduced service staff in all areas. No live music at cocktail hour, no hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour, turndown is optional, numerous uncharges in the Main Dining Room and even alternative dining venues. Overall decor is not typical HAL. The MDR is poorly done, curved sections look like a fish ribcage, the light fixtures look like a poor Chihuly takeoff. Bronze medallion recipients no longer invited to Medallion presentation gathering.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was our tenth sailing with HAL and third on a Rotterdam (current & 2 on VR-O). It was very noticeable that HAL has made numerous cutbacks while adding surcharges in all dining venues. There was no Lincoln Center ever presented even though in its listed as a venue. Before we ever boarded the ship, we had three port changes due to "operational" issues. We would not have booked the cruise with the revised ports. While on board, we had another port change that was out of the control of HAL but dictated by Panama due to demonstrations in Colon. Safety was HAL's priority!!! HAL's Mariner program has two sections, stars that you get by spending more and moves you up the star level. The there is a Medallion program that is dedicated to ACTUAL sailing days not money spent. HAL decided that Bronze medallion recipients were no long worthy to be invited to the Medallion presentation. The bronze medallions are now delivered to your room, put on your bed or handed to you by your room steward. What a slap in the face. Medallions were returned to guest services since they don't mean anything. Our stateroom had lots of storage and comfortable. Great shower.

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21 day Southern Caribbean

MARCH

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Beautiful Ship, wonderful staff, excellent meals w/ many food choices

CONS

Chairs in Lido Cafe are uncomfortable, port talks on TV not as informative as past experiences,

RECOMMENDED

Yes

All in all it was a wonderful vacation experience. We love sailing with HAL! In fact we've already booked our next adventure to Asia with Holland America.

SCORECARD

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A Wonderful Ship with Many Venues

DECEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Many venues with good entertainment , Good Food in main dining room and Asian Specialty, Layout of ship was great

CONS

Beverage Package did not extend to their Private Island’s drinks

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Great ports, wonderful crew and the passengers were a nice mix of age groups.

SCORECARD

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A Wonderful Ship with Many Venues

DECEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Many venues with good entertainment , Good Food in main dining room and Asian Specialty, Layout of ship was great

CONS

Beverage Package did not extend to their Private Island’s drinks

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Great ports, wonderful crew and the passengers were a nice mix of age groups.

SCORECARD

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  • Entertainment

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Three weeks of Norway. Iceland and Scotland

AUGUST

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Crew on board had exhibited 100% effort to keep the ship environment sparkling clean and making sure operations throughout the ship are running smoothly excursions were run super smoothly including crews on board’s assistance as well as the local tour company. ( the prices were very much on the high side , but so expect that in Norway and Iceland . Very enjoyable three weeks Thank you Holland America

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