Overview
About
Passengers: 1,404 | Crew: 600
Passengers to crew: 2.34:1
Passengers to space: 42.6:1
Launched: 1997
Decks
- Deck 1
- Deck 2
- Deck 3
- Deck 4
- Deck 5
- Deck 6
Additional decks
Deck 1 layout
Cabins
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (D)
Standard Interior Stateroom (N)
Large Interior Stateroom (MM)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (FF)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (F)
Large Interior Stateroom (M)
Large Interior Stateroom (J)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (G)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (E)
Large Ocean-View Stateroom (EE)
Amenities
Infirmary & Doctor's Office
Cabins
Activities & Entertainment
Activities (27)
- Afternoon Tea
- America's Test Kitchen Cooking Classes
- Art and Craft Classes*
- Art Gallery*
- Beer Tasting*
- Cigars Under the Stars*
- Digital Workshop*
- Digital Workshop Computer Classes
- Explorations Central Port Lectures
- Fitness Center
- Fitness Classes*
- Greenhouse Spa & Salon*
- Happy Hour Drink Special*
- Hot Tubs (2)
- Martini Tasting*
- Onboard Lectures
- Photo Shop*
- Pools (2)
- Solo Traveler Get-Togethers
- Sports Court
- Team Trivia
- The Retreat
- Wajang Theatre & America's Test Kitchen
- Wine Tasting*
- Club HAL
- Club HAL
- The Loft
Entertainment (8)
- Afternoon Musical Concerts
- BBC Earth Onboard Features
- Casino*
- Explorer's Lounge
- Feature Movie Matinees
- Live Nightly Music
- The Mainstage
- The Mainstage
Dining (15)
- The Dining Room - American
- The Dining Room - American
- Lido Market - Casual
- Explorations Café - Coffee Bar*
- Mix - Cool bar*
- Mix - Cool bar*
- Dive-In - Fast Food
- Crow's Nest - Forward Facing Lounge*
- Canaletto - italian*
- New York Pizza - Pizza
- Bar at the Retreat - Pool Bar*
- Lido Bar - Pool Bar*
- Pinnacle Grill - Steakhouse*
- Neptune Lounge - Suite Guests
- Ocean Bar - Traditional bar*
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 6
- 11
- 7
- 1
- 2
Time of year
Language
We went down through the Panama Canal for a 16 day cruise on Holland American ship called the Rotterdam. The staff was fantastic. Our bathroom framework of the door was all rusty. The windows in the dining room which was beautiful had cracked windows and we are filthy on the…
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We chose this ship solely for the itinerary and quickly realized once onboard that the time of year leant itself to a monoculture of snowbirds, many with mobility issues. The food is average and on the heavy side. The snowbirds seemed to complain that the Lido deck food…
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It was horrible from the start and got worse from there. We were supposed to be in a suite and it was for 3 people and a wheelchair we couldn’t even fit the wheelchair inside it was on a normal ship a balcony. We had no perks of a suite? The air never worked and it was pretty…
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Going through the Panama Canal is awesome. You need to go to the talks about the history of the canal to fully appreciate what you are seeing. The Rotterdam is the perfect size ship with about 1400. It is an older ship but very well kept. The service was excellent from…
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This is a very nice ship! The crew was exceptional! Compared to other lines we've sailed the buffet is fantastic! No roundabouts with self serve of cold food (Royal Caribbean this is for you). Friendly staff serving warm/hot fresh food, no cold bacon or entrees. The cabin was…
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Upcoming Itineraries
Itinerary
Departure date
Saturday, 11/07/20
Itinerary
Prices are cruise only, per person, double occupancy, and are provided by our partners. Taxes, fees and port expenses are not included. Fuel supplements may apply. Availability of prices is subject to the supplier’s pricing availability.
