Launched in 1997, Rotterdam VI is the sixth in a line of Holland America flagships and it shows. The first Rotterdam set sail in 1872, beginning a Holland America tradition and reputation that continued through Rotterdam V, one of the most beloved ships of all time and host to 28 world cruises.
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Rotterdam Overview
About Holland America Rotterdam
Pool deck never feels overcrowded
Older ship showing signs of wear
Simple ship with a laidback atmosphere
Find a Rotterdam Cruise
Like her five classic predecessors, Rotterdam is more of a throwback to earlier cruise ships compared to most megaships built after 1995. However, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots and all of the modern amenities expected of a relatively large ship, the Rotterdam successfully straddles that sometimes fine line between classic and modern.
Highlights of the Rotterdam experience include: some of the largest "standard" cabins afloat; a high percentage of outside cabins that feature verandahs; upscale alternative dining in the Pinnacle Grill; and the Explorations Cafe -- a library, Internet cafe and coffee bar wrapped into one popular hangout.
The Rotterdam also features typical Holland America history and service. Memorabilia of the line's fabled past can be seen throughout the ship (the Dutch officers are happy to share the company's history with curious passengers). In addition, the Indonesian and Filipino staff continue the Holland America tradition of sparkling clean ships and white-gloved service.
Top Holland America Rotterdam Itineraries
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Rotterdam7-day Western CaribbeanTampa, Key West, Santo Tomas de Castilla, Roatan, Costa Maya, TampaNow -
Rotterdam15-day Azores & Normandy ExpeditionTampa, King's Wharf, Ponta Delgada, Cherbourg, Brugge , RotterdamNow
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Rotterdam14-day Holy Land & Ancient Kingdoms ExplorerRome , Katakolon , Athens , Jerusalem , Haifa, Haifa, Limassol, Rhodes, Taormina , Naples, RomeNow
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Rotterdam7-day Western CaribbeanTampa, Key West, Roatan, Santo Tomas de Castilla, Costa Maya, TampaNow
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Rotterdam14-day Baltic ExplorerAmsterdam, Aarhus, Rostock , Tallinn, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Oslo, AmsterdamNow
Fellow Passengers
Though a typical Holland America and Rotterdam cruise tends to attract more mature passengers, younger travelers and families are definitely coming aboard. It all depends on the itinerary and time of year. Gentleman Hosts are typically onboard for cruises of two weeks and longer.
Holland America Rotterdam Dress Code
Seven-night cruises typically feature two formal nights, with an extra formal night for every additional five days or so on longer cruises. Men definitely tend to wear tuxedos on these nights. Semi-formal nights call for jacket, but ties are optional. Casual nights simply call for resort wear, where blue jeans and T-shirts are frowned upon by fellow passengers.
Holland America Rotterdam Gratuity
The automatic tip for passengers staying in interior, oceanview and verandah cabins is $14.50 per person, per day. Passengers in suites will be charged $16 per person, per day.
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Deck:
Dolphin Deck
Main Deck
Lower Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck
Upper Promenade Deck
Verandah Deck
Navigation Deck
Lido Deck
Sports Deck
Sky Deck
Holland America Rotterdam Ship Stats
Sails From
- Crew: 600
- Launched: 1997
- Decks: 10
- Passengers: 1,404
- Registry: Netherlands
- CDC Score: 91
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Holland America Rotterdam Member Reviews
SilverNS
Sail Date: Feb 2019
with Carnival/Royal/Norwegian we know that there is a lot of going ons on their vessels. On the Rotterdam not so much but having said that - the cruise caters to the retired and the majority of customers...Read More
AKJonesy
Sail Date: Dec 2018
and we were through security and onboard in 20 minutes after arrival. We traveled once again on Rotterdam one year after the "drydock" cruise. We were offered a fairly generous incentive after some issues...Read More
StartrainDD
Sail Date: Dec 2018
Rotterdam Christmas 2018
We left Pennsylvania Sunday morning, Dec. 23 with a 6:05 flight time on Southwest. Arriving at the airport (after being delayed at the car park) at 4:30 with the line to check...Read More
roywilson7
Sail Date: Jan 2019
which was ok, but not Hollywood style as they say in their ads.
The only reason I have given the Rotterdam 4 stars is because of the very casual dress code that is allowed in the evening restaurants.
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