Our Ships - ms Rotterdam

ms Rotterdam

Overview


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As the sixth ship to bear the name, the ms Rotterdam is the standard-bearer for our fleet of ships. The first Rotterdam set sail in 1872, beginning a Holland America Line tradition of elegant cruising and impeccable service that continues through Rotterdam VI.

Commemorating the history of the Rotterdam ships, fascinating Holland America memorabilia, art and antiques can be found throughout the ship. The collection includes remarkable clocks and time pieces, contemporary art by recognized artists, and antiques that represent the rich seafaring heritage of Holland America Line. A highlight is a beautiful 18th-century ship model carved from bone. The ms Rotterdam ensures you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the-art amenities.

Join us aboard the ms Rotterdam in 2009 for an exploration of the dazzling cities and astonishing natural beauty of South America, a transit of the Panama Canal or join the lucky few on the 2009 ms Rotterdam Grand World Voyage.

Click on our Video Gallery for virtual tours of staterooms and public areas.


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Features


La Fontaine Dining Room: features impeccable service and an extensive wine list. Five-course menus include continental cuisine, vegetarian and low-carb options

Pinnacle Grill: This intimate reservations-only venue offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Featuring premium Sterling Silver beef, inspired seafood dishes and many select wines rated "Excellent" by Wine Spectator - as well as distinctive Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens

Lido Restaurant: offers a relaxed ambiance for all three meals and features a variety of fresh, cooked-to-order specialties

The Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine Magazine: our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen offering interactive gourmet cooking lessons taught by our own Master Chefs or culinary guests

Explorations Café, powered by The New York Times: a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through an extensive library, surf the Internet and check email or simply read the morning paper.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon: features heavenly beauty and wellness rituals. Enjoy a facial, hot stone massage, steam in a thermal suite and have your hair and nails done for a special evening.

Queen's Show Lounge: features talented vocalists, dancers, illusionists, comedians and variety acts

Crow's Nest: offers sweeping 270° views during the day, and a hip, fashionable nightclub each evening

Club HAL®: our dedicated youth facilities and activities for kids ages 3 - 12; activities are supervised and age appropriate

The Loft: designed exclusively for teens (13 - 17) to have fun, socialize and hang out with people their own age


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Ship Facts


Ship's Registry:  The Netherlands

Passenger capacity:  1,316

Crew members:  600

Gross Tonnage:  59,885 grt.

Length:  780 feet

Beam:  105.8 feet

Maximum speed:  25 knots

Dedicated:  December 1997, by HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands


ms Rotterdam

Staterooms


 

Interior

Ocean-view

Verandah

Suites

 


Holland America Line ships are known for graceful mid-sized ships with a generous amount of personal space.
We offer four major types of staterooms: Interior, Ocean-view, Verandah and Suite.
Depending on the ship, there may be more than one stateroom category in each type.
Below, you will see the specific categories associated with each stateroom type for ms Rotterdam.
Stateroom Images and Virtual Tours are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations and/or facilities. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.

Interior


Large or Standard Interior Staterooms
Category: I, J, K, L, M, MM, N, NN

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 182 sq. ft

Stateroom amenities include:

  • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service


Ocean-view


Large Ocean-view Staterooms
Category C, D, DA, DD ( some partial sea views), E, EE, F, FF, G ( may have portholes instead of windows), H ( portholes instead of windows), HH ( fully obstructed views)

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 197 sq. ft.

Stateroom amenities include:

  • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service


Verandah


Verandah Suite
Category: A, B, BB, BC

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 292 sq. ft.

Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:

     
  • A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
  • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
  • Personalized cruise stationery
  • Oversized bath towels
  • One-touch telephone concierge service
  • Fresh flowers
  • Complimentary DVD library


Suites


Deluxe Verandah Suites
Category: S

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft

Suite amenities include:

  • Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
  • Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
  • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
  • Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
  • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  • Cocktail party with ship officers
  • Priority boarding for tender ports of call
  • Special disembarkation service
  • Priority dining and seating requests
  • Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only
  • High tea service in suite on request
  • A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length
  • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.


Penthouse Verandah Suites
Category: PS

    

Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,159 sq. ft

Include all the suite amenities, plus:

  • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.

ms Rotterdam


 

Interior

Ocean-view

Verandah

Suites

 


Holland America Line ships are known for graceful mid-sized ships with a generous amount of personal space.
We offer four major types of staterooms: Interior, Ocean-view, Verandah and Suite.
Depending on the ship, there may be more than one stateroom category in each type.
Below, you will see the specific categories associated with each stateroom type for ms Rotterdam.
Stateroom Images and Virtual Tours are representative of staterooms in that category and type. Some rooms in the same category may have different furniture configurations and/or facilities. Room measurements are approximate. Please see deck plans for specific information.

Interior


Large or Standard Interior Staterooms
Category: I, J, K, L, M, MM, N, NN

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 182 sq. ft

Stateroom amenities include:

  • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service


Ocean-view


Large Ocean-view Staterooms
Category C, D, DA, DD ( some partial sea views), E, EE, F, FF, G ( may have portholes instead of windows), H ( portholes instead of windows), HH ( fully obstructed views)

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 197 sq. ft.

Stateroom amenities include:

  • Luxurious beds featuring Sealy® Premium Euro-Top mattresses and finely woven cotton linens
  • Deluxe waffle weave and terry cloth bathrobes for use during your voyage
  • 100% Egyptian cotton towels
  • Premium massage showerheads
  • 5X magnifying make-up mirrors and salon-quality hair dryers
  • Fragrant soaps, lotions, shampoo and other bath amenities from Elemis Aromapure
  • Complimentary fresh fruit on request
  • Elegant ice bucket and serving tray for in-stateroom beverages
  • Flat-panel TV and DVD player
  • Ice service, shoeshine service and nightly turndown service


Verandah


Verandah Suite
Category: A, B, BB, BC

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 292 sq. ft.

Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:

     
  • A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows
  • No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining
  • Personalized cruise stationery
  • Oversized bath towels
  • One-touch telephone concierge service
  • Fresh flowers
  • Complimentary DVD library


Suites


Deluxe Verandah Suites
Category: S

    

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft

Suite amenities include:

  • Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
  • Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers
  • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
  • Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
  • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  • Cocktail party with ship officers
  • Priority boarding for tender ports of call
  • Special disembarkation service
  • Priority dining and seating requests
  • Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only
  • High tea service in suite on request
  • A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length
  • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.


Penthouse Verandah Suites
Category: PS

    

Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath & shower, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, guest toilet, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,159 sq. ft

Include all the suite amenities, plus:

  • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.

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Public Rooms



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Atrium


Atrium

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Ambassador Lounge


Ambassador Lounge

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Crow's Nest



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Explorations Café



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Explorer's Lounge


Explorer's Lounge

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Fitness Center


Fitness Center

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Greenhouse Treatment Room


Greenhouse Treatment Room

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La Fontaine Dining Room


La Fontaine Dining Room

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Lido Pool


Lido Pool

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Lido Restaurant


Lido Restaurant

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Pinnacle Grill


Pinnacle Grill

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Queen's Lounge


Queen's Lounge

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Wine Tasting Room


Wine Tasting Room

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Youth Facilities



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Club HAL
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Club HAL Gameroom
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The Loft
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The Oasis
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