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ms Rotterdam

Overview


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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The ms Rotterdam is the standard-bearer for our fleet of ships, never more so than now, with the latest Signature of Excellence enhancements completed in December 2009.

We are pleased to introduce our 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. Our stateroom enhancements include expanded stateroom choices and a complete update to all stateroom furnishings.

Ms Rotterdam ensures you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the-art amenities.

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

Lanai staterooms: our latest innovation, offering sliding glass doors leading onto the walk-around Lower Promenade deck.

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Spa staterooms: located close to the luxurious Greenhouse Spa and Salon and offering special
spa amenities.

The Retreat: a private resort-style pool experience offering sophisticated poolside amenities
and service.

Mix: an innovative meeting place featuring three specialty venues:

  • Champagne, for mid-day mimosas or anytime celebrations
  • Martinis, for Grey Goose cocktails and martini flights
  • Spirits & Ales for microbrews, single malts and sports updates

The Showroom at Sea: glamorous nightclub venue for world class entertainment.

Canaletto: an evening venue for Italian fare adjacent to the Lido Restaurant and offering
waiter service.

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Features


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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.

Taste of De Librije: Offered exclusivly on the ms Rotterdam, once per cruise the Pinnacle Grill will transform to “Taste of De Librije” featuring the cuisine of Culinary Council member and Michelin Star Chef Jonnie Boer. Named after Boer’s restaurant in the Netherlands, the menu will showcase a selection of starters, soups, entrees and desserts from his land-based eatery.

Canaletto Restaurant: Named for a famous 18th-century Venetian artist, Canaletto is your destination onboard for an intimate Italian dinner. The evening begins with the chef’s selection of antipasti with a taste of the delicious fare and personal, polished service to follow.

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


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Ship's Registry:  The Netherlands

Passenger capacity:  1,404

Crew members:  600

Gross Tonnage:  61,849 grt.

Length:  780 feet

Beam:  105.8 feet

Maximum speed:  25 knots

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


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Staterooms


Interior

Ocean-view

Lanai

Vista Suites

Neptune Suites



Holland America Line ships are known for graceful mid-sized ships with a generous amount of personal space.

We offer five major types of staterooms: Interior, Ocean-view, Lanai, Vista Suites: Verandah Suites and Neptune Suites: (Deluxe Verandah Suites).

Depending on the ship, there may be more than one stateroom category in each type.

We now offer our latest Signature of Excellence innovation, Lanai staterooms, with doors which open directly onto our teak Promenade Deck.

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.Wheelchair icon View Accessible Route Maps (PDF)




Interior


Large or Standard Interior Staterooms

Large Standard
I, J, K, L, M, MM N, NN


Large or standard interior stateroomRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 182–293 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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Ocean-view


Large or Standard Ocean-view Staterooms

Spa Staterooms Full Ocean-view Partial Sea-view Porthole view Obstructed view
CQ C, D, DA, DD*, E, EE, F, FF, G* DD* G*, H HH

* This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number to verify view.


Ocean-view stateroomRoom diagram

Virtual tour     Deck plan

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 140–319 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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Lanai


Lanai Staterooms
Category CA

Lanai stateroomRoom diagram

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2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Sliding glass doors lead onto the walk-around Lower Promenade Deck. Approximately 196–240 sq. ft.

Stateroom amenities include:

  • Direct access to the Lower Promenade Deck
  • 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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Verandah Suites


Vista Suites: (Verandah Suites)
Category: A, B, BB, BC, BQ (Spa Stateroom)

Verandah suiteRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

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. including verandah.

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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Neptune Suites: (Deluxe Verandah Suites)

Category: S, SA & SB

Deluxe verandah suiteRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

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 571–653 sq. ft. including verandah.

Suite amenities include:

  • Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge and personal concierge service
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
  • Complimentary sparkling wine served in the Neptune Lounge upon embarkation
  • Complimentary bottled water provided in suite at embarkation
  • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
  • Cold hors d’oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
  • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  • Cocktail party with ship’s officers
 
  • Priority boarding for tendered ports of call
  • Special disembarkation service
  • Priority dining and seating requests
  • Exclusive daily breakfast service
  • High tea service in suite on request
  • Elegant wooden clothing brush, lint remover and shoehorn for keeping clothing immaculate
  • Fragrant bath salts and exfoliating loofah mitt for an invigorating shower experience
  • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Neptune or Pinnacle 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.

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Pinnacle Suites: (Penthouse Verandah Suites)
Category: PS

Penthouse verandah suiteRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

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 1,127 sq. ft. including verandah.

Include all the suite amenities, plus:

  • Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Neptune or Pinnacle 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.

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.


ms Rotterdam


Interior

Ocean-view

Lanai

Verandah Suites

Deluxe Verandah Suites



Holland America Line ships are known for graceful mid-sized ships with a generous amount of personal space.

We offer five major types of staterooms: Interior, Ocean-view, Lanai, Verandah Suite and Deluxe Verandah Suite.

Depending on the ship, there may be more than one stateroom category in each type.

We now offer our latest Signature of Excellence innovation, Lanai staterooms, with doors which open directly onto our teak Promenade Deck.

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.Wheelchair icon View Accessible Route Maps (PDF)




Interior


Large or Standard Interior Staterooms

Large Standard
I, J, K, L, M, MM N, NN


Large or standard interior stateroomRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 182–293 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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Ocean-view


Large Ocean-view Staterooms

Spa Staterooms Full Ocean-view Partial Sea-view Porthole view Obstructed view
CQ C, D, DA, DD*, E, EE, F, FF, G* DD* G*, H HH

* This category has more than one view type. Please use stateroom number to verify view.


Ocean view stateroomRoom diagram

Virtual tour     Deck plan

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub, shower. Approximately 140–319 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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Lanai


Lanai Staterooms
Category CA

Lanai stateroomRoom diagram

Virtual tour     Deck plan    Play video

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. Sliding glass doors lead onto the walk-around Lower Promenade Deck. Approximately 196–240 sq. ft.

Stateroom amenities include:

  • Direct access to the Lower Promenade Deck
  • 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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Verandah Suites


Verandah Suite
Category: A, B, BB, BC, BQ(Spa Stateroom)

Verandah suiteRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

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. including verandah.

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

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Deluxe Verandah Suites


Deluxe Verandah Suites
Category: S

Deluxe verandah suiteRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

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 571–653 sq. ft. including verandah.

Suite amenities include:

  • Use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge and personal concierge service
  • Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise
  • Complimentary sparkling wine served in the Neptune Lounge upon embarkation
  • Complimentary bottled water provided in suite at embarkation
  • Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night
  • Cold hors d’oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request
  • Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise
  • Cocktail party with ship’s officers
 
  • Priority boarding for tendered ports of call
  • Special disembarkation service
  • Priority dining and seating requests
  • Exclusive daily breakfast service
  • High tea service in suite on request
  • Elegant wooden clothing brush, lint remover and shoehorn for keeping clothing immaculate
  • Fragrant bath salts and exfoliating loofah mitt for an invigorating shower experience
  • 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.

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.

Penthouse Verandah Suites
Category: PS

Penthouse verandah suiteRoom diagram

Virtual tour      Deck plan

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 1,127 sq. ft. including verandah.

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.

Wheelchair icon The configuration of Accessible Staterooms may vary from the non-accessible stateroom shown here. To view schematics of specific accessible staterooms please visit our Deck Plans.


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Public Rooms


Atrium

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Atrium


Atrium

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Canaletto Restaurant


Canaletto restaurant

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Casino


Casino

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Crow's Nest


Crow's nest

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Explorations Café


Explorations cafe

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Explorer's Lounge


Explorer's Lounge

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Fitness Center


Fitness Center

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Thermal Suite


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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Mix, Champagne


Mix, champagne

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Mix, Martini


Mix, martini

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Mix, Ales & Spirits


Mix, ales and spirits

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Ocean Bar


Ocean bar

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Pinnacle Grill


Pinnacle Grill

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The Retreat


The retreat

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The Bar at the Retreat


The bar at the retreat

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The Showroom at Sea


The showroom at sea

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Wajang Theatre & Culinary Arts Center


Wajang theatre and culinary arts center

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Wine Tasting Room


Wine Tasting Room

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Youth Facilities


Club HAL

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Club HAL


Club HAL

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Club HAL Gameroom


Club HAL Gameroom

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The Loft


The loft

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The Oasis


The oasis

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Stateroom Categories



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Lanai



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Deluxe Verandah Suite



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Interior Stateroom on ms Rotterdam

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Ocean-view Stateroom on ms Rotterdam

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Verandah Suite on ms Rotterdam

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Deluxe Suite on ms Rotterdam