1999 "Ship of the Year" by World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society.. ms Rotterdam is the standard-bearer for our Atlantic fleet of five-star cruise ships. Bestowed with an extra measure of comfort, space and grandeur, ms Rotterdam ensures you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features and state-of-the-art amenities. Fine woods, exquisite art and antiques, larger staterooms, a 24/7 Internet Center and a world-class spa and fitness center are only a few of the features that set ms Rotterdam apart.
Guests savor cuisine presented on gleaming Rosenthal china in their choice of dramatic venues--a two-tiered salon whose windows soar above the sea, or the candlelit intimacy of a Venetian villa. Quietly, invisibly, the Rotterdam's advanced systems whisk guests to adventures the world over. Arriving faster, they achieve the elusive freedoms of time and opportunity among the most enticing destinations on the globe.

 Regular Capacity  1316
 Total Capacity  1500
 Registry  The Netherlands
 Year Built  1997
 Beam  105.8
 Draft  26
 Length  780
 Tonnage  59,652
 Passenger Space Ratio  45
 Speed  25
 Tipping  $10
 Beauty Salon  Yes
 Spa  1
 Casino  Yes
 110 Electricity  Yes
 Pools (Outside)  2
 Pools (Inside)  0
 Jacuzzi  2
 Laundry  Yes
 Suites  160
 Verandas  160
 Cabins inside  117
 Cabins outside  518
 Wheelchair Cabins  23
 Crew Size  593
 Crew Nationality  Indonesian/Filipino
 
Onboard Activities
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Onboard Activities
 

Dining

La Fontaine Dining Room
Elegance redefined under a night-sky ceiling with stained-glass orbs -- the La Fontaine Dining Room offers award-winning dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aromatic soups, seasonal fish and succulent meats, crisp salads and divine desserts grace a fresh, imaginitive menu.

LIDO DINING ROOM
Light and luscious, the open buffet at the Lido Restaurant offers something for everyone. Pizza and fresh-baked cookies today; a salad with snow crab legs tomorrow; an ice cream cone every day of the week.

PINNACLE GRILL
Guests who dine at the intimate, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill enjoy a dining experience themed to reflect the Pacific Northwest. Candlelight and fine décor create a romantic ambiance that sets the stage for fresh Northwest dishes and select wines.

 
SPA
Spaaaaaaah! Let yourself be pampered in the restful atmosphere of the Greenhouse Spa and Salon. New thermal suites, steam rooms, organic treatments and gentle hands banish stress and fatigue, leaving you relaxed and energized.
 

Ambassador Lounge
Life is a dance -- where better to kick up your heels than on the golden floor of the Ambassador Lounge? Ladies, take your partners!
 
CASINO
Aboard each premium cruise ship in the Holland America Line fleet, you can enjoy the latest in Las Vegas style gaming in our friendly casinos. The casino offers a wide range of slots, from nickels to five-dollar machines, including video poker and the Megacash jackpot, the biggest progressive jackpot on the seven seas linked to over 50 cruise ships worldwide. Table games include favorites such as Blackjack and Craps as well as the latest games of Fun 21 and Three Card Poker
 
 
DECKPLANS
 
 
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 SPORTS DECK
 LIDO DECK
 NAVIGATION DECK
 VERANDAH DECK
 UPPER PROMENADE
 PROMENADE DECK
 LOWER PROMENADE
 MAIN DECK
 
Staterooms
 

Penthouse Verandah Suite

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.
* 1159 sq. ft. with verandah.

 

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. * 556 sq. ft. with verandah.
 

Verandah Suites

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

Large Outside Staterooms

Category: C
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, bathtub & shower. * 197 sq. ft. All DD-category staterooms have a partial sea view. All HH-category staterooms have fully obstructed views.
 

Large or Standard Inside Staterooms

Category: J
2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. * 182 sq. ft.