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Holland America Line

Rotterdam

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Rotterdam, the new flagship of Holland America Line, offers refined experiences on its sailings to the Caribbean and Europe.

  • 2,668guests
  • 99,500gross tons
  • 141cruises now
  • $799fares from

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Book a cruise on Holland America’s new ship Rotterdam to ports of call across Europe.

At a glance

Rotterdam is a large-size cruise ship operated by Holland America Line, in service since 2021. It carries 2,668 guests and 1,025 crew (2.6 guests per crew member) at 99,500 gross tons. It is the largest of 11 Holland America Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for dining and entertainment (9/10) and lowest for cultural (4/10). It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable. It has 141 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $799 to $4,749. 22 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
5 / 5
Guests
2,668
Crew
1,025
Gross tons
99,500
Decks
12
Length
984 ft
Beam
115 ft
Maiden voyage
2021
Space ratio
2.6
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.6
Outside cabins
1,059
IMO
9837470

Bliss scores

What Rotterdam is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 6.0
  2. Adventure and nature 6.0
  3. Cultural 4.0
  4. Dining 9.0
  5. Entertainment 9.0
  6. Family friendly 6.0
  7. Party 6.0
  8. Romantic 8.0
  9. Spa and fitness 7.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Rotterdam: Tasteful elegance & refined entertainment

Holland America Line's grand, inviting Rotterdam is more than a sister to Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam, part of its Pinnacle class of ships. After its launch in July 2021, Rotterdam is now the august cruise line's flagship.

Let's avoid confusion right up front: This is a completely different ship than Rotterdam, which Holland America retired from the fleet and sold off in 2020. The new build heralds the latest in tasteful design, top-rate cusine and refined culture at sea. 

Light modern design surrounds you on board this ship. Staterooms and suites feature Euro-Top mattresses and massage showerheads. Public spaces are bright during the day and sparkle at night. Dining is always a special treat on Holland America ships, and options here include a number of specialty restaurants, including French brassiere Rudi's Sel de Mer, Tamarind and Canaletto. 

Entertainment on board focuses on music, music, music. Great venues include the new Rolling Stone Rock Room, B.B. King's Blues Club, Billboard Onboard, World Stage and Lincoln Center Stage.

Where Rotterdam sails

Rotterdam cruises the Caribbean in winter and northern Europe in summers.

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Ship highlights

Among the many highlights on the ship are Lincoln Center Stage, offering refined chamber music; the popular B.B. King's Blues Club, bringing Memphis music to sea, the Rolling Stone Rock Room with classic rock hits, and Billboard Onboard, where live musicians entertain the crowd with chart-topping hits.

Dining

Holland America ships are renowned for fine dining, and Rotterdam continues that tradition. The ship has a main complimentary restaurant, plus the popular Pinnacle Grill steakhouse; Rudi’s Sel de Mer, a French seafood brasserie; Tamarind, for cuisine from Southeast Asia, China and Japan; Nami Sushi with sushi and Asian spirits; Canaletto (one of our favorites) for family-style Italian dining, and Club Orange for guests who belong to the Club Orange program.

Other venues include Grand Dutch Café, featuring Dutch coffee and treats and European beer; Dive-In, for gourmet burgers and fries at poolside; New York Deli and Pizza for made-to-order sandwiches and pies, and Lido Market, which features themed serving stations for buffet dining.

Staterooms

Rotterdam accommodates 2,668 guests in multiple categories, including a snug Interior Stateroom (141-225 square feet), Ocean View Stateroom (175-282 sf), Verandah Stateroom (228-405 sf), Vista Suite (260-356 sf), Signature Suite (393-400 sf), Neptune suite (465-502 sf) and super-spacious Pinnacle Suites at 1,290 square feet.

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on Rotterdam

  • The Dining Room
    The Dining Room International, regionally inspired · Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    No additional cost
  • Canaletto
    Canaletto Upscale Italian · Dinner
    Additional cost
  • Pinnacle Grill Prime steaks & seafood · Dinner
    Additional cost

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Inside and out

Dining 1

  • A look at the main dining room on Holland America’s newest ship, Rotterdam.
    A look at the main dining room on Holland America’s newest ship, Rotterdam.

On board 3

  • Lincoln Center Stage offers chamber music and more on Holland America’s Rotterdam.
    Lincoln Center Stage offers chamber music and more on Holland America’s Rotterdam.
  • Let loose at the Rolling Stone Rock Room on Holland America’s Rotterdam.
    Let loose at the Rolling Stone Rock Room on Holland America’s Rotterdam.
  • The Atrium is a light breezy spot to relax on board Holland America’s Rotterdam.
    The Atrium is a light breezy spot to relax on board Holland America’s Rotterdam.

Staterooms 1

  • The Neptune Suite on Holland America’s Rotterdam offers modern design and includes a spacious veranda and a private concierge.
    The Neptune Suite on Holland America’s Rotterdam offers modern design and includes a spacious veranda and a private concierge.

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  • Book a cruise on Holland America’s new ship Rotterdam to ports of call across Europe.
    Book a cruise on Holland America’s new ship Rotterdam to ports of call across Europe.
  • Holland America’s new ship Rotterdam sails through the Caribbean and Europe.
    Holland America’s new ship Rotterdam sails through the Caribbean and Europe.

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Cruises on Rotterdam

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  1. 21 Night Northern Fjords and Northern Lights Collectors Voyage 21 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Sep 27, 2026 Fare on request
  2. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords with Nordfjord 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Sep 27, 2026 from $1,109
  3. 14 Night Arctic Journey and Northern Lights 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Oct 4, 2026 from $2,359
  4. 27 Night Northern Lights Cultural Crossing Collectors Voyage 27 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Oct 4, 2026 Fare on request
  5. 13 Night Cultural Crossing with Brugge and Falmouth 13 nights · from Amsterdam Next Oct 18, 2026 from $1,019
  6. 10 Night Western Caribbean Greater Antilles Belize and Mexico 10 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Oct 31, 2026 4 dates from $949
  7. 21 Night Western and Eastern Caribbean Mexico and Leeward Islands 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Oct 31, 2026 from $1,874
  8. 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Windward and Leeward Islands 11 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 10, 2026 2 dates from $1,149
  9. 21 Night Eastern and Western Caribbean Leeward Islands and Mexico 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 10, 2026 from $1,784
  10. 10 Night Western Caribbean Greater Antilles Belize and Mexico 10 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 21, 2026 from $799
  11. 21 Night Western and Eastern Caribbean Mexico and Leeward Islands 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Nov 21, 2026 from $1,774
  12. 21 Night Eastern and Western Caribbean Leeward Islands and Mexico 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Dec 1, 2026 from $1,829
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  1. 21 Night Western and Eastern Caribbean Holiday Belize and Mexico 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Dec 12, 2026 from $2,729
  2. 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday Windward and Leeward Islands 11 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Dec 22, 2026 from $2,049
  3. 21 Night Eastern and Western Caribbean Holiday Belize and Mexico 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Dec 22, 2026 from $2,719
  4. 10 Night Western Caribbean Greater Antilles Belize and Mexico 10 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Jan 2, 2027 from $949
  5. 21 Night Western and Eastern Caribbean Mexico and Leeward Islands 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Jan 2, 2027 from $2,354
  6. 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Windward and Leeward Islands 11 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Jan 12, 2027 2 dates from $1,499
  7. 21 Night Eastern and Western Caribbean Leeward Islands and Mexico 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Jan 12, 2027 2 dates from $2,489
  8. 21 Night Western and Eastern Caribbean Mexico and Leeward Islands 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Jan 23, 2027 from $2,309
  9. 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Windward and Leeward Islands 11 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Feb 2, 2027 from $1,449
  10. 21 Night Eastern and Western Caribbean Leeward Islands and Mexico 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Feb 2, 2027 from $2,519
  11. 10 Night Western Caribbean Greater Antilles Belize and Mexico 10 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Feb 13, 2027 from $1,349
  12. 21 Night Western and Eastern Caribbean Mexico and Leeward Islands 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Feb 13, 2027 from $2,569
  13. 21 Night Western and Eastern Caribbean Mexico and Leeward Islands 21 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Mar 6, 2027 from $2,489
  14. 11 Night Eastern Caribbean Windward and Leeward Islands 11 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Mar 16, 2027 from $1,449
  15. 15 Night Cultural Crossing with England Paris and Brugge 15 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Mar 27, 2027 from $1,159
  16. 22 Night Norwegian Fjords Crossing 22 nights · from Ft. Lauderdale Next Mar 27, 2027 from $2,239
  17. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Nordfjord 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Apr 11, 2027 from $2,214
  18. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords and Sognefjord 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Apr 11, 2027 from $1,204
  19. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Copenhagen 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Apr 18, 2027 from $2,189
  20. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords and Nordfjord 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Apr 18, 2027 from $1,129
  21. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Scotland 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Apr 25, 2027 from $2,249
  22. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords and Copenhagen 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Apr 25, 2027 3 dates from $1,189
  23. 21 Night Scandinavian Fjords and Capitals 21 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next May 2, 2027 from $3,624
  24. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords and Scotland 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next May 2, 2027 4 dates from $1,189
  25. 14 Night Baltic and Scandinavian Capitals 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next May 9, 2027 2 dates from $2,554
  26. 21 Night Scandinavian Capitals and Fjords 21 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next May 9, 2027 from $3,784
  27. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Sognefjord 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next May 23, 2027 2 dates from $2,549
  28. 14 Night Fjords of Norway and Iceland 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next May 30, 2027 from $2,684
  29. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords and Sognefjord 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next May 30, 2027 3 dates from $1,259
  30. 14 Night Icelands Fjords and Celtic Origins 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jun 6, 2027 from $2,804
  31. 7 Night Icelandic Fjords and Orkney Islands 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jun 6, 2027 from $1,569
  32. 14 Night Celtic Origins and Norwegian Fjords 14 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jun 13, 2027 from $2,884
  33. 7 Night Viking Trails and Celtic Origins 7 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jun 13, 2027 from $1,509
  34. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Nordfjord 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jun 27, 2027 from $2,789
  35. 14 Night Fjords of Norway and Iceland 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jul 4, 2027 from $3,024
  36. 14 Night Icelandic Fjords and Celtic Origins Scottish Highlands 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jul 11, 2027 from $2,929
  37. 7 Night Icelandic Fjords and Scottish Highlands 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jul 11, 2027 5 dates from $1,490
  38. 14 Night Celtic Origins and Norwegian Fjords 14 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jul 18, 2027 from $2,959
  39. 7 Night Viking Trails and Celtic Origins 7 nights · from Reykjavik Next Jul 18, 2027 2 dates from $1,584
  40. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Sognefjord 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jul 25, 2027 from $2,784
  41. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Jul 25, 2027 2 dates from $1,484
  42. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Aug 1, 2027 from $2,749
  43. 14 Night Fjords of Norway and Iceland 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Aug 8, 2027 from $2,994
  44. 14 Night Icelands Fjords and Celtic Origins 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Aug 15, 2027 from $2,964
  45. 14 Night Celtic Origins and Norwegian Fjords 14 nights · from Reykjavik Next Aug 22, 2027 from $2,904
  46. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Sognefjord 14 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Aug 29, 2027 from $2,724
  47. 7 Night Norwegian Fjords with Nordfjord 7 nights · from Rotterdam- Nl Next Aug 29, 2027 from $1,474
  48. 14 Night Norwegian Fjords 14 nights · from Amsterdam Next Sep 5, 2027 from $2,614

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