Holland America Rotterdam

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

67Top 40% of ships

Dining

71Top 43% of ships

Entertainment

83Top 11% of ships

Activities & Thrills

59Beats 40% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

63Beats 37% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Entertainment — scores 83/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineHolland America Line

Ship NameMS Rotterdam

Maiden voyage20 October 2021

Physical

Year Built2021

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2026

BuilderFincantieri, Marghera, Italy

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

99,935 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

299.79 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

35 m

Ship Within a ShipNo dedicated "ship within a ship" enclave (e.g. no Neptune Lounge concierge district beyond suite guest access); Rotterdam offers a Pinnacle Suite Neptune Lounge for suite guests but not a distinct ship-within-a-ship zone

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks12

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22.2 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,025

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.54

Total Cabins1,340

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins27

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,668

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

Amenities

RestaurantsMain Dining Room, Club Orange, Lido Market, New York Deli & Pizza, Dive-In, Canaletto, Pinnacle Grill, Rudi's Sel de Mer, Tamarind, Morimoto by Sea

Restaurants - Paid5

Restaurants - Included5

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools2

- Pools - General Access1

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolNo

Total Hot Tubs5

- Hot Tubs - General Access5

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges17

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaThe Retreat (premium cabana deck) and the Sea View Pool (adults-only pool, deck 9 aft)

Special AmenitiesMorimoto By Sea (first at-sea Morimoto restaurant), Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard, B.B. King's Blues Club, The Retreat premium cabana deck, Greenhouse Spa & Salon, Pickleball courts

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$18.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

20%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

PDGW

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9837470

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

245464000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Rotterdam, Netherlands