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Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a Holland America Line cruise ship of the Pinnacle class, in service since 2021. She measures 99,935 gross tons and carries 2,668 guests with a crew of 1,053. She sails Northern Europe, Caribbean, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Rotterdam
Rotterdam is Holland America's flagship and the seventh ship to carry the line's best-known name. Planned as Ryndam, she was renamed during construction in July 2020 after the previous Rotterdam was sold, and as the third Pinnacle-class ship she was delivered by Fincantieri in July 2021 and began sailing that October. She carries about 2,670 guests on just under 100,000 gross tons and is known for her art collections and range of dining and music venues. She is based in her namesake port for northern Europe and Iceland cruises and spends winters on Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Flying in for your cruise?
Rotterdam sails from Rotterdam, Netherlands. The airport is Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Aspire Lounge 26AMS Schengen Piers4.6 ★
- Aspire Lounge 41AMS Non-Schengen Piers4.6 ★
- KLM Crown Lounge 25AMS Schengen Piers4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is operated by Holland America Line and belongs to its Pinnacle class.
How big is Rotterdam?
Rotterdam measures 99,935 gross tons and 300 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Rotterdam feel?
Rotterdam has a passenger space ratio of 37.5: 99,935 gross tons for 2,668 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Rotterdam feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Rotterdam carry?
Rotterdam carries 2,668 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,053 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
When did Rotterdam enter service?
Rotterdam entered service in 2021.
Where does Rotterdam sail?
Rotterdam sails Northern Europe, Caribbean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Which airport should I fly into for Rotterdam?
Rotterdam sails from Rotterdam, Netherlands. Fly into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Rotterdam?
Holland America Line publishes the deck plans for Rotterdam; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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