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Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a former Holland America Line cruise ship of the R class, which sailed 1997 to 2020. She measured 61,849 gross tons and carried 1,404 guests with a crew of 600.
Rotterdam no longer sails for Holland America Line: she left Holland America Line's fleet in August 2020. Holland America Line's fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About Rotterdam
This Rotterdam, the sixth ship of the name, was the lead ship of Holland America's R class and its co-flagship with Amsterdam, entering service in November 1997 with twin-uptake funnels styled after the 1958 Rotterdam. A major refit in Hamburg in 2012 updated the ship. In 2020 she and Zaandam made headlines when COVID-19 cases on board led to both being refused passage through the Panama Canal, and that July Holland America announced her sale to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. She left her namesake city as Rotterdam for the last time on 11 August 2020 and, after conversion at Damen Shipyards, has sailed as Borealis since July 2021.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Rotterdam?
Rotterdam sailed for Holland America Line and belongs to its R class.
Is Rotterdam still sailing for Holland America Line?
Rotterdam no longer sails for Holland America Line: she left Holland America Line's fleet in August 2020.
How big is Rotterdam?
Rotterdam measures 61,849 gross tons and 238 metres in length.
How crowded does Rotterdam feel?
Rotterdam has a passenger space ratio of 44.1: 61,849 gross tons for 1,404 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Rotterdam feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Rotterdam carry?
Rotterdam carried 1,404 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 600 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did Rotterdam enter service?
Rotterdam entered service in 1997 and was last refurbished in 2012.
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