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On entering service in 1997 the Rotterdam was Holland America's largest,
most facility-rich and amenity-filled vessel. Freshly updated in 2005, Rotterdam,
sixth Holland America ship to wear the name, is as beautiful as ever. The
ship claims a few "firsts" for the line: first with a purpose-built
Internet Center, first with true "boutique shops," and the first
with an entire deck devoted to suites and penthouse accommodations. As such,
it was immediately bestowed the "flagship" title - a title many
loyal Holland America passengers insist she keep, despite newer, bigger
ships in the fleet. Some of Rotterdam's highlights are:
- Spaciousness. Accommodations, on average, are 25% larger than
the competition. And with about 25% fewer guests than comparably-sized
ships, there's more space throughout.
- Luxury. Those spacious staterooms - every one of them - come
with Sealy® Euro-top mattresses, 250-count cotton bed linens; 100%
Egyptian cotton towels and deluxe bathrobes. Suites are even more luxuriously
outfitted!
- Pinnacle Grill. Holland America's intimate, reservations-only
restaurant featuring Sterling Silver beef, fresh seafood; tables set
with Bvlgari® china, Riedel® stemware and Frette® linens;
extensive wine list.
- The Greenhouse Spa & Salon. Luxury extends into the health
spa with more treatment rooms; couples massage rooms; a dry-float suite;
thermal suites and much more!
- Onboard Enrichment. The innovative Culinary Arts Center
- a complete, high-tech kitchen for cooking demonstrations, seminars
and classes! The Explorations Café combines an espresso
coffee house with an Internet Café, Library and music listening
venue!
- New Youth Facilities. Kids and teens have never had it better
on Holland America! Big-screen TV and games; Oasis teen area with outdoor
private pool and waterfall, sundeck; disco; expanded Club HAL hours.
All this - and Holland America's hallmarks of museum quality artwork and
fresh floral displays throughout; understated ambiance and sophisticated,
unobtrusive service!
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Recommended for:
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- Upscale passengers who prefer a relatively traditional cruise experience
- Vacationers who appreciate an elevated level of elegance and service
combined with solid value
- Loyal Holland America passengers seeking to avoid "mega-ship"
anonymity
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- Young, highly-energetic cruise passengers looking for nonstop onboard
activities
- Passengers who insist on numerous restaurants and total flexibility
in dining times
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ShipShopper Index™:
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Year Built:
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2000 (Refurbished 2005)
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Size Category:
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Medium (62,000 tons)
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Passengers:
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1,316
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"Elbowroom" Factor:
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Spacious
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Outside Cabins:
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82%
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Balcony Cabins:
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24%
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Sister Ships:
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Amsterdam
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Length:
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778 feet
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Width:
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106 feet
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Crew:
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593
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| | DATE | | | PORT | | | ARRIVE | | | DEPART | | | | DAY 1 | | | ATHENS (Piraeus) | | | | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 2 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 3 | | | Varna | | | 07:00 AM | | | 04:00 PM | | | DAY 4 | | | Sevastopol | | | 08:00 AM | | | 05:00 PM | | | DAY 5 | | | Sochi | | | 12:00 PM | | | 08:00 PM | | | DAY 6 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 7 | | | Istanbul (overnight) | | | 08:00 AM | | | | | | DAY 8 | | | Istanbul | | | | | | 11:00 AM | | | DAY 9 | | | Kusadasi (for Ephesus) | | | 07:00 AM | | | 08:00 PM | | | DAY 10 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 11 | | | Ashdod (for Jerusalem) | | | 06:00 AM | | | 08:00 PM | | | DAY 12 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 13 | | | Alexandria (for Cairo) | | | 06:00 AM | | | 11:00 PM | | | DAY 14 | | | At sea | | | | | | | | | DAY 15 | | | ATHENS (Piraeus) | | | 07:00 AM | | | |
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