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Cruise Activities On Board

Billboard Onboard Included ENTERTAINMENT Sing along, test your music trivia knowledge, or sit back and enjoy as chart-topping hits fill the room each night. See Details
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Billboard Onboard

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2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs. Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

World Stage Included ENTERTAINMENT World Stage features innovative cruise ship shows and a two-story LED screen that creates a vivid wraparound display. See Details
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World Stage

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World Stage, the largest theater on board is home to a variety of performances day and night. Our exclusive EXC® Talk lecture series features captivating regional stories told by local experts and narrated by your Cruise & Travel Director. In the evenings, Step One Dance Company, vocal sensation Cantaré, BBC Earth in Concert and more take the stage.Koningsdam,Nieuw StatendamandRotterdambring the World Stage experience to the next level by surrounding you in spectacular sight and sound with a two-story, panoramic LED screen.

Rolling Stone Lounge Included ENTERTAINMENT Our band brings you the best in rock, pop, country and more. See Details
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Rolling Stone Lounge

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Dance to your favorite songs with one of the best bands at sea. From rock and pop to country and beyond, we provide the perfect playlist live, each and every cruise.

Onboard Shopping Additional ACTIVITIES Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping onboard. See Details
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Onboard Shopping

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Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Fitness Center Included ACTIVITIES Take a class in our professionally staffed Fitness Center. See Details
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Fitness Center

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Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes onindoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Holland America Line Navigator Included ACTIVITIES Personalize your cruise experience with our free mobile-friendly tool. See Details
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Holland America Line Navigator

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Personalize your cruise experience once you’re on the ship with our free mobile-friendly tool. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore excursions, view restaurant menus, make dining reservations, check your account balance and more.

Casino Action Additional ACTIVITIES The Casino offers games for all levels. See Details
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Casino Action

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Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Movies On Board Included ACTIVITIES Enjoy recent-release films in the movie theater on select ships or in the comfort of your stateroom. See Details
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Movies On Board

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Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perenniallypopular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite.And aboardKoningsdam,Nieuw StatendamandRotterdam, watch your favorite starslight up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Pickleball at Sea Included ACTIVITIES Enjoy complimentary lessons, tournaments, and courts with amazing top-deck views. See Details
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Pickleball at Sea

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Play the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with Holland America Line, the exclusive cruise line partner of the Professional Pickleball Association. All our cruise ships feature pickleball courts with amazing top-deck views. The equipment and courts are available for a match anytime, so long as the weather allows. Frequent pickler? Join a pickleball tournament at sea and put your dink shot to the test. Hesitant amateur? Learn the basics at complimentary beginner’s lessons, starting in spring 2023. Commemorative starter kits will soon be available in our retail shops — purchase as gifts for avid players or as souvenirs, so that you can always look back on your pickleball cruise memories.

Kids Club Included ACTIVITIES Kids ages 3 to 17 can enjoy an array of activities. Registration required for children under 13. See Details
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Kids Club

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Holland America Line's youth activities program, Kids Club, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Note:Kids Club is not offered on cruises of 25-days or longer, including all Legendary and Grand Voyages. We will offer a selection of children’s activities throughout these longer voyages for any children who may be onboard.

Dining Experiences On Your Cruise

Pinnacle Grill Additional DINING The ultimate steakhouse at sea, with an exceptional menu of Prime steaks, seafood and wine. See Details
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Pinnacle Grill

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Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

*Meals at Pinnacle Grill are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Canaletto Additional DINING Canaletto is a relaxed setting with authentic Italian cuisine that is best enjoyed when shared. See Details
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Canaletto

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In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Meals atCanaletto are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Tamarind Additional DINING Explore traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan with cuisine praised by Condé NastTraveler as rivaling the top restaurants on land. See Details
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Tamarind

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Praised byCondé Nast Travelerfor cuisine “that rivals the top restaurants on land,” Tamarind is the perfect place to explore the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The menu, which honors the elements of water, wood, fire and earth, features such exotic fare as wok-seared lobster, barramundi (Asian sea bass) in banana leaf and sushi, accompanied by chilled or heated sake.

Meals at Tamarind are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Rudi's Sel De Mer Additional DINING Rudi's Sel De Meroffers a modern twist on classic French dishes and seafood. See Details
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Rudi's Sel De Mer

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Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with contemporary flair. Menu selections include whole Dover sole meunière with shaved pink Himalayan sea salt, oysters on the half shell, fruits de mer, and salt-crust baked branzino, as well as favorites such as steak frites, duck cassoulet and coq au vin. Conclude your dinner with a classic dessert and fine French cheeses.

Meals atSel de Mer are half price for kids 12 years old or under, or free when they order from the kids’ menu.

Rudi’s Sel de Mer restaurant is available onRotterdam,KoningsdamandNieuw Statendam, but on other ships, the Rudi’s Sel de Mer menu is available on select evenings in Pinnacle Grill.

Lido Market Included DINING A casual, modern marketplace, Lido Market offers the widest range of food options on board for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night snack. See Details
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Lido Market

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Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Dive In Included DINING This casual poolside grill serves up the best burgers at sea, Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dogs, golden French fries and more. See Details
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Dive In

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Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

New York Pizza Included DINING Our poolside pizzeria has fresh Italian salads and authentic thin-crust personal pizzas with savory toppings. See Details
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New York Pizza

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At New York Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, our signature pizzas are made to order and topped with only the finest ingredients. Enjoy your pizza by day while overlooking the Lido pool, and into the night.This venue is New York Deli & Pizza onKoningsdam,RotterdamandNieuw Statendam, offering made-to-order deli sandwiches in addition to pizza.

24-Hour Room Service Included DINING Enjoy breakfast in bed or an early dinner on your verandah — entrées and more are available whenever you wish. See Details
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24-Hour Room Service

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Sleep in and have breakfast delivered. Enjoy an early dinner on your verandah before an evening excursion. Order a salad, sandwich or entrée any time. Room Service is only a phone call away. All selections are included in your cruise fare unless otherwise noted on the in-room menu.

Nami Sushi Additional DINING Dine on delectable sushi and sip Asian-inspired spirits at Nami Sushi, a sushi bar within Tamarind offering stunning ocean views. See Details
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Nami Sushi

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Nami Sushi offers a tempting array of the sushi rolls he’s created. Choose from such delectable selections as Tempura Lobster Roll with soft shell crab tempura; Dragon Roll with tempura shrimp, unagi sauce and avocado; Tsutsumi Roll with snapper, green olive, caper and avocado; Futomoki Roll with crab, yamagobo, avocado and cucumber; Volcano Roll with sesame-marinated salmon and Thai chilis; Nigiri sushi with tuna, salmon and ebi shrimp; and more. The word “nami,” Japanese in origin, means “wave” and is an homage to the ocean views you’ll enjoy as you dine on the freshest, tastiest and most inventive sushi at sea.

Gelato Additional DINING With many flavors to choose from and ingredients like Sicilian pistachios and amarena cherries, each frozen spoonful transports you to Italy. See Details
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Gelato

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At “G” Gelato, you can indulge your sweet tooth with a classic European gelato (ice cream), made fresh on board each day by chefs trained at the Carpigiani Gelato University. Choose from among 12 delightful flavors, two of which are rotated daily. Smooth, creamy and refreshing, this tasty treat is served in a variety of ways, including gelato popsicles and the flavors of G, composed shots with layers of caramel, nuts and gelato. Love pistachio? Select ingredients like Sicilian pistachios make our pistachio gelato out of this world!

Club Orange Program Benefits Additional DINING Club Orange offers an added level of luxury on Holland America with expanded dining menus, special events and priority access. Learn more about Club Orange. See Details
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Club Orange Program Benefits

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Join Club Orange to experience a new level of luxury, from priority check-in and disembarkation to premium dining amenities. Club Orange benefits include a complimentary stateroom upgrade, a special event chosen by the captain and priority check-in and disembarkation. Read on for a full list of Club Orange benefits.

Pleasecontact usfor Club Orange pricing and availability or to enroll.

Morimoto By Sea (Pop-Up) Additional DINING Masaharu Morimoto, our Fresh Fish Ambassador brings his innovative style to Morimoto by Sea, a specialty restaurant on board Nieuw Amsterdam and a pop-up dining experience on the rest of the fleet. See Details
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Morimoto By Sea (Pop-Up)

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Chef Masaharu Morimoto, our GlobalFresh FishAmbassador brings his innovative style to Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least once per cruise. The pop-up’s menu features artfully presented dishes, exclusive alcoholic beverages, and tantalizing desserts. Nieuw Amsterdam offers our full Morimoto by Sea restaurant.

The Dining Room Included DINING Our flagship dining experience is a welcoming and sophisticated setting for an exquisite breakfast, lunch or superb multicourse dinner. See Details
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The Dining Room

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For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes.

Suites & Staterooms

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FAQs

Is Holland America Rotterdam a pinnacle class ship? ›

Dance the night away at B.B. King's Blues Club or relive your favorite rock classics at Rolling Stone Lounge. Experience Rotterdam's Pinnacle Class luxury and find a mastery of the details that keep our guests returning again and again.

What is Holland America's newest class of ships? ›

Known for their luxurious yet affordable cruising experiences with spacious cruise ship rooms, expansive views and steeped in elegance. Holland America's newest ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in 2021 as the 3rd Pinnacle class ship.

What happened to the old Rotterdam cruise ship? ›

The fifth SS Rotterdam, also known as "The Grande Dame", is a former ocean liner and cruise ship, and has been a hotel ship in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, since 2010.

Is Holland America high end? ›

Holland America Line. Holland America Line, a premium, upscale cruise line founded in 1873, offers a perfect balance between a formal and relaxed ambiance aboard mid-sized ships.

Where does Holland America rank in Cruise Lines? ›

Holland America stands beside Celebrity at the top of the major cruise line ratings. Holland America has been known to cater to an older crowd, but that is an image they are working on changing and they do have programs for all ages.

What is the sister ship of Holland America Rotterdam? ›

Holland America Line

She is the sister ship of "Koningsdam" and "Nieuw Statendam", the "Pinnacle" class ships, and has a gross tonnage of about 99,900 tons, almost 300 meters long and can accommodate 4,173 passengers in 1,340 cabins.

How many guests do the Pinnacle class ships serve? ›

Each of the Pinnacle Class ships is designed to carry 2,650 passengers at double occupancy.

What is the average age of Holland America passengers? ›

With an average age of 55, Holland America passengers skew slightly older than those of some major lines. On Alaska cruises, about 80 percent of cruisers are older than 50; about 40 percent are over 65.

Which is the smallest Holland America cruise ship? ›

Which Holland America Line ship is the smallest? Zaandam and Volendam are the smallest ships in the Holland America Line fleet, welcoming 1,432 passengers each.

Why was Rotterdam destroyed? ›

The objective was to support the German troops fighting in the city, break Dutch resistance and force the Dutch army to surrender. Almost the entire historic city centre was destroyed, nearly 900 people were killed and 85,000 more were left homeless.

How many Rotterdam ships has Holland America had? ›

SS Rotterdam may refer to one of seven ships of the Holland America Line: SS Rotterdam (1872), rigged for steam and sail; wrecked 26 September 1883. SS Rotterdam (1886), former British Empire, later Edam III (1895); scrapped 1899. SS Rotterdam (1897), sold 1906; later C.F.

Who was the cruise ship captain that abandoned the cruise ship? ›

Captain Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia, faced legal consequences for his actions following the shipwreck. In 2015, he was found guilty of multiple charges, including manslaughter, causing a shipwreck, and abandoning ship.

Is Holland America more expensive than Princess? ›

Pricing is dependent on several factors, including ship booked, destination and length of cruise; when compared to weeklong Princess cruise fares, Holland America prices tend to be pretty comparable, though entry-level and suite pricing can be less expensive than on Princess Cruises.

What class is the Holland America Rotterdam? ›

MS Rotterdam is a Pinnacle-class cruise ship operated by Holland America Line (HAL), a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation.

Can you wear jeans on a Holland America cruise? ›

Answer: Yes, some refinements were made to improve consistency and the policy now reads: Most evenings smart casual attire is appropriate. Shorts, pool/beachwear, distressed jeans and men's tank tops are best left to the daytime and are not permitted in fine dining restaurants.

What are the cabin categories on Holland America? ›

Holland America cabins fall into four main categories: insides (no window or balcony), outsides (with windows that don't open), balconies (with walk-out porch areas) and suites (high-end accommodations, generally with more space and better amenities). If you're looking for a specialty cabin, those are available, too.

How old is the Rotterdam ship by Holland America? ›

MS Rotterdam (2021)

MS Rotterdam is Holland America's newest ship, setting sail less than three years ago in 2021. She is the cruise line's third Pinnacle Class ship, with the first being MS Koningsdam.

What is the difference between Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam? ›

Differences include the decor/art and Blend on NS is the new Half Moon Bar on Rotterdam. Also Rotterdam has a library - NS does not. I'd call the two ships similar but not the same.

What is the largest ship on the Holland America Line? ›

Which Holland America Line ship is the largest? Rotterdam is the largest ship in the Holland America Line fleet.

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