Holland America Line - MV Rotterdam VI

With Reuben Goossens

Cruise’n’Travel Journalist, Cruise reviewer & Maritime Historian

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MS Rotterdam

MS Rotterdam is the standard bearer of Holland America's (HAL) proud fleet. She reflects the highest attainments of HAL’s creative design and shipbuilders' perfection of construction. Rotterdam continues the art of cruising one and a quarter century after the creation of this fine Dutch Shipping Company. Like her earlier namesake SS Rotterdam (V), MS Rotterdam (VI) pampers each guest in an atmosphere of refined elegance. After her building, she was joined by her newer sister MS Amsterdam, and later by the much larger Carnival Corp designed ships, which look much the same as all their new ships, be they bulkt for Cunard, Costa Cruises and P&O UK, etc. However, MS Rotterdam and Amsterdam, retain the traditional HAL influence, which is sadly lacking in the new HAL/Carnival ships.

Guests savour cuisine presented on gleaming Rosenthal china in their choice of dramatic dinning venues, be it in the two-tiered salon having windows soar high above the sea, or the candlelit intimacy of a Venetian villa. Quietly and invisibly, the Rotterdam's advanced technological systems whisk passengers to adventures around the world. Having a comfortable speed, she arrives faster thus achieving the elusive freedoms of time and opportunity among the most enticing destinations on the globe.

A short list of Rotterdam’s facilities

The Atrium

MS Rotterdam greets its guests with an intricate interpretation of a 17th century Flemish clock tower. Fourteen clocks representing the worldwide destinations served by this magnificent ship is visible from the three decks of the glamorous atrium.

Odyssey Restaurant

The 88-seat Odyssey restaurant is an intimate retreat for romance. The menu? Exquisite Italian cuisine specially created by HAL’s celebrated executive chefs. The ambiance? Thing of a Venetian villa of the 17th century. The reviews? “Out of this world.”

Crow's Nest

A Holland America tradition, the Crow's Nest Lounge, perched high atop the ship. It is the perfect place for the traditional Royal Dutch high teas, and after-dinner cordials whilst seated in plush leather club chairs. And later, come dancing until late at night, or early morning.

The Web Site

Surf the Web whilst cruising the high seas in the Internet Center. You can access your E-mails on one of the eight terminals.

Pool

Relax by the pool or indulge in a massage. The swimming pools and fitness center are available for a high-seas workout. Or take advantage of a full-service spa, complete with sauna, masseuse, and juice bar.

Penthouse Suite

The Penthouse Suites feature a bedroom with king-size bed and master bath including oversize whirlpool tub. Complete with dressing room, living room, dining room, pantry and private verandah. Guest toilet, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.

Approximately 1,126 square feet including verandah.

Suite

How suite it is! King-size bed, whirlpool bath, dressing room, and private verandah. With service to match, including complimentary personalized stationery, hors d'oeuvres, dry cleaning and more. Special disembarkation privileges.

Approximately 563 square feet including verandah.

Mini Suite

Floor-to-ceiling windows lead to a private verandah spacious enough for lounging or dining. Queen-size bed, whirlpool bath, sitting area, VCR, mini-bar and refrigerator.

Approximately 284 square feet including verandah.

Large Outside Stateroom

Large Outside Staterooms have convertible queen-size beds and bath/shower combinations.
"The best standard-sized cabins afloat." - Porthole Magazine

Approximately 197 square feet.

Large Inside Stateroom -

Standard Inside Staterooms have lower beds which are convertible to one queen-size bed. Each includes a private bath with shower. A minimum category with maximum comforts.

Approximately 182 square feet.

All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music. Not all staterooms within each category have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities.

Also visit the … Holland America Line – Introduction Page

MS Rotterdam - MS Volendam & MS Prinsendam

MS Nieuw Amsterdam

And the Holland America Line

Cruise News Updates - Page

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Commenced in the Passenger Shipping Industry in May 1960

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Please Note: Cruise-Australia is a non-commercial and privately owned cruise site. The author has been in the passenger shipping industry since 1960 and is currently semi-retired, but continues to write cruise and ship reviews and articles in order to better to inform cruise and ship enthusiasts and provide information for those intending a cruise in the future.

However, if you are interested in a cruise, I am happy to refer you to a dedicated cruise agent in Australia, New Zealand or further afield on my recommended “cruise agents” page, for these are agents that specialise in cruising and they will be able offer excellent service you and the best fares available! Be assured, I do NOT receive any commissions or favours from these agents, and in the vast majority of cases these agents will not even be aware of my, or mu site’s involvement, as I provide the enquirer with the requested information of the agents (in their region) including their contact details. Reuben Goossens.

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