Rotterdam
Holland America Line · Pinnacle Class

Illustrative photography of a Pinnacle Class ship. Not an official Holland America Line image.
The seventh Holland America ship to carry the Rotterdam name and the newest member of the Pinnacle Class. She combines the line's classic Dutch heritage with the contemporary music-venue layout introduced on Koningsdam.
- Class
- Pinnacle Class
- Entered service
- 2021
- Guests
- 2,668
- Size
- approx. 99,500 gross tons
Onboard highlights
- Rolling Stone Lounge, Billboard Onboard and Lincoln Center Stage music venues
- Grand Dutch Cafe and the two-deck World Stage LED theatre
- Club Orange dining room and Pinnacle Grill steakhouse
Where Rotterdam sails
Reviews of Rotterdam
Passenger reviews for Rotterdam are collected on our reviews page. If you have sailed her, your story helps the next traveler decide.
Rotterdam Frequently Asked Questions
- How big is Rotterdam?
- Rotterdam is a Pinnacle Class ship of roughly approx. 99,500 gross tons, carrying about 2,668 guests at double occupancy. She entered service in 2021.
- Where does Rotterdam sail?
- Recent deployments have included Caribbean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic, Canada & New England. Holland America Line rotates ships between seasons, so confirm the region on the specific sailing you are considering.
- Is Rotterdam a good ship for first-time cruisers?
- Holland America ships are mid-size and calmer than the biggest resort ships, with a generally older passenger mix, classic dining rooms and live music rather than water parks. Whether that suits you is exactly what the passenger reviews below are for.
- What do passengers complain about most on Rotterdam?
- Across the fleet the most common complaints are inconsistent dining, internet speed and cost, cabin maintenance, and charges that appear on the final bill. Read the reviews for this ship to see what recent passengers actually reported.