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IMO: 9837470

Rotterdam

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Rotterdam — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Pinnacle-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
99,935
Length (FT / M)
984 / 299.79
Beam (FT / M)
115 / 35
Decks (Passenger / Total)
13 / 13
Shipyard
Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy), Marghera, Italy
Registry
Netherlands
Godparent(s)
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$520,000,000
Class Sisters: KoningsdamNieuw Statendam

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2021
Major Refurbishments
2023 2026
Significant Changes
  • 2023: 2023 drydock refresh.
  • 2026: April 2026 drydock refresh at the Port of Rotterdam.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9837470
MMSI
245464000
Call Sign
PDGW
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6278
Maiden Voyage
20 October 2021
Maximum Draft
8.0 m (26.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
35.01 m (114.9 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,668
Maximum Capacity
3,218
Total Crew
1,025
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.60:1
Space Ratio
37.46

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Bars & Lounges
13
Complimentary Dining Venues
6
Specialty Dining Venues
5
Elevators
12*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
2x ABB Azipod
Fuel Type
HFO/MGO diesel-electric
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
50.4 MW (67,587 hp)
Propulsion Power
28 MW (37,549 hp)
Maximum Speed
22.2 Knots
Engine Configuration
4x MaK 12VM43C

Logistics

Cruising Speed
18 Knots
Medical Center
Onboard medical center (specific deck not confirmed on the public deck plan)
Elevator Banks
Forward
not published
Midship
not published
Aft
not published
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino and designated outdoor areas
    mixed
    Location: Casino (Deck 3) and designated open-deck areas
    Smoking permitted only in the casino during gaming and in designated outdoor areas.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,340
Solo Configured: 12
ADA Compliant: 40
Suites
164
Balcony
748
Oceanview
147
Inside
280
The Apex Suite
Pinnacle Suite
972 SQ FT

The single Pinnacle Suite is the largest accommodation aboard at about 972 square feet plus a 318-square-foot private balcony, located forward on Deck 7, with a separate bedroom, dining room and Neptune Lounge access.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Pinnacle Suite1
  • Neptune Suite45
  • Signature Suite14
  • Vista Suite104
Balcony
  • Verandah748
Oceanview
  • Family Ocean-view32
  • Ocean-view115
Inside
  • Interior280

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater

Staterooms & Service

  • Dedicated Solo Staterooms

Signature Experiences

Music Walk
unique
Greenhouse at sea
largest
Lido Pool with retractable glass roof
top-deck attraction
Sea View Pool, aft
top-deck attraction
The Retreat adults-only sundeck
top-deck attraction
Sports and sundeck area
top-deck attraction
Sky observation deck
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Music Walk is Holland America's signature live-music district on Deck 2, home to B.B. King's Blues Club, Billboard Onboard and the Rolling Stone Lounge.
  • Club Orange is HAL's premium program with a purpose-built private restaurant on aft Deck 2 for Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests and program members (about $35 per person per day).
  • Celebrity-chef Culinary Council of six renowned chefs, including Jacques Torres, Jonnie Boer, David Burke and Rudi Sodamin, with signature dishes in the main dining room.
  • Shipboard enrichment, entertainment and children's programming built on BBC Earth content, including a Frozen Planet multimedia concert with live musicians.
  • The Grand Dutch Cafe overlooking the atrium serves complimentary Dutch dishes such as pea soup and waffles alongside paid espresso drinks, in a Delft-tile-inspired setting.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3 aft
    Two-story main dining room with fixed and open seating and daily afternoon tea; espresso drinks and an indulge section carry charges.
  • Lido Market
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9
    Buffet with staff-served stations including Asian counter, pasta station, deli, carvery and desserts.
  • Dive-In
    casual_grill
    Location: Deck 9
    Complimentary poolside grill with fresh-baked brioche buns and plant-based options.
  • New York Deli & Pizza
    casual_grill
    Location: Deck 9
    Combined deli and pizza counter with made-to-order pies and sandwiches, plus free popcorn on movie nights.
  • Grand Dutch Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 3
    $ extras
    Complimentary Dutch dishes such as pea soup, waffles and pastries; espresso drinks are paid.
  • Explorations Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 12
    $ extras
    Coffee bar in the Crow's Nest; pastries and light bites free, specialty coffee drinks paid.
Specialty Dining
  • Pinnacle Grill
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 2
    Steakhouse off the atrium with premium cuts and a chocolate souffle by Jacques Torres.
  • Tamarind
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 10 aft
    Pan-Asian restaurant overlooking the aft pool and wake.
  • Canaletto
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 9
    Italian restaurant in the forward starboard corner of the Lido.
  • Rudi's Sel de Mer
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 2
    French seafood brasserie sharing a galley with the Pinnacle Grill.
  • Morimoto by Sea
    sushi_bar
    Location: Deck 10
    Sushi bar beside Tamarind by Chef Masaharu Morimoto; the deck plan labels the space Sushi Bar and older aggregator text still calls it Nami Sushi.
Exclusive Dining
  • Club Orange
    restaurant
    Location: Deck 2 aft
    Purpose-built private restaurant for Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests and Club Orange members, with the Dining Room menu plus a daily special.
Bars & Nightlife
  • B.B. King's Blues Club
    music_venue
    Location: Deck 2
    Music Walk venue with nightly live blues by an 8-piece band, three shows per evening.
  • Billboard Onboard
    music_venue
    Location: Deck 2
    Music Walk piano bar created in partnership with Billboard.
  • Rolling Stone Lounge
    music_venue
    Location: Deck 2
    Music Walk rock hall named after Rolling Stone magazine; also marketed as the Rolling Stone Rock Room.
  • Half Moon Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Bar on the Deck 2 promenade.
  • Ocean Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Atrium bar.
  • Notes
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Whiskey bar.
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 3
    Bar serving the casino floor.
  • Neptune Lounge
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Private lounge for Pinnacle and Neptune Suite guests.
  • Lido Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Pool bar at the Lido Pool.
  • Sea View Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Pool bar at the aft Sea View Pool.
  • Panorama Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 10
    Scenic bar.
  • Tamarind Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 10
    Cocktail bar beside Tamarind and the Sushi Bar space.
  • Crow's Nest Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Bar in the Crow's Nest observation lounge, beside the new live-music stage.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Lido Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9
    Main pool under a retractable glass roof.
  • Sea View Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9 aft
    Open-air aft pool overlooked by Tamarind.
Active Recreation
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 11
    Open-deck sports area on the Deck 11 sports sundeck.
Entertainment Venues
  • World Stage
    theater
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Main show lounge hosting production shows, BBC Earth multimedia concerts and expert lectures.
Casino
  • Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 3
    Casino on the Promenade deck.
Spa & Fitness
  • Greenhouse Spa & Salon
    spa
    Location: Decks 9-10
    Spa and salon complex; the class carries the largest greenhouse at sea within its wellness spaces.
Youth & Teen
  • Club HAL
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Children's club in the Deck 10 kids-teens zone with BBC Earth workshops.
  • The Loft
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Teen hangout in the Deck 10 kids-teens zone.
Retail & Shopping
  • The Shops
    shops
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Onboard boutiques and duty-free shopping.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • The Retreat
    sundeck
    Location: Deck 12
    Adults-only sundeck with private cabanas.
  • Crow's Nest (Explorations Lounge)
    observation_lounge
    Location: Deck 12
    Forward observation lounge housing the Explorations Cafe and EXC destination resources.
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    service_desk
    Location: Deck 1
    Guest services lobby.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-06