IMO: 9837470
Rotterdam
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
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
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
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Casino and designated outdoor areasmixedLocation: Casino (Deck 3) and designated open-deck areasSmoking 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
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 $35 per person per day).
- Celebrity-chef Culinary Council of six renowned chefs, including Jacques Torres, Jonnie Boer, David Burke and Rudi Sodamin, with signature dishes in the main dining room.
- Shipboard enrichment, entertainment and children's programming built on BBC Earth content, including a Frozen Planet multimedia concert with live musicians.
- The Grand Dutch Cafe overlooking the atrium serves complimentary Dutch dishes such as pea soup and waffles alongside paid espresso drinks, in a Delft-tile-inspired setting.
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 2-3 aftTwo-story main dining room with fixed and open seating and daily afternoon tea; espresso drinks and an indulge section carry charges.
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Lido MarketbuffetLocation: Deck 9Buffet with staff-served stations including Asian counter, pasta station, deli, carvery and desserts.
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Dive-Incasual_grillLocation: Deck 9Complimentary poolside grill with fresh-baked brioche buns and plant-based options.
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New York Deli & Pizzacasual_grillLocation: Deck 9Combined deli and pizza counter with made-to-order pies and sandwiches, plus free popcorn on movie nights.
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Grand Dutch CafecafeLocation: Deck 3$ extrasComplimentary Dutch dishes such as pea soup, waffles and pastries; espresso drinks are paid.
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Explorations CafecafeLocation: Deck 12$ extrasCoffee bar in the Crow's Nest; pastries and light bites free, specialty coffee drinks paid.
Specialty Dining
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Pinnacle GrillsteakhouseLocation: Deck 2Steakhouse off the atrium with premium cuts and a chocolate souffle by Jacques Torres.
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TamarindrestaurantLocation: Deck 10 aftPan-Asian restaurant overlooking the aft pool and wake.
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CanalettorestaurantLocation: Deck 9Italian restaurant in the forward starboard corner of the Lido.
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Rudi's Sel de MerrestaurantLocation: Deck 2French seafood brasserie sharing a galley with the Pinnacle Grill.
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Morimoto by Seasushi_barLocation: Deck 10Sushi 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
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Club OrangerestaurantLocation: Deck 2 aftPurpose-built private restaurant for Pinnacle and Neptune suite guests and Club Orange members, with the Dining Room menu plus a daily special.
Bars & Nightlife
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B.B. King's Blues Clubmusic_venueLocation: Deck 2Music Walk venue with nightly live blues by an 8-piece band, three shows per evening.
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Billboard Onboardmusic_venueLocation: Deck 2Music Walk piano bar created in partnership with Billboard.
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Rolling Stone Loungemusic_venueLocation: Deck 2Music Walk rock hall named after Rolling Stone magazine; also marketed as the Rolling Stone Rock Room.
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Half Moon BarbarLocation: Deck 2Bar on the Deck 2 promenade.
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Ocean BarbarLocation: Deck 2Atrium bar.
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NotesbarLocation: Deck 2Whiskey bar.
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Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 3Bar serving the casino floor.
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Neptune LoungebarLocation: Deck 7Private lounge for Pinnacle and Neptune Suite guests.
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Lido BarbarLocation: Deck 9Pool bar at the Lido Pool.
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Sea View BarbarLocation: Deck 9Pool bar at the aft Sea View Pool.
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Panorama BarbarLocation: Deck 10Scenic bar.
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Tamarind BarbarLocation: Deck 10Cocktail bar beside Tamarind and the Sushi Bar space.
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Crow's Nest BarbarLocation: Deck 12Bar in the Crow's Nest observation lounge, beside the new live-music stage.
Pools & Aquatics
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Lido PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9Main pool under a retractable glass roof.
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Sea View PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 aftOpen-air aft pool overlooked by Tamarind.
Active Recreation
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 11Open-deck sports area on the Deck 11 sports sundeck.
Entertainment Venues
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World StagetheaterLocation: Decks 2-3Main show lounge hosting production shows, BBC Earth multimedia concerts and expert lectures.
Casino
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 3Casino on the Promenade deck.
Spa & Fitness
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Greenhouse Spa & SalonspaLocation: Decks 9-10Spa and salon complex; the class carries the largest greenhouse at sea within its wellness spaces.
Youth & Teen
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Club HALkids_clubLocation: Deck 10Children's club in the Deck 10 kids-teens zone with BBC Earth workshops.
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The Loftteen_clubLocation: Deck 10Teen hangout in the Deck 10 kids-teens zone.
Retail & Shopping
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The ShopsshopsLocation: Decks 2-3Onboard boutiques and duty-free shopping.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The RetreatsundeckLocation: Deck 12Adults-only sundeck with private cabanas.
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Crow's Nest (Explorations Lounge)observation_loungeLocation: Deck 12Forward observation lounge housing the Explorations Cafe and EXC destination resources.
Guest Services
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Guest Servicesservice_deskLocation: Deck 1Guest services lobby.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-06