Rotterdam was the first of two ships in this class built for the Holland America Line, her sister ship Amsterdam entered service in 2001. These two ships were slightly larger than the previous four 55,451-ton Statendam class that entered service between 1992 and 1996.

This class of cruise ship has 10 passenger decks, 2 pools, 6 bars, casino, fitness center, 600 seat show lounge, 541 outside cabins with 160 having verandas, 117 inside cabins, can carry 1,316 passengers and a crew of 644.

Rotterdam is operated on wide range of Alaskan, Mexican, Polynesian and Hawaii cruises.

Amsterdam is operated on a wide range of cruises including Alaska, Mexican, Panama Canal, Asia & Australia and World Cruises.

Website: www.hollandamerica.com.