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Some of the other options for fun-seeking travelers include casino play, poolside movies, afternoon tea, pickleball, board games, basketball shooting competitions, spa seminars, dance and mixology classes and wine tastings. All cruisers booked in Neptune Suite accommodations have complimentary Club Orange access, entitling them to meals in the exclusive Club Orange dining room, as well as other perks like priority embarkation and disembarkation. Passengers not booked in suites are able to join Club Orange by paying for those extras. Then there's the Sea View Bar, which offers standard poolside drinks near the adults-only Sea View Pool. Unfortunately, my slice of pizza looked (and tasted) like it had been under a heat lamp for hours. Spacious sundecks spread over 3 floors (decks 9-10 midship and aft, deck 11 aft) and are fitted with 2 swimming pools and 5 outdoor Jacuzzies (deck 9).
Oceanview (FA)
The most popular and sought-after cabins are the Verandah Staterooms. These cabins are spacious, well decorated, and offer amazing views over the ocean. We’ve done a complete overview of the balcony cabin on the Rotterdam with photos & 360 views. A full voyage pass is available and varies, but on a 7 day voyage we were able to get a pass for $149 per person.
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Room service is also available 24 hours, and afternoon tea is served in the Dining Room daily at 3 p.m. The Rolling Stone Rock Room features a live band that plays nightly rock tunes, while B.B. King's Blues Club puts the focus on bluesy hits and comedic acts.
Fellow Passengers
The Inaugural Cruise date was rescheduled for October 20 (14-night Transatlantic repositioning from Amsterdam to Fort Lauderdale). Rolling Stone Rock Room is a classic rock club (via partnership with Rolling Stone Magazine) where are offered live 5-piece band performances. On July 30, 2020, HAL announced that changes the ship's name from "Ryndam" to "Rotterdam" and that the newbuild will become the fleet's flagship. The last Rotterdam cruise ship was sold in July 2020 to Fred Olsen and later renamed "MS Borealis".
Oceanview
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But if you like your space and serenity, you’ll probably want to hang out here on sea days, rather than by one of the general pools. Due to the ship’s sponson (the ducktail that extends from the stern at the waterline), there is an occasional shudder during certain sea conditions that can be felt in the farthest aft staterooms. And for those who might be sensitive to noise bleeding through from the Music Walk, it would be best to avoid staterooms on the forward half of Deck 1. The seductive Greenhouse Spa is located on Deck 9 forward and a wide variety of treatments are available, at prices comparable to most quality resorts. Treatments are often discounted on port days, and other specials become available as the cruise goes on, particularly for those booking multiple appointments. Prices range from $149 for the 50-minute Swedish or Reflexology Massage to $299 for a 100-minute AromaSpa Seaweed Massage or Aroma Stone Therapy.
Cruise entertainment is usually scattered about in different bars and music venues (and on different decks) on most cruise ships. More than half of the ship’s accommodations are Verandah cabins, which start at 228 square feet, including balcony, and located on decks 4 through 8. Several different sizes of suites are available, ranging up to the Pinnacle Suite, measuring 1,290 square feet. The complimentary two-deck dining room is open daily for breakfast, lunch (on sea days) and dinner. Apart from a few fun lighting fixtures, the space is fairly neutral and nondescript, leaving all eyes on the food itself, and it doesn't disappoint.
The Spa facilities (Greenhouse Spa & Salon) are relatively simple and don’t seem to be a focal point of the ship’s offerings. While there is everything you’d expect from a spa at sea, it’s just not large nor very welcoming. However, the thermal suite which is available for a separate fee, is a nice size and offers a bit of a retreat from the rest of the ship. Pinnacle Grill – The most popular restaurant on HAL ships is the go-to for steak lovers. The service is always consistently good and the food quality is top-notch! Reservations are recommended, but the restaurant accepts walk-ins if there is space.
Food
Also, Rotterdam can feel somewhat crowded – especially on sea days. For instance, guests staying in suites have access to Club Orange. It includes perks like welcome sparkling wine, priority boarding, priority specialty restaurant reservations, upgraded room amenities and a dedicated Club Orange Guest Services desk. Non-suite guests can enjoy these benefits with a Club Orange add-on (for a daily fee). The dining scene on Holland America Line’s Rotterdam is one of the cruise ship’s big drawcards, but as you’ll see in this Rotterdam review not all the restaurants are as good as others. There are six speciality restaurants, a main dining room, a large buffet and fast food outlets.
The saunas located within the Greenhouse Spa are actually free to use for all passengers. Most people don’t realize the sauna exists, much less being complimentary! These are the only spa spaces that are gender-specific & clothing optional. The ship has no self-service laundry rooms (passenger-use laundrettes /laundromats).
Holland America has elevated the solo travel experience with the solo cabins on this cruise ship. Cruise lines that offer solo cabins usually only have interior space available for solo guests. HAL has elevated the solo travel experience by offering their solo cabins as ocean-view staterooms! They’re not large, but it’s nice to know the option of an ocean view exists when taking a cruise alone. Carrying 2,668 passengers, the ship features a wide range of cabins, including accommodations for solo travelers and spa-themed cabins.
The boat has 13 passenger-accessible decks (8 with cabins), 11 dining options, 17 lounges and bars, 2 swimming pools (one with retractable glass roof), 5 Jacuzzies (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 12 elevators. Live music is integral to the entertainment experience on Rotterdam. In fact the cruise ship has a dedicated live music precinct known as ‘the music walk’. King Blues Club while the Lincoln Center Stage has a great quartet. Duelling piano players sing pop hits in Billboard Onboard and there is an exciting band in the Rollingstone Rock Room. There are the expected Pool Bars which include the bar at the Lido Pool (Lido Bar), outdoor bars (Panorama Bar & Sea View Bar) as well as the Retreat which is a private space for paying guests only.
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