Rotterdam sailed her first voyage from Amsterdam to Fort Lauderdale on October 20, 2021, and was christened in May 2022. She is the third Pinnacle-class ship, at 99,935 gross tons with 2,668 guests, a mid-size ship by today's standards.
Her core appeal is music. The Music Walk combines Billboard Onboard, the Rolling Stone Lounge and B.B. King's Blues Club, and dining runs from the main Dining Room to Morimoto By Sea, Pinnacle Grill, Tamarind and Sel de Mer. About 68 percent of her 1,340 cabins have balconies.
Highlights
Music Walk
Billboard Onboard, the Rolling Stone Lounge and B.B. King's Blues Club in one connected area.
Morimoto By Sea
Sushi and Japanese-inspired dishes from Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Lido Pool
A pool with a retractable glass roof for cool or rainy days.
Pickleball
An ocean-view pickleball court on the sports deck.
Best for
- Couples and older travelers
- Live-music fans
- Travelers who prefer a mid-size ship
Good to know before you book
- The 12-deck figure counts passenger decks.
- Kids Club is not offered on all sailings.
- Specialty restaurants such as Pinnacle Grill and Tamarind cost extra.
Rotterdam questions
When did the current Rotterdam enter service?
Rotterdam sailed her first voyage on October 20, 2021, from Amsterdam to Fort Lauderdale.
What is the Music Walk?
It is a group of live-music venues: Billboard Onboard, the Rolling Stone Lounge and B.B. King's Blues Club.
How big is Rotterdam?
She measures 99,935 gross tons and carries 2,668 guests with about 1,053 crew.
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