The ms Rotterdam accommodates 1,404 passengers in
roughly half as many staterooms.
As on most cruise ships, staterooms are priced by size and
location. Even the least expensive cabins have sofas, making them more
comfortable than the average hotel room.
Cabins in all price categories are surprisingly large, with an
unusual amount of storage space. (Our ocean-view stateroom's four
closets had leftover space even after we'd piled our suitcases in one, and the
bathroom had at least twice as much storage as we needed.)
Rotterdam's basic stateroom types are:
Inside
staterooms. These come in two sizes (standard and large), with showers
instead of the bathtubs used in most Rotterdam staterooms.
Inside cabins
aren't as claustrophic as you might expect, thanks to generous dimensions, curtains that hide an
imaginary window, and a "bridgecam" channel on the flat-screen TV.
They're worth considering if you're on a budget or you plan to spend more
time in the bar, by the pool, or on deck than in your cabin.
Ocean-view staterooms. The largest number of
Rotterdam's
cabins fall under this heading, which includes 197-square foot (18- m²)
staterooms in 11 price categories. Outside staterooms typically have large
windows facing onto the sea, though some rooms in the lower-priced categories
have obstructed views or portholes.
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Note: Most inside and ocean-view staterooms are on
Decks 1, 2, and 3, within easy reach of the sheltered teak "outdoor
walkaround" beneath the tenders and lifeboats on Deck 3.
Lanai
staterooms. These staterooms were added during a renovation in 2009. They open directly onto the outdoor walkaround on
the Lower Promenade. Glass doors will have a reflective coating for privacy, and guests have reserved deck chairs outside their cabins.
Veranda suites. These are somewhat larger than ocean-view
and lanai staterooms, with glass doors opening onto private balconies. Bathrooms
have whirlpool baths, and each suite has a refrigerator. (Veranda suites are
located on Deck 6.)
Deluxe veranda suites. Category S veranda suites are
nearly twice the size of standard veranda suites, with an area of 556 square
feet or about 52 m². They have large expanses of glass to maximize daylight and
views.
Penthouse veranda suites.
Rotterdam's most luxurious accommodations have 1,159 square feet (108
m²) of living space. Each suite consists of living room, dining room, and
separate bedroom. Other amenities include a pantry, a
veranda, a bathroom with double sinks and an oversize whirlpool, and a separate
guest bath.
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Note: Deluxe and penthouse veranda suites are located
on Deck 7, and guests have access to a special "Neptune Lounge" with its own
concierge, Continental breakfast buffet, tea sandwiches, pre-dinner canapés,
and other special perks.
Spa staterooms. Rotterdam
recently added 23 "spa
staterooms " on the Veranda Deck. These
staterooms will have a special decor, a countertop "water feature" with soothing
sounds, yoga mats, in-room spa amenities and treatments, and other features for
spa aficionados.
Staterooms for families and disabled guests:
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Family cabins. Several dozen of Rotterdam's
staterooms are triples (with convertible sofa beds) or quads (with sofa beds
and upper berths). Connecting cabins are also available. Consult the deck
plans on Holland America Line's Web site for details.
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Cabins and services for mobility-impaired guests.
Twenty-one of ms
Rotterdam's staterooms can accommodate wheelchairs and electric
mobility scooters within specified dimensions. The ship will provide
wheelchairs for embarkation and disembarkation, and wheelchairs can be
rented for use during the cruise.