Category: HAL Rotterdam

Tour of the relaxing thermal suite on Holland America’s Rotterdam

The thermal suite on Holland America’s Rotterdam is an amazing place to relax and destress. It’s actually one of the nicest and most well equipped thermal suites I’ve seen on a cruise ship with a large hydrotherapy pool, a sauna,…
Holland America Rotterdam: Signature Suite cabin tour (#7091 Cat SS)

Join me for a quick tour of a Signature Suite on Holland America’s Rotterdam cruise ship (cabin 7091, category SS). The Signature Suite has a large and unique layout with a separate den and Murphy bed. This cabin tour covers…
Holland America’s Rotterdam: An impressive smaller ship experience

Join me as I review my 16 days onboard Holland America’s newest cruise ship Rotterdam in the Caribbean and Europe. I explore all aspects of my experience from the layout and cabins to dining, amenities and entertainment. I also take…
Daily programs on Holland America’s Rotterdam (Caribbean itinerary)

Here are the programs from my 9-day Caribbean Wayfarer cruise on Rotterdam in March 2025. You can find programs for a European itinerary here. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8…
Main Dining Room menus on Holland America’s Rotterdam (Caribbean itinerary)

Here are the Main Dining Room menus from my March 2025 Caribbean sailing on Rotterdam. You can find menus used for European itineraries here. I’ve included photos of what I tried. Overall, I was impressed with the food on this…
Pinnacle Grill on Holland America’s Rotterdam (menu and review)

Pinnacle Grill is a classic steakhouse you can find on almost every Holland America ship. I dined here during my Caribbean Wayfarer cruise on Rotterdam in March 2025. The food was excellent but the service wasn’t at the level you’d…
Rudi’s Sel De Mer on Holland America’s Rotterdam (menu and review)

I dined at Rudi’s on my Caribbean Wayfarer cruise on Rotterdam in March of 2025. The food was excellent but the service was a bit uneven. Our server didn’t make any menu recommendations and seemed impatient when I asked questions,…
Fast food menus on Holland America’s Rotterdam

Here are the menus from the fast food restaurants and room service on Holland America’s Rotterdam from my Norway cruise in July 2024. I’ve included photos of menu items when possible. Note that you can order items from Dive In…
Daily programs on Holland America’s Rotterdam (Europe itinerary)

Here are the full daily programs from my 7 day Norway cruise on Holland America’s Rotterdam in July 2024. You can find the programs from a Caribbean itinerary here. Holland America’s programs are printed on large paper and folded twice…
Main dining room menus on Holland America’s Rotterdam (European itinerary)

Here are the main dining room menus from my 7 day Norway cruise on Holland America’s Rotterdam in August 2024 with photos of dishes I tried. You can find menus from Caribbean itineraries here. Breakfast (every day) Day 1 Day…