7-night Alaska Explorer Cruise (Roundtrip Seattle)
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Sail Date: 6/5/2010
Length: 7 Nights
Ship: Rotterdam
Price: From $699.00
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Itinerary
| Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| SeattleWcities destination guide and download available | 6/5/2010 -- | 6/5/2010 4:00 PM |
| At Sea | 6/6/2010 -- | 6/6/2010 -- |
| Juneau | 6/7/2010 12:00 PM | 6/7/2010 9:00 PM |
| Hubbard Glacier | 6/8/2010 1:00 PM | 6/8/2010 6:00 PM |
| Sitka | 6/9/2010 8:00 AM | 6/9/2010 5:00 PM |
| Ketchikan | 6/10/2010 7:00 AM | 6/10/2010 1:00 PM |
| Victoria, B.C. | 6/11/2010 6:00 PM | 6/11/2010 11:00 PM |
| SeattleWcities destination guide and download available | 6/12/2010 7:00 AM | 6/12/2010 -- |
BC - Verandah Suite
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HH - Large Outside Stateroom
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M - Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
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L - Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
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K - Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
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J - Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
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I - Large or Standard Inside Stateroom
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G - Large Outside Stateroom
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FF - Large Outside Stateroom
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F - Large Outside Stateroom
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EE - Large Outside Stateroom
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E - Large Outside Stateroom
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DD - Large Outside Stateroom
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DA - Large Outside Stateroom
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D - Large Outside Stateroom
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C - Large Outside Stateroom
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CQ - Outside Spa Stateroom
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CA - Lanai Stateroom
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BB - Verandah Suite
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B - Verandah Suite
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BQ - Verandah Spa Suite
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A - Verandah Suite
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S - Deluxe Verandah Suite
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PS - Penthouse Verandah Suite
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Ship Overview
Holland America's sixth ship to bear the name, ms Rotterdam gracefully blends classic features (fine woods, vibrant colors) with groundbreaking new elements (Internet Center, boutique shopping, children's play room). Premium quality pervades every inch of Rotterdam. A full 80 percent of the spacious staterooms offer ocean views. Guests staying in Penthouse or Deluxe Verandah Suites have exclusive use of the Neptune Lounge and its concierge. An intimate reservations-only restaurant features cuisine of the Pacific Northwest.
Tour the Ship
Queen's Lounge
Pinnacle Grill
Lido Restaurant
Lido Pool
La Fontaine Dining Room
Explorer's Lounge
Atrium
Art Gallery
Ambassador Lounge
Greenhouse Treatment Room
Wine Tasting Room
Gym Room
The Retreat
Canaletto Restaurant
Mix
| Ship Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Year Refurbished | 2005 |
| Year Entered Present Fleet | 1997 |
| Previous Name | N/A |
| Country of Registry | Netherlands |
| Tonnage (GRT) | 59,652 |
| Passengers | 1,316 |
| Max Passengers | 1,316 |
| Passenger Decks | 10 |
| Number of Crew | 593 |
| Officers Nationality | Dutch/European |
| Cruise Staff Nationality | Indonesian, Filipino, American |
| Staterooms | |
|---|---|
| Total Staterooms | 0 |
| Suites with balcony | 0 |
| Suites without a balcony | 0 |
| Oceanview without a balcony | 0 |
| Oceanview with balcony | 0 |
| Accommodations inside | 0 |
Select a deck to view the deckplan.
Sports Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Lido Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Navigation Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Verandah Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Upper Promenade Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Promenade Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Lower Promenade Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Main Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Dolphin Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Sky Deck
The deck plans are color-coded by category of stateroom, and the category letter precedes the stateroom number in each room. All staterooms are equipped with television, telephone, and multi-channel music.
Important Note: Not all staterooms within each category
have the same furniture configuration and/or facilities. Appropriate symbols
with the rooms on the deck plans describe differences from the stateroom descriptions.
Stateroom Key
- Verandah Suite - BC
- Large Outside Stateroom - HH
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - M
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - L
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - K
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - J
- Large or Standard Inside Stateroom - I
- Large Outside Stateroom - G
- Large Outside Stateroom - FF
- Large Outside Stateroom - F
- Large Outside Stateroom - EE
- Large Outside Stateroom - E
- Large Outside Stateroom - DD
- Large Outside Stateroom - DA
- Large Outside Stateroom - D
- Large Outside Stateroom - C
- Outside Spa Stateroom - CQ
- Lanai Stateroom - CA
- Verandah Suite - BB
- Verandah Suite - B
- Verandah Spa Suite - BQ
- Verandah Suite - A
- Deluxe Verandah Suite - S
- Penthouse Verandah Suite - PS
Activities & Services
- SOAK up the sun and sea air on Rotterdam's 10 passenger decks.
- PAUSE to admire another antique or work of art reflecting a theme of Dutch seafaring exploration.
- TOAST your travel companions and new friends in one of six comfortable lounges.
- RELAX in the Ocean Spa's sauna and steam rooms. Or treat yourself to a massage.
- DINE on sumptuous cuisine prepared by world-class chefs and served in the stylish La Fontaine Dining Room.
- TRY your luck in the casino. The 112 slot machines and blackjack, poker, roulette and dice tables are open for use when the ship is at sea.
Click HERE for information about Holland America's "As You Wish" Dining.
| Tipping Policy | Additonal for all guests. |
| Onboard Ambiance | Elegant |
Reviewer Ratings
5/5Reviewer Scorecard
StaffDining 
Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value The beautiful Amsterdam
Alaska - 7/2009
After hosting a Personal Enrichment Series Food & Wine group for Signature onboard the
She is beautiful and with less than 1400 passengers there was never a space issue.
The ship was very clean and no matter where you looked someone was cleaning something.
I did have a talk with the Hotel Manager and he mentioned that the crew is a very cohesive group and people love to work onboard the ship. I spoke with one waiter who actually is extending his contract. I have never heard that one before. The crew was happy and it really showed when they interacted with the passengers.
I did get an outside cabin. Very spacious and very well taken care of. I was not looking forward to having a connecting door to the neighbors because of the noise. I must say that we never even heard them and they were three teenagers! Sound control is great on the ship.
Beds were phenomenal. Never slept so well on a cruise!! They use pillow top Sealy mattresses.
In the whole week I saw my cabin steward twice, but yet our stateroom was always clean! They do not use any of those housekeeping carts anymore. On other cruises they stand around the hallways at their carts waiting for passengers to leave their staterooms. Not on HAL. I do not know where they hide, but it was a pleasure to walk in the hallways without it being an obstacle course.
The food was very good at the buffet, the restaurant and of course at the Pinnacle Grill. What I liked about the buffet is that it was not self-serve. There were cooks behind the counter serving the food to you. That kept the place much cleaner then when passengers get their own food.
And guess what, the crew actually helped people to their tables if they noticed that the passenger needed help with their plates (unlike some other cruises I have done this year).
I saw no signs of the cruise line trying to save money! HAL is as good as they have always been. And if they are saving money this year it happens behind the screens and does not affect the passengers!
Overall this experience reminded me again why HAL is still my favorite (mass?) premium cruise line!!! The service can't be beat and the whole atmosphere still reminds you that you are cruising and not that you in a big floating hotel.
Oh, and the average age was a lot lower then what most people think it is!!!!
Pros: Crew and atmosphere
Cons: It was only a 7-night cruise
Reviewer Recommended? y
Reviewer Ratings
4/5Reviewer Scorecard
StaffDining Entertainment 
Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value Transatlantic cruising
Venice to New York - 4/2008
Excellent food - Happy staff!
Ship was very well maintained. The crew goes out of their way to assist you in all areas of the ship. Very extensive library and wifi in many areas of the ship, however, a little slow and expensive. Outside deluxe stateroom was comfortable and we made more room to move about by turning the queen bed in to twins.
Pros: Food, Staff, Library, Spa
Cons: No cons
Reviewer Recommended? y
Reviewer Ratings
5/5Reviewer Scorecard
StaffDining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value Never Disappoints
- /
We use Holland America a lot, and the Oosterdam in particular. Even with some technical difficulties aboard, the staff more than compensates for this shortcoming with their willingness to accommodate each guest.
I have sailed on the Oosterdam 4 times in the last 18 months hosting groups. Like all ships, things go wrong from time to time, whether they be mechanical or schedule related. What sets Holland America apart, and the Oosterdam, is the willingness of the crew to step up and do what it takes to make things right.
I find the accommodations to be among the best around. The food has gotten increasingly better over the years, and the service is excellent. I am not an entertainment person, but can say with confidence that the dealers in the casino are very friendly.
We think HAL offers the best bang-for-the-buck in the cruise industry.
Pros: Holland America stands up for their product and do what it takes to make customers happy.
Cons: The ship is in somewhat rough shape, but is due to drydock in April and all of this should be repaired.
Reviewer Recommended? y
Ratings
5/5Reviewer Scorecard
Staff
Dining Entertainment Activities Cabins/Staterooms Itinerary/Ports Value Norway's Fjords
Europe - 5/2009
Itinerary - Cruise was round trip out of Copenhagen with stops in Skagen (DE); Oslo, Bergen, and Flam (NO); Invergordon and South Queensferry (for Edinburgh (Scotland); and Newcastle on Tyne (England). Big city cruise stops always frustrate me - how do you do justice to Edinburgh in eight hours? - so pick one or two things and don't think you are really seeing the place. Norwegian fjords are stunningly beautiful and, like the glaciers in Alaska, must be seen from the water. Descriptions and photos did not prepare us for their majesty. Ditto the train trip into the countryside from Flam. Even on a rainy day, it is a must. And if you have not visited there before, plan at least two days in Copenhagen at the beginning or end of the cruise.
Pros:
Cons:
Reviewer Recommended? Y
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