Holland America Rotterdam Full Ship Tour
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This video provides a comprehensive tour of the Holland America Rotterdam, the flagship of the historic cruise line. The creator explores various entertainment venues, including the World Stage Theater, the Rolling Stones Rock Room, and the Lincoln Stage, which transforms into BB King's Blues Club at night. The tour details numerous dining options ranging from the premium Pinnacle Grill and the French brasserie Rudy's Zé Charme to the inclusive Lido Market buffet and the casual New York Deli and Pizza. The guide also highlights relaxation and activity areas such as the fitness center, the spa with its hydrotherapy pool, the Lido pool area with a retractable roof, and the jogging track. Specialized spaces like the Crow's Nest, which combines a lounge with an exploration cafe, and the adults-only Retreat are also featured. The creator concludes that the ship is an ideal size, offering a homely and charming atmosphere that balances comfort with a wide variety of facilities. They express high satisfaction with the dining variety and the musical entertainment, ultimately recommending the ship as an impressive introduction to Holland America.
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Rotterdam is a medium-sized cruise ship, operated by Holland America, one of the world's most historic and traditional cruise lines.
The Pinnacle Grill is charged at 39 per person for dinner and 15 per person for lunch and you will pay the mandatory 18 gratuity on top as well.
Speaking as a couple whom have never sailed with Holland's America before we were very impressed.
As a first taste and introduction to Holland America we were very impressed with Rotterdam and Holland America as a whole and it's one of those tastes where you're left craving more.
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