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Rotterdam


 
This page is one of a series devoted to postcards and photographs of the ocean liners and cruise ships in the Holland America Line. This page shows 2011 images of the interior and exterior cruise ship Rotterdam of 1999.

The ship has recently received its Signature of Excellence refit. Much of the ship is rather dark and gloomy, using dark blues, purples and reds in many areas. A side effect of this was that photography was quite difficult. In particular, the La Fontaine Dining Room is very dark compared to the light and airy feel to the main dining areas on most ship. I found this room and the areas around the Atrium to be quite claustrophobic.


 

Sections on this Page
  Rotterdam Images 2011-
     Sky Deck  
     Sports Deck
     Lido Deck
     Upper Promenade Deck
     Promenade Deck
  Rotterdam Images 1997-2010 - opens new page
  Rotterdam Deck Plan - 1.4MB PDF opens in new tab
     This is slightly out of date but HAL have replaced the downloadable PDF with a clunky interactive version

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Rotterdam 2011 Images

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Rotterdam at Dover
31st May 2011

Exterior Views

Rotterdam at Dover
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam at Dover
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam at Dover
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk







Sky Deck

The highest accessible point on the ship, the Sky Deck consists of an open sun deck above the Crow's Nest forward plus the Oasis open area for teens far aft (above Club HAL also for teens).


Rotterdam forward Sky Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam forward Sky Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam looking aft along the Sports Deck from the forward Sky Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam looking aft along the Sports Deck from the forward Sky Deck with Saga Ruby
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Oasis (teen area on Sky Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk







Sports Deck

The Crow's Nest is at the forward end of the Sports Deck. This is a strange and sparsely furnished bar and dancing area looking over the bridge. It uses the dark blues and reds of the much of the rest of the ship, but they work even less well in this brightly illuminated space with its panoramic windows. There are then open deck areas along each side of the ship with various deck games (practice tennis, basketball etc) available aft. At the far aft is Club HAL and the Loft which are areas reserved for teens.


Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar (Sports Deck)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Crow's Nest bar
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam funnels from the Sports deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam builders' plate on the Sports deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Sports deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Sports deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Lido Deck

At the forward end of Lido Deck is the spa area and gym. The main midships area of the deck is the Lido Pool which has a retractable roof, surrounded by the Terrace Grill, various whirlpools and The Lido Bar. Aft of this is the Lido buffet restaurant. The recently extended area far aft (over additional cabins) is the 'retreat' with 'the bar at the retreat' and a video screen at its forward end.


Rotterdam - Gym on Lido Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Greenhouse Spa on Lido Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - forward lift lobby on Lido Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - forward lift lobby on Lido Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam Terrace Grill on Lido Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Pool
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Pool
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Pool seen from the Sports Deck above
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Pool seen from the Sports Deck above
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Pool seen from the Sports Deck above
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Pool seen from the Sports Deck above
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Bar
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Bar
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Bar
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Restaurant
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Restaurant
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam Lido Restaurant
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam 'the bar at the retreat' (Lido Deck aft)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam 'the retreat' (Lido Deck aft)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam 'the retreat' (Lido Deck aft)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Upper Promenade Deck

The Upper Promenade deck is the level with most public rooms. At the forward end is the upper level of the two-deck Showroom at Sea. In the midships area moving aft is the rather dark atrium area with the shop and the Ocean Bar on the starboard side. Aft again is the Casino (port) and the Mix bar area to starboard, with separate the separate bars named Champagne, Martini and Spirits & Ales. Next is the Explorer's area with Explorations Cafe to port (including the library, online facilities etc), and Explorer's Lounge to starboard. At the stern is the upper level of the two deck La Fontaine Dining Room.


Rotterdam - Two level Showroom at Sea on Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Two level Showroom at Sea on Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Two level Showroom at Sea on Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - lower level of Showroom at Sea on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - lower level of Showroom at Sea on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - forward lift lobby on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Atrium on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Atrium on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Atrium on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Atrium on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Atrium on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Atrium from Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Atrium from Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Ocean Bar on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Ocean Bar on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Ocean Bar on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Ocean Bar on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Ocean Bar on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Ocean Bar on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - the Casino on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - the Casino on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - the Casino on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Mix-Martini on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Mix-Martini on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Mix-Champagne on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Mix-Spirits & Ales on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Explorer's Lounge on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Explorer's Lounge on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Explorations Cafe on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Explorations Cafe on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Explorer's Lounge on Upper Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - two-level La Fontaine Dining Room on both Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - two-level La Fontaine Dining Room on both Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - two-level La Fontaine Dining Room on both Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - two-level La Fontaine Dining Room on both Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - two-level La Fontaine Dining Room on both Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Promenade Deck

At the forward end of Upper Promenade Deck is the lower level of the two-deck Showroom at Sea, whilst at the stern is the lower level of the two deck La Fontaine Dining Room. Between the two are the purser's desk, tours desk, art gallery, photo gallery plus a wine tasting area and the Waling Theater and Culinary Arts Centre. Just forward of the La Fontaine is the Pinnacle Grill extra cost restaurant.


Rotterdam - lower level of Showroom at Sea on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Two level Showroom at Sea on Upper Promenade & Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Front Office in the Atrium on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - base of the Atrium on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Pinnacle Grill on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Pinnacle Grill on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - wine tasting area on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - wine tasting area on the Promenade Decks
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
ROTTERDAM - Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Rotterdam - Promenade Deck
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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Rotterdam - Lanai Staterooms opening onto the Promenade Deck with reserved deck chairs
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 31st May 2011
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