MS Rotterdam - December 8, 2024 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
MS Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale
Half Moon Cay, Ba
Willemstad, Curac

MS Rotterdam - December 8, 2024

The December 8, 2024 cruise on the MS Rotterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 21 Night Southern Caribbean Seafarer/Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 13 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Rotterdam sets sail on Sunday, Dec 8th and returns on Sunday, Dec 29th.

21nights

December 8, 2024

Dec 8th - Dec 29th

MS Rotterdam

MS Rotterdam

Holland America Cruise Line

MS Rotterdam - December 8, 2024

21 Night Southern Caribbean Seafarer/Panama Canal Sunfarer

from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Rotterdam cruise ship departing December 8, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,564 ($75 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,819 ($87 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 14%.

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MS Rotterdam Size Infographic

MS Rotterdam

100 k
tonnage
975 ft
length
2021
year built
1,340
cabins
3,218
passengers
1,025
crew

MS ROTTERDAM SIZE

The MS Rotterdam has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 99,863 gross tons. The ship measures 975 feet (297 meters) in length. MS Rotterdam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Rotterdam holds 4,243 passengers. That includes 3,218 cruise vacationers and 1,025 staff members. The MS Rotterdam total number of staterooms is 1,340.

MS Rotterdam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:99,863 GT
  • Length:975 ft (297 m)
  • Beam:115 ft (35 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2021
  • Years Served:2021 - Present
  • Capacity:3,218
  • Crew Members:1,025
  • Total on Board:4,243
  • Total Staterooms:1,340
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:250 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MS Rotterdam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Rotterdam Deck Plans.

Itinerary

MS Rotterdam - December 8, 2024 - 21 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 7thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Dec 9thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
3Dec 9thAt Sea
4Dec 10thAt Sea
5Dec 12thWillemstad, Curacao
6Dec 12thAt Sea
7Dec 14thCartagena, Colombia
8Dec 7thCruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
8Dec 15thExit Panama Canal At Cristobal
8Dec 7thCruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
8Dec 15thEnter Panama Canal At Cristobal
8Dec 15thColon, Panama
9Dec 16thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
10Dec 16thAt Sea
11Dec 18thMontego Bay, Jamaica
12Dec 18thAt Sea
13Dec 7thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
14Dec 20thAt Sea
15Dec 22ndFalmouth, Jamaica
16Dec 22ndAt Sea
17Dec 24thKralendijk, Bonaire
18Dec 25thOranjestad, Aruba
19Dec 25thAt Sea
20Dec 26thAt Sea
21Dec 28thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
22Dec 29thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
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Cruise Itinerary

The MS Rotterdam sails on December 8, 2024 for a 21 Night Southern Caribbean Seafarer/Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Dec 29th at 6:00 AM. During the 26-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 12 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 82024
United States
D:2:00 PM

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.

Day2
DEC 92024
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Spend the day on your own private island, courtesy of Holland America. Sun, swim, or sail around this beautiful island as you enjoy your very own day in the sun! The fishing's great, but so is the parasailing and snorkeling so you have some decisions to make! And don't forget the Bahamas style barbecue!

Day3
DEC 102024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
DEC 112024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
DEC 122024
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:10:00 PM

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.

Day6
DEC 132024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
DEC 142024
A:6:00 AMD:1:00 PM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.

Day8
N/A N/AN/A

The Gatun Yacht Club is a small family recreational area used by residents of the Atlantic community and employees of the Panama Canal Commission. Enjoy the Panamanian hospitality. Don't miss the opportunity to see the Gatun Locks from a different perspective.

Day8
DEC 152024
A:1:00 PMD:2:00 PM

Day8
N/A N/AN/A

The Gatun Yacht Club is a small family recreational area used by residents of the Atlantic community and employees of the Panama Canal Commission. Enjoy the Panamanian hospitality. Don't miss the opportunity to see the Gatun Locks from a different perspective.

Day8
DEC 152024
A:5:00 AMD:6:00 AM

Day8
DEC 152024
A:4:00 PMD:8:00 PM

Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.

Day9
DEC 162024
A:6:30 AMD:3:30 PM

The second-largest city in Costa Rica, Puerto Limon will leave you with a lifetime of memories. Soak in the distinct Caribbean flavor of the city's world-famous Carnivale de Limon. See the wonder of the sea turtle nesting grounds in Tortugero. Delight in the dolphins at Manzanillo National Park. Or, if ultimate relaxation is your goal, sprawl luxuriously on any of the area's lavish sand beaches.

Day10
DEC 172024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
DEC 182024
A:7:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Montego Bay: visit her outstanding underwater marine park at Cornwall Beach. Explore the Chester Castle Great House set on some 200 acres, or tour Rose Hall, a restored plantation house. The driving force of Reggae, Bob Marley, is honored here at the Half Moon Shopping Village. Learn the history; hear the music; buy some merchandise; support the cause.

Day12
DEC 192024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
DEC 202024
United States
D:2:00 PM

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.

Day14
DEC 212024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day15
DEC 222024
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Falmouth is the chief town and capital of the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. It is situated on Jamaica's north coast 18 miles east of Montego Bay. It is noted for being one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns. The town was meticulously planned from the start, with wide streets in a regular grid, adequate water supply, and public buildings. It had piped water earlier than New York City.

Day16
DEC 232024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day17
DEC 242024
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Kralendijk is the chief town of Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles. Tourism is the economic mainstay, though salt mining is also a significant industry. The island is known for its fine beaches, skin diving, and pink flamingos.

Day18
DEC 252024
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Day19
DEC 262024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day20
DEC 272024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day21
DEC 282024
A:7:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Spend the day on your own private island, courtesy of Holland America. Sun, swim, or sail around this beautiful island as you enjoy your very own day in the sun! The fishing's great, but so is the parasailing and snorkeling so you have some decisions to make! And don't forget the Bahamas style barbecue!

Day22
DEC 292024
United States
A:6:00 AM

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.