MS Rotterdam - December 20, 2024 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
MS Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale
Falmouth, Jamaica
Kralendijk, Bonai

MS Rotterdam - December 20, 2024

The December 20, 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 Friday, Dec 20th and returns on Friday, Jan 10th.

21nights

December 20, 2024

Dec 20th - Jan 10th

MS Rotterdam

MS Rotterdam

Holland America Cruise Line

MS Rotterdam - December 20, 2024

21 Night Southern Caribbean Seafarer/Panama Canal Sunfarer

from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

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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 20, 2024 - 21 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 19thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Dec 20thAt Sea
3Dec 22ndFalmouth, Jamaica
4Dec 22ndAt Sea
5Dec 24thKralendijk, Bonaire
6Dec 25thOranjestad, Aruba
7Dec 25thAt Sea
8Dec 26thAt Sea
9Dec 28thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
10Dec 29thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
11Dec 30thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
12Dec 30thAt Sea
13Dec 31stAt Sea
14Jan 2ndCabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
15Jan 2ndAt Sea
16Jan 4thCartagena, Colombia
17Jan 5thExit Panama Canal At Cristobal
17Dec 19thCruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
17Jan 5thCruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
17Dec 19thCruise Gatun Lake (inside Panama Canal)
17Jan 5thEnter Panama Canal At Cristobal
17Jan 5thColon, Panama
18Jan 6thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
19Jan 6thAt Sea
20Jan 8thGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
21Jan 8thAt Sea
22Jan 10thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
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Cruise Itinerary

The MS Rotterdam sails on December 20, 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 Jan 10th at 6:00 AM. During the 27-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 12 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

Day1
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.

Day2
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!

Day3
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.

Day4
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!

Day5
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.

Day6
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.

Day7
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!

Day8
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!

Day9
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!

Day10
DEC 292024
United States
A:6:00 AMD: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.

Day11
DEC 302024
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!

Day12
DEC 312024
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
JAN 12025
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!

Day14
JAN 22025
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day15
JAN 32025
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!

Day16
JAN 42025
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.

Day17
JAN 52025
A:1:00 PMD:2:00 PM

Day17
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.

Day17
JAN 52025
A:10:00 AMD:10:00 AM

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.

Day17
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.

Day17
JAN 52025
A:5:00 AMD:6:00 AM

Day17
JAN 52025
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.

Day18
JAN 62025
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.

Day19
JAN 72025
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
JAN 82025
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, and is situated directly on Grand Cayman. Once a center of turtle fishing, the area is now a popular tourist destination. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular, and the opportunity to swim with and feed the giant, graceful stingrays should not be missed. Don't worry--it is said that no one has ever been stung.

Day21
JAN 92025
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!

Day22
JAN 102025
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.