MS Rotterdam - December 29, 2024 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
MS Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale
Half Moon Cay, Ba
Cartagena, Colomb

MS Rotterdam - December 29, 2024

The December 29, 2024 cruise on the MS Rotterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 21 Night Southern Caribbean/Panama Canal Sunfarer Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Rotterdam sets sail on Sunday, Dec 29th and returns on Sunday, Jan 19th.

21nights

December 29, 2024

Dec 29th - Jan 19th

MS Rotterdam

MS Rotterdam

Holland America Cruise Line

MS Rotterdam - December 29, 2024

21 Night Southern Caribbean/Panama Canal Sunfarer Holiday

from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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 29, 2024 - 21 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 28thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Dec 30thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
3Dec 30thAt Sea
4Dec 31stAt Sea
5Jan 2ndCabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
6Jan 2ndAt Sea
7Jan 4thCartagena, Colombia
8Jan 5thPanama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
8Jan 5thColon, Panama
9Jan 6thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
10Jan 6thAt Sea
11Jan 8thGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
12Jan 8thAt Sea
13Jan 10thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
14Jan 10thAt Sea
15Jan 11thAt Sea
16Jan 13thWillemstad, Curacao
17Jan 14thKralendijk, Bonaire
18Jan 15thOranjestad, Aruba
19Jan 15thAt Sea
20Jan 16thAt Sea
21Jan 18thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
22Jan 19thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
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Cruise Itinerary

The MS Rotterdam sails on December 29, 2024 for a 21 Night Southern Caribbean/Panama Canal Sunfarer Holiday (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 19th at 6:00 AM. During the 23-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 292024
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 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!

Day3
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!

Day4
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!

Day5
JAN 22025
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day6
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!

Day7
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.

Day8
JAN 52025
A:5:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Day8
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.

Day9
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.

Day10
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!

Day11
JAN 82025
A:6:30 AMD:3:30 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.

Day12
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!

Day13
JAN 102025
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.

Day14
JAN 112025
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
JAN 122025
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 132025
Netherlands Antilles
A:11:00 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.

Day17
JAN 142025
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 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
JAN 152025
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
JAN 162025
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 172025
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
JAN 182025
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
JAN 192025
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.