MS Rotterdam - December 28, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
MS Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale
Half Moon Cay, Ba
Oranjestad, Aruba

MS Rotterdam - December 28, 2025

The December 28, 2025 cruise on the MS Rotterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 12 Night Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Rotterdam sets sail on Sunday, Dec 28th and returns on Friday, Jan 9th.

12nights

December 28, 2025

Dec 28th - Jan 9th

MS Rotterdam

MS Rotterdam

Holland America Cruise Line

MS Rotterdam - December 28, 2025

12 Night Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles

from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Rotterdam cruise ship departing December 28, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,919 ($160 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,987 ($166 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.

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inside
$1,919
($159 / night)
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oceanview
$2,419
($201 / night)
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balcony
$2,719
($226 / night)
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suite
$4,119
($343 / night)
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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 28, 2025 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 27thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Dec 29thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
3Dec 29thAt Sea
4Dec 30thAt Sea
5Jan 1stOranjestad, Aruba
6Jan 1stAt Sea
7Jan 3rdCartagena, Colombia
8Jan 4thColon, Panama
8Jan 4thPanama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
9Jan 5thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
10Jan 5thAt Sea
11Jan 7thFalmouth, Jamaica
12Jan 7thAt Sea
13Jan 9thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The MS Rotterdam sails on December 28, 2025 for a 12 Night Panama Canal Holiday: Costa Rica & Greater Antilles (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 9th at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 282025
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 292025
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 302025
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 312025
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 12026
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:10:00 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.

Day6
JAN 22026
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 32026
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 42026
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.

Day8
JAN 42026
A:5:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Day9
JAN 52026
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 62026
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 72026
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 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.

Day12
JAN 82026
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 92026
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.