MS Rotterdam - 9/13/2026
The September 13, 2026 cruise on the MS Rotterdam departs from Rotterdam, Netherlands. On this 21 Night Baltics With Norwegian Fjords Collectors Voyage (Rotterdam Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 17 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Rotterdam sets sail on Sunday, Sep 13th and returns on Sunday, Oct 4th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Rotterdam cruise ship departing September 13, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $4,654 ($222 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $3,929 ($188 per night), this represents a recent increase of 18%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MS Rotterdam - September 13, 2026 - 21 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13th | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 2 | Sep 14th | At Sea |
| 3 | Sep 15th | Oslo, Norway |
| 4 | Sep 13th | Oslo, Norway |
| 4 | Sep 13th | Cruise Oslofjord |
| 5 | Sep 17th | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 6 | Sep 18th | Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany |
| 7 | Sep 19th | Kiel, Germany |
| 8 | Sep 20th | Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark |
| 9 | Sep 21st | Gdansk (danzig), Poland |
| 10 | Sep 22nd | Klaipeda, Lithuania |
| 11 | Sep 23rd | Riga, Latvia |
| 12 | Sep 24th | At Sea |
| 13 | Sep 25th | Arhus, Denmark |
| 14 | Sep 26th | At Sea |
| 15 | Sep 27th | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 16 | Sep 28th | At Sea |
| 17 | Sep 29th | Alesund, Norway |
| 18 | Sep 30th | Olden, Norway |
| 18 | Sep 13th | Cruise Nordfjord |
| 19 | Oct 1st | Haugesund |
| 20 | Oct 2nd | Eidfjord, Norway |
| 20 | Sep 13th | Cruise Hardangerfjord |
| 21 | Oct 3rd | At Sea |
| 22 | Oct 4th | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
The MS Rotterdam sails on September 13, 2026 for a 21 Night Baltics With Norwegian Fjords Collectors Voyage (Rotterdam Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands on Oct 4th at 7:00 AM. During the 25-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 16 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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Cruise Ship
MS Rotterdam
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
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Cruise Ports
Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Oslo, Norway, offers docking at Oslo Port. Travelers explore Vigeland Sculpture Park and Akershus Fortress. Excursions visit Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Local markets sell brunost. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for city tours. Photography captures fjord views and Oslofjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Oslo’s urban charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern sculptures and historic fortresses, making Oslo an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s capital. (126 words)
Oslo, Norway, offers docking at Oslo Port. Travelers explore Vigeland Sculpture Park and Akershus Fortress. Excursions visit Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Local markets sell brunost. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for city tours. Photography captures fjord views and Oslofjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Oslo’s urban charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern sculptures and historic fortresses, making Oslo an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s capital. (126 words)
Oslofjord in Norway has no docking; ships cruise to Oslo’s harbor. Travelers view historic forts like Oscarsborg from the deck. Excursions explore Vigeland Sculpture Park’s vast statue collection. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures fjord islands and city skylines. Dining onboard features gravlax. Souvenirs, such as Viking ship models, are sold in ship shops. Briefings explain navigational history. Light layers are recommended for summer. Oslofjord’s calm waters and cultural landmarks provide a scenic gateway to Norway’s capital.
Copenhagen, Denmark, offers docking at Copenhagen Port. Travelers explore Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens. Excursions visit Kronborg Castle. Local markets sell smørrebrød. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful harbors and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes frikadeller, a Danish favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Copenhagen’s urban charm offers a vibrant Danish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic castles and scenic canals, making Copenhagen an engaging destination for exploring Denmark’s capital. (126 words)
Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany, offers docking at Warnemünde Port with excursions to Berlin. Travelers explore Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. Excursions visit Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace. Local markets sell currywurst. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes sauerbraten, a German favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Prussian history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Warnemünde’s urban gateway offers a vibrant German stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Warnemünde an engaging destination. (126 words)
Kiel, Germany, has docking at Kiel Port. Travelers explore the Naval Memorial and U-boat museum. Excursions visit Laboe’s beaches. Local markets sell smoked fish. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures Baltic shores and maritime relics. Dining onboard includes kieler sprotten, a local fish dish. Souvenirs, like model ships, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance museum walks. Kiel’s nautical heritage offers a vibrant German stop, blending history with coastal charm.
Ronne, Bornholm, Denmark, offers docking at Ronne Port. Travelers explore Hammershus Castle ruins and Dueodde Beach. Excursions visit Christiansø’s fortress island. Local markets sell smørrebrød. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval ruins and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes frikadeller, a Danish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bornholm’s history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance castle walks. Ronne’s island charm offers a vibrant Danish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and Nordic culture, making Ronne an engaging destination for exploring Denmark’s Baltic island heritage.
Gdansk, Poland, offers docking at Gdansk Port. Travelers explore the historic Long Market and St. Mary’s Church. Excursions visit Malbork Castle, a UNESCO-listed fortress. Local markets sell amber jewelry. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures colorful facades and Gothic architecture. Dining onboard includes pierogi, a Polish staple. Souvenirs, like amber necklaces, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Gdansk’s rich history and vibrant old town provide a captivating Polish stop, immersing travelers in its medieval charm and cultural legacy.
Klaipeda, Lithuania, has docking at Klaipeda Port. Travelers explore Curonian Spit’s UNESCO-listed dunes. Excursions visit the Amber Museum. Local markets sell smoked fish. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures Baltic shores and historic streets. Dining onboard includes cepelinai, a Lithuanian dumpling. Souvenirs, like amber jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baltic history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance dune walks. Klaipeda’s coastal charm offers a serene Lithuanian stop, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage.
Riga, Latvia, offers docking at Riga Port. Travelers explore Old Town’s UNESCO-listed architecture and Art Nouveau district. Excursions visit Rundale Palace. Local markets sell rye bread. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures medieval spires and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes skābeņu zupa, a Latvian favorite. Souvenirs, like amber jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baltic history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Riga’s historic charm offers a vibrant Latvian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of medieval landmarks, artistic heritage, and Baltic culture, making Riga an engaging destination for exploring Latvia’s capital and heritage.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Arhus, Denmark, docks at Aarhus Port, a 10-minute walk from the city center, population 350,000. Travelers explore Den Gamle By, an open-air museum with 75 reconstructed 18th-19th-century buildings. The ARoS Art Museum’s rooftop rainbow panorama offers city views. Excursions to Moesgaard Museum, 15 minutes south, display the Grauballe Man bog body. Local markets sell rye bread. Peak season June to August; buses 20 DKK. Dining includes smørrebrød at canal cafes. Souvenirs feature Viking jewelry.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Ålesund, Norway, offers docking at Ålesund Port. Travelers explore Jugendstil architecture and Aksla Viewpoint. Excursions visit Geirangerfjord. Local markets sell svele. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Art Nouveau buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Ålesund’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of architectural beauty and scenic fjords, making Ålesund an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Olden, Norway, offers docking at Olden Port. Travelers explore Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift’s panoramic views. Excursions kayak Nordfjord’s serene waters. Local markets sell svele pancakes. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for glacier tours. Photography captures icy landscapes and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes rømmegrøt, a Norwegian porridge. Souvenirs, like wool sweaters, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover fjord history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier hikes. Olden’s stunning fjord beauty offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes, outdoor adventures, and scenic fjords, making Olden an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s natural splendor and serene wilderness.
Nordfjord in Norway has no docking; ships cruise to Olden or Stryn. Travelers view the Briksdal Glacier’s icy slopes from the deck. Zodiacs explore Loen Lake’s turquoise waters. No facilities are available; provisions come from the ship. The peak season, June to August, brings mild summer weather. Photography captures glacier-carved valleys and fjord cliffs. Dining onboard includes fresh trout. Souvenirs, such as fjord postcards, are sold in ship shops. Briefings detail tendering procedures. Kayaking reaches remote shores. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Nordfjord’s serene waters and glacier views deliver a quintessential Norwegian fjord experience steeped in natural beauty.
Haugesund, Norway, has docking at Haugesund Port. Travelers explore Haraldshaugen’s Viking monument. Excursions visit Skudeneshavn’s charming fishing village. Local markets sell smoked herring. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures coastal vistas and historic sites. Dining onboard includes fiskesuppe, a Norwegian fish soup. Souvenirs, like Viking replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance coastal views. Haugesund’s Viking heritage offers a serene Norwegian stop, blending history with scenic beauty.
Eidfjord, Norway, has docking at Eidfjord Port. Travelers marvel at Vøringsfossen waterfall. Excursions explore Hardangervidda National Park’s plateaus. Local markets sell brown cheese. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures fjord cliffs. Dining onboard includes smoked salmon. Souvenirs, like fjord postcards, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norwegian nature. Light layers suit summer conditions. Eidfjord’s stunning fjord offers a classic Norwegian coastal stop.
Hardangerfjord, Norway, no docking; ships cruise the orchard-lined fjord. Travelers spot waterfalls like Vøringsfossen. Zodiacs explore Utne. No facilities; provisions from ship. Peak season June to August; mild weather. Photography captures apple blossoms. Dining onboard includes cider pairings. Souvenirs, like fjord postcards, in ship shops. Briefings on tendering. Kayaking to shores. Light layers for summer. Hardanger’s fruit farms and mountains offer Norway’s scenic heartland.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.