MS Rotterdam itinerary map for May 9, 2027
MS Rotterdam

14 Night Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals With History Channel on Holland America MS Rotterdam

May 9, 2027

MS Rotterdam May 9, 2027

The MS Rotterdam May 9, 2027 cruise departs from Rotterdam, Netherlands. On this 14 Night Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals With History Channel (Rotterdam Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Rotterdam will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, May 9th and returns on Sunday, May 23rd, 2027.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
4
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MS Rotterdam · May 9, 2027

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MS Rotterdam · May 9, 2027

The MS Rotterdam sails on May 9, 2027 for a 14 Night Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals With History Channel (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 May 23rd at 7:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals With History Channel (Rotterdam Roundtrip)

  • MAY09
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • MAY10
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY11
    Oslo, Norway
    Oslo, Norway
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • MAY09
    Cruise Oslofjord
    Cruise Oslofjord
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY12
    Arhus, Denmark
    Arhus, Denmark
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY13
    Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
    Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • MAY14
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY15
    Helsinki, Finland
    Helsinki, Finland
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 11:00 PM
  • MAY16
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Tallinn, Estonia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY17
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Stockholm, Sweden
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY18
    Visby, Sweden
    Visby, Sweden
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY20
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
  • MAY09
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY23
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 9, 2027 · 14 Night Baltic & Scandinavian Capitals With History Channel (Rotterdam Roundtrip)

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Day 1•Sunday, May 9

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 PM

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.

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At Sea
Day 2•Monday, May 10

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Oslo, Norway
Day 3•Tuesday, May 11

Oslo, Norway

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

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.

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Cruise Oslofjord
Day 3•Sunday, May 9

Cruise Oslofjord

Arrival: —•Departure: —

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.

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Arhus, Denmark
Day 4•Wednesday, May 12

Arhus, Denmark

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

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.

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Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
Day 5•Thursday, May 13

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

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.

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At Sea
Day 6•Friday, May 14

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Helsinki, Finland
Day 7•Saturday, May 15

Helsinki, Finland

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Helsinki, Finland, offers docking at Helsinki Port. Travelers explore Suomenlinna Fortress and Helsinki Cathedral. Excursions visit Porvoo’s old town. Local markets sell lohikeitto. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures maritime forts and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes karjalanpiirakka, a Finnish favorite. Souvenirs, like reindeer crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kalevala history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Helsinki’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Finnish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic harbors, making Helsinki an engaging destination for exploring Finland’s capital.

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Tallinn, Estonia
Day 8•Sunday, May 16

Tallinn, Estonia

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Tallinn, Estonia, offers docking at Tallinn Port. Travelers explore Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Old Town walls. Excursions visit Kadriorg Palace. Local markets sell kama porridge. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures medieval streets and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes mulgipuder, an Estonian favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Tallinn’s historic charm offers a vibrant Estonian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Tallinn an engaging destination for exploration.

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Stockholm, Sweden
Day 9•Monday, May 17

Stockholm, Sweden

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Stockholm, Sweden, offers docking at Stockholm Port. Travelers explore Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum. Excursions visit Drottningholm Palace. Local markets sell gravlax. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval streets and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes meatballs, a Swedish favorite. Souvenirs, like Dala horse crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Stockholm’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Swedish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic archipelagos, making Stockholm an engaging destination for exploration.

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Visby, Sweden
Day 10•Tuesday, May 18

Visby, Sweden

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Visby, Sweden, offers docking at Visby Port. Travelers explore medieval walls and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Excursions visit Gotland Museum. Local markets sell saffranspannkaka. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cobblestone streets and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes gravlax, a Swedish favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Visby’s medieval charm offers a vibrant Swedish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO walls and scenic harbors, making Visby an engaging destination for exploring Sweden’s Gotland Island.

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At Sea
Day 11•Wednesday, May 19

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 12•Thursday, May 20

Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

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.

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Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 13•Friday, May 21

Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

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.

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At Sea
Day 14•Saturday, May 22

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Day 15•Sunday, May 23

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

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.

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Weather Forecast

MS Rotterdam - May 9, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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May

Typical Weather

78°F

Average High

38°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.2 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
88 / 100
safer than 88% of all cruises
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/ 10
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, though travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas.
9
/ 10
Oslo, Norway
Oslo
Oslo is a safe port for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and a strong police presence for visitor security.
10
/ 10
Cruise Oslofjord
Oslofjord
Cruise Oslofjord is known for high safety standards, allowing travelers to enjoy their experience securely while onboard.
9
/ 10
Arhus, Denmark
Arhus
Aarhus offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, though vigilance against minor theft and pickpocketing is advised.
8
/ 10
Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
Warnemunde
Warnemünde is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in nearby Berlin.
10
/ 10
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki
Helsinki is one of the safest cities globally, with low crime rates and minimal risk of pickpocketing in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn
Tallinn is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain cautious of pickpockets in crowded areas and stay aware at night.
9
/ 10
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
Stockholm offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.
9
/ 10
Visby, Sweden
Visby
Visby offers a safe environment with a low crime rate, allowing cruise travelers to explore its historic streets and coastal views confidently.
9
/ 10
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a safe city for travelers, but they should stay vigilant against bicycle theft and pickpocketing in crowded areas.

Cruise Ship

MS Rotterdam

⚓ Tonnage

99,863

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,021

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

975

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

3,218

vs avg 2,157

The MS Rotterdam has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 99,863 gross tons. The ship measures 975 feet in length. MS Rotterdam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class class. At full capacity, the MS Rotterdam holds 3,218 passengers. That includes 2,193 cruise vacationers and 1,025 staff members. The MS Rotterdam total number of staterooms is 1,340.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Rotterdam sailing on May 9, 2027?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Rotterdam, Netherlands.

What ports does the MS Rotterdam visit on the May 9, 2027 cruise?

This route includes rotterdam-netherlands, oslo-norway, cruise-oslofjord, arhus-denmark, warnemunde-germany, helsinki-finland, tallinn-estonia, stockholm-sweden, visby-sweden, copenhagen-denmark.

How many sea days are included on this MS Rotterdam May 9, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 4 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Rotterdam sailing on May 9, 2027?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MS Rotterdam itinerary?

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