billquan51
Geared toward older passengers. Not suitable for kids kids
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Rotterdam Cruise Reviews - Tips
184 Rotterdam Tips
chasgibson
I would highly recommend staying at the Movenpick hotel before or after your cruise. It is about 100 feet from the hotel to the ship terminal! I couldn't believe how convenient it was.
floleen
This cruise was my 14th cruise on Holland. Book early for best cabins. The Rotterdam is our favorite ship. And Holland is a wonderful company to sail with. If you want small, elegant and few young children this is the best.
faldenzee
Look into the package . This was our first cruise ever and we did not do the all inclusive and don't know what it entails. Just internet access and daily crew appreciation fees @ $ 16/day/pp added up to well over $ 400. Maybe we would have been better off getting a package deal and we will look into it ourselves for our next cruise.
Rich0826
It's a very relaxing itinerary, gorgeous scenery.. nothing wild about it so if you're looking for a party scened, this is not it.
mwscjohnson
The Observation Deck Cafe is great!
bob039
I would never sail again on the Rotterdam, and any other Holland American ship because of the food poisoning I sustained onboard. Also the loud music levels, and doors slamming in the stateroom was non-stop, and very aggravating, and disruptive.
Serpolly
Don’t be discouraged by other people saying that this cruise is only for old people, it can be fun for all ages
babsakeller
Take advantage of The Grand Dutch Cafe!!
rj1980rd
The NY Pizza eatery also has some good sandwiches.
Jimjacks
The Crow’s Nest is the place to be when entering or leaving a port but you better get there early to get a good seat.
cindyj2023
Excursions do book up quickly, so book early. We reviewed the sites we wanted to see in each port and if the best sites to see( which they often were) were within walking distance, we wouldn’t book an excursion. I really liked the excursions, but couldn’t afford to book them in every port.
billmeek
If you like black people screaming into microphones, this line is for you. Background music all over the ship is black people singing!
judy8259
Make sure your cabin has chairs or a loveseat.
pwoods318
Definitely an older crowd so Definitely not a party ship by any means.
rick4140
This ship and cruise line tends to draw a 40+ demographic and there were few young people and children. This made for a calmer, quieter cruise.
snugbear2
Get the pizza on deck 10 late night!
filmbuyer
Special spa area is worth it. Rudi and sushi restaurants were amazing and worth the extra
bvanlaarhoven
Book the 10-day trip to avoid ports where there are multiple ships in port (during 7-day cruises this happens more).
MiguelAntonio
We learned after 4 or 5 nights that our main dining room servers could provide other, basic food not listed on the evening menus. Don’t be afraid to ask for something different.
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