Published on Nov, 2022
I was staying overnight in Rotterdam (no, not onboard this ship/hotel) to board my own cruise leaving the following day.
Being a fan of Holland America Cruise Lines, I was excited to have an opportunity to visit and tour the SS Rotterdam V docked at the Rotterdam cruise port. The admission cost was very reasonable and allowed me to see many of the interesting areas of the ship. Although several decks are now hotel rooms, there are plenty of other public decks to experience. The ship decor is fantastic....restored to it's glory years of sailing in the late '50's and 60's. I loved the art deco furnishings, most of which are original to the ship.
If you enjoy cruising, Holland America, or just like seeing how the elite of a bygone era spent their vacation time, don't miss this special ship. Plan on about 2 hours to fully see all the open areas.