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Holland America ms Rotterdam

About this ship

The ms Rotterdam, a Signature-class cruise ship by Holland America, accommodates approximately 2,668 passengers and is renowned for its exceptional dining options and immersive cultural experiences. A distinctive feature is the innovative Music Walk, offering live performances across various genres, making it ideal for music enthusiasts and those seeking a vibrant onboard atmosphere.

Arctic Crossing and North Cape • 14 nights • Departs Aug. 30, 2026

Units: Imperial Metric

Cruise Weather Brief

Day 1
Sunday Aug. 30, 2026
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 2
Sea Day
Monday Aug. 31, 2026
At Sea: Rotterdam, Netherlands → Måløy, Norway
Day 3
Tuesday Sep. 1, 2026
Måløy, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 4
Wednesday Sep. 2, 2026
Trondheim, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 5
Sea Day
Thursday Sep. 3, 2026
At Sea: Trondheim, Norway → Honningsvåg, Norway
Day 6
Friday Sep. 4, 2026
Honningsvåg, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 7
Friday Sep. 4, 2026
North Cape, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 8
Saturday Sep. 5, 2026
Tromsø, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 9
Sunday Sep. 6, 2026
Harstad, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 10
Monday Sep. 7, 2026
Leknes, Lofoten, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 11
Sea Day
Tuesday Sep. 8, 2026
At Sea: Leknes, Lofoten, Norway → Kristiansund, Norway
Day 12
Wednesday Sep. 9, 2026
Kristiansund, Norway
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 13
Thursday Sep. 10, 2026
Overcast clouds
Ålesund, Norway
High 57°F / Low 52°F
Overcast clouds
Feels like
High 54°F • Low 52°F
Wind
7 mph (gust 7 mph)
Humidity
62%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:46 AM • 8:18 PM
Other ships at location: Holland America ms Nieuw Statendam
5,334 total passengers
Day 14
Friday Sep. 11, 2026
Few clouds
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
High 56°F / Low 53°F
Few clouds
Feels like
High 54°F • Low 53°F
Wind
21 mph (gust 30 mph)
Humidity
73%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
23%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:22 AM • 7:40 PM
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers
Day 15
Sea Day
Saturday Sep. 12, 2026
At Sea: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom → Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Day 16
Sunday Sep. 13, 2026
Light rain
Rotterdam, Netherlands
High 69°F / Low 59°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 69°F • Low 58°F
Wind
11 mph (gust 26 mph)
Humidity
81%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
100%
Sunrise / Sunset
7:13 AM • 8:03 PM
Other ships at location: none
2,668 total passengers

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