Rotterdam has become Holland America Line’s new flagship, officially making it the 11th ship in the fleet.
The handover ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy last week (29 July), attended by the ship’s master, Captain Werner Timmers, and Holland America and Fincantieri representatives.
“Rotterdam looks stunning and will certainly live up to bearing such an iconic name as the new flagship of our fleet, carrying on a tradition of excellence that our guests have loved for nearly 150 years,” said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
“Thank you to our partners at Fincantieri and our own team members who worked tirelessly to deliver the ship on schedule during what has been the most challenging of times, and also deliver a ship that looks beautiful, is immaculately finished and will be an incredible addition to our brand. ”
Rotterdam at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Marghera where the ship was handed over to Holland America Line. Top of page: The Dutch flag is raised during the ceremony
Rotterdam will set sail from Amsterdam to Fort Lauderdale on 20 October to start its maiden season in the Caribbean
The 95,000-ton vessel is third vessel in the Pinnacle Class series and the seventh ship to bear the name for Holland America Line.