Tours - ss Rotterdam — Attraction in Rotterdam

Very fun to follow the tour guide around the ship. He explained a lot of the history of the ship, what it was used for and how it was used. For example the different types of people that were on board, what they could and couldn't do. He also gave some insight in why people want to work on a ship for months, without hardly seeing any fresh air during their work.

There are also audio tours available so you can go through the ship at your own pace. But a guided tour opened some other locations that were otherwise closed to the public.

We had a tour of about 1 hour, but even that didn't cover the whole ship.

There is a lot of climbing stairs involved, so not ideal for people in wheelchairs or are not the...

The SS Rotterdam offers a truly unique experience. It's fascinating to explore the ship's history and architecture. Taking a watertaxi to reach the vessel adds to the adventure. As a hotel and food destination, it's truly special. A must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable maritime experience in Rotterdam.

Background: The SS Rotterdam, launched in 1958, was one of the most famous ocean liners of the Holland-America Line (HAL). Designed to be a flagship vessel, the SS Rotterdam represented the pinnacle of Dutch maritime engineering and design at the time. Throughout its illustrious career, the SS Rotterdam served as a luxurious mode of transportation for passengers traveling between Europe and...

Spectacular. Nice to see the Dutch care about their maritime history. A fantastic liner to explore and not at huge cost. Well, free if you only want to explore a couple of decks. Extra for the bow, bridge and engine room. The ship herself has a semi art-deco interior; fancy but not over the top, like say, the SS Normandie. Easy to see this was once a grand vessel; part liner, part cruise ship. One can see that the ship had been designed for at least two classes of passenger, as areas are indeed quite separate. The utilitarian and the extravagant areas are definitely apart. One really needs a few days to fully explore this vessel. Wishing she stays in good shape for years to come. The car parking...