HOLLAND America Line (HAL) has taken delivery of its highly anticipated new ship Rotterdam from Fincantieri. The ship officially became the 11th in the HAL fleet on Fri, with a ceremony taking place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard the evening prior (pictured). The ceremony was attended by Rotterdam’s master, Captain Werner...
HOLLAND America Line (HAL) has taken delivery of its highly anticipated new ship Rotterdam from Fincantieri.
The ship officially became the 11th in the HAL fleet on Fri, with a ceremony taking place at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard the evening prior (pictured).
The ceremony was attended by Rotterdam’s master, Captain Werner Timmers, Holland America Group Vice President of Newbuilding Services Cyril Tatar, Fincantieri Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Bono, and several other executives.
Video congratulations were extended by Holland America Group President Jan Swartz, and HAL President Gus Antorcha.
“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 Antorcha.
“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.
“We cannot wait to welcome guests on board later this fall.”
Rotterdam will make her transatlantic crossing on 20 Oct from Amsterdam to Fort Lauderdale, where she will begin her maiden season in the Caribbean.
Naming ceremony details will be announced at a later date.
