The first Rotterdam ship launched in 1872, and this version (number 6 to be exact) proudly carries the history if its heritage in the form of antiques and ship memorabilia, coupled with impeccable service, and larger-than-average cabin sizes.
| Cruise Line | Holland America Line |
| Builder | Fincantieri |
| Entered Service | 1997 |
| Registry | Netherlands |
| Length (m) | 297 |
| Beam (m) | 32 |
| Draft (m) | 8 |
| Tonnage | 99500 |
| Cruise Style | Premium |
| Size | Mid-Size |
| Passenger Decks | 12 |
| Cabins | 2407 |
| Total Crew | 1025 |
| Max. Passengers | 2668 |
| Passenger/Crew Ratio | 1 : 0.4 (#164 of 357) |
| Passenger/Space Ratio | 1 : 37.3 (#184 of 261) |