Carnival PLC - British-American cruise operator - Says its Holland America Line has taken delivery of a new ship, the Rotterdam. Notes that the vessel is the third in the Pinnacle Class series, with capacity for 2,668 guests. However, it adds that upon delivery Rotterdam will remain in non-guest operations until it transatlantic crossing on October 20. The ship plans to cross from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where it will begin its maiden season.
The ship features the latest amenities and innovations, "that drive one of the highest guest repeat rates in the industry", the company adds.
"In light of Covid-19, Holland America Line is currently enhancing health and safety protocols and how they may impact future cruises. Our actual offerings may vary from what is displayed or described in marketing materials," Carnival notes.
Last week, the cruise operator announced the addition of two new ships to its fleet by 2023. Both ships are part of its Excel class and will bring the company's total fleet to 27 ships.
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