Rotterdam

The Lido Pool sits under Holland America's Magradome, a retractable glass roof that closes when the weather turns hot, cold or wet. Gentle steps lead into the pool, with seating around the edge for dipping toes, plus several hot tubs, the Lido Bar and a large LED screen for parties, big games and movies. Steps away, the Dive-In grills made-to-order burgers, hot dogs and brats, and a gelato and juice bar sits nearby.

The Lido Market is the main casual dining spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it's complimentary. Stations rotate through the cruise and cover hot entrées, a deli with a panini press, Holland America's chopped salad bar, a roasting pan with tacos, brisket and pulled pork, and a pasta station with made-to-order dishes. The Sweet Spot handles ice cream and desserts. Espresso drinks from the coffee bar cost extra, and everything else is included.

All the way aft, behind the Lido Market, the Sea View Pool is now an adults-only escape with open ocean views. There's a full Sea View Bar, lounge seating and tables on both sides, two more hot tubs and gentle steps into the pool. Guests can carry a plate out from the Lido Market and eat in the sun. Danny notes the ship hosts lively deck parties back here, whether she's sailing in the Caribbean or Europe.

The Retreat is a private cabana area on the top deck that any guest can rent, for a single day or for the whole cruise. Each cabana is its own tucked-away space with lounge seating, tables and chairs, and dedicated cabana service. Food can be brought up from New York Deli & Pizza, the Dive-In and even the sushi bar. There's even a hot tub in the middle of the deck.

Perched at the top front of the ship like a crown, the Crow's Nest is a Holland America favorite with about 270 degrees of views. Seats face forward over the bow, lounge seating wraps around, and there's a coffee bar and a full bar. The shore excursions desk is here, along with navigation displays, destination information, a game room and an art studio. A model of an earlier Rotterdam and a bell from a past ship honor the line's heritage.

Three specialty experiences share this space. Tamarind fills most of the room with Pan-Asian dishes from China, Thailand and Japan. The sushi bar, filmed as Nami Sushi, is now Morimoto By Sea Sushi, with a menu by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Once or twice each cruise, the room also hosts the Morimoto By Sea dining experience. A full bar and lounge seating sit in the corner, and floor-to-ceiling windows look out to sea.

The Greenhouse Spa covers a full-service salon and barber shop, a relaxation room, and treatment rooms for massages, facials, wraps and medi-spa services, including couples' rooms. The Thermal Suite adds steam rooms, a cold plunge bucket, heated ergonomic loungers with sea views, a horizontal shower and an infrared sauna. The hydrotherapy pool has massage jets and bubble loungers. Passes are sold for a day or for the whole cruise.

B.B. King's Blues Club is the anchor of the Music Walk, with live rhythm and blues inspired by the original B.B. King's in Memphis. The band plays several sets most nights in front of a huge dance floor, with cocktail seating wrapped around it and more seats on the level above. Nearby, the Rolling Stone Lounge plays classic rock hits and Billboard Onboard runs dueling pianos, sing-alongs and requests.