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HAL’s Rotterdam makes maiden call at Southampton
Holland America Line recently marked ship Rotterdam’s first visit to Southampton with a traditional plaque exchange ceremony.
The 2,668-guest ship called at the port last week as part of a 14-day ‘Cultural Crossing’ transatlantic itinerary.
The ship had departed Fort Lauderdale earlier this month, calling at Bermuda and Portland, before visiting Southampton.
It called at Bruges, Rotterdam, Kristiansand in Norway, Eidfjord, Bergen, and Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, before concluding the voyage in Rotterdam.
The ceremony was attended by HAL representatives including captain Bas Van Dreumel, and officials from the Port of Southampton, including Steve Masters, Southampton harbour master.
“The arrival of Rotterdam into Southampton for the first time marks a significant milestone for both the ship and Holland America Line as a whole. We thank the Port of Southampton for their ongoing support.”
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