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Bolette

Bolette

activeBuilt 1999
Fred. Olsen Cruise LinesRotterdamActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
4.1CC
1360/2k Berlitz
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
GRT
62 735
Guests
1338
Crew
615
Crew:Guest
1:2.2
Length
238m
Space Ratio
46.9
Current position
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History
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Built by Fincantieri in Italy, Bolette is the fourth and last Rotterdam-class cruise ship, originally constructed as MS Amsterdam and serving as co-flagship of Holland America Line alongside her sister ship Rotterdam. The vessel was transferred to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and renamed Bolette, continuing its operational service under new ownership.

Vessel Timeline
4 Jan 2000
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 1999
MS Amsterdam V
Holland America
Today
Bolette
Current
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
October 30, 2000
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9188037
MMSI311000986
Call SignC6ES3
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
Former NamesMS Amsterdam V (Holland America, 2000-2020)
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Float OutJanuary 4, 2000
DeliveredDecember 31, 1999
Yard NumberVenice 6052
Maiden VoyageOctober 30, 2000
Est. price (CIN)$400M
Price per berth$298 954
Price per GT$6376
In 2026 dollars$783M
Per berth (2026$)$585 202
Per GT (2026$)$12 481
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Dimensions
238m
Length
32m
Beam
8.1m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)62 735
Net Tonnage (NT)30 766
Deadweight (DWT)7327
Length BP237 m
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Capacity
1338
Guests
615
Crew
690
Cabins
Guests (max)1656
Space Ratio46.9
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.2
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Propulsion
25kts
Max Speed
57 700kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila-Sulzer
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
10
Decks
7
Restaurants
2
Pools
Bars11
Hot Tubs4
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
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Bolette has a gross tonnage of 62,735 and measures 238 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres. She accommodates up to 1,338 passengers on a lower berth basis across 690 cabins spread over 10 decks, supported by a crew of 615. Her engines are of the Wartsila-Sulzer type and she operates at a service speed of 25 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.1/ 5.0
41 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1360/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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Sister Ships — Rotterdam