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BOLETTE

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Bolette cruise ship

SUMMARY

 Bolette is a small, elegant cruise ship catering primarily to the British cruising market.

The ship was the fourth and final ship built in Holland America Line's Rotterdam or R-class. Her sisters were Rotterdam (6), Volendam and Zaandam.  Named "Amsterdam," this ship and Rotterdam were the co-flagships of Holland America for many years. In July 2020, it was announced that Amsterdam and Rotterdam were being sold to Fred.Olsen Cruise Line and would be renamed Bolette and Borealis respectively. Due to the worldwide pandemic, Bolette did not begin service for her new owner until 2021.

There is much to be said about Bolette from a marine perspective. She was the first Holland America ship to be built with pod propulsion. In such a system, the propellors are attached to pods that hang down beneath the stern of the ship. Inside the pod is an electric motor that drives the propellor. On Bolette, the pods can swivel 360 degrees. This makes the ship highly maneuverable as the propulsion can be directed in any direction.

In addition, Bolette is capable of reaching speeds of almost 25 knots. As a result, she is significantly faster than most cruise ships.

Inside Bolette has an elegant restrained décor with soft lighting. She has six restaurants and 11 bars. There are two swimming pools, one enclosed by a retractable roof.
Bolette cruise ship

ESSENTIAL STATISTICS

TONNAGE:               62,735 gross tons

LENGTH:                   780 feet

BEAM:                      105.5 feet

DRAFT:                     26.3 feet

SPEED:                      21 knots (service)
                                   24.5 (max)


POWER PLANT:         Diesel electric

PROPULSION:           Two pods

REGISTRY:                Malta

LINE:                        Fred.Olsen Cruise Line

BUILDER:                  Fincantierri (Italy)

CAPACITY:                1,338

CREW:                       645

ENTERED SERVICE:   2000 (as Amsterdam)
                                        2021 (as Bolette)
Bolette cruise ship
Bolette cruise ship

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Bolette cruise ship when she was Amsterdam
Bolette when she was Amsterdam.
Bolette cruise ship
Bolette cruise ship
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