Cruise itinerary
13-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam
13 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
13-night Europe cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Scenic Cruising, Eidfjord, Ålesund, Trondheim, Åndalsnes and Olden and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 13 nights
- Region
- Europe · Norwegian Fjords · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Rotterdam
- Returns
- Dover
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Rotterdam
Depart 15:00
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Scenic Cruising
Eidfjord
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A small Norwegian village at the head of the Hardangerfjord, ringed by steep cliffs and waterfalls. It sits at the gateway to the Hardangervidda plateau, with the thundering Vøringsfossen falls and the Måbødalen valley a short drive inland.
- Vøringsfossen falls
- Hardangervidda plateau
- Måbødalen valley
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Ålesund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day6
Trondheim
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A historic Norwegian city at the head of a long fjord, once the country's Viking-age capital. The medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful warehouses along the Nidelva river define its centre, with the old Bakklandet quarter and its wooden bridge close by.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet
- Old Town Bridge
- Day7
Scenic Cruising
Åndalsnes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Scenic Cruising
Olden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A village in western Norway set at the inner end of the Nordfjord, surrounded by glacier-fed valleys. It serves as the base for excursions to the Briksdal and Kjenndal arms of the vast Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier.
- Briksdal glacier
- Jostedalsbreen
- Nordfjord scenery
- Day9
Stavanger
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A harbour city on Norway's southwest coast, with a well-preserved old quarter of white timber houses at Gamle Stavanger. It is a gateway to the Lysefjord and the sheer clifftop of Preikestolen, the famous Pulpit Rock high above the water.
- Gamle Stavanger
- Preikestolen
- Lysefjord
- Day10
Kristiansand
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A coastal town on the southern tip of Norway, set among low granite skerries and islands. Its grid of white timber houses in the Posebyen quarter, sandy town beach and the surrounding archipelago make it a summer harbour of the Skagerrak.
- Posebyen old town
- Bystranda beach
- Skerry archipelago
- Day11
Oslo
Arrive 08:00
Norway's capital, set at the head of a long fjord ringed by forested hills. The waterfront pairs the sail-like Opera House with museums of Viking ships and Munch's art, and the sculpture-filled Vigeland Park lies a short way inland.
- Opera House
- Vigeland Park
- Viking ships
- Day12
Scenic Cruising
Oslo
Depart 16:00
Norway's capital, set at the head of a long fjord ringed by forested hills. The waterfront pairs the sail-like Opera House with museums of Viking ships and Munch's art, and the sculpture-filled Vigeland Park lies a short way inland.
- Opera House
- Vigeland Park
- Viking ships
- Day13At sea
- Day14
Dover
Arrive 07:00
A historic Channel port in southeast England, set beneath its famous white chalk cliffs. A medieval castle crowns the heights above the harbour, guarding the narrowest crossing to France for many centuries.
- White Cliffs
- Dover Castle
- English Channel
Upcoming departures
- 19 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Scenic Cruising, Eidfjord, Ålesund, Trondheim, Åndalsnes, Olden, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Oslo and Dover.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Rotterdam and ends in Dover.
How long is this cruise?
13 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 19 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.