Cruise itinerary
15-Night Arctic Cruise from Dover
15 nights · Arctic · 10 ports of call
15-night Arctic cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Dover and calling at Rotterdam, Ålesund, Åndalsnes, Cruising Trondheim Fjord, Trondheim and Tromsø and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Arctic · Polar
- Departs
- Dover
- Returns
- Rotterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Dover
Depart 18:00
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
- Day2
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Ålesund
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day5
Åndalsnes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Cruising Trondheim Fjord
Trondheim
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Tromsø
Arrive 10:00
A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen cable car
- Northern lights
- Day9
Tromsø
Depart 22:00
A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen cable car
- Northern lights
- Day10
Alta
Arrive 08:00
A town at the head of a long fjord in Norwegian Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. It is famous for prehistoric rock carvings at Hjemmeluft and as one of the best places to watch the northern lights through the dark winter.
- Rock carvings
- Northern lights
- Alta River
- Day11
Alta
Depart 14:00
A town at the head of a long fjord in Norwegian Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. It is famous for prehistoric rock carvings at Hjemmeluft and as one of the best places to watch the northern lights through the dark winter.
- Rock carvings
- Northern lights
- Alta River
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Kristiansund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14
Bergen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A historic port on Norway's western fjord coast, ringed by seven mountains and once the country's largest city. Bergen is known for the colourful wooden Hanseatic warehouses of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, and its lively fish market.
- Bryggen wharf
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish Market
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 15 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Arctic Cruise from Dover FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Arctic cruise calls at Dover, Rotterdam, Ålesund, Åndalsnes, Cruising Trondheim Fjord, Trondheim, Tromsø, Alta, Kristiansund and Bergen.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Dover and ends in Rotterdam.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.