Cruise itinerary
15-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam
15 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
15-night Europe cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Lisbon, Cádiz, Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena and Gibraltar and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Rotterdam
- Returns
- Rotterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Rotterdam
Depart 17:00
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Lisbon
Arrive 11:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day5
Lisbon
Depart 15:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day6
Cádiz
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Barcelona
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 22:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day9
Valencia
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
Spain's third city, on the Mediterranean coast where the old riverbed has become a long ribbon of parkland. It is the birthplace of paella, home to the silk-era Lonja trading hall and to Calatrava's white City of Arts and Sciences complex.
- City of Arts and Sciences
- La Lonja
- Paella
- Day10
Cartagena
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A naval port in the Murcia region of southeastern Spain, sheltered by hills around a deep harbour. Layers of Roman, Carthaginian and modern history meet here, including a restored Roman theatre uncovered in the city centre.
- Roman theatre
- Naval harbour
- Concepción Castle
- Day11
Gibraltar
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A British territory at the southern tip of Spain, dominated by its towering limestone Rock. Cable cars climb to the summit, home to Europe's only wild monkeys, with sweeping views across the strait toward the coast of Africa.
- The Rock
- Barbary macaques
- St. Michael's Cave
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Dover
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- 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
- 20 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
15-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Lisbon, Cádiz, Barcelona, Valencia, Cartagena, Gibraltar and Dover.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Rotterdam.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.