Cruise itinerary
15-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam
15 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
15-night Europe cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Zeebrugge, Dover, Cherbourg, Le Havre, Isle of Portland and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 15 nights
- Region
- Europe · Transatlantic · Western Europe
- Departs
- Rotterdam
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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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
- Day2
Zeebrugge
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A North Sea port on the Belgian coast and the gateway to Bruges, about a quarter-hour inland by road. Zeebrugge itself is a working harbour and beach resort, while nearby Bruges draws visitors for its canals, belfry, and medieval market square.
- Bruges canals
- Belfry of Bruges
- Coastal tram
- Day3
Dover
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day4
Cherbourg
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A naval port at the tip of France's Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, sheltered by one of the world's largest artificial harbours. It is known for the Cité de la Mer maritime museum in its old transatlantic terminal and as a gateway to the D-Day landing beaches.
- Cité de la Mer
- D-Day beaches
- artificial harbour
- Day5
Le Havre
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day6
Isle of Portland
Arrive 05:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
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- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12At sea
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Arrive 07:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
Upcoming departures
- 5 Dec 2026
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, Zeebrugge, Dover, Cherbourg, Le Havre, Isle of Portland and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Rotterdam and ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.