Nieuw Statendam — 21-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam

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21-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam

21 nights · Europe · 12 ports of call

21-night Europe cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Ålesund, Åndalsnes, Cruising Trondheim Fjord, Trondheim, Tromsø and Alta and 5 more.

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Ship: Nieuw Statendam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 21 nights
Region: Europe · Norwegian Fjords · Northern Europe
Departs: Rotterdam
Returns: Rotterdam

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Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- 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
Day
2
At sea
Day
3
- 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
Day
4
- Åndalsnes
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
5
- 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
Day
6
At sea
Day
7
- 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
Day
8
- 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
Day
9
- 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
Day
10
- 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
Day
11
At sea
Day
12
- Kristiansund
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
13
- 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
Day
14
At sea
Day
15
- 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
Day
16
At sea
Day
17
- Scenic Cruising
- Eidfjord
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
  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
Day
18
- Scenic Cruising
- Olden
  Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
  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
Day
19
- 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
Day
20
- 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
Day
21
At sea
Day
22
- 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

16 Oct 2027

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

21-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 21-night Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Ålesund, Åndalsnes, Cruising Trondheim Fjord, Trondheim, Tromsø, Alta, Kristiansund, Bergen, Scenic Cruising, Eidfjord and Olden.

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?

21 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 16 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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