Nieuw Statendam — 21-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam

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21-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam

21 nights · Europe · 14 ports of call

21-night Europe cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Scenic Cruising, Oslo, Skagen, Sandnes, Skjolden and Eidfjord and 7 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 23:59
  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
- Scenic Cruising
- Oslo
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:00
  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
Day
4
- Skagen
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
  A fishing town at the northern tip of Denmark's Jutland peninsula, where the Baltic and North Seas meet at a long sandy spit. Its clear northern light drew a noted colony of painters, and the area is known for yellow-walled houses and migrating birds.
  - Grenen sandspit
  - Skagen painters
  - Yellow harbour houses
Day
5
- Sandnes
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
Day
6
- Scenic Cruising
- Skjolden
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
Day
7
At sea
Day
8
- 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
9
At sea
Day
10
- 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
Day
11
At sea
Day
12
- 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
13
- 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
Day
14
- Scenic Cruising
- Åndalsnes
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
15
- 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
Day
16
- 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
Day
17
- 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
Day
18
- 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
Day
19
- 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
Day
20
At sea
Day
21
- 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
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

12 Sep 2026

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, Scenic Cruising, Oslo, Skagen, Sandnes, Skjolden, Eidfjord, Ålesund, Trondheim, Åndalsnes, Olden, Stavanger, Kristiansand and Dover.

How many days are spent at sea?

5 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 12 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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