Cruise itinerary
28-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam
28 nights · Europe · 20 ports of call
28-night Europe cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Edinburgh, Invergordon, Portree, Isle of Skye, Belfast, Greenock and Liverpool and 13 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 28 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Rotterdam
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Edinburgh
Arrive 07:00
Scotland's capital, a city of medieval closes and Georgian terraces built across volcanic hills, with ships docking at Leith and Newhaven. A clifftop castle crowns the Old Town above the Royal Mile, which runs down to the royal palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Edinburgh Castle
- the Royal Mile
- Arthur's Seat
- Day4
Edinburgh
Depart 17:00
Scotland's capital, a city of medieval closes and Georgian terraces built across volcanic hills, with ships docking at Leith and Newhaven. A clifftop castle crowns the Old Town above the Royal Mile, which runs down to the royal palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Edinburgh Castle
- the Royal Mile
- Arthur's Seat
- Day5
Invergordon
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A deep-water firth port in the Scottish Highlands, the usual gateway to Inverness and Loch Ness. Cruise ships dock close to town, with castles, single-malt distilleries along the Speyside route, and the Culloden battlefield within easy reach of the harbour.
- Loch Ness
- Speyside whisky
- Culloden battlefield
- Day6
Portree, Isle of Skye
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Belfast
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 23:00
The capital of Northern Ireland, set where the River Lagan meets the sea. The city that built the Titanic now centres its waterfront on a striking museum to the ship, with Victorian halls and the green Antrim coast within reach.
- Titanic Belfast
- City Hall
- Giant's Causeway
- Day8
Greenock
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
A port on the Firth of Clyde in western Scotland, set below green hills downriver from Glasgow. Long a shipbuilding centre, it is the main cruise gateway to Glasgow, Loch Lomond and the Highlands, with the Victorian Custom House on its waterfront.
- gateway to Glasgow
- Loch Lomond
- Firth of Clyde
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Liverpool
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
A maritime city in northwest England on the River Mersey, once Britain's gateway to the Atlantic. The waterfront's Three Graces and Albert Dock, the Beatles trail and two cathedrals anchor a UNESCO-listed mercantile centre.
- Albert Dock
- Beatles trail
- Royal Liver Building
- Day11
Dublin
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
Ireland's capital on the river Liffey, a Georgian city of literary pubs and brick terraces. The cruise berth sits in the working port east of centre, with Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and the medieval streets of Temple Bar all within the compact core.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Temple Bar
- Day12
Cork
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Ireland's second city, set on the river Lee in the country's south. Larger ships use the deep harbour at Cobh nearby, while the compact centre is known for its covered English Market, riverside quays and the bell tower of Shandon.
- English Market
- Shandon Bells
- river Lee quays
- Day13At sea
- Day14
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
- Day15
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
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Copenhagen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day18
Aarhus
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Denmark's second city on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, a university town with a compact old core. The open-air Den Gamle By museum and the rainbow-rimmed roof of the ARoS art gallery anchor the centre, with a long sandy bay nearby.
- ARoS gallery
- Den Gamle By
- Aarhus Cathedral
- Day19
Warnemünde
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 21:00
A seaside resort and port on Germany's Baltic coast, with a long sandy beach and a tall striped lighthouse. It is the main gateway to Berlin by rail and to the old Hanseatic city of Rostock just up the river.
- Gateway to Berlin
- Baltic beach
- Lighthouse
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Tallinn
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
The capital of Estonia on the Gulf of Finland, with one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in northern Europe. Tallinn is known for its walled hilltop at Toompea, Gothic merchant houses, and the cobbled, tower-ringed lanes of the lower town.
- Old Town walls
- Toompea Hill
- Town Hall Square
- Day22
Helsinki
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Finland, set on a granite peninsula and surrounding islands on the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is known for its white Lutheran Cathedral above Senate Square, the sea-fortress of Suomenlinna offshore, and a strong design and architecture scene.
- Senate Square
- Suomenlinna fortress
- Market Square
- Day23
Stockholm
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 16:30
Sweden's capital, spread across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic. The medieval lanes of Gamla Stan hold the Royal Palace, while the Vasa Museum's salvaged 17th-century warship and the open-air Skansen sit on nearby Djurgården.
- Gamla Stan
- Vasa Museum
- Royal Palace
- Day24
Visby
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
A medieval walled town on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. A ring of stone ramparts encloses cobbled lanes, merchant houses and the ruins of Gothic churches from its days as a Hanseatic trading hub, set among rose-covered cottages.
- Town wall
- Church ruins
- Botanic garden
- Day25At sea
- Day26
Scenic Cruising
Oslo
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day27At sea
- Day28
Dover
Arrive 06:00 · 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
- Day29
Amsterdam
Arrive 07:00
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
Upcoming departures
- 7 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
28-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 28-night Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Edinburgh, Invergordon, Portree, Isle of Skye, Belfast, Greenock, Liverpool, Dublin, Cork, Dover, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Warnemünde, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Visby, Scenic Cruising, Oslo and Amsterdam.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Rotterdam and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
28 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.