Cruise itinerary
29-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam
29 nights · Europe · 14 ports of call
29-night Europe cruise aboard Nieuw Statendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Lisbon, Cádiz, Málaga, Alicante, Cartagena and Gibraltar and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Nieuw Statendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 29 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean · Transatlantic
- 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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Lisbon
Arrive 12:00
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 16:00
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 11:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day7
Málaga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
- Day8
Alicante
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
A sun-warmed port on Spain's Costa Blanca, set below the Santa Bárbara castle on its rocky headland. The palm-lined Explanada promenade leads to a long city beach, with the old Barrio Santa Cruz climbing the hill in white houses.
- Santa Bárbara Castle
- Explanada promenade
- Postiguet Beach
- Day9
Cartagena
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day10
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Porto
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Portugal's second city, climbing the granite hillsides above the Douro as it nears the Atlantic. It gives port wine its name; the riverside Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I iron bridge and the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia define the waterfront.
- Ribeira district
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine cellars
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day16
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
- Day17
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
- Day18
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
- Day19
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
- Day20
Isle of Portland
Arrive 05:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day21At sea
- Day22At sea
- Day23At sea
- Day24At sea
- Day25At sea
- Day26At sea
- Day27At sea
- Day28At sea
- Day29At sea
- Day30
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
- 21 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
29-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 29-night Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Lisbon, Cádiz, Málaga, Alicante, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Porto, Zeebrugge, Dover, Cherbourg, Le Havre, Isle of Portland and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
How many days are spent at sea?
14 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?
29 nights aboard Nieuw Statendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.