Oosterdam — 24-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Piraeus

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24-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Piraeus

24 nights · Transatlantic · 14 ports of call

24-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Oosterdam, departing Piraeus and calling at Katakolon, Sarandë, Valletta, Messina, Naples and Civitavecchia and 7 more.

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Ship: Oosterdam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 24 nights
Region: Transatlantic
Departs: Piraeus
Returns: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Where this voyage takes you

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

Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Piraeus
  Depart 17:00
  The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
  - Gateway to Athens
  - Acropolis
  - Aegean ferries
Day
2
- Katakolon
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
  A small port on Greece's western Peloponnese coast, best known as the gateway to ancient Olympia. The sanctuary where the original Olympic Games were held lies a short drive inland, among ruined temples and the old stadium.
  - Ancient Olympia
  - Olympic stadium
  - Temple of Zeus
Day
3
- Sarandë
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A coastal town in southern Albania on the Ionian Sea, facing the Greek island of Corfu across a narrow strait. Its curved bay and beaches anchor the town, and the ancient ruins of Butrint lie a short way down the coast.
  - Butrint ruins
  - Ionian beaches
  - Lëkurësi Castle
Day
4
At sea
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5
- Valletta
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
  Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
  - Grand Harbour
  - St. John's Co-Cathedral
  - Upper Barrakka Gardens
Day
6
- Messina
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
  - Etna day trips
  - Taormina gateway
  - Astronomical clock
Day
7
- Naples
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
  A southern Italian port on its namesake bay, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Ships dock near the historic centre, the gateway to Pompeii, the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, in a city that claims to have invented pizza.
  - Mount Vesuvius
  - Pompeii
  - Gateway to Capri
Day
8
- Civitavecchia
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 22:00
  The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
  - Gateway to Rome
  - Fort Michelangelo
  - Vatican excursions
Day
9
- Livorno
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
  A Tuscan port on the Ligurian Sea and the gateway to Florence and Pisa. Ships dock here for excursions to Renaissance galleries and the Leaning Tower, while Livorno itself is known for its canal district and a seafood stew called cacciucco.
  - Gateway to Florence
  - Pisa excursions
  - Venezia Nuova canals
Day
10
At sea
Day
11
- Barcelona
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
  Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
  - Sagrada Família
  - La Rambla
  - Gothic Quarter
Day
12
- Alicante
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  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
Day
13
- Málaga
  Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
  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
Day
14
- Gibraltar
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
  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
Day
15
At sea
Day
16
At sea
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17
At sea
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18
At sea
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19
At sea
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20
At sea
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21
At sea
Day
22
- Kings Wharf
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  The cruise port at the western tip of Bermuda, set within the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Kings Wharf is known for the old fortress turned shopping arcade, the National Museum of Bermuda, and ferries across the sound to Hamilton and the pink beaches.
  - Royal Naval Dockyard
  - National Museum
  - Horseshoe Bay
Day
23
At sea
Day
24
At sea
Day
25
- 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

23 Oct 2027

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24-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Piraeus FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 24-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Piraeus, Katakolon, Sarandë, Valletta, Messina, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Barcelona, Alicante, Málaga, Gibraltar, Kings Wharf and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

How many days are spent at sea?

11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Piraeus and ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

How long is this cruise?

24 nights aboard Oosterdam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 23 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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