Cruise itinerary
18-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Rotterdam
18 nights · Transatlantic · 11 ports of call
18-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Volendam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Cobh, Dublin, Belfast, Reykjavík, Grundarfjordur and Qaqortoq and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Volendam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Rotterdam
- Returns
- Boston, Massachusetts
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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
- Day3
Cobh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The historic deep-water harbour outside Cork, and the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912. Its waterfront terraces of coloured houses climb to St. Colman's Cathedral, with an Emigration museum recalling the millions who left Ireland from these quays.
- St. Colman's Cathedral
- Titanic Experience
- deck of cards houses
- Day4
Dublin
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day5
Belfast
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Reykjavík
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 23:00
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Grundarfjordur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Qaqortoq
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day13At sea
- Day14
St Anthony NL
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day15
St Johns NL
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 23:00
- Day16At sea
- Day17
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
The largest city in Atlantic Canada, built around one of the world's great natural harbours in Nova Scotia. A star-shaped hilltop Citadel overlooks the waterfront boardwalk, and the city holds strong ties to the Titanic and the age of sail.
- Halifax Citadel
- Harbourfront boardwalk
- Titanic graves
- Day18At sea
- Day19
Boston, Massachusetts
Arrive 07:00
A historic New England port city in Massachusetts, central to the American Revolution. Boston is known for the Freedom Trail linking colonial landmarks, the Italian North End, Fenway Park, and the cobbled streets of Beacon Hill.
- Freedom Trail
- Fenway Park
- North End
Upcoming departures
- 3 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Rotterdam, Cobh, Dublin, Belfast, Reykjavík, Grundarfjordur, Qaqortoq, St Anthony NL, St Johns NL, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Boston, Massachusetts.
How many days are spent at sea?
8 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Rotterdam and ends in Boston, Massachusetts.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Volendam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.