Cruise itinerary
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Amsterdam
14 nights · Northern Europe · 10 ports of call
14-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Zuiderdam, departing Amsterdam and calling at Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Djúpivogur, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Iceland, Grundarfjordur and Reykjavík and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Zuiderdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Amsterdam
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Amsterdam
Depart 16:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The main town of the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland, set around a sheltered bay. The red-stone St Magnus Cathedral towers over the centre, with Neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar across the islands.
- St Magnus Cathedral
- Skara Brae
- Ring of Brodgar
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Djúpivogur
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6
Akureyri
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A town at the head of a long fjord in northern Iceland, the country's largest settlement outside the capital region. Snow-capped mountains rise on either side, with botanic gardens, whale-watching boats and the lava fields near Lake Mývatn within reach.
- Eyjafjörður fjord
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Lake Mývatn
- Day7
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
Grundarfjordur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
Reykjavík
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day10
Heimaey Island Iceland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Runavík
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day13
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The main town of Scotland's Shetland Islands, a far-northern port closer to Norway than to London. Lerwick is known for its grey-stone waterfront, the Iron Age broch and settlement at Clickimin, and the surrounding treeless moorland and sea cliffs.
- Clickimin Broch
- Commercial Street
- Shetland ponies
- Day14At sea
- Day15
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
- 3 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Amsterdam, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Djúpivogur, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Iceland, Grundarfjordur, Reykjavík, Heimaey Island Iceland, Runavík and Lerwick, Shetland Islands.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Zuiderdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.