Cruise itinerary
14-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam
14 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
14-night Europe cruise aboard Zuiderdam, departing Amsterdam and calling at Scenic Cruising, Eidfjord, Olden, Ålesund, Bergen and Lerwick, Shetland Islands and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Zuiderdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Amsterdam
- Returns
- Reykjavík
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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
Scenic Cruising
Eidfjord
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A small Norwegian village at the head of the Hardangerfjord, ringed by steep cliffs and waterfalls. It sits at the gateway to the Hardangervidda plateau, with the thundering Vøringsfossen falls and the Måbødalen valley a short drive inland.
- Vøringsfossen falls
- Hardangervidda plateau
- Måbødalen valley
- Day4
Scenic Cruising
Olden
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
A village in western Norway set at the inner end of the Nordfjord, surrounded by glacier-fed valleys. It serves as the base for excursions to the Briksdal and Kjenndal arms of the vast Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier.
- Briksdal glacier
- Jostedalsbreen
- Nordfjord scenery
- Day5
Ålesund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day6
Bergen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A historic port on Norway's western fjord coast, ringed by seven mountains and once the country's largest city. Bergen is known for the colourful wooden Hanseatic warehouses of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, and its lively fish market.
- Bryggen wharf
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish Market
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Amsterdam
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Scenic Cruising
Seydisfjørdur
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A small fishing town at the head of a long, steep-sided fjord in eastern Iceland. A black-and-white timber church anchors the village, surrounded by waterfalls and mountains, and it serves as a gateway to the basalt highlands of the east.
- Blue church
- Fjord waterfalls
- Eastern highlands
- Day13
Scenic Cruising
Akureyri
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day14
Scenic Cruising
Isafjørdur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A small town at the head of a deep fjord in Iceland's remote Westfjords, ringed by steep flat-topped mountains. Ísafjörður is known for its preserved timber houses, access to nearby seabird cliffs and Arctic-fox country, and dramatic fjord scenery.
- Old timber houses
- Westfjords mountains
- Seabird cliffs
- Day15
Reykjavík
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 15 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Europe cruise calls at Amsterdam, Scenic Cruising, Eidfjord, Olden, Ålesund, Bergen, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Seydisfjørdur, Akureyri, Isafjørdur and Reykjavík.
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 departs from Amsterdam and ends in Reykjavík.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Zuiderdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 15 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.