Cruise itinerary
17-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam
17 nights · Europe · 12 ports of call
17-night Europe cruise aboard Zuiderdam, departing Amsterdam and calling at Kristiansund, Ålesund, Scenic Cruising, Olden, Odda and Måløy and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Zuiderdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 17 nights
- Region
- Europe · 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
Kristiansund
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day4
Ålesund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day5
Scenic Cruising
Olden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day6
Scenic Cruising
Odda
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- 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
Måløy
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 17:00
A fishing town on an island at the mouth of the Nordfjord in western Norway, linked to the mainland by a long bridge. A busy centre for coastal fishing, it serves as a gateway to the Vingen rock carvings and the glacier-fed valleys of the inner fjord.
- Kannesteinen rock
- fishing harbour
- Nordfjord gateway
- Day11
Trondheim
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A historic Norwegian city at the head of a long fjord, once the country's Viking-age capital. The medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful warehouses along the Nidelva river define its centre, with the old Bakklandet quarter and its wooden bridge close by.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet
- Old Town Bridge
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Scenic Cruising
Nordfjordeid
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A small village at the head of the Eidsfjord in western Norway, where green farmland meets steep mountain walls. It serves as a quiet gateway to the glaciers of Jostedalsbreen and the painted churches and waterfalls of the inner Nordfjord.
- Eidsfjord setting
- Jostedalsbreen glacier
- inner Nordfjord
- Day14
Scenic Cruising
Skjolden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day15
Scenic Cruising
Eidfjord
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day16
Stavanger
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A harbour city on Norway's southwest coast, with a well-preserved old quarter of white timber houses at Gamle Stavanger. It is a gateway to the Lysefjord and the sheer clifftop of Preikestolen, the famous Pulpit Rock high above the water.
- Gamle Stavanger
- Preikestolen
- Lysefjord
- Day17At sea
- Day18
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
- 5 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
17-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Europe cruise calls at Amsterdam, Kristiansund, Ålesund, Scenic Cruising, Olden, Odda, Måløy, Trondheim, Nordfjordeid, Skjolden, Eidfjord and Stavanger.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 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?
17 nights aboard Zuiderdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.