Zuiderdam — 21-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam

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21-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam

21 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call

21-night Europe cruise aboard Zuiderdam, departing Amsterdam and calling at Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scenic Cruising, Djúpivogur, Akureyri, Isafjørdur and Grundarfjørdur and 8 more.

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Ship: Zuiderdam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 21 nights
Region: Europe · Northern Europe
Departs: Amsterdam
Returns: Amsterdam

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Where this voyage takes you

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- 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
Day
2
At sea
Day
3
- 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
Day
4
At sea
Day
5
- Scenic Cruising
- Djúpivogur
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
6
- Scenic Cruising
- 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
Day
7
- 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
Day
8
- Grundarfjørdur
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  A small fishing town on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, framed by the pyramid-shaped Kirkjufell mountain. The harbour looks out across a wide bay toward open Atlantic waters, with lava fields, waterfalls and the Snæfellsjökull glacier nearby.
  - Kirkjufell mountain
  - Snæfellsnes peninsula
  - Coastal waterfalls
Day
9
- 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
Day
10
- Heimaey Island
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  The largest of Iceland's Westman Islands off the south coast, a fishing town rebuilt after a 1973 eruption that buried part of it in lava and ash. Puffin colonies crowd the sea cliffs in summer, and the new volcano Eldfell rises above the harbour.
  - Eldfell volcano
  - Puffin cliffs
  - Eldheimar museum
Day
11
At sea
Day
12
- Runavík
  Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
Day
13
- 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
Day
14
At sea
Day
15
- 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
Day
16
At sea
Day
17
- 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
Day
18
- Ålesund
  Arrive 10:00 · 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
Day
19
- Scenic Cruising
- Olden
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
  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
Day
20
- Sandnes
  Arrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
Day
21
At sea
Day
22
- 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.

21-Night Europe Cruise from Amsterdam FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 21-night Europe cruise calls at Amsterdam, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scenic Cruising, Djúpivogur, Akureyri, Isafjørdur, Grundarfjørdur, Reykjavík, Heimaey Island, Runavík, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Eidfjord, Ålesund, Olden and Sandnes.

How many days are spent at sea?

6 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?

21 nights aboard Zuiderdam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 3 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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