Cruise itinerary
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Rotterdam
14 nights · Northern Europe · 9 ports of call
14-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Rotterdam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Invergordon, Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Iceland, Reykjavík and Heimaey Island Iceland and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Rotterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Rotterdam
- Returns
- Rotterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Rotterdam
Depart 15:00
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
Invergordon
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A deep-water firth port in the Scottish Highlands, the usual gateway to Inverness and Loch Ness. Cruise ships dock close to town, with castles, single-malt distilleries along the Speyside route, and the Culloden battlefield within easy reach of the harbour.
- Loch Ness
- Speyside whisky
- Culloden battlefield
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Seyðisfjörður, Iceland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
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
- Day7
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
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
- Day9
Heimaey Island Iceland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day10At sea
- Day11
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
- Day12
Leith
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:00
The historic port of Edinburgh on Scotland's Firth of Forth. Its converted dockside warehouses now hold restaurants and the royal yacht Britannia, with the Scottish capital's castle and Royal Mile a short ride inland up the hill.
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Gateway to Edinburgh
- The Shore
- Day13At sea
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 6 Jun 2027
- 11 Jul 2027
- 15 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Invergordon, Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Iceland, Reykjavík, Heimaey Island Iceland, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and Leith.
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 Rotterdam.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Rotterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Jun 2027, 11 Jul 2027 and 15 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.