Cruise itinerary
14-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam
14 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
14-night Europe cruise aboard Rotterdam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Scenic Cruising, Oslo, Kristiansand, Sandnes, Skjolden and Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Rotterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Rotterdam
- Returns
- Reykjavík
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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
Scenic Cruising
Oslo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
Norway's capital, set at the head of a long fjord ringed by forested hills. The waterfront pairs the sail-like Opera House with museums of Viking ships and Munch's art, and the sculpture-filled Vigeland Park lies a short way inland.
- Opera House
- Vigeland Park
- Viking ships
- Day4
Kristiansand
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A coastal town on the southern tip of Norway, set among low granite skerries and islands. Its grid of white timber houses in the Posebyen quarter, sandy town beach and the surrounding archipelago make it a summer harbour of the Skagerrak.
- Posebyen old town
- Bystranda beach
- Skerry archipelago
- Day5
Sandnes
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day6
Scenic Cruising
Skjolden
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Scenic Cruising
Seydisfjørdur
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- 30 May 2027
- 4 Jul 2027
- 8 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Scenic Cruising, Oslo, Kristiansand, Sandnes, Skjolden, Kirkwall, Orkney 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 Rotterdam and ends in Reykjavík.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Rotterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 May 2027, 4 Jul 2027 and 8 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.