Rotterdam — 27-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam

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27-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam

27 nights · Europe · 16 ports of call

27-night Europe cruise aboard Rotterdam, departing Rotterdam and calling at Scenic Cruising, Olden, Cruising Trondheim Fjord, Trondheim, Tromsø and Alta and 9 more.

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Ship: Rotterdam
Cruise line: Holland America Line
Duration: 27 nights
Region: Europe · Northern Europe · Transatlantic
Departs: Rotterdam
Returns: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Where this voyage takes you

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day
1
- Rotterdam
  Depart 16:00
  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
Day
2
At sea
Day
3
- 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
Day
4
- Cruising Trondheim Fjord
- Trondheim
  Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:59
  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
Day
5
At sea
Day
6
- Tromsø
  Arrive 10:00
  A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
  - Arctic Cathedral
  - Fjellheisen cable car
  - Northern lights
Day
7
- Tromsø
  Depart 22:00
  A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
  - Arctic Cathedral
  - Fjellheisen cable car
  - Northern lights
Day
8
- Alta
  Arrive 08:00
  A town at the head of a long fjord in Norwegian Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. It is famous for prehistoric rock carvings at Hjemmeluft and as one of the best places to watch the northern lights through the dark winter.
  - Rock carvings
  - Northern lights
  - Alta River
Day
9
- Alta
  Depart 14:00
  A town at the head of a long fjord in Norwegian Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. It is famous for prehistoric rock carvings at Hjemmeluft and as one of the best places to watch the northern lights through the dark winter.
  - Rock carvings
  - Northern lights
  - Alta River
Day
10
At sea
Day
11
- Molde
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Day
12
- 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
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 17:00
  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
- Zeebrugge
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  A North Sea port on the Belgian coast and the gateway to Bruges, about a quarter-hour inland by road. Zeebrugge itself is a working harbour and beach resort, while nearby Bruges draws visitors for its canals, belfry, and medieval market square.
  - Bruges canals
  - Belfry of Bruges
  - Coastal tram
Day
17
- Isle of Portland
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Day
18
- Falmouth
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day
19
At sea
Day
20
At sea
Day
21
At sea
Day
22
At sea
Day
23
At sea
Day
24
At sea
Day
25
- Kings Wharf
  Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
  The cruise port at the western tip of Bermuda, set within the historic Royal Naval Dockyard. Kings Wharf is known for the old fortress turned shopping arcade, the National Museum of Bermuda, and ferries across the sound to Hamilton and the pink beaches.
  - Royal Naval Dockyard
  - National Museum
  - Horseshoe Bay
Day
26
At sea
Day
27
At sea
Day
28
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  Arrive 07:00
  A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
  - Port Everglades
  - Las Olas Boulevard
  - Fort Lauderdale Beach

Upcoming departures

4 Oct 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

27-Night Europe Cruise from Rotterdam FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 27-night Europe cruise calls at Rotterdam, Scenic Cruising, Olden, Cruising Trondheim Fjord, Trondheim, Tromsø, Alta, Molde, Bergen, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Amsterdam, Zeebrugge, Isle of Portland, Falmouth, Kings Wharf and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

How many days are spent at sea?

12 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.

Where does this cruise depart from?

It departs from Rotterdam and ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

How long is this cruise?

27 nights aboard Rotterdam.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 4 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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