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Discover the Mediterranean's cultural gems on a 10-night cruise from Athens to Lisbon, exploring Greece, Malta, and Spain aboard the modern Nieuw Statendam
- Sail the Mediterranean from Athens to Lisbon
- Visit iconic destinations like Mykonos, Valletta, and Seville
- Experience the amenities of the Nieuw Statendam ship
Trip Details
- Departs
- 11 March 2028
- Returns
- 21 March 2028
- Embarks
- Operator
- Holland America Line
10-night Europe cruise from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Lisbon, Portugal aboard Nieuw Statendam.
Calling at Mykonos, Valletta, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Cartagena, Tangier, Seville and Lisbon, with 2 days at sea.
Nieuw Statendam is a Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship that entered service in 2018, carrying around 2,660 guests. She features the immersive World Stage theatre, the Music Walk with B.B. King's Blues Club and Lincoln Center Stage, and the line's signature Pinnacle Grill.
Stateroom categories range from Interior to Neptune Suite.
Departures & Pricing
- 11 Mar 2028 - 21 Mar 2028
from $2,179 pp twin share *
- Interior from $2,179 pp twin share
- Ocean View from $2,639 pp twin share
- Verandah from $2,879 pp twin share
- Signature Suite from $6,769 pp twin share
- Neptune Suite from $8,069 pp twin share
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.
Nieuw Statendam
Nieuw Statendam is a Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship that entered service in 2018, carrying around 2,660 guests. She features the immersive World Stage theatre, the Music Walk with B.B. King's Blues Club and Lincoln Center Stage, and the line's signature Pinnacle Grill.
- Guests
- 2,666
- Crew
- 1,053
- Gross tonnage
- 99,902
- Speed
- 18 knots
- Length
- 299.75 m
- Launched
- 2018
- Deck plans
- 13
Deck 14 — Sky Deck
Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.
Itinerary
- 1
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Departs 04:00 pm.
The past maintains a vibrant presence in the cradle of Western civilization. Atop the Acropolis, the serene Parthenon sails above the commotion of the modern city. The tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides were performed in the Theater of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis. On Pnyx Hill, citizens of a fledgling democracy gathered to cast their votes on Athens' destiny. Then there is the hustle and bustle of the modern city, a metropolis of 4.5 million that spreads out from the foot of Mt. Lycabettus and across the plain. Packed with busy shops and lively tavernas, modern Athens is a colorful counterpoint to classical Greece. Piraeus is the port city for Athens and has been Athens' port of entry for over two millennia.
- 2
Mykonos, Greece
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.
Thanks to its proximity to the mainland, Mykonos was one of the first Greek islands to become an international travel destination. During the late '60s and early '70s, Mykonos was famed as a haunt for the rich. The island's nightlife - then and now - was a glittering whirl of colored lights, music, and parties. But there's another side to Mykonos - the neighboring island of Delos. In classical mythology, Delos was the birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. Travelers to Delos can stroll among the island's vast ruins, which include three temples consecrated to the Sun God and the famed Lions Walk.Mykonos town features hip boutiques, restaurants, jewelry stores, souvenirs, taverns and cafés. The island's famed windmills are found just south of the waterfront.
- 3
At Sea
- 4
Valletta, Malta
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
Malta is the largest in a group of seven islands that occupy a strategic position between Europe and Africa. The island's history is long and turbulent. Everyone from the Normans to the Nazis have vied for control of this small, honey-colored rock. For centuries the island was the possession of the knightly Order of St. John - the Knights Hospitaller. Valletta, Malta's current capital, was planned by the Order's Grandmaster Jean de la Valette to secure the island's eastern coast from Turk incursions. Founded in 1566, Valletta's bustling streets are lined with superb Baroque buildings and churches.Malta has a long history: the megalithic stone temples at Gozo may be the oldest freestanding structures on Earth. Malta has two official languages, Maltese (constitutionally the national language) and English. Malta was admitted to the European Union in 2004 and in 2008 became part of the eurozone.
- 5
At Sea
- 6
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
- 7
Alicante, Spain
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.
- 8
Cartagena, Spain
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
Cartagena is an ancient port - the city served as Hannibal's Spanish headquarters during the 2nd Punic War with Rome. The city remained a major trading port under the Romans and the Moors. Today, Cartagena is Spain's principal naval establishment and the site of an annual international maritime festival. The city is also your gateway to the Costa Calida, a region that boasts some of Spain's mildest weather along with 175 miles of beaches.
- 9
Tangier, Morocco
Arrives 10:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.
- 10
Seville (Cadiz), Spain
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.
Mention Spain and the images that inevitably spring to mind are images of Andalusia - shadows falling across the bullring, the staccato rhythms of flamenco, the waft of orange blossoms from a Moorish garden. Cadiz is your gateway to this storied land and the city of Seville. Visit Seville's massive Alcazar fortress, modeled on the legendary Alhambra Palace of Granada. See the city's cathedral, a 15th-century Gothic masterwork that boasts a Moorish patio, fountain and minaret. Seville is also the legendary home of Don Juan, Bizet's Carmen and Rossini's Barber of Seville.Cadiz is one's of Europe's oldest inhabited cities, dating from 1100 B.C., and your gateway to Seville and Andalusia.
- 11
Lisbon, Portugal
Arrives 07:00 am.
Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
- Dining in the main Dining Room and casual venues
- Live music venues and nightly entertainment
- Fitness centre and swimming pools
- Enrichment programme and port talks
Accommodation
Nieuw Statendam is a Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship that entered service in 2018, carrying around 2,660 guests. She features the immersive World Stage theatre, the Music Walk with B.B. King's Blues Club and Lincoln Center Stage, and the line's signature Pinnacle Grill.
Stateroom categories available on this sailing: Neptune Suite, Signature Suite, Verandah, Ocean View and Interior.
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