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Discover the Mediterranean's most captivating destinations on a 10-night cruise from Barcelona to Athens, exploring Spain, France, Italy and Greece
- Sail the Mediterranean aboard the Nieuw Statendam, a modern Pinnacle-class ship
- Visit iconic cities like Barcelona, Florence, Rome, Naples and Athens
- Explore historic sites, vibrant cultures and stunning natural landscapes
Trip Details
- Departs
- 16 January 2028
- Returns
- 26 January 2028
- Operator
- Holland America Line
10-night Europe cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Athens (Piraeus), Greece aboard Nieuw Statendam.
Calling at Valencia, Marseille, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Kotor and Athens, 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 Pinnacle Suite.
Departures & Pricing
- 16 Jan 2028 - 26 Jan 2028
from $1,864 pp twin share *
- Interior from $1,864 pp twin share
- Ocean View from $2,094 pp twin share
- Verandah from $2,404 pp twin share
- Signature Suite from $6,594 pp twin share
- Neptune Suite from $7,984 pp twin share
- Pinnacle Suite from $15,804 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
Barcelona, Spain
Departs 04:00 pm.
The 1992 Summer Olympics revealed to the world what Europeans and seasoned travelers already knew - Barcelona is one of the world's greatest treasures. Vibrant and earthy, commercial and cultural, this city of two million residents is the capital of Spain's autonomous region of Catalonia. Stroll along the wide, tree-lined promenades of Las Ramblas and marvel at the spires of Gaudi's Basilica La Sagrada Familia. Or visit the former Olympic Ring on the hill of Montjuic - also home to world-class parks, fountains and museums. Barcelona, which nurtured such artistic giants as Picasso, Dali, Miro and Casals, is definitely a traveler's paradise.
- 2
Valencia, Spain
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 10:00 pm.
- 3
At Sea
- 4
Marseille (Provence), France
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.
The largest port on the Mediterranean, Marseille is France's second largest city and a virtual melting pot of peoples and cultures. It is also a place of striking contrasts, from the fishing boats and pleasure craft of the picturesque Vieux Port to the modern Canebiere. Dominating the harbor is the infamous Chateau d'If, the rocky prison from which Alexandre Dumas' Count of Monte Cristo escaped. Marseille is also your gateway to Provence. Explore the countryside around Arles and Avignon, immortalized in the canvases of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse and Picasso.
- 5
Livorno (for Florence/Pisa), Italy
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.
Livorno is the gateway to glorious Tuscany. Visit Florence - the cradle of the Renaissance - home to the Duomo, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. Here the Medici fostered a city-state whose cultural legacy is as great as classical Athens. Giants like Dante, Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Galileo infused the West with a new creative spirit. Then there is Pisa, Florence's rival for political power. Pisa, a brash, commercial seafaring town rivaled the great maritime powers of Venice and Genoa. The city was a leader in art and architecture second only to Florence.
- 6
Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
Arrives 07:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.
Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications.Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter.Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.
- 7
Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.
Italy's third-largest city, Naples is a bustling metropolis famed for it stately buildings, crowded streets, pizza - and notoriously bad traffic. However, this beautiful city is rich in centuries-old culture and customs. Naples is also your gateway to the Isle of Capri, the fabled Amalfi Coast and the ruins of Pompeii, buried in ash by the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Naples boasts an ideal location, with both the ruins of Roman cities and the stunning Amalfi Coast in easy reach.
- 8
Cruising Strait of Messina
- 9
Kotor, Montenegro
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
Kotor lies at the head of Boka Bay. Bordered by towering limestone cliffs, the winding bay is actually Southern Europe's longest and most dramatic fjord. The port itself is a medieval gem: its narrow, asymmetrical streets are lined with ancient stone houses, old palaces, and churches dating from the 12th century. Kotor is also your gateway to the cultural and scenic wonders of Montenegro, from the old royal capital at Cetinje to the marshes and wildlife of Lake Skadar National Park.Kotor is renowned for its nightlife: the streets of the old port are lined with pubs, taverns and cafés. The city is also host to a renowned summer carnival.Kotor is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender.
- 10
At Sea
- 11
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Arrives 08:00 am.
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.
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: Pinnacle Suite, Neptune Suite, Signature Suite, Verandah, Ocean View and Interior.
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