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Cruise · Holland America Line · 28 nights

28-day Arctic journey, northern lights & Canary Islands

  • Sail aboard the modern Nieuw Statendam ship
  • Enjoy a diverse enrichment programme and nightly entertainment
  • Access to fitness facilities and swimming pools onboard
From
$8,939 pp twin share
28 nights
Cruise Snapshot
28 Nights

Immerse yourself in the Arctic's natural wonders and the Canary Islands' sun-drenched charm on this 28-day European cruise

  • Witness the mesmerising northern lights in the Arctic Circle
  • Explore historic cities like Rotterdam, Trondheim, and Bergen
  • Relax in the Canary Islands' stunning landscapes and beaches

Trip Details

Departs
14 October 2028
Returns
11 November 2028
Operator
Holland America Line

28-night Europe cruise from Rotterdam, The Netherlands to Rotterdam, The Netherlands aboard Nieuw Statendam.

Calling at Alesund, Trondheim, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Tromso, Alta, Molde, Bergen, Dover, Porto, Lisbon, Agadir, Lanzarote, Santa Cruz De Tenerife and Madeira, with 8 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.

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
14 October 2028
Returns 11 November 2028
Returns
11 November 2028
Duration
28 nights
From pp twin share
$8,939 pp
  • 14 Oct 2028 - 11 Nov 2028
    from $7,679 pp twin share *
Additional Pricing Information
  • Interior from $7,679 pp twin share
  • Ocean View from $9,399 pp twin share
  • Verandah from $9,999 pp twin share
  • Signature Suite from $19,079 pp twin share
  • Neptune Suite from $21,549 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.

Life in transit

Nieuw Statendam

Nieuw Statendam
Details · Holland America Line
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
Nieuw Statendam · Deck plans

Deck 14 — Sky Deck

Nieuw Statendam — Deck 14 — Sky Deck deck plan

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Departs 03:00 pm.

    The largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is an intriguing mix of the old and the new. The city's lineage is ancient - Count Willem III granted city rights to the sleepy fishing village on the Rotte in 1328, yet much of the city dates from the six decades following the end of World War II. An important industrial center and a major European port, Rotterdam was among the first targets of the Nazi blitzkrieg against the West. On May 14, 1940, the German Luftwaffe firebombed the city, Rotterdam was gutted. The post-war years saw a slow rebuilding but by the early 1960s the maze of port facilities extended all the way to the North Sea. Today, this city of over half a million is the economic powerhouse, not just of the Netherlands but of Northern Europe.The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city. As a result, Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings.

  2. 2

    At Sea

  3. 3

    Alesund, Norway

    Arrives 10:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.

  4. 4

    Trondheim, Norway

    Arrives 11:00 am, departs 11:59 pm.

    Trondheim is the third largest - and second oldest - city in Norway. The town was originally called Kaupangen upon its founding in 997 A.D. by Viking king Olav Tryggvason. The city commands the trade routes linking Southern Norway with the fjord lands to the north. Trondheim quickly became a major commercial and cultural center - the city served as Norway's royal capital.Trondheim's old city features broad avenues and attractive 17th-century wood buildings - a legacy of the rebuilding that followed a disastrous fire that leveled the city in 1681.

  5. 4

    Scenic Cruising Trondheimsfjord

  6. 5

    Crossing the Arctic Circle

  7. 6

    Tromso, Norway

    Arrives 12:00 pm.

  8. 7

    Tromso, Norway

    Departs 06:00 pm.

  9. 8

    Alta, Norway

    Arrives 08:00 am.

  10. 9

    Alta, Norway

    Departs 02:00 pm.

  11. 10

    Crossing the Arctic Circle

  12. 11

    Molde, Norway

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

  13. 12

    Bergen, Norway

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:30 pm.

    Bergen has played a crucial role in Norwegian history and culture since Olav the Good founded the city in 1070. Perched between the sea and seven hills, Bergen has witnessed Vikings setting sail on voyages of exploration, trade and war. In the Middle Ages, its old port was a major trading hub for the Hanseatic League, the band of Germanic merchants whose trading empire encircled the Baltic and North Seas. In the 19th century, Bergen was home to such cultural luminaries as the virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and the composer Edvard Grieg.The city retains much of its 18th- and 19th-century charm. Visitors to Bergen will encounter a city that offers a heady blend of natural beauty, history and culture.

  14. 13

    At Sea

  15. 14

    Dover (for London), England

    Arrives 04:30 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London - Britain's ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbour filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

  16. 15

    Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.

    The largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is an intriguing mix of the old and the new. The city's lineage is ancient - Count Willem III granted city rights to the sleepy fishing village on the Rotte in 1328, yet much of the city dates from the six decades following the end of World War II. An important industrial center and a major European port, Rotterdam was among the first targets of the Nazi blitzkrieg against the West. On May 14, 1940, the German Luftwaffe firebombed the city, Rotterdam was gutted. The post-war years saw a slow rebuilding but by the early 1960s the maze of port facilities extended all the way to the North Sea. Today, this city of over half a million is the economic powerhouse, not just of the Netherlands but of Northern Europe.The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city. As a result, Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings.

  17. 16

    At Sea

  18. 17

    At Sea

  19. 18

    Porto (leixoes), Portugal

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history. There is a lot to see and do in Porto, and this diverse city will appeal to a wide range of visitors. Opening up like a pop-up book from the banks of the Rio Douro, edgy-yet-opulent Porto entices with its historic centre, sumptuous food and wine, and charismatic locals.The region is famed for the production of Port, which is still stored and matured in the vast cellars that stretch along the banks of the Douro River.

  20. 19

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.

    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.

  21. 20

    At Sea

  22. 21

    Agadir, Morocco

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

  23. 22

    Lanzarote (Arrecife), Canary Islands

    Arrives 09:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    Lanzarote is the fourth-largest island in the Canary chain. The most easterly of the Canaries, the island lies some 70 miles off the shore of North Africa. Like its neighbours, Lanzarote was shaped by a period of intense volcanic activity. The resulting landscape possesses a stark, near-lunar beauty: Over 300 now-dormant volcanoes left behind petrified lava seas and deep layers of volcanic ash. Today, visitors to these "Mountains of Fire" ride camels through the lava beds and even enjoy a volcano-broiled steak at the park's restaurant. (Subsurface temperatures still reach 800F in the park.) Despite the seemingly barren land scape, island farmers grow abundant crops of tomatoes, onions, melons, and figs in addition to Malvasia, a clear yellow wine produced from malmsey grapes. Lanzarote's rugged landscape, its warm climate, its lack of rainfall, and its beaches have proved attracted to travellers: Tourism dominates the island economy with some 2 million visitors arriving annually.

  24. 23

    Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Canary Islands

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Tenerife is the largest island in the Canary Archipelago. Like its brethren, Tenerife was formed by fierce volcanic activity. Its landscape remains dotted with volcanic cones and areas of intense geothermal activity. Towering over the island is Mt Teide, an extinct volcano that, at 12,200 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in Spanish territory. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the island's capital and your port of call.Tenerife's north shore is separated from the south by rugged mountains, creating a rain shadow. The majority of the islands most recent resorts are found in the sere and parched south shore.

  25. 24

    Madeira (Funchal), Portugal

    Arrives 10:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.

    The capital of Madeira is named after the fennel (funcha) that once flowered there in profusion. The largest island in the Madeira Archipelago was discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers venturing south into the Atlantic. The island is nearly equidistant from Lisbon and the African coast, and its unique geographical position allowed Madeira to play a pivotal role in European discovery. Seamen such as Christopher Columbus gained knowledge and experience plying the routes of the island's sugar trade. When sugar declined, the island's famed wines continued to provide a robust trade. By the late 18th century, Madeira's mild climate, rocky peaks, and lush valleys provided a winter haven to Europe's aristocrats. Visitors still flock to the island today, drawn by its scenery and its weather.Funchal is noted for its superb hand-embroidery and wicker ware, both Madeira specialties. The island, of course, is also noted for its superb wines: they are perhaps the world's most complex and long lasting wines.

  26. 25

    At Sea

  27. 26

    At Sea

  28. 27

    At Sea

  29. 28

    Dover (for London), England

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London - Britain's ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbour filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

  30. 29

    Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Arrives 07:00 am.

    The largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is an intriguing mix of the old and the new. The city's lineage is ancient - Count Willem III granted city rights to the sleepy fishing village on the Rotte in 1328, yet much of the city dates from the six decades following the end of World War II. An important industrial center and a major European port, Rotterdam was among the first targets of the Nazi blitzkrieg against the West. On May 14, 1940, the German Luftwaffe firebombed the city, Rotterdam was gutted. The post-war years saw a slow rebuilding but by the early 1960s the maze of port facilities extended all the way to the North Sea. Today, this city of over half a million is the economic powerhouse, not just of the Netherlands but of Northern Europe.The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city. As a result, Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings.

What you get for the price

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
Where you’ll stay

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.

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 29 days and 28 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 14 Oct 2028 and 11 Nov 2028, subject to live availability.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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