Cruise · Holland America Line · 7 nights

7-day viking trails & celtic origins

Cruise aboard the modern Rotterdam ship, featuring live music venues and signature dining
Enjoy an enrichment programme and port talks to enhance your journey
Access the fitness centre, swimming pools, and other onboard amenities

$2,719 pp twin share

7 nights

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Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Cruise Snapshot

7 Nights

Discover the Viking trails and Celtic origins of Northern Europe on this 7-night cruise from Iceland to the Netherlands

Explore the dramatic landscapes and prehistoric sites of the Orkney Islands
Sail to the Faroe Islands and witness the Scandinavian influence in Runavik
Discover the mix of old and new architecture in Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe

Trip Details

Departs: 23 July 2028
Returns: 30 July 2028
Embarks
Operator: Holland America Line

7-night Europe cruise from Reykjavik, Iceland to Rotterdam, The Netherlands aboard Rotterdam.

Calling at Grundarfjordur, Heimaey, Runavik, Orkney Islands and Rotterdam, with 2 days at sea.

Rotterdam is a Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship that entered service in 2021, the seventh ship in the line's history to carry the name. Carrying around 2,670 guests, she features the World Stage theatre, Music Walk live-music venues and Holland America's signature dining line-up.

Stateroom categories range from Interior to Pinnacle Suite.

$2,719

pp twin share

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

23 July 2028

Returns

30 July 2028

Duration

7 nights

From pp twin share

$2,719 pp

23 Jul 2028 - 30 Jul 2028
from $2,399 pp twin share *

Additional Pricing Information

Interior from $2,399 pp twin share
Ocean View from $2,849 pp twin share
Verandah from $2,999 pp twin share
Signature Suite from $5,249 pp twin share
Neptune Suite from $6,069 pp twin share
Pinnacle Suite from $11,739 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

Rotterdam

Details · Holland America Line

Rotterdam

Guests: 2,668
Crew: 1,053
Gross tonnage: 99,935
Speed: 18 knots
Length: 299.79 m
Launched: 2021
Deck plans: 12

Decks · top first

Rotterdam · Deck plans

Deck 12 — Observation 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.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Reykjavik, Iceland
Departs 11:00 pm.
2
Grundarfjordur, Iceland
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
3
Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
4
At Sea
5
Runavik, Faroe Islands
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
6
Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland
Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.
Just north of Scotland lay the Orkney Islands. Washed by the furthest reach of the Gulf Stream, this chain of over 70 islands offers dramatic landscapes that range from sea cliffs rearing 1,000 feet above the waves to sweeping white sand beaches. Bird watchers flock to the Orkney Islands, drawn by the multitudes of sea birds. Divers explore the wrecks lying in the clear waters of Scapa Flow, the Royal Navy's fleet anchorage in two world wars. And most fascinating of all, the Orkney Islands boast the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in all Europe, including the mysterious Ring of Brodgar and 5,000-year-old Skara Brae.Vikings - Norsemen - ruled the Orkney Islands from the 9th to 13th centuries, leaving in their wake such monuments as St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. This hint of Scandinavian influence can be heard in the lilting accent with which Orcadians speak.
7
At Sea
8
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

Stateroom categories available on this sailing: Pinnacle Suite, 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 8 days and 7 nights.

When can I travel?

Departures are currently scheduled between 23 Jul 2028 and 30 Jul 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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