Organizer:	Holland America Line
Cruise line:	Holland America Line
Destination:	Northern countries
Departure port:	Rotterdam (Netherlands)
Arrival port:	Rotterdam (Netherlands)
Dates:	July 2026

Details

DEAL

500 USD onboard credit per cabin

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Map

The above route map is for illustrative purposes only, subject to change.

Route

Day	Travel station	Arrival	Departure
1.	Rotterdam (Netherlands) Departure: 16:00 Excursion tips (4)		16:00

2.	At Sea

3.	Kristiansand (Norway) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 16:00	08:00	16:00
	Norway's number one holiday destination - that's what the people in Kristiansund proudly call their city. Kristiansund is known not only for its attractive location at Skagerrak, the must-see fjord coastline with its skerries offshore and the attractive hinterland; the city also has the greatest number of sunshine hours per year in all of Norway. Kristiansund has lots to offer both in the cultural and the educational sphere. A stroll through the city centre reveals the strict rectalinear street plan. The streets look like a chess board, reminiscent of the American cities, although on a much smaller scale. It was in Kristiansund that town planners first came up with this idea. The reason for the striking arrangement of the streets is the planned construction of the city. At the time it was founded in the Middle Ages, this type of layout was the ideal. Old, well-restored wooden houses, which today are under preservation order, are a reminder of Kristiansand's past. The marketplace in the centre, surrounded by the cathedral, the town hall, the city hall and Wergeland park forms the genteel suburb of the city.
4.	Eidfjord (Hardangerfjord, Norway) Arrival: 10:00 Departure: 18:00	10:00	18:00
	The Norwegian harbour town of Eidfjord is famous for its candle factory located in the town centre, where visitors can buy hand-made candles. The Hardanger National Park with its impressive waterfalls is in the direct vicinity of Eidfjord. Other attractions include Eidfjord church, an exhibition of works by the painter Nils Bergslien, and the "Troll Train".
	Hardangerfjord (Norway)

5.	Sandnes (Norway) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 17:00	08:00	17:00

6.	At Sea

7.	Seyðisfjörður (Iceland) Arrival: 10:00 Departure: 20:00	10:00	20:00

8.	Djúpivogur (Iceland) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 16:00	07:00	16:00

9.	Akureyri (Iceland) Arrival: 10:00 Departure: 19:00	10:00	19:00
	Akureyri, located at the end of the 90 km long Eyjafjördhur is by far the largest city in the country outside the capital, with a population of 14,500. Akureyri is the transport and cultural hub of the North. The main economic elements are: fish processing, ship-building yard, the export port and some light industry. Akureyri is famous for its pleasant climate, i.e. little rain and warm summers. The Fjord location at the foot of mountains measuring up to 1,400 m high and "an extraordinary amount of vegetation" in the cityscape contribute to its reputation as the most beautiful city on the island so one might almost forget that it lies just 100 km South of the Arctic circle. The old part of the city, "Fjaran", with nostalgic wooden buildings, is to the South of the modern city centre. Sights include: the ice cathedral, Museum of Local HIstory, the Nonni house and the Botanic Gardens.
10.	Ísafjörður (Iceland) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 16:00	08:00	16:00
	Ísafjörður comprises several districts stretching from the end of the Fjords on the Northern side to the original settlement, where the harbour is. On the other side of the fjord is the airport - although really it is nothing more than a runway with a tiny check-in building. Although all of the fjords in the North-West are losing inhabitants to more prosperous areas, Ísafjörður has been successful in keeping its residents and has even recorded a slight growth in population, to around 3,500. The town was founded as a settlement for the Hanseatics and later taken over by the Danes. Ísafjörður is an excellent example of the development of Icelandic architecture. There are five listed buildings in Ísafjörður - all of which were built in the 18th century. The oldest house dates from the mid-18th century, the most recent from 1788. Four of the houses are in Neostikaupstaour and one is in Haestikaupstaour. Other sights include: the museum
11.	Grundarfjörður (Iceland) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 17:00	08:00	17:00

12.	At Sea

13.	At Sea

14.	Paamiut / Frederikshåb (Greenland) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 17:00	08:00	17:00

15.	Nuuk / Godthåb (Greenland) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 15:00	08:00	15:00
	Greenland's capital city Nuuk is the centre of life in this country - it is the centre for trade, shipping, industry and the administration. With a population of 13,500, Nuuk is the largest city not only in Greenland, but in the whole Arctic region. Over the last 30 years, Nuuk has undergone considerable modern development.
16.	Qaqortoq / Julianehåb (Greenland) Arrival: 13:00 Departure: 20:00	13:00	20:00

17.	Nanortalik (Greenland) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 17:00	08:00	17:00

18.	At Sea

19.	At Sea

20.	Heimæy (Iceland) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 17:00	08:00	17:00
	The Vestmannaeyjar Islands ("Westman Isles") became world famous at the beginning of 1973. A huge volcanic explosion with a stream of lava measuring 1600 m destroyed the majority of the main settlement of Heimæy.The lava flowed through the streets and could only be stopped by the use of waterpumps used to spray sea water onto the hot lava non-stop. This also prevented the loss of the natural harbour of Heimæy. Without it, the main source of income of the island population would have been lost, which would probably have led to the abandonment of the permanent settlement. Sights include: the lighthouse at Storhöfoi, the Hjörleifur valley.
21.	Reykjavik (Iceland) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 22:00	07:00	22:00
	Reykjavik, the trading and cultural centre of Iceland at the South-West coast of the island was named "smoking bay" after the famous hot springs of Laugardalur. Today it has a population of around 130,000 - approximately 1/3 of the total population. The capital of iceland has plenty of tourist attractions. A stroll through the old town leads to the main shopping street, Laugavegur, and the pedestrian zone, past the historic Höfdi House (where Reagan and Gorbatschow held their summit in 1986) to the modern basalt church 'Hallgrimskirka'. The church tower offers the best view of the city. Tracing the footsteps of Icelandic history, there are many archaeological finds and artefacts from Viking times on display in the National Museum and art lovers will enjoy the Einar Jonsson Museum with its wonderful sculpture garden.
22.	At Sea

23.	Runavik (Faroe Islands, Denmark) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 16:00	07:00	16:00

24.	Stornoway (Scotland) Arrival: 08:00 Departure: 17:00 Excursion tips (1)	08:00	17:00
	The island capital of Stornoway is on the east coast of the twin islands of Lewis and Harris at the most northerly-westerly tip of the British Isles. One of the most important attractions in the city is Lews Castle, dating from the 19th century, which today is home to a Gaelic-speaking university college. The extensive grounds of Lews Castle are the perfect place to take a stroll. In the spring, rhododendron and gorse bloom in brilliant colours. Martin's Memorial Church in the town centre and several other churches are other must-sees.
25.	Invergordon (Scotland) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 16:00 Excursion tips (2)	07:00	16:00
	The town at the Cromarty Firth got its name from Sir William Gordon of Embo, who built the harbour in 1828. Invergordon is famous for its many distilleries, where the Scottish national drink, whisky, is produced. Sights include: the Natal Gardens, Inverbreakie Raceway, the Storehouse of Foulis, Tain Through Time Museum, Nigg Old Church, the Glenmorangie Distillery, the Dalmore Distillery, The Official Loch Ness Visitors Centre, the Inverness area and the Landmark Forest Adventure Park.
26.	South Queensferry / Edinburgh (Scotland) Arrival: 08:00	08:00

27.	South Queensferry / Edinburgh (Scotland) Departure: 01:00		01:00

28.	Dover (England) Arrival: 07:00 Departure: 18:00 Excursion tips (2)	07:00	18:00
	The port of Dover is just 28 km from France. 14 million passengers pass through here on the journey between the British Isles and the French mainland. But what Dover is most famous for is its beautiful white cliffs, upon which, hardly visible, stands the largest fort in England. Other sights include: Dover Castle and the lighthouse.
29.	Rotterdam (Netherlands) Arrival: 07:00 Excursion tips (4)	07:00

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Included

Cruise from Rotterdam (Netherlands) / to Rotterdam (Netherlands)
All harbour charges and taxes
Participation in board events and use of most of the ship facilities
Lemonade, (iced) tea and filter coffee in the buffet restaurant
All meals (in some speciality restaurants surcharges are possible)
Orange Party: one evening per cruise with live performances and Dutch-inspired snacks.
Luggage transport at embarkation and disembarkation

Not included

Personal expenses on board
Additional services, such as, e.g. hairdressers, massages, etc.
Tips on board (Service charge Holland America Line)
Travel insurance

Package: Cruise + e-hoi flight

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Scheduled flights in the selected class (excl. transfer to/from port) ¹

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

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Scheduled flights in the selected class ¹
Transfer airport - ship
Transfer ship - airport

1) One piece of free luggage included per person

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Package: Cruise All Inclusive Extra

This package includes the following services in addition to the standard included services:

Signature beverage package ¹
Daily gratuities for the crew ¹
3 dinners in a specialty restaurant ¹
USD 300 excursion voucher per person ¹
500 USD onboard credit per cabin ^2,3,5
Free Internet ^1,4

1) Valid for the first and second person in cabin/suite
2) Valid for selected packages
3) Valid for double occupancy for bookings until 28.02.2026, not combinable with other discounts and specials
4) Wifi Surf Package
5) Valid for selected depature dates

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This journey may only be booked by customers with permanent residence in a country of the European Union or in Switzerland.

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