This 18-night Holland America itinerary links Rotterdam (Amsterdam) to Boston, threading 11 ports of call through 8 countries with 8 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Volendam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 8 countries over 18 nights, starting in Rotterdam (Amsterdam) and finishing in Boston, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 11 port days and 8 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Route
- Rotterdam (Amsterdam) → Boston
- Pace
- 11 port days · 8 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 18 nights aboard Holland America Volendam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 18 Night Voyage Of The Vikings is a 18-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Volendam. You board in Rotterdam (Amsterdam) and disembark in Boston, calling at 11 ports across 8 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Holland (Rotterdam), Ireland (Cork, Dublin), Northern Ireland (Belfast), Iceland (Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur), Greenland (Qaqortoq), Newfoundland (St Anthony, St Johns) and 2 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Rotterdam (Amsterdam) and home from Boston, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 8 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.