This 28-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from Dover, threading 18 ports of call through 12 countries with 8 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 12 countries over 28 nights, beginning and ending in Dover, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 18 port days and 8 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Grand-voyage & long-cruise travellers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Fly into
- Dover — round-trip
- Pace
- 18 port days · 8 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 28 nights aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 28 Night British Isles & Scandinavian Capitals: Ireland is a 28-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam. You board and return in Dover, calling at 18 ports across 12 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in England (Dover), Holland (Rotterdam), Scotland (Edinburgh, Invergordon), Isle of Skye (Portree), Northern Ireland (Belfast), Scotland (Greenock) and 2 more, among others.
Because it's round-trip from Dover, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. 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.