This 28-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from Rotterdam (Amsterdam), threading 18 ports of call through 8 countries with 7 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 8 countries over 28 nights, beginning and ending in Rotterdam (Amsterdam), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 18 port days and 7 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Grand-voyage & long-cruise travellers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Fly into
- Rotterdam (Amsterdam) — round-trip
- Pace
- 18 port days · 7 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 Arctic Circle & British Isles is a 28-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam. You board and return in Rotterdam (Amsterdam), calling at 18 ports across 8 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Holland (Rotterdam), Norway (Alesund, Trondheim, Honningsvag and 3 more), Shetland Isles (Lerwick), Scotland (Invergordon), England (Dover), Holland (Rotterdam) and 2 more, among others.
Because it's round-trip from Rotterdam (Amsterdam), you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 7 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.