This 28-night Holland America itinerary links Rotterdam (Amsterdam) to Amsterdam, threading 19 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, starting in Rotterdam (Amsterdam) and finishing in Amsterdam, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 19 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
- Route
- Rotterdam (Amsterdam) → Amsterdam
- Pace
- 19 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 & Scandinvian Capitals: Ireland is a 28-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Nieuw Statendam. You board in Rotterdam (Amsterdam) and disembark in Amsterdam, calling at 19 ports across 12 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Holland (Rotterdam), Scotland (Edinburgh, Invergordon), Isle of Skye (Portree), Northern Ireland (Belfast), Scotland (Greenock), England (Liverpool) and 2 more, among others.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Rotterdam (Amsterdam) and home from Amsterdam, 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.