This 7-night Holland America itinerary loops out and back from Amsterdam, threading 10 ports of call through 6 countries with 4 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zuiderdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 6 countries over 7 nights, beginning and ending in Amsterdam, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 10 port days and 4 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Fly into
- Amsterdam — round-trip
- Pace
- 10 port days · 4 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 7 nights aboard Holland America Zuiderdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 7 Night Shetland Islands & Icelandic Fjords is a 7-night round-trip itinerary aboard Holland America Zuiderdam. You board and return in Amsterdam, calling at 10 ports across 6 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Holland (Amsterdam), Shetland Isles (Lerwick), Iceland (Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjord and 2 more), Westman Islands (Heimaey), Faroe Islands (Runavik), Scotland (Kirkwall) and 1 more.
Because it's round-trip from Amsterdam, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 4 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.