---
title: "Ancient Odyssey – Istanbul, Alexandria & Rome"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/ancient-odyssey-istanbul-alexandria-rome~HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47
description: "47-night Holland America Line cruise on Volendam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/de5706d4fb3c7e67.jpg
---

# Ancient Odyssey – Istanbul, Alexandria & Rome

![Route map: 47 nights one way from New York on Volendam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/de5706d4fb3c7e67.jpg)

A 47-night cruise from New York to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the afternoon of 11 October. It makes 20 port calls, starting with Ponta Delgada, Lisbon and Cartagena Spain. The stops are in 12 countries, and calls last 6 to 18 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Istanbul to 28°C in Ashdod (61 to 82°F). The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 27 November. Thanksgiving is spent at sea. Volendam (1999) carries up to 1,432 guests on 10 decks and has 6 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Volendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/volendam.md)
- **Duration:** 47 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-10-11
- **Return:** 2027-11-27
- **From:** [New York, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md)
- **To:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [New York](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md) | US |  | 16:30 | 11–19°C |
| 7 | [Ponta Delgada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/ponta-delgada.md) | PT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–22°C |
| 10 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 17–23°C |
| 12 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | 08:00 | 14:00 | 19–24°C |
| 13 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–22°C |
| 14 | [Villefranche-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/villefranche-sur-mer.md) | FR | 11:00 | 21:00 | 15–21°C |
| 15 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 19:00 | 16–21°C |
| 16 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | 22:00 | 17–22°C |
| 17 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 10:00 | 18:00 | 15–22°C |
| 19 | [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) | GR | 12:00 | 20:00 | 17–25°C |
| 21 | [Ashdod](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/ashdod.md) | IL | 08:00 | 20:00 | 21–28°C |
| 22 | [Haifa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/haifa.md) | IL | 07:00 | 21:00 | 18–24°C |
| 24 | [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) | EG | 06:00 | 23:59 | 17–24°C |
| 27 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 12–20°C |
| 28 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 16:00 | 23:59 | 11–16°C |
| 31 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–19°C |
| 33 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 18–21°C |
| 34 | [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) | TN | 08:00 | 16:00 | 14–21°C |
| 36 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | 12:00 | 23:00 | 14–19°C |
| 37 | [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) | MA | 07:00 | 16:00 | 14–20°C |
| 45 | [New York](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md) | US | 07:00 | 17:00 | 11–19°C |
| 48 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 22–26°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €14,391 | €14,391 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=1f494d7c-e550-43a1-a154-16d78c2927dd) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €14,991 | €14,991 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=6b0e60b4-9367-4087-9689-16205e5c2e70) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €31,991 | €31,991 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=20e34fd7-0c25-43b8-98ea-d11b149e2453) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €15,298 | €7,649 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=8bff69a9-d715-4542-a6bf-7ba0d31f26d5) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €15,898 | €7,949 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=dd985947-b37c-4b8b-8407-847fb8dbe118) |
| Oceanview | Lanai | €28,798 | €14,399 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=ed493c45-b6be-4789-b5eb-747e777663e3) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €32,898 | €16,449 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=60f65db1-0f57-49b6-8143-75ef4fc8d1d6) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €62,498 | €31,249 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=43d7b884-6b8d-4251-890e-55b3a0e1d6b4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €17,717 | €5,906 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=b8b0f9fd-a720-478a-9e2f-94c8055fbefd) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €18,317 | €6,106 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=e430a703-40e4-4953-82be-b4b151aedb96) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €36,587 | €12,196 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=b1807461-11f3-4f24-b180-0b570580e5c4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €20,136 | €5,034 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=980afc33-3785-4d13-a792-c8415276b8a5) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €20,736 | €5,184 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=aaa0e9d4-68d8-48a4-bbd0-736b0519cff3) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €40,276 | €10,069 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20271011-47.md?pid=89effbfe-f9c7-422d-b7cc-6be7314a722e) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra.

**Tips:** Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-11 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-12 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-13 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-14 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-15 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-16 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-17 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-18 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-19 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-20 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-21 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-22 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | – |
| 2026-09-23 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-09-24 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-09-25 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-09-26 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-09-27 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-09-28 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-09-29 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-09-30 | €15,298 | €15,898 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-10-01 | €15,298 | €28,798 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-10-02 | €15,298 | €28,798 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-10-03 | €15,298 | €28,798 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-10-04 | €15,298 | €28,798 | €32,898 | €62,498 |
| 2026-10-05 | €15,298 | €28,798 | €32,898 | €62,498 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 1999
- **Passengers:** 1,432
- **Crew:** 647
- **Gross Tonnage:** 61,214 GT
- **Decks:** 10
- **Length:** 237m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 6
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## Port Details

### [New York](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/new-york.md)

*United States*

> The skyline that never stops inspiring

Avg dock time: 13.8h · Weather: 11–19°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Ponta Delgada](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/ponta-delgada.md)

*Portugal*

> Volcanic beauty in the middle of the Atlantic

Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 19–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores

### [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md)

*Portugal*

> Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 17–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon

### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md)

*Spain*

> Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 19–24°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 16–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Villefranche-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/villefranche-sur-mer.md)

*France*

> A Riviera gem tucked into a perfect bay

Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 15–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

*Italy*

> Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 16–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md)

*Italy*

> The Eternal City is just an hour away

Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 17–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md)

*Italy*

> Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 15–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md)

*Greece*

> Minoan legends on a Cretan shore

Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 17–25°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Ashdod](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/ashdod.md)

*Israel*

Weather: 21–28°C

- Currency: Israeli Shekel
- Languages: ar, he
- Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem

### [Haifa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/haifa.md)

*Israel*

Weather: 18–24°C

- Currency: Israeli Shekel
- Languages: ar, he
- Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem

### [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md)

*Egypt*

> Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile

Avg dock time: 15.8h · Weather: 17–24°C

- Currency: Egyptian Pound
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo

### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md)

*Turkey*

> Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 12–20°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md)

*Turkey*

> Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus

Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 11–16°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 12–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md)

*Malta*

> A fortress city of honey-coloured stone

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 18–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: en, mt
- Timezone: Europe/Malta

### [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md)

*Tunisia*

> Gateway to Carthage and the Tunis medina

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 14–21°C

- Currency: Tunisian Dinar
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Tunis

### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md)

*Spain*

> Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 14–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md)

*Morocco*

> Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait

Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 14–20°C

- Currency: Moroccan Dirham
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca

### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

*United States*

> Florida's sunny cruise capital

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 22–26°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Luminescent Current – St. Lawrence to New York](https://cruisello.com/cruises/luminescent-current-st-lawrence-to-new-york~HAL-VOLENDAM-20271002-9.md) | 2027-10-02 | 2027-10-11 | 9 | €2,209 |
| Next | [Spanish Main Passage – Cartagena & Colon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spanish-main-passage-cartagena-colon~HAL-VOLENDAM-20271211-12.md) | 2027-12-11 | 2027-12-23 | 12 | €2,124 |

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