--- title: "Ancient Straits – Mykonos & Naples" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/ancient-straits-mykonos-naples~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7 description: "7-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1ef0d7b345c626e5.jpg --- # Ancient Straits – Mykonos & Naples ![Route map: 7 nights one way from Istanbul on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1ef0d7b345c626e5.jpg) A 7-night cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome), sailing on the evening of 2 December. After a day at sea it calls at Mykonos and Souda (Chania). After another day at sea it calls at Messina and Naples. The stops are in Greece and Italy, and calls last 9 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 15°C (59°F) at every stop. The cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the morning of 9 December. Rotterdam (2021) carries up to 2,668 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-12-02 - **Return:** 2028-12-09 - **From:** [Istanbul, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) - **To:** [Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | | 21:00 | 7–12°C | | 3 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–15°C | | 4 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–16°C | | 6 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–16°C | | 7 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 8–14°C | | 8 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | | 10–14°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,783 | €1,783 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=35b3bb3d-0dec-4cc3-98c0-1b6c722e4f24) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,154 | €2,154 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=e89adba8-0706-4ad7-af0c-905cb4079ec4) | | Balcony | Verandah | €2,523 | €2,523 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=144fa8de-121e-4011-b856-7810652e4c67) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €3,263 | €3,263 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=be073afa-8e71-46fc-87d9-b211f634c0b5) | 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 | €1,968 | €984 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=ca0166f9-f037-4e8c-950f-c98eea5755b0) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,448 | €1,224 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=94b61868-1c41-43ca-bedf-aa20389b7db1) | | Balcony | Verandah | €2,708 | €1,354 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=69dc5dae-bfd9-46c2-9dc9-003c1afd1903) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €3,448 | €1,724 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=93ad1e37-2169-4722-9d2c-5d489a93af0d) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €4,168 | €2,084 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=6a911201-b969-413f-a2bd-7aeba6ca21bb) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €5,448 | €2,724 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=1525741d-c88f-4b78-b468-918e33ac77bb) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,267 | €1,089 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=03f7ce30-2c72-478d-8b9b-95718f062179) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,977 | €1,326 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=3f7aa8e2-ec88-4ed0-b702-cbea1eb7f44c) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €4,377 | €1,459 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=8f3f7088-0fba-441e-8a62-af8bb1a45716) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,986 | €997 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=90ec40e8-288a-4021-8939-9ccfe0a1c695) | | Balcony | Verandah | €4,646 | €1,162 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=a66ad69d-3c5b-4c3f-be69-b16e5db92123) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €5,086 | €1,272 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-7.md?pid=bbce4f49-2f5a-408e-973e-59181cc050a8) | 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 | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-12 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-13 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-14 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-15 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-16 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-17 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-18 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-19 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-20 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-21 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-22 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-23 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-24 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-25 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-26 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-27 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-28 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-29 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-30 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-01 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-02 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-03 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-04 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-05 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2021 - **Passengers:** 2,668 - **Crew:** 1,025 - **Gross Tonnage:** 99,935 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 299.79m - **Beam:** 35m - **Dining (total):** 12 - **Dining (included):** 6 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## Port Details ### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) *Turkey* > Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 7–12°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) *Greece* > Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 13–15°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) *Greece* > Venetian harbour, Cretan soul Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 13–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) *Italy* > Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 12–16°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: 8–14°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: 10–14°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Byzantine Wake – Rome, Athens & Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/cruises/byzantine-wake-rome-athens-istanbul~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281111-21.md) | 2028-11-11 | 2028-12-02 | 21 | €2,659 | | Next | [14 Night Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-night-cruise-from-civitavecchia-rome~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281209-14.md) | 2028-12-09 | 2028-12-23 | 14 | €784 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)