---
title: "Basalt & Glacial Drift – Heimaey & Ålesund"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/basalt-glacial-drift-heimaey-alesund~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14
description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Zuiderdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9c16d89c2e94568f.jpg
---

# Basalt & Glacial Drift – Heimaey & Ålesund

![Route map: 14 nights one way from Reykjavik on Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9c16d89c2e94568f.jpg)

A 14-night cruise from Reykjavik to Amsterdam, sailing on the evening of 29 May. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Grundarfjordur, Heimaey and Runavik. The stops are in Iceland, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Norway, and calls last 8 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 8°C in Grundarfjordur to 20°C in Amsterdam (46 to 68°F). The cruise ends in Amsterdam on the morning of 12 June. Zuiderdam (2002) carries up to 1,970 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md)
- **Duration:** 14 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-05-29
- **Return:** 2027-06-12
- **From:** [Reykjavik, Iceland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md)
- **To:** [Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS |  | 23:00 | 4–10°C |
| 2 | [Grundarfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/grundarfjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 5–8°C |
| 3 | [Heimaey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/heimaey.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 5–9°C |
| 5 | [Runavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/runavik.md) | FO | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9–11°C |
| 6 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | 07:00 | 16:00 | 10–13°C |
| 8 | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 | 16:00 | 14–20°C |
| 10 | [Kristiansund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/kristiansund.md) | NO | 12:00 | 21:00 | 10–15°C |
| 11 | [Ålesund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/alesund.md) | NO | 08:00 | 21:00 | 10–15°C |
| 12 | [Olden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/olden.md) | NO | 07:00 | 16:00 | 11–18°C |
| 13 | [Odda](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/odda.md) | NO | 10:00 | 18:00 | 12–18°C |
| 15 | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 |  | 14–20°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €3,314 | €3,314 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=da19acd5-da69-4af6-bea5-57ed68095c5f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,714 | €3,714 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=0d45a3a6-6029-444f-b7a8-3adea657ece4) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,754 | €4,754 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=b96fe040-1844-4433-85c6-8ab945587826) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,294 | €10,294 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=fad21ba6-570d-489d-862d-44d8927efa92) |

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 | €3,798 | €1,899 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=831bbc5a-cbb5-4009-832b-50189aa01076) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,198 | €2,099 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=9aaf4058-120f-400d-aada-ffc095645beb) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,238 | €2,619 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=617e83d8-d7e6-40a4-8960-75e9069960c6) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €10,778 | €5,389 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=451f5cfe-397c-44c5-8409-e59eecc70afe) |

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 | €5,317 | €1,772 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=ed040be3-a2f3-497d-ab5f-ff87be7cad77) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,477 | €1,826 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=c63c5df2-07b5-4b2d-b21a-7daf4917ad7a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €6,757 | €2,252 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=787d3b93-e523-4312-8484-391185593efe) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,587 | €4,529 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=45f451ba-6c61-49c2-9aca-d9d25508ec23) |

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 | €6,636 | €1,659 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=5284a4d8-6a6a-4f49-a884-72cb0cdf73ff) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,196 | €1,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=26befc92-a0e9-468d-91d3-cf870934684a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,216 | €2,054 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=b329ef8d-264b-481f-bdcf-cdfd77f341c8) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €16,396 | €4,099 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-14.md?pid=b6c4cbc2-41cc-4b35-af19-889034e9d428) |

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 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,118 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-12 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,118 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-13 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,118 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-14 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,118 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-15 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,118 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-16 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-17 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-18 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-19 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-20 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-21 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-22 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-23 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | €7,718 | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-24 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-25 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-26 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-27 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-28 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |
| 2026-10-06 | €3,798 | €4,198 | €5,238 | – | €10,778 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2002
- **Passengers:** 1,970
- **Crew:** 817
- **Gross Tonnage:** 82,820 GT
- **Decks:** 11
- **Length:** 285m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 7
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## Port Details

### [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md)

*Iceland*

> The world's northernmost capital, startlingly cool

Avg dock time: 12.6h · Weather: 4–10°C

- Currency: Icelandic Króna
- Languages: is
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik

### [Grundarfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/grundarfjordur.md)

*Iceland*

> Kirkjufell mountain's iconic silhouette

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 5–8°C

- Currency: Icelandic Króna
- Languages: is
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik

### [Heimaey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/heimaey.md)

*Iceland*

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 5–9°C

- Currency: Icelandic Króna
- Languages: is
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik

### [Runavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/runavik.md)

*Faroe Islands*

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 9–11°C

- Currency: Danish Krone
- Languages: da
- Timezone: Atlantic/Faroe

### [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md)

*United Kingdom*

> Viking roots beneath Orkney's wide skies

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 10–13°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: en, cy
- Timezone: Europe/London

### [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md)

*Netherlands*

> Canals, bicycles, and Golden Age masterpieces

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 14–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: nl
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

### [Kristiansund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/kristiansund.md)

*Norway*

> Klippfisk and Atlantic coast character

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 10–15°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

### [Ålesund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/alesund.md)

*Norway*

> Art Nouveau architecture on a Norwegian fjord

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 10–15°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

### [Olden](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/olden.md)

*Norway*

> Glacier-fed turquoise waters in the fjords

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 11–18°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

### [Odda](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/odda.md)

*Norway*

Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 12–18°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

## Before & After on This Ship

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

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Glacial Drift – Bergen, Lerwick & Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/cruises/glacial-drift-bergen-lerwick-reykjavik~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270515-14.md) | 2027-05-15 | 2027-05-29 | 14 | €2,139 |
| Next | [Granite Waters – Trondheim & Eidfjord](https://cruisello.com/cruises/granite-waters-trondheim-eidfjord~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270612-10.md) | 2027-06-12 | 2027-06-22 | 10 | €1,769 |

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