---
title: "Basalt & Heather – Heimaey & Kirkwall"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/basalt-heather-heimaey-kirkwall~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7
description: "7-night Holland America Line cruise on Zuiderdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/768b61bd9328c9f0.jpg
---

# Basalt & Heather – Heimaey & Kirkwall

![Route map: 7 nights one way from Reykjavik on Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/768b61bd9328c9f0.jpg)

A 7-night cruise from Reykjavik to Amsterdam, sailing on the evening of 29 May. It calls at Grundarfjordur and Heimaey. After a day at sea it calls at Runavik and Kirkwall. The stops are in Iceland, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and each call lasts 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 8°C in Grundarfjordur to 20°C in Amsterdam (46 to 68°F). After another day at sea the cruise ends in Amsterdam on the morning of 5 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:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-05-29
- **Return:** 2027-06-05
- **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 |  | 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 | €1,636 | €1,636 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=33e6ad46-0791-42cf-a45a-e98ffeaeb982) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €1,886 | €1,886 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=61f8d0df-10f4-4ee5-a751-61fc492d96e3) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,386 | €2,386 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=d74627de-7915-42e9-879c-07417bb5b769) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €3,486 | €3,486 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=6538e3e3-eeb2-4a88-87ea-cd494e30a02e) |

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 | €1,948 | €974 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=74de908e-707c-467f-a715-f0c9d6a73f5f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,198 | €1,099 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=3b11689a-9704-4e58-bba5-3c2fd3978a08) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,698 | €1,349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=4103608d-91b9-405b-99e8-262978e79ee1) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €3,798 | €1,899 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=78031bc8-0878-458a-b1d1-533c7ad9de0f) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €5,598 | €2,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=beb6e898-81b5-4deb-a482-b6d3782a96a2) |

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 | €2,837 | €946 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=1eb4541e-961c-4977-b743-b486ac72b56d) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,887 | €962 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=fd644821-36e6-4862-8aca-f9b74c888b94) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,567 | €1,189 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=e45ecf83-90a2-4767-a087-87124cfc9e41) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €4,697 | €1,566 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=942b57e5-95cc-4c21-8cfd-b749a6381be6) |

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 | €3,566 | €892 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=2d20ea40-6589-45aa-9e31-bf7c6b54a080) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,776 | €944 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=288a7cfe-ff9c-4d91-85a3-4ec9f9e007f8) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,416 | €1,104 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=a9892cdd-e9d6-4c51-9e58-8d4b8b4384e7) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €8,816 | €2,204 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270529-7.md?pid=58741fde-a62a-4631-8a97-4726d0968164) |

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 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-12 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-13 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-14 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-15 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-16 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-17 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-18 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-19 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-20 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-21 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-22 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-23 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-24 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-25 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-26 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-27 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-28 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-29 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-09-30 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-10-01 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-10-02 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-10-03 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-10-04 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-10-05 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |
| 2026-10-06 | €1,948 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,798 | €5,598 |

## 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: 10.2h · 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: 9.1h · 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: 9.5h · 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: 10.4h · Weather: 14–20°C

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

## 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 | [Carved Granite – Ålesund & Trondheim](https://cruisello.com/cruises/carved-granite-alesund-trondheim~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20270605-17.md) | 2027-06-05 | 2027-06-22 | 17 | €2,649 |

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