---
title: "Basalt Shoreline – Kirkwall & Edinburgh"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/basalt-shoreline-kirkwall-edinburgh~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7
description: "7-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9e7ef7ec1863d264.jpg
---

# Basalt Shoreline – Kirkwall & Edinburgh

![Route map: 7 nights one way from Reykjavik on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/9e7ef7ec1863d264.jpg)

A 7-night cruise from Reykjavik to Rotterdam, sailing on the evening of 18 July. It calls at Heimaey. After a day at sea it calls at Kirkwall and Leith (Edinburgh) (until midnight). The stops are in Iceland, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and calls last 9 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 14°C in Heimaey to 22°C in Rotterdam (57 to 72°F). After two more days at sea the cruise ends in Rotterdam on the morning of 25 July. 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:** 2027-07-18
- **Return:** 2027-07-25
- **From:** [Reykjavik, Iceland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md)
- **To:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS |  | 22:00 | 9–15°C |
| 2 | [Heimaey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/heimaey.md) | IS | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9–14°C |
| 4 | [Kirkwall](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/kirkwall.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–14°C |
| 5 | [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md) | GB | 09:00 | 23:59 | 12–19°C |
| 8 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 |  | 15–22°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 | €1,957 | €1,957 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=f168df63-9c0f-4530-821a-fa31c4eaf96f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,197 | €2,197 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=f8444ed6-3842-46d8-a018-2c502a322305) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,077 | €3,077 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=7bc33ad3-1c33-4da2-8b22-5f9aa62d851b) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €3,717 | €3,717 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=d5394c16-9438-4763-9c23-b8fde792ebfc) |

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 | €2,128 | €1,064 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=b89b4787-179f-4b65-b183-b7475fb2606f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,688 | €1,344 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=603b550c-4e34-4775-bbca-d5c1edfab26e) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,988 | €1,494 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=5b7ef34a-bab1-43bb-bde7-414f07c57803) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €3,788 | €1,894 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=0286c76c-2a2e-45ad-ae3e-42d70e0cccec) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €5,788 | €2,894 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=7dbed9a8-1115-4fbf-a4a2-de9b74cf58fe) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €7,368 | €3,684 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=8419244c-6ab1-4003-91a1-adbbdd5b2c1e) |

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 | €3,647 | €1,216 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=c7d6f957-dcdc-4fcd-ad6d-89567d9e77c9) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,287 | €1,429 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=73c6ffd1-8c2f-43a7-ab35-8d6feca95d93) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €4,967 | €1,656 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=757f7551-8575-4103-8f5f-74069f9a2e92) |

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 | €4,526 | €1,132 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=00b1aecf-c205-464d-ad42-2c9d88533913) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,006 | €1,252 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=0968e66a-6450-4bc5-8d1d-fcb86d3795b9) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,886 | €1,472 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270718-7.md?pid=15b7ebda-bc7c-417b-b905-1f8be7cd6a8c) |

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 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €8,928 |
| 2026-09-12 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €8,928 |
| 2026-09-13 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €8,928 |
| 2026-09-14 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-15 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-16 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-17 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-18 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-19 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-20 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-21 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-22 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-23 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-24 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-25 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-26 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-27 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-28 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-29 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-09-30 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-10-01 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-10-02 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-10-03 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-10-04 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-10-05 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,128 | €2,688 | €2,988 | €3,788 | €7,368 |

## 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

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

*Iceland*

> The world's northernmost capital, startlingly cool

Avg dock time: 12.6h · Weather: 9–15°C

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

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

*Iceland*

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 9–14°C

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

### [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: 12–14°C

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

### [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md)

*United Kingdom*

> Edinburgh's dockside neighbourhood of character

Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 12–19°C

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

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

*Netherlands*

> Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port

Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 15–22°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 | [Nordic Fjordlands – Bergen & Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/cruises/nordic-fjordlands-bergen-reykjavik~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270704-14.md) | 2027-07-04 | 2027-07-18 | 14 | €2,619 |
| Next | [Fjordland Sovereign – Bergen & Ålesund](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fjordland-sovereign-bergen-alesund~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270725-14.md) | 2027-07-25 | 2027-08-08 | 14 | €2,619 |

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