--- title: "Frostfire Passage – North Atlantic’s Wild Edge" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/frostfire-passage-north-atlantic-s-wild-edge~HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18 description: "18-night Holland America Line cruise on Volendam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/3bca24976b165cda.jpg --- # Frostfire Passage – North Atlantic’s Wild Edge ![Route map: 18 nights one way from Rotterdam on Volendam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/3bca24976b165cda.jpg) An 18-night cruise from Rotterdam to Boston, sailing on the evening of 1 August. It makes 10 port calls, starting with Dublin, Belfast and Stornoway. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 8 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 11°C in Qaqortoq to 28°C in Boston (52 to 82°F). The cruise ends in Boston on the morning of 19 August. 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:** 18 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-01 - **Return:** 2028-08-19 - **From:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) - **To:** [Boston, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | | 17:00 | 15–23°C | | 3 | [Dublin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dublin.md) | IE | 07:00 | 19:00 | 14–19°C | | 4 | [Belfast](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/belfast.md) | GB | 07:00 | 17:00 | 13–18°C | | 5 | [Stornoway](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/stornoway.md) | GB | 09:00 | 18:00 | 12–16°C | | 7 | [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) | IS | 08:00 | 23:00 | 8–14°C | | 8 | [Heimaey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/heimaey.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9–13°C | | 9 | [Grundarfjordur](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/grundarfjordur.md) | IS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 10–13°C | | 12 | [Qaqortoq](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/qaqortoq.md) | GL | 07:00 | 16:00 | 6–11°C | | 14 | [St. Anthony](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-anthony.md) | CA | 08:00 | 16:00 | 13–17°C | | 15 | [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-john-s.md) | CA | 10:00 | 23:00 | 15–21°C | | 17 | [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md) | CA | 08:00 | 23:00 | 17–24°C | | 19 | [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) | US | 07:00 | | 19–28°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 | €8,338 | €8,338 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=c2565744-548d-481f-9d5d-f0c6ea18b0f5) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,138 | €9,138 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=40133f5b-515b-4cd0-8fd4-d0775ab08e45) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €17,558 | €17,558 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=be807874-e277-4384-acb2-ba9ff1e22dd6) | 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 | €8,898 | €4,449 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=36ac5c88-61f2-41a1-9c86-8f225511794c) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,698 | €4,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=1907512c-b270-4bb2-a2ac-9ba27ab3d51c) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €18,118 | €9,059 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=df64e4e3-0b29-45d5-a802-6b3fa7f9db72) | 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 | €10,337 | €3,446 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=4218a17e-7cd2-46c7-bb8f-61a2227c4162) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €11,317 | €3,772 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=9c7fb5ad-fcf5-4aaf-8fb8-dd1c774ce7b5) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €19,907 | €6,636 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=825b9afc-b40f-4053-9ae6-8d74dfa9c5f6) | 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 | €11,776 | €2,944 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=ee4eb31a-f035-40d4-b090-e73965349430) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €12,936 | €3,234 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=5da71004-ebca-4bea-9252-e488b205bf86) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €21,696 | €5,424 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-VOLENDAM-20280801-18.md?pid=aa373413-7fed-4998-9647-c6fe2c8e21e3) | 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 | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €8,898 | €9,698 | €18,118 | ## 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 ### [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) *Netherlands* > Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 15–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: nl - Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam ### [Dublin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dublin.md) *Ireland* > A thousand years of story in every pub Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, ga - Timezone: Europe/Dublin ### [Belfast](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/belfast.md) *United Kingdom* > Titanic's birthplace, reborn and thriving Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 13–18°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Stornoway](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/stornoway.md) *United Kingdom* > Hebridean remoteness with a warm heart Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 12–16°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Reykjavik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/reykjavik.md) *Iceland* > The world's northernmost capital, startlingly cool Avg dock time: 12.6h · Weather: 8–14°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Heimaey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/iceland/heimaey.md) *Iceland* Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 9–13°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: 10–13°C - Currency: Icelandic Króna - Languages: is - Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik ### [Qaqortoq](https://cruisello.com/destinations/greenland/qaqortoq.md) *Greenland* > Colourful houses against an Arctic canvas Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 6–11°C - Currency: Danish Krone - Timezone: America/Nuuk ### [St. Anthony](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-anthony.md) *Canada* > Where icebergs drift past Viking history Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 13–17°C - Currency: Canadian Dollar - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: America/St_Johns ### [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/st-john-s.md) *Canada* > Antigua's harbour of three hundred sixty-five beaches Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 15–21°C - Currency: Canadian Dollar - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: America/St_Johns ### [Halifax](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/halifax.md) *Canada* > Maritime warmth on a harbour-front boardwalk Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 17–24°C - Currency: Canadian Dollar - Languages: en, fr - Timezone: America/Halifax ### [Boston](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/boston.md) *United States* > Freedom Trail, clam chowder, and cobblestones Avg dock time: 12h · Weather: 19–28°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 | [Frost & Fjord Current – North Atlantic’s Edge](https://cruisello.com/cruises/frost-fjord-current-north-atlantic-s-edge~HAL-VOLENDAM-20280715-17.md) | 2028-07-15 | 2028-08-01 | 17 | €4,219 | | Next | [Northern Tidecall – Boston to Montreal](https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-tidecall-boston-to-montreal~HAL-VOLENDAM-20280819-10.md) | 2028-08-19 | 2028-08-29 | 10 | €2,419 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Volendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/volendam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)