--- title: "Rotterdam: 10 nights from Rotterdam, 17 Oct 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/luminous-strait-gibraltar-s-shadow-andalucia-s-gold~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10 description: "10-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam from Rotterdam on 17 Oct 2027, visiting Portsmouth UK, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Bilbao. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/8aa20a43864391f5.jpg --- # Luminous Strait – Gibraltar’s Shadow & Andalucia’s Gold ![Route map: 10 nights one way from Rotterdam on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/8aa20a43864391f5.jpg) ## About this cruise A 10-night cruise from Rotterdam to Barcelona, sailing on the afternoon of 17 October. It calls at Portsmouth UK, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Bilbao, Lisbon, Cartagena Spain and Valencia, with three days at sea along the way. The stops are in the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Portugal, and calls last 8 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 15°C in Portsmouth UK to 24°C in Valencia (59 to 75°F). The cruise ends in Barcelona on the morning of 27 October. 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:** 10 nights - **Departure:** 2027-10-17 - **Return:** 2027-10-27 - **From:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) - **To:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) - **Price:** from €1,449 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | Sun, Oct 17, 2027 | | 4:00 PM | Embark | 10–16°C | | 2 | [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md) | GB | Mon, Oct 18 | 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 11–15°C | | 3 | Sea day | | Tue, Oct 19 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Le Verdon-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer.md) | FR | Wed, Oct 20 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 12–20°C | | 5 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | Thu, Oct 21 | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port day | 14–21°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Fri, Oct 22 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | Sat, Oct 23 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Port day | 17–23°C | | 8 | Sea day | | Sun, Oct 24 | | | Sea day | | | 9 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | Mon, Oct 25 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 19–24°C | | 10 | [Valencia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valencia.md) | ES | Tue, Oct 26 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 16–24°C | | 11 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | Wed, Oct 27 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 16–22°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. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €2,656 | €2,656 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=286181ba-50ff-415e-8513-cbe3eb8083bf) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,076 | €3,076 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=e8079010-4f2c-44e9-aa55-ec3cff3a6d35) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,756 | €3,756 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=0b295e3e-869b-4b35-a861-cf13b40c62de) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €4,856 | €4,856 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=4134ba09-8070-47e2-8082-966a288e6251) | 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 | €2,898 | €1,449 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=7206af1b-6ac4-421c-83ba-bbe11d5101bd) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,498 | €1,749 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=45129da4-8f99-4ba6-85d8-fc0d58c5684a) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,998 | €1,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=f0a463fe-f858-43a1-b1cb-45f8ee3016db) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €5,098 | €2,549 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=337426bc-a219-48af-8ed5-2fd7458f15b7) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €6,698 | €3,349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=7acb514a-c31c-4b1d-8dc5-882b68e6eb50) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €9,598 | €4,799 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=67a1c8e6-7cda-4269-bd6a-cda3fea27a16) | 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 | €4,297 | €1,432 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=64ef4566-5cd9-4226-b5b0-80804054f3ef) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,277 | €1,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=dcf3f706-a949-4cbe-a160-1fe6c071caf3) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €6,007 | €2,002 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=ba663319-3a7a-4728-9c2b-2da491f9b68b) | 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 | €5,016 | €1,254 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=c0676d15-5000-4c93-9130-4ba33e4c6eef) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,876 | €1,469 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=2a18f32e-c3f3-4ec9-a817-2ada5dd85d31) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €6,656 | €1,664 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=c7f44692-8997-48d6-9725-400461d41110) | 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. ## View on official site - [hollandamerica.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10?via=markdown&site=EU&guests=2) (EUR) Holland America Line opens its site for the country you're in, whichever link you click. You'll only see a fare from its own region, or with a VPN set to it. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10.md?pid=) ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tap water:** Filtered water is free in the dining rooms and at the Lido buffet. Only bottled water costs extra. ### On top of this price - **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. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-11 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-12 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-13 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-14 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-15 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-16 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-17 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-18 | €3,198 | €3,898 | €4,298 | €5,198 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-19 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-20 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-21 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-22 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-23 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-24 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-25 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-26 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-27 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-28 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-29 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-09-30 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-01 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-02 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-03 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-04 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-05 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-06 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-07 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-08 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-09 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-10 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-11 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-12 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-13 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-14 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-15 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-16 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-17 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-18 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-19 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-20 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-21 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-22 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-23 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-24 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-25 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-26 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-27 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-28 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-29 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €4,898 | €9,198 | | 2026-10-30 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | | 2026-10-31 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | | 2026-11-01 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | | 2026-11-02 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | | 2026-11-03 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | | 2026-11-04 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | | 2026-11-05 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | | 2026-11-06 | €2,898 | €3,498 | €3,998 | €5,098 | €9,598 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2021 - **Passengers:** 2,668 - **Crew:** 1,025 - **Gross Tonnage:** 99,935 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 300 m - **Beam:** 35m - **Dining (total):** 12 - **Dining (included):** 6 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## 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: 10–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Dutch - Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam ### [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md) *United Kingdom* > HMS Victory and the Mary Rose in the old dockyard Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 11–15°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Le Verdon-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer.md) *France* > Bordeaux vineyards from the Gironde estuary Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 12–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: French - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) *Spain* > The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 14–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) *Portugal* > Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 17–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon ### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) *Spain* > Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 19–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Valencia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valencia.md) *Spain* > Futuristic architecture and ancient orange groves Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 16–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 16–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ## Check the flight prices This cruise does not return to Rotterdam. It ends in Barcelona, so your flight home leaves from there. ## Adjacent sailings on Rotterdam | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Midnight Meridian – Tromsø & Bergen](https://cruisello.com/cruises/midnight-meridian-troms-bergen~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270926-21.md) | Sep 26 – Oct 17, 2027 | 21 nights | Rotterdam | from €3,669 pp (€3,669) | | Next sailing | [Sunlit Fjord & Ruins – Rome, Kotor & Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-fjord-ruins-rome-kotor-athens~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-11.md) · [Plan both as one trip](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10,HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-11&guests=2) | Oct 27 – Nov 7, 2027 | 11 nights | Barcelona | from €1,549 pp (€1,549) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Stay aboard Rotterdam - [Oct 17 – Nov 7, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10,HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271027-11&guests=2) · 21 nights (+11) · Rotterdam → Barcelona → Piraeus (Athens) · from €2,998 pp · €2 less per night ### Switch ships - [Oct 17 – Nov 4, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10,MSC-FANTASIA-20271028-7&guests=2) · 17 nights (+7) · Rotterdam → Barcelona · 1 day in Barcelona, then MSC Fantasia · from €2,388 pp · €4 less per night - [Oct 17 – Nov 10, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10,COSTA-FAVOLOSA-20271027-14&guests=2) · 24 nights (+14) · Rotterdam → Barcelona · Change to Costa Favolosa in Barcelona · from €2,916 pp · €23 less per night - [Oct 17 – Nov 5, 2027](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build.md?chain=HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-10,AIDA-AIDACOSMA-20271029-7&guests=2) · 17 nights (+7) · Rotterdam → Barcelona · 2 days in Barcelona, then AIDAcosma · from €2,464 pp · Same price per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises.md) ## Explore more - [More Rotterdam cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md) - [Visit Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Cruises from Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=rotterdam) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)