--- title: "Minaret & Marble – Santorini to Istanbul" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/minaret-marble-santorini-to-istanbul~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7 description: "7-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5133b76fa3e58179.jpg --- # Minaret & Marble – Santorini to Istanbul ![Route map: 7 nights one way from Piraeus (Athens) on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5133b76fa3e58179.jpg) A 7-night cruise from Piraeus (Athens) to Istanbul, sailing on the afternoon of 25 November. It calls at Santorini, Mykonos and Kusadasi (until 23:00) on three consecutive port days. After a day at sea it calls at Thessaloniki. The stops are in Greece and Türkiye, and calls last 9 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 12°C in Istanbul to 20°C in Kusadasi (54 to 68°F). After another day at sea the cruise ends in Istanbul on the morning of 2 December. 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:** 2028-11-25 - **Return:** 2028-12-02 - **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) - **To:** [Istanbul, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | | 16:00 | 12–19°C | | 2 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 17–20°C | | 3 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–19°C | | 4 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 08:00 | 23:00 | 12–20°C | | 6 | [Thessaloniki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/thessaloniki.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10–16°C | | 8 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 07:00 | | 7–12°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 | €1,783 | €1,783 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=cf7e0e9d-0c18-4882-9f00-7f19ed9e0a78) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,154 | €2,154 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=c0a84168-3e91-451e-bf72-b4e16fb407cc) | | Balcony | Verandah | €2,523 | €2,523 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=904cb316-3fac-4698-af0d-467870bbd7b2) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €3,263 | €3,263 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=4a92306d-b4c8-4084-9558-b3c1ee2d3c9b) | 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 | €1,968 | €984 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=9ea07159-5c6b-42e5-96b9-fe1009ca9652) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,448 | €1,224 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=8aa6a422-e2fd-4e6a-92a1-586e050fc45a) | | Balcony | Verandah | €2,708 | €1,354 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=4d281e13-100a-4232-8ac9-dbd13eedf660) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €3,448 | €1,724 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=59b0ab75-47e2-4aec-b716-907841283837) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €4,168 | €2,084 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=e46f5219-7bd6-4c30-a0ac-d413278ee4e6) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €5,448 | €2,724 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=09520694-da1f-4751-a2eb-e28b99109566) | 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 | €3,277 | €1,092 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=526a621b-0701-4cdf-bba7-90f12aa1b8c4) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,977 | €1,326 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=42c73596-a81b-48ed-8b64-095080b0cdf4) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €4,387 | €1,462 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=c3337905-d549-4d3b-9ab5-ed681d7a41c6) | 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 | €4,006 | €1,002 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=ba6a67de-428d-488a-a958-c5189f5d7340) | | Balcony | Verandah | €4,646 | €1,162 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=fe2818fe-558c-4cbc-b09f-31d87e28eb62) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €5,106 | €1,277 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281125-7.md?pid=a9160425-0486-491b-b56b-65810b928c93) | 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 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-12 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-13 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-14 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-15 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-16 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-17 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-18 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-19 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-20 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-21 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-22 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-23 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-24 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-25 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-26 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-27 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-28 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-29 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-09-30 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-01 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-02 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-03 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-04 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | | 2026-10-05 | €1,968 | €2,448 | €2,708 | €3,448 | €5,448 | ## 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 ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 12–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) *Greece* > Sunsets that redefine the colour blue Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 17–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) *Greece* > Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 16–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) *Turkey* > Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 12–20°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Thessaloniki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/thessaloniki.md) *Greece* > Byzantine mosaics and waterfront mezze Avg dock time: 12.6h · Weather: 10–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) *Turkey* > Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 7–12°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Sunstone Passage – Dubrovnik, Kotor & Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-passage-dubrovnik-kotor-athens~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281111-14.md) | 2028-11-11 | 2028-11-25 | 14 | €1,744 | | Next | [21 Night Cruise from Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/cruises/21-night-cruise-from-istanbul~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md) | 2028-12-02 | 2028-12-23 | 21 | €1,649 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)