---
title: "Northern Lights Lure – Arctic Coast to Lisbon"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-lights-lure-arctic-coast-to-lisbon~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23
description: "23-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c1f84465a754bd8f.jpg
---

# Northern Lights Lure – Arctic Coast to Lisbon

![Route map: 23 nights one way from Rotterdam on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c1f84465a754bd8f.jpg)

A 23-night cruise from Rotterdam to Lisbon, sailing on the afternoon of 8 October. It makes 15 port calls, starting with Ålesund, Trondheim and Tromsø. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 9 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 3°C in Alta to 23°C in Lisbon (37 to 73°F). The cruise ends in Lisbon on the morning of 31 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:** 23 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-10-08
- **Return:** 2028-10-31
- **From:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)
- **To:** [Lisbon, Portugal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL |  | 15:00 | 10–16°C |
| 3 | [Ålesund](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/alesund.md) | NO | 10:00 | 21:00 | 6–10°C |
| 4 | [Trondheim](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/trondheim.md) | NO | 11:00 | 23:59 | 3–9°C |
| 6 | [Tromsø](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/troms.md) | NO | 11:00 | 23:00 | 0–4°C |
| 7 | [Hammerfest](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/hammerfest.md) | NO | 08:00 | 23:59 | 1–4°C |
| 8 | [Alta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/alta.md) | NO | 08:00 | 23:59 | -1–3°C |
| 11 | [Molde](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/molde.md) | NO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 6–10°C |
| 12 | [Bergen](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/bergen.md) | NO | 08:00 | 17:00 | 6–11°C |
| 13 | [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9–11°C |
| 15 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10–16°C |
| 16 | [Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/zeebrugge.md) | BE | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11–16°C |
| 17 | [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md) | GB | 07:30 | 21:00 | 11–15°C |
| 18 | [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) | FR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 13–16°C |
| 20 | [Le Verdon-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer.md) | FR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 12–20°C |
| 21 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 14–21°C |
| 23 | [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md) | PT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 15–21°C |
| 24 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | 07:00 |  | 17–23°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 | €7,258 | €7,258 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=992e62cc-fdd9-4279-bee8-4da6d6399868) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,119 | €8,119 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=a13ffe6a-2fdf-4d33-b589-b424d8ed7a80) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €9,558 | €9,558 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=5d768142-9394-41cd-b3a1-5cb1f7c47b09) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €11,658 | €11,658 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=c1cedab1-244b-41bc-bb24-89e4bcb82f0d) |

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 | €7,738 | €3,869 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=79f63042-21a9-49c6-a5e5-9556b28fb2ce) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,158 | €4,579 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=ac11d7bc-4e7a-4385-9ef5-5bdc9d54722c) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,038 | €5,019 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=e2c54702-ceaf-44ee-8aa7-a9fb90236917) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,138 | €6,069 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=82e272a4-63e6-448a-94a9-a5463e9f405d) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €22,098 | €11,049 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=8de30618-0956-44b0-81d3-add399ba1b24) |

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 | €11,007 | €3,669 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=e07f710c-6081-4c3c-8dd8-c5b38f386a60) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €12,697 | €4,232 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=9b4f8451-2e8a-46cc-9005-bba6bf6c014d) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €14,237 | €4,746 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=cf8a102d-18ba-4015-b912-41829549c7a7) |

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 | €12,696 | €3,174 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=f28f31a4-3197-4d5f-93ff-79e54e74cff4) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €14,236 | €3,559 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=643b7760-cf3c-4f9c-b87f-1c3c732b30c6) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €15,856 | €3,964 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281008-23.md?pid=dca01a87-8f72-47b0-b19f-63ccdd247f24) |

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 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-12 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-13 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-14 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-15 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-16 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-17 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-18 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-19 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-20 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-21 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €20,678 |
| 2026-09-22 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-23 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-24 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-25 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-26 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-27 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-28 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-29 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-09-30 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-10-01 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-10-02 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-10-03 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-10-04 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |
| 2026-10-05 | €7,738 | €9,158 | €10,038 | €12,138 | €22,098 |

## 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

### [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: nl
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

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

*Norway*

> Art Nouveau architecture on a Norwegian fjord

Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 6–10°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

### [Trondheim](https://cruisello.com/destinations/baltic/trondheim.md)

*Norway*

> Norway's original Viking capital

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 3–9°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

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

*Norway*

> The Arctic capital where the Northern Lights dance

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 0–4°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

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

*Norway*

> Among the world's northernmost northern lights

Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 1–4°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

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

*Norway*

> Northern Lights capital of the Arctic

Avg dock time: 13h · Weather: -1–3°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

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

*Norway*

> The City of Roses beneath the Romsdal Alps

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 6–10°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

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

*Norway*

> A Hanseatic wharf of painted wooden houses

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 6–11°C

- Currency: Norwegian Krone
- Languages: nb, nn, no
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo

### [Lerwick](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/lerwick.md)

*United Kingdom*

> Shetland's wild and windswept harbour

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 9–11°C

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

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

*Belgium*

> Belgium's gateway to Bruges and Belgian chocolate

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 11–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: nl, fr, de
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels

### [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md)

*United Kingdom*

Avg dock time: 10.9h · Weather: 11–15°C

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

### [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md)

*France*

> Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 13–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [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: 10.8h · Weather: 12–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md)

*Spain*

> The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 14–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md)

*Portugal*

> Port wine cellars on the Douro's banks

Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 15–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon

### [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md)

*Portugal*

> Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 17–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Fjords & Northern Lights – Norwegian Arctic](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fjords-northern-lights-norwegian-arctic~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20280924-14.md) | 2028-09-24 | 2028-10-08 | 14 | €2,494 |
| Next | [Sailor’s Lullaby – Gibraltar & Malta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailor-s-lullaby-gibraltar-malta~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281031-11.md) | 2028-10-31 | 2028-11-11 | 11 | €1,564 |

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