--- title: "Ocean Discovery – Alexandria, Haifa & Ashdod" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-alexandria-haifa-ashdod~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21 description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c8c069ff8c527050.jpg --- # Ocean Discovery – Alexandria, Haifa & Ashdod ![Route map: 21 nights round trip from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/c8c069ff8c527050.jpg) A 21-night round trip from Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 1 October. It makes 13 port calls, starting with Alexandria, Haifa and Ashdod. The stops are in Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, Türkiye and Greece, and calls last 9 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 20°C in Istanbul to 28°C in Limassol (68 to 82°F). You're back in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 22 October. Nieuw Amsterdam (2010) carries up to 2,106 guests on 12 decks and has 9 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md) - **Duration:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2028-10-01 - **Return:** 2028-10-22 - **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | | 17:00 | 16–24°C | | 3 | [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) | EG | 07:00 | 23:59 | 21–27°C | | 5 | [Haifa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/haifa.md) | IL | 07:00 | 23:59 | 22–28°C | | 6 | [Ashdod](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/ashdod.md) | IL | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–28°C | | 7 | [Limassol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/limassol.md) | CY | 08:00 | 17:00 | 20–28°C | | 8 | [Antalya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/antalya.md) | TR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–26°C | | 10 | [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) | TR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–23°C | | 11 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–21°C | | 12 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 16–24°C | | 13 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 07:00 | 20:00 | 19–21°C | | 15 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 07:00 | 23:59 | 15–20°C | | 18 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 16–26°C | | 19 | [Kos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kos-island.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 20–23°C | | 20 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | 08:00 | 21:00 | 21–24°C | | 22 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | | 16–24°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 9 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €7,568 | €7,568 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=8ebacdcf-05cd-4c2a-8ac3-10d89cb6b36a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,008 | €8,008 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=78af2bfb-4353-4598-9bee-10465c7175f6) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,008 | €11,008 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=ddd30114-bd13-47f6-b2f6-2bd563735c62) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €14,608 | €14,608 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=3fb2dbd7-17f0-4f86-8e0c-474c7db0ad88) | 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 | €8,098 | €4,049 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=65575e11-1742-4e42-9a58-54c83c374ebe) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,538 | €4,269 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=f8672c83-d143-4645-aeca-216ca27baff8) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,538 | €5,769 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=fe5104cc-9b46-466f-ad62-59a024c07225) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €15,138 | €7,569 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=8db64b42-6e3f-4682-8ea7-4aa3eab0de8c) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €19,198 | €9,599 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=a7ac1a44-8a70-4747-98e1-a5fc16fc79f2) | 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 | €9,337 | €3,112 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=3acd02ba-6cb5-4e8e-8f94-3c864ecb5d17) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,857 | €3,286 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=118a866a-5b05-4b00-86de-4d6b497ece4d) | | Balcony | Verandah | €12,947 | €4,316 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=a3ae807f-02de-48b9-aefd-a11b0cbcf4cc) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €16,637 | €5,546 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=4c8fb9b8-3ab4-43d6-9063-89094c31bb76) | 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 | €10,576 | €2,644 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=cc1fa27d-e318-4904-b498-5feec3b78546) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €11,176 | €2,794 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=9a6c0b14-e876-4458-a380-4a5c18946d9f) | | Balcony | Verandah | €14,356 | €3,589 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=44088096-a587-489d-a412-8b23b2c0a30c) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €18,136 | €4,534 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-21.md?pid=62002d10-807f-4141-9690-8e5f94d4950e) | 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 | €8,098 | €8,538 | €11,538 | €15,138 | €19,198 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2010 - **Passengers:** 2,106 - **Crew:** 929 - **Gross Tonnage:** 86,700 GT - **Decks:** 12 - **Length:** 285m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 9 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 4 ## 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: 16–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) *Egypt* > Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile Avg dock time: 15.8h · Weather: 21–27°C - Currency: Egyptian Pound - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Cairo ### [Haifa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/haifa.md) *Israel* Weather: 22–28°C - Currency: Israeli Shekel - Languages: ar, he - Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem ### [Ashdod](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/ashdod.md) *Israel* Weather: 21–28°C - Currency: Israeli Shekel - Languages: ar, he - Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem ### [Limassol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/limassol.md) *Cyprus* > Sun, wine, and ancient kingdoms on Cyprus Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 20–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el, tr - Timezone: Asia/Nicosia ### [Antalya](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/antalya.md) *Turkey* > The Turquoise Coast's sun-kissed jewel Weather: 16–26°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) *Turkey* > Bohemian glamour on Turkey's Aegean Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 19–23°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) *Greece* > Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 19–21°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: 15–20°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) *Turkey* > Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 16–26°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Kos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kos-island.md) *Greece* > Where Hippocrates first taught the healing arts Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 20–23°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) *Greece* > Medieval knights and Aegean light Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 21–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Ocean Discovery – Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples & Messina](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-civitavecchia-rome-naples-messina~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md) | 2028-09-10 | 2028-10-01 | 21 | €4,074 | | Next | [Ocean Discovery – Piraeus (Athens), Chania & Corfu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-piraeus-athens-chania-corfu~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281022-11.md) | 2028-10-22 | 2028-11-02 | 11 | €2,084 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)