--- title: "Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, La Valletta & Chania" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-barcelona-la-valletta-chania~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7 description: "7-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d7dcaf3bf279356e.jpg --- # Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, La Valletta & Chania ![Route map: 7 nights one way from Barcelona on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d7dcaf3bf279356e.jpg) A 7-night cruise from Barcelona to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 6 August. After a day at sea it calls at Valletta. After another day at sea it calls at Souda (Chania), Santorini and Kusadasi on three consecutive port days. The stops are in Malta, Greece and Türkiye, and calls last 9 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Santorini to 36°C in Kusadasi (81 to 97°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 13 August. 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:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-08-06 - **Return:** 2028-08-13 - **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) - **To:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | | 17:00 | 22–29°C | | 3 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–29°C | | 5 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 6 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–27°C | | 7 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–36°C | | 8 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | | 24–33°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 | €2,008 | €2,008 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=0f84be22-c3e3-47f6-86ad-9e8fb7d6651f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,508 | €2,508 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=c9f3bb1e-d38d-4332-9c66-6d448d15f665) | | Balcony | Verandah | €2,988 | €2,988 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=b6ff0eac-4708-404a-9a6b-160eea44e5e8) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €5,068 | €5,068 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=ab33a359-6885-4eb2-8695-c681cdb625fc) | 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 | €2,198 | €1,099 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=cf4f9d3f-a7d8-44e3-a1fc-adb5be820365) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,698 | €1,349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=daa245a1-e142-46d2-8d47-31a5b85a6fa7) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,178 | €1,589 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=3479ce53-9782-43f6-b790-d6e2f2f8170f) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €5,258 | €2,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=22f50591-2a38-41dd-b360-f7bb184f57cb) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €6,138 | €3,069 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=e307ce2e-9d73-4382-b712-bfae917694ac) | 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 | €2,657 | €886 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=274b1242-b236-40fc-8172-9b4d510e73e5) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,197 | €1,066 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=db4f0f78-9c75-4745-8992-e3e36abd5a63) | | Balcony | Verandah | €3,727 | €1,242 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=c70d9919-d9ca-4435-951b-171370d213a2) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €5,847 | €1,949 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=23ae3c39-4cf1-42d9-a80f-882fed418df8) | 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 | €3,116 | €779 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=095e549c-d2fe-476c-819c-e4b004b7cb00) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,696 | €924 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=fb5bfbcb-578c-4f6e-a019-0128502ed245) | | Balcony | Verandah | €4,276 | €1,069 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=5dca847e-beea-48dc-8693-3f94f53091df) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €6,436 | €1,609 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-7.md?pid=d160a854-1a46-4373-bd13-aef0546f4e97) | 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 | €2,198 | €2,698 | €3,178 | €5,258 | €6,138 | ## 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 ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, mt - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) *Greece* > Venetian harbour, Cretan soul Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 24–28°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: 25–27°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: 24–36°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 24–33°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 | [Lighthouse Beacon – Adriatic & Tyrrhenian](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lighthouse-beacon-adriatic-tyrrhenian~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-21.md) | 2028-07-16 | 2028-08-06 | 21 | €3,354 | | Next | [Ocean Discovery – Piraeus (Athens), Kotor & Corfu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-piraeus-athens-kotor-corfu~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280813-14.md) | 2028-08-13 | 2028-08-27 | 14 | €2,094 | ## 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)