--- title: "Sail of the Gods – Aegean’s Golden Shore" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-gods-aegean-s-golden-shore~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14 description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/22cc3200b22ac1ab.jpg --- # Sail of the Gods – Aegean’s Golden Shore ![Route map: 14 nights one way from Civitavecchia (Rome) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/22cc3200b22ac1ab.jpg) A 14-night cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 9 July. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Portofino and Marseille. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 7 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Santorini to 37°C in Kusadasi (81 to 99°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 23 July. 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:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-07-09 - **Return:** 2028-07-23 - **From:** [Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) - **To:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | | 17:00 | 23–29°C | | 2 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 20:00 | 22–29°C | | 3 | [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 22–28°C | | 4 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 21–29°C | | 6 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 12:00 | 19:00 | 21–29°C | | 8 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 17:00 | 22–29°C | | 10 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–28°C | | 12 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–29°C | | 13 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–27°C | | 14 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–37°C | | 15 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | | 24–34°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 | €4,168 | €4,168 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=ee596eb8-034c-40a1-bfab-d288c1d64c8e) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,048 | €5,048 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=901ca5e4-3e52-46b9-ab8f-2203058ac5c1) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,928 | €5,928 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=42c0ab41-bb55-469e-941d-7ae08d3c636d) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €9,528 | €9,528 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=36348ffb-4690-413c-b0dc-4bd6ed2ff6b9) | 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 | €4,458 | €2,229 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=d5f08216-3446-400b-8fbe-6d916272bef9) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,338 | €2,669 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=72b19b01-4b31-4367-abaa-c931e7aeb641) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,218 | €3,109 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=d696d431-41b6-4669-bab5-c8be10d3946f) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €9,818 | €4,909 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=82d64e32-693f-49ec-9104-ff7181ab2204) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,838 | €5,919 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=b407f7cb-f1f1-4d71-a118-57dd6e6098d4) | 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 | €5,277 | €1,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=aaa20710-5b3e-497e-85db-f1a7f52fbb08) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,247 | €2,082 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=7f853f1f-187e-406a-ad1d-cc513797866c) | | Balcony | Verandah | €7,207 | €2,402 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=e3d4e78e-0fcc-44c9-8ba4-febedf47fbb8) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €10,897 | €3,632 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=ac3e6c9a-9928-4557-8fd9-42bbfbb2ad20) | 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 | €6,096 | €1,524 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=17aa98cb-f301-42a0-b9f7-35bc4c11222f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,156 | €1,789 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=27e0d1d8-7fab-4f9f-930d-cc38cb0412be) | | Balcony | Verandah | €8,196 | €2,049 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=1d7dfd6a-4a6c-4b52-a7fc-94d6fdadb31a) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €11,976 | €2,994 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-14.md?pid=37a85452-c791-42da-ac7f-5fa6573074b9) | 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 | €4,458 | €5,338 | €6,218 | €9,818 | €11,838 | ## 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 ### [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) *Italy* > The Eternal City is just an hour away Avg dock time: 11.5h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) *Italy* > Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md) *Italy* > Italy's most photographed fishing village Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 22–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) *France* > France's oldest city, salty and soulful Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 21–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) *United Kingdom* > A British rock at the mouth of the Mediterranean Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 21–29°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar ### [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: 25–28°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: 24–29°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: 24–27°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: 24–37°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: 24–34°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 | [Sapphire Tide – Tyrrhenian to the Levant](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-tide-tyrrhenian-to-the-levant~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280618-21.md) | 2028-06-18 | 2028-07-09 | 21 | €3,339 | | Next | [Sapphire Passage – Adriatic to Provence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-passage-adriatic-to-provence~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md) | 2028-07-23 | 2028-08-06 | 14 | €2,224 | ## 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)