--- title: "Sapphire Passage – Adriatic to Provence" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-passage-adriatic-to-provence~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14 description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/8fbf88ae5ed8f8dc.jpg --- # Sapphire Passage – Adriatic to Provence ![Route map: 14 nights one way from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/8fbf88ae5ed8f8dc.jpg) A 14-night cruise from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, sailing on the evening of 23 July. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Kotor, Corfu and Messina. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 7 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 28°C in Corfu to 31°C in Naples (82 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Barcelona on the morning of 6 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:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-07-23 - **Return:** 2028-08-06 - **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) - **To:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | | 17:00 | 24–34°C | | 3 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–31°C | | 4 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–28°C | | 5 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 11:00 | 18:00 | 23–31°C | | 6 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 23:59 | 22–31°C | | 8 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 23–29°C | | 9 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 20:00 | 22–29°C | | 10 | [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 23–28°C | | 11 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 21–29°C | | 13 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 12:00 | 19:00 | 22–29°C | | 15 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | | 22–29°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 | €4,203 | €4,203 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=9e96a181-4460-4ce4-b2c5-7228a1506ad9) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,003 | €5,003 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=fd93c8da-e625-4e5a-a708-09bea4a40999) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,883 | €5,883 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=7bc4ff96-7a7f-4c2d-969b-34e368896b0f) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €9,483 | €9,483 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=084cf093-ab7b-46d2-bdb2-03c0bd4fea53) | 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 | €4,448 | €2,224 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=c58b7787-7462-4516-8414-1cc5900db0d9) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,248 | €2,624 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=c43b7ede-ce90-4482-b073-270a30eed829) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,128 | €3,064 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=f248d947-82b2-43a2-bdd1-8408670b3745) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €9,728 | €4,864 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=cb27cce6-fba1-44a0-ad7e-aea119fa514b) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,748 | €5,874 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=41fe4d12-b65b-4e90-9f75-48711a98d26b) | 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 | €5,217 | €1,739 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=9e3d6931-317e-4dd1-827b-2a3563b3ad7a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,107 | €2,036 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=60cbb319-d9b5-449b-9d65-ebc64a3ee8de) | | Balcony | Verandah | €7,077 | €2,359 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=ac263dba-1250-4e4b-9fa2-51e2a231519e) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €10,767 | €3,589 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=c1db3892-0e33-4b53-8c50-a5dc29b66f17) | 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 | €5,986 | €1,497 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=28528295-a080-4fb5-858b-71f6b675da71) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,966 | €1,742 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=3072a80b-6189-4365-a7e3-2c671a7e74b9) | | Balcony | Verandah | €8,026 | €2,007 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=2a909287-beb1-4e65-96fe-b2dac884cd2f) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €11,806 | €2,952 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md?pid=997977b8-de93-450e-9ba0-73d5e6ab62ef) | 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 | €4,448 | €5,248 | €6,128 | €9,728 | €11,748 | ## 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: 24–34°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) *Montenegro* > A fjord hidden in the Montenegrin mountains Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 23–31°C - Currency: Euro - Timezone: Europe/Podgorica ### [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) *Greece* > Venetian elegance in an emerald setting Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) *Italy* > Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 23–31°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) *Italy* > Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 22–31°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [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: 23–28°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: 22–29°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 ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Saffron Spice Route – Aegean & Adriatic](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-spice-route-aegean-adriatic~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md) | 2028-07-02 | 2028-07-23 | 21 | €3,349 | | Next | [Silk & Sapphire Passage – Barcelona to Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-sapphire-passage-barcelona-to-rome~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md) | 2028-08-06 | 2028-08-20 | 14 | €2,054 | ## 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)