--- title: "Saffron Spice Trail – Aegean to Adriatic" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-spice-trail-aegean-to-adriatic~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11 description: "11-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7fbeb73cb718f003.jpg --- # Saffron Spice Trail – Aegean to Adriatic ![Route map: 11 nights one way from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7fbeb73cb718f003.jpg) An 11-night cruise from Piraeus (Athens) to Trieste, sailing on the afternoon of 14 May. It calls at Kusadasi, Istanbul (until midnight), Mykonos, Souda (Chania), Katakolon, Sarande and Dubrovnik, with three days at sea along the way. The stops are in Türkiye, Greece, Albania, Croatia and Italy, and calls last 7 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 20°C in Istanbul to 26°C in Kusadasi (68 to 79°F). The cruise ends in Trieste on the morning of 25 May. 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:** 11 nights - **Departure:** 2028-05-14 - **Return:** 2028-05-25 - **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) - **To:** [Trieste, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | | 15:00 | 16–26°C | | 2 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 19:00 | 16–26°C | | 4 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 07:00 | 23:59 | 14–20°C | | 6 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 12:00 | 22:00 | 17–20°C | | 7 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 18–22°C | | 8 | [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) | GR | 10:00 | 18:00 | 15–24°C | | 9 | [Sarande](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/sarande.md) | AL | 08:00 | 15:00 | 15–23°C | | 10 | [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md) | HR | 08:00 | 22:00 | 15–22°C | | 12 | [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) | IT | 07:00 | | 13–21°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 | €3,818 | €3,818 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=8f2a10bf-89c3-4775-be7b-b229ac603e83) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,278 | €4,278 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=f8aee0f1-773c-475e-9119-1fad010abf5f) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,498 | €5,498 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=ce8844f3-b74e-46e8-8124-5deaa7545fa3) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €7,458 | €7,458 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=fc1b4e02-85d2-4e1c-84bd-b0e553591868) | 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 | €4,098 | €2,049 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=297707bd-bdd5-427a-b10c-343deae08d5f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,558 | €2,279 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=b3492d63-3996-4d71-8c5e-acad1b152a2b) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,778 | €2,889 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=ef5d6659-6b8d-4fa5-9ae3-c59a1151e185) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €7,738 | €3,869 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=c2254ccc-ec72-428f-aeb7-2bf87faf4acd) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €9,998 | €4,999 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=a2175306-e4c8-4dd0-850d-f1653e7e2de2) | 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 | €4,727 | €1,576 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=0b9e6d18-8e9e-41c7-8473-179f9866611e) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,237 | €1,746 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=a2cbcb29-55e7-4dc4-b6ae-ecfac61471a0) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,497 | €2,166 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=65007ad0-2270-4223-97ae-c8eedba9087b) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €8,507 | €2,836 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=9f335f08-d45a-4adb-8ec5-3a46213b0184) | 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 | €5,356 | €1,339 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=2e705838-af09-4774-bfd9-e98cd40096cd) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,916 | €1,479 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=1e7e709d-7bc7-4c2d-b3d3-b73c06baa646) | | Balcony | Verandah | €7,216 | €1,804 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=0bbcc9cf-69ea-4a64-b469-88d9ff77ef1b) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €9,276 | €2,319 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-11.md?pid=be19a7e3-d110-4ad5-a8da-00138891e1b3) | 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 | €4,098 | €4,558 | €5,778 | €7,738 | €9,998 | ## 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: 16–26°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: 16–26°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: tr - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) *Turkey* > Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 14–20°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: 17–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) *Greece* > Venetian harbour, Cretan soul Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 18–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Katakolon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon.md) *Greece* > Gateway to ancient Olympia Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 15–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Sarande](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/sarande.md) *Albania* > Albania's Ionian Riviera surprise Avg dock time: 7.4h · Weather: 15–23°C - Currency: Albanian Lek - Languages: sq - Timezone: Europe/Tirane ### [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md) *Croatia* > The pearl of the Adriatic Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 15–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: hr, it - Timezone: Europe/Zagreb ### [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) *Italy* > Habsburg grandeur at Italy's eastern edge Avg dock time: 12.5h · Weather: 13–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Titan’s Ladder – Eternal Rome to Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/titan-s-ladder-eternal-rome-to-athens~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280427-17.md) | 2028-04-27 | 2028-05-14 | 17 | €2,919 | | Next | [Sail of the Peloponnese – Trieste to Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-peloponnese-trieste-to-athens~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280525-10.md) | 2028-05-25 | 2028-06-04 | 10 | €1,814 | ## 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)