---
title: "Saffron & Saltwind – Spain’s Golden Shore"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-saltwind-spain-s-golden-shore~HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13
description: "13-night Holland America Line cruise on Oosterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cb50a35cbd59ff89.jpg
---

# Saffron & Saltwind – Spain’s Golden Shore

![Route map: 13 nights one way from Barcelona on Oosterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cb50a35cbd59ff89.jpg)

A 13-night cruise from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the evening of 28 November. It calls at Cartagena Spain, Málaga and Cádiz on three consecutive port days. The stops are in Spain and the United States, and calls last 9 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 17°C in Cádiz to 25°C in Fort Lauderdale (63 to 77°F). After nine days at sea the cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 11 December. Oosterdam (2003) carries up to 2,024 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Oosterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/oosterdam.md)
- **Duration:** 13 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-11-28
- **Return:** 2027-12-11
- **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)
- **To:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES |  | 17:00 | 11–17°C |
| 2 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | 11:00 | 20:00 | 15–20°C |
| 3 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | 10:00 | 21:00 | 14–19°C |
| 4 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 10–17°C |
| 14 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 20–25°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,954 | €2,954 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=3b77c5d2-ef1c-4568-8e3d-4d2fef6218e5) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €4,216 | €4,216 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=a962ce7b-55a4-4874-87a8-e5246c3a1794) |

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 | €1,828 | €914 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=4f541eec-82aa-4b8b-b2e5-d04f86e81e7f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,188 | €1,094 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=45d01354-b5de-45e0-a12a-3df825a3120a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €2,648 | €1,324 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=fe46a55f-d1a8-4899-9dc5-3a6e6edc8464) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €3,918 | €1,959 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=851621e9-ea29-438d-983d-bf679f39859d) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €5,738 | €2,869 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=6fa5c742-e0ec-46e9-bade-68e42439d05d) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €7,558 | €3,779 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=f62da887-924b-46ce-8f62-55859348dcff) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,249 | €1,083 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=0520ddb6-5623-42ff-be32-28be67ab6169) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €4,955 | €1,652 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=b7e988d7-1b08-4ff7-a0d5-ede9084525ff) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,758 | €940 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=4f0cc958-5c3e-4e48-959f-93aa59b9868a) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,554 | €1,389 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271128-13.md?pid=f64ad019-830b-4e05-98c2-a76d976e997c) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-10-08 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-09 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-10 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-11 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-12 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-13 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-14 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-15 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-16 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-17 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |
| 2026-10-18 | €1,828 | €2,188 | €2,648 | €3,918 | €7,558 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2003
- **Passengers:** 2,024
- **Crew:** 817
- **Gross Tonnage:** 82,820 GT
- **Decks:** 11
- **Length:** 285m
- **Beam:** 32m
- **Dining (total):** 7
- **Dining (included):** 5
- **Dining (surcharge):** 2

## Port Details

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 11–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md)

*Spain*

> Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md)

*Spain*

> Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 14–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md)

*Spain*

> Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 10–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: Spanish
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

*United States*

> Florida's sunny cruise capital

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 20–25°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: English
- Timezone: America/New_York

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Mare Nostrum Odyssey – Aegean to Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mare-nostrum-odyssey-aegean-to-barcelona~HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271110-18.md) | 2027-11-10 | 2027-11-28 | 18 | €3,259 |
| Next | [Sapphire Passage – Caribbean’s Hidden Currents](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-passage-caribbean-s-hidden-currents~HAL-OOSTERDAM-20271211-11.md) | 2027-12-11 | 2027-12-22 | 11 | €1,724 |

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