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title: "Saffron Spice Route – Aegean & Adriatic"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-spice-route-aegean-adriatic~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21
description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0ae59a3f7acc359d.jpg
---

# Saffron Spice Route – Aegean & Adriatic

![Route map: 21 nights round trip from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0ae59a3f7acc359d.jpg)

A 21-night round trip from Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 2 July. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Kotor, Corfu and Messina. The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 7 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Santorini to 37°C in Kusadasi (81 to 99°F). You're back 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:** 21 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-07-02
- **Return:** 2028-07-23
- **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.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 | 22–28°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 | 21–29°C |
| 15 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 17:00 | 22–29°C |
| 17 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 25–28°C |
| 19 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–29°C |
| 20 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–27°C |
| 21 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–37°C |
| 22 | [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 | €6,298 | €6,298 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=b0ceb657-c9d9-421f-86ba-0af6505242f6) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,438 | €7,438 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=71ffd0a8-9c36-4b56-9301-8951cba76fcd) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,858 | €8,858 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=f300a5f9-51fd-4137-82ad-2b2ae0dd6f66) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €14,318 | €14,318 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=e24cfe6c-9131-4766-8a93-b0e823af9e34) |

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 | €6,698 | €3,349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=44a9c469-37bc-4dba-a267-da1d7f1c9210) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,838 | €3,919 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=52042356-6aca-4cac-a6f2-23c4a2f6106a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €9,258 | €4,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=132e90b4-e649-4c1c-9553-15ad61f63209) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €14,718 | €7,359 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=cee48066-ba1a-4aba-8f90-88ee2b415512) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €17,698 | €8,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=84888112-8ff9-43de-8dd6-f6aa25101285) |

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 | €7,887 | €2,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=a4fb234f-d576-4977-a5c8-2ea5abad2194) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,157 | €3,052 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=7c3b2e73-38b5-4689-a2bb-4f41cbecd7df) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,717 | €3,572 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=d611c22e-7ae7-4c55-a5c2-b43c88062850) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €16,307 | €5,436 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=1b20943d-48f0-4197-bb60-9bbccb07357f) |

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 | €9,076 | €2,269 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=0db9a6c3-2a16-4498-ad2b-712bfbb768c6) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,476 | €2,619 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=5b6e37ab-9a46-4633-9cfa-7196758e4c4a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €12,176 | €3,044 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=166722a0-d778-4be0-b269-012798990c44) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €17,896 | €4,474 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md?pid=40ad568f-548d-4c13-b09d-78d524b9084e) |

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 | €6,698 | €7,838 | €9,258 | €14,718 | €17,698 |

## 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: 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

## Before & After on This Ship

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

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Sailor’s Labyrinth – Adriatic to Aegean](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailor-s-labyrinth-adriatic-to-aegean~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280611-21.md) | 2028-06-11 | 2028-07-02 | 21 | €3,354 |
| Next | [Ocean Discovery – Piraeus (Athens), Kotor & Corfu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-piraeus-athens-kotor-corfu~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-14.md) | 2028-07-23 | 2028-08-06 | 14 | €2,224 |

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