--- title: "Saharan Tide – Atlantic to Rotterdam" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-tide-atlantic-to-rotterdam~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280321-25 description: "25-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Statendam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6e54eb79ef7ad1d2.jpg --- # Saharan Tide – Atlantic to Rotterdam ![Route map: 25 nights one way from Lisbon on Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/6e54eb79ef7ad1d2.jpg) A 25-night cruise from Lisbon to Rotterdam, sailing on the afternoon of 21 March. It makes 16 port calls, starting with Leixões (Porto), A Coruña and Bilbao. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 6 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 10°C in Cobh (Cork) to 26°C in Agadir (50 to 79°F). The cruise ends in Rotterdam on the morning of 15 April. Nieuw Statendam (2018) carries up to 2,666 guests on 13 decks and has 12 restaurants, 6 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-statendam.md) - **Duration:** 25 nights - **Departure:** 2028-03-21 - **Return:** 2028-04-15 - **From:** [Lisbon, Portugal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) - **To:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | | 16:00 | 11–17°C | | 2 | [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md) | PT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9–16°C | | 3 | [A Coruña](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/a-coruna.md) | ES | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8–14°C | | 4 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8–15°C | | 5 | [Le Verdon-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 7–14°C | | 7 | [Cobh (Cork)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cobh-cork.md) | IE | 08:00 | 17:00 | 6–10°C | | 8 | [Liverpool](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/liverpool.md) | GB | 10:00 | 23:00 | 4–10°C | | 10 | [Isle of Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-portland.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 6–11°C | | 11 | [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md) | GB | 07:00 | 18:00 | 6–10°C | | 12 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 | 15:00 | 6–14°C | | 16 | [Agadir](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/agadir.md) | MA | 12:00 | 18:00 | 16–26°C | | 17 | [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) | ES | 10:00 | 21:00 | 18–20°C | | 18 | [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) | ES | 08:00 | 23:00 | 17–21°C | | 19 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 18–21°C | | 20 | [Funchal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/funchal.md) | PT | 10:00 | 19:00 | 17–21°C | | 22 | [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md) | PT | 10:00 | 21:00 | 9–16°C | | 25 | [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md) | GB | 07:00 | 18:00 | 6–10°C | | 26 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 | | 6–14°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 12 restaurants cost extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €7,828 | €3,914 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280321-25.md?pid=284ce700-2dc6-40bf-81ad-d176f66aed39) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,328 | €4,664 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280321-25.md?pid=a47b6050-d45f-4b0c-8299-d74b69beab3d) | | Balcony | Verandah | €10,208 | €5,104 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280321-25.md?pid=b9e6cb3d-d7d6-4001-993f-f2e7cfe9f5a0) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €11,968 | €5,984 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280321-25.md?pid=c1d3149d-c58c-4985-b79e-51327387634b) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €17,588 | €8,794 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280321-25.md?pid=09852805-ddbd-4ea4-9124-1813b9e46b88) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €21,288 | €10,644 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280321-25.md?pid=5d840f95-5819-483e-a8a8-d36c4cb7f55f) | 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 | €7,828 | €9,328 | €10,208 | €11,968 | €21,288 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2018 - **Passengers:** 2,666 - **Crew:** 1,025 - **Gross Tonnage:** 99,902 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 299.75m - **Beam:** 35m - **Dining (total):** 12 - **Dining (included):** 6 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## Port Details ### [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) *Portugal* > Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 11–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: pt - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon ### [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md) *Portugal* > Port wine cellars on the Douro's banks Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 9–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: pt - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon ### [A Coruña](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/a-coruna.md) *Spain* > Galicia's glass-towered city on the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 8–14°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) *Spain* > The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 8–15°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Le Verdon-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer.md) *France* > Bordeaux vineyards from the Gironde estuary Avg dock time: 10.8h · Weather: 7–14°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [Cobh (Cork)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cobh-cork.md) *Ireland* > Ireland's harbour of a thousand farewells Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 6–10°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, ga - Timezone: Europe/Dublin ### [Liverpool](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/liverpool.md) *United Kingdom* > The beat goes on at the Mersey Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 4–10°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Isle of Portland](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-portland.md) *United Kingdom* > Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 6–11°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Dover](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dover.md) *United Kingdom* > The White Cliffs welcoming you to England Avg dock time: 11.9h · Weather: 6–10°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) *Netherlands* > Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 6–14°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: nl - Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam ### [Agadir](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/agadir.md) *Morocco* > Morocco's sunniest Atlantic resort Avg dock time: 12.6h · Weather: 16–26°C - Currency: Moroccan Dirham - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Casablanca ### [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) *Spain* > Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 18–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) *Spain* > Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island Avg dock time: 13.2h · Weather: 17–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) *Spain* > Where Teide watches over the harbour Avg dock time: 12.2h · Weather: 18–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Funchal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/funchal.md) *Portugal* > An island garden floating in the Atlantic Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 17–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: pt - Timezone: Atlantic/Madeira ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Sunken Kingdoms – Athens to Tangier](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunken-kingdoms-athens-to-tangier~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280311-10.md) | 2028-03-11 | 2028-03-21 | 10 | €1,289 | | Next | [Baltic Bridgewalk – Northern Lights & Viking Havens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/baltic-bridgewalk-northern-lights-viking-havens~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20280415-14.md) | 2028-04-15 | 2028-04-29 | 14 | €2,374 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-statendam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)