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title: "Sail of the Sunlit Seas – Rome to the Aegean"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-sunlit-seas-rome-to-the-aegean~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21
description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0f6419600e2fd640.jpg
---

# Sail of the Sunlit Seas – Rome to the Aegean

![Route map: 21 nights round trip from Civitavecchia (Rome) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0f6419600e2fd640.jpg)

A 21-night round trip from Civitavecchia (Rome), sailing on the evening of 20 August. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Portofino and Marseille. The stops are in eight countries, and calls last 7 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Corfu to 32°C in Kusadasi (77 to 90°F). You're back in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the morning of 10 September. 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:** 2028-08-20
- **Return:** 2028-09-10
- **From:** [Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT |  | 17:00 | 23–29°C |
| 2 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 20:00 | 23–29°C |
| 3 | [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 23–28°C |
| 4 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 21–29°C |
| 6 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 12:00 | 19:00 | 22–29°C |
| 8 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 17:00 | 22–29°C |
| 10 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–29°C |
| 12 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C |
| 13 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–26°C |
| 14 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 21–32°C |
| 15 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 20–29°C |
| 17 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–26°C |
| 18 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–25°C |
| 19 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 11:00 | 18:00 | 21–27°C |
| 20 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 23:59 | 19–26°C |
| 22 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 |  | 23–29°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 | €6,028 | €6,028 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=98eacf66-6d84-47ae-90c5-d1805606ba35) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,168 | €7,168 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=e09d33bb-9292-402e-95f2-d433041a12da) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,488 | €8,488 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=60a219b9-dc0d-43da-965d-ffaadb9fecfa) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,948 | €13,948 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=59471516-fdd8-4566-be78-a9a5058484d2) |

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 | €6,418 | €3,209 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=9ec3c8e5-c617-43cd-875f-8bf328d0905c) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,558 | €3,779 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=9163407d-906b-4801-9eff-1c2fd9ebac47) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,878 | €4,439 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=f0260cfb-447b-429f-9f9e-df5a0c6d956f) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €18,758 | €9,379 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=d5b9aa40-804f-4523-ae10-9d28270c8a45) |

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 | €7,597 | €2,532 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=74fb46a2-9ee2-488f-b522-bb8a59bb23a5) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,877 | €2,959 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=90378e51-db1b-4753-9a38-950f40a901ef) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,327 | €3,442 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=de4a8333-0113-48d7-b695-b3d251667874) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €15,917 | €5,306 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=f637e633-77e3-48ac-b61f-080175d966fc) |

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 | €8,776 | €2,194 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=88de4cfb-bfba-4403-abb7-bc69009b38ea) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,196 | €2,549 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=9c510397-89c3-4f56-91eb-1738279e3e84) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €11,776 | €2,944 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=7561cf95-3909-4aef-a16c-c67022e6a05f) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €17,496 | €4,374 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md?pid=8d6d2879-12ac-4e12-ad9e-c36c0483837e) |

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 | €6,418 | €7,558 | €8,878 | €14,338 | €18,758 |

## 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

### [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: 23–29°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

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

*Malta*

> A fortress city of honey-coloured stone

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 26–29°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: 24–28°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: 23–26°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: 21–32°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 20–29°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: 19–26°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: 21–25°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: 21–27°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: 19–26°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 | [Sundrenched Anchors – Tyrrhenian to Aegean](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sundrenched-anchors-tyrrhenian-to-aegean~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-21.md) | 2028-07-30 | 2028-08-20 | 21 | €3,169 |
| Next | [Salt & Spice Alley – Adriatic’s Silver Thread](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salt-spice-alley-adriatic-s-silver-thread~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-11.md) | 2028-09-10 | 2028-09-21 | 11 | €2,204 |

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