--- title: "Sail to the Aegean’s Heart – Rome to Athens" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-to-the-aegean-s-heart-rome-to-athens~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21 description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/17c15e31259b4884.jpg --- # Sail to the Aegean’s Heart – Rome to Athens ![Route map: 21 nights one way from Civitavecchia (Rome) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/17c15e31259b4884.jpg) A 21-night cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 10 September. It makes 15 port calls, starting with Naples, Messina and Valletta. The stops are in six countries, and calls last 8 to 15 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Trieste to 32°C in Kusadasi (75 to 90°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 1 October. 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:** 2028-09-10 - **Return:** 2028-10-01 - **From:** [Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) - **To:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | | 17:00 | 20–26°C | | 2 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 19–26°C | | 3 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–27°C | | 4 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 21:00 | 24–27°C | | 6 | [Zakynthos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/zakynthos-island.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–26°C | | 7 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–25°C | | 8 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 23:00 | 19–26°C | | 9 | [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md) | HR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–26°C | | 10 | [Split](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/split.md) | HR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 18–25°C | | 12 | [Trieste](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/trieste.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 16–24°C | | 13 | [Zadar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/zadar.md) | HR | 07:00 | 15:00 | 17–25°C | | 14 | [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md) | HR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–26°C | | 16 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 23–26°C | | 17 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 22–25°C | | 18 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–32°C | | 19 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | 14:00 | 23:59 | 19–25°C | | 22 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | | 16–24°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 | €7,683 | €7,683 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=08ac049e-6f33-499a-80da-c90b70513f20) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,943 | €7,943 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=0ad8b2cd-92c1-44d2-b82d-1c040d91d8f0) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,463 | €11,463 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=c0fac287-824d-435e-81d3-35219aa3aa92) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €15,063 | €15,063 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=aa7fb636-b293-47a3-aef1-c30a6fdd47ac) | 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 | €8,148 | €4,074 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=784693df-98bf-4f22-8fff-c3713f0eb337) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,408 | €4,204 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=cd0e60fd-8fab-4fb7-bd14-25f02e968615) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,928 | €5,964 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=af13ea69-3db7-419d-8db4-896e9666774e) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €15,528 | €7,764 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=93b4b6d0-ea15-4284-926e-e05ee3058404) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €19,048 | €9,524 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=c391f4a7-933c-43b4-bde0-70225f843315) | 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 | €9,317 | €3,106 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=466d8f24-2416-4aac-b436-b7c72a225634) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,667 | €3,222 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=a592a5cc-9e26-4139-bbc6-db099edf7e9c) | | Balcony | Verandah | €13,277 | €4,426 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=bb051fd0-4871-44d0-8ecf-bf49db66ea9c) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €16,957 | €5,652 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=a655f775-0d31-4075-b8be-fc15a2eb72ab) | 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 | €10,486 | €2,622 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=a66e19e5-56f0-4be4-9c0f-410484876910) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,926 | €2,732 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=7e23aaa4-92fd-400e-89c7-b6865d7925ac) | | Balcony | Verandah | €14,626 | €3,657 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=aa3e5d3e-1634-4e1d-bcfc-7a4be406f125) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €18,386 | €4,597 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-21.md?pid=f234da42-a630-4cc1-a884-ad2c7ef6122f) | 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 | €8,148 | €8,408 | €11,928 | €15,528 | €19,048 | | 2026-09-23 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-09-24 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-09-25 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-09-26 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-09-27 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-09-28 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-09-29 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-09-30 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-10-01 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-10-02 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-10-03 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-10-04 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | | 2026-10-05 | – | – | – | – | €19,048 | ## 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: 20–26°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 ### [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 ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 24–27°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, mt - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Zakynthos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/zakynthos-island.md) *Greece* > Turquoise coves and the shipwreck's shore Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 23–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [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 ### [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 ### [Dubrovnik](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/dubrovnik.md) *Croatia* > The pearl of the Adriatic Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 19–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: hr, it - Timezone: Europe/Zagreb ### [Split](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/split.md) *Croatia* > Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 18–25°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: 16–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr, de, it - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Zadar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/zadar.md) *Croatia* > The organ that plays the Adriatic sea Avg dock time: 9.6h · Weather: 17–25°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: hr, it - Timezone: Europe/Zagreb ### [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 ### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) *Greece* > Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 22–25°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 ### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) *Turkey* > Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 19–25°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: 16–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Sail of the Sunlit Seas – Rome to the Aegean](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sail-of-the-sunlit-seas-rome-to-the-aegean~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-21.md) | 2028-08-20 | 2028-09-10 | 21 | €3,209 | | Next | [Sphinx & Saffron – Nile’s Mouth & Cilician Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sphinx-saffron-nile-s-mouth-cilician-coast~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20281001-11.md) | 2028-10-01 | 2028-10-12 | 11 | €2,364 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - 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