---
title: "Salt & Cypress – Lisbon, Rome & Athens"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/salt-cypress-lisbon-rome-athens~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21
description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1268ada98cc9924d.jpg
---

# Salt & Cypress – Lisbon, Rome & Athens

![Route map: 21 nights one way from Rotterdam on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/1268ada98cc9924d.jpg)

A 21-night cruise from Rotterdam to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the afternoon of 17 October. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Portsmouth UK, Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Bilbao. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 8 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 15°C in Portsmouth UK to 24°C in Valencia (59 to 75°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 7 November. Rotterdam (2021) carries up to 2,668 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:** [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/rotterdam.md)
- **Duration:** 21 nights
- **Departure:** 2027-10-17
- **Return:** 2027-11-07
- **From:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)
- **To:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL |  | 16:00 | 10–16°C |
| 2 | [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md) | GB | 09:00 | 19:00 | 11–15°C |
| 4 | [Le Verdon-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–20°C |
| 5 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | 08:00 | 16:00 | 14–21°C |
| 7 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 17–23°C |
| 9 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–24°C |
| 10 | [Valencia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valencia.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 16–24°C |
| 11 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 16:00 | 16–22°C |
| 12 | [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) | ES | 08:00 | 21:00 | 19–23°C |
| 14 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 07:00 | 16:00 | 15–21°C |
| 15 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 08:00 | 20:00 | 16–21°C |
| 16 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13–17°C |
| 17 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 19:00 | 12–17°C |
| 19 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 14–18°C |
| 20 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 17:00 | 11–17°C |
| 22 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 08:00 |  | 12–19°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.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Inside | €5,288 | €5,288 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=ca460d5d-4a30-490d-ad8e-c3d170501e0b) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,428 | €6,428 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=48fec01f-1b52-494f-b22e-b76b63e81b9b) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,108 | €7,108 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=74dd3c02-4373-4cfa-a07d-daec200ffa7e) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €9,848 | €9,848 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=17a7d352-cbfc-498c-a5d6-a01eac546414) |

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 | €5,698 | €2,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=6d987222-96b1-450b-93ff-9c9d2e3b3651) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,838 | €3,419 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=745446f5-65d0-45e2-a052-2fc00557faa6) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,518 | €3,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=db3852f8-8898-4a8e-b278-ed7acd8e2df3) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,258 | €5,129 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=fa90d8a1-cb8b-48a7-b3f5-b3f9bbfced32) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €25,958 | €12,979 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=f9af7a3c-4748-4477-b2a9-569780aca529) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,307 | €2,769 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=326b0b60-a2e5-4963-9d9c-e5a88c59012b) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,137 | €3,379 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=da76468b-f3d6-47ce-a3ba-d043584e4fa1) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,027 | €4,009 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=cfd9a49c-92ee-4118-a6ba-5fb6ea220892) |

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,636 | €2,409 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=e075f49a-f48d-46d8-9692-d14d8cc99f55) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €11,276 | €2,819 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=dbde7919-4658-47a3-9173-54df1fc97447) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €13,256 | €3,314 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20271017-21.md?pid=9a6544ce-9496-4068-b19c-faf252279ae3) |

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 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | €10,938 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-12 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | – | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-13 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | – | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-14 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | – | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-15 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | – | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-16 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | – | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-17 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | – | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-18 | €6,378 | €7,518 | €8,178 | – | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-19 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-20 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-21 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-22 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-23 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €8,278 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-24 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-25 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-26 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-27 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-28 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-29 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-09-30 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-10-01 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-10-02 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,338 |
| 2026-10-03 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,718 |
| 2026-10-04 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,718 |
| 2026-10-05 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €22,718 |
| 2026-10-06 | €5,698 | €6,838 | €7,518 | €10,258 | €25,958 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2021
- **Passengers:** 2,668
- **Crew:** 1,025
- **Gross Tonnage:** 99,935 GT
- **Decks:** 13
- **Length:** 299.79m
- **Beam:** 35m
- **Dining (total):** 12
- **Dining (included):** 6
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)

*Netherlands*

> Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port

Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 10–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: nl
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

### [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md)

*United Kingdom*

Avg dock time: 11.1h · Weather: 11–15°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: en, cy
- Timezone: Europe/London

### [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: 11.1h · Weather: 12–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

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

*Spain*

> The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión

Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 14–21°C

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

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

*Portugal*

> Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light

Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 17–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: pt
- Timezone: Europe/Lisbon

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

*Spain*

> Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 19–24°C

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

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

*Spain*

> Futuristic architecture and ancient orange groves

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 16–24°C

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

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

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 16–22°C

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

### [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md)

*Spain*

> A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 19–23°C

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

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

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 15–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

*Italy*

> Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await

Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 16–21°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: 11.4h · Weather: 13–17°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: 12–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md)

*Greece*

> Venetian elegance in an emerald setting

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 14–18°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: 11–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Timezone: Europe/Podgorica

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

*Greece*

> The Acropolis beckons from the harbour

Avg dock time: 11.4h · Weather: 12–19°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 | [Midnight Meridian – Tromsø & Bergen](https://cruisello.com/cruises/midnight-meridian-troms-bergen~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270926-21.md) | 2027-09-26 | 2027-10-17 | 21 | €3,669 |
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