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title: "Sapphire & Ashlar – Adriatic’s Hidden Spines"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-ashlar-adriatic-s-hidden-spines~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7
description: "7-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/350acebb11287f7b.jpg
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# Sapphire & Ashlar – Adriatic’s Hidden Spines

![Route map: 7 nights one way from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/350acebb11287f7b.jpg)

A 7-night cruise from Piraeus (Athens) to Civitavecchia (Rome), sailing on the evening of 23 July. After a day at sea it calls at Kotor, Corfu, Messina and Naples (until midnight) on four consecutive port days. The stops are in Montenegro, Greece and Italy, and calls last 7 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 28°C in Corfu to 31°C in Naples (82 to 88°F). After another day at sea the cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the morning of 30 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:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-07-23
- **Return:** 2028-07-30
- **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md)
- **To:** [Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.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 |  | 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 | €2,253 | €2,253 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=adb1d884-0f8b-470d-9a2a-ac0e7cf2cf80) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,613 | €2,613 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=5ef927f0-a679-4dee-9425-94251dc1be28) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,113 | €3,113 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=62c85ec2-d842-47eb-92a5-8bef309fa5c4) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,013 | €5,013 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=a0c1f705-b9df-4d13-90da-fd9e54bd153b) |

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 | €2,388 | €1,194 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=8377ea69-de75-41f2-83e8-21b0e2188fce) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,748 | €1,374 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=f0cbcaea-2003-45b9-91b1-af2583ac27b7) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,248 | €1,624 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=832cfeea-1c3b-4440-9d3a-abbf90dacd47) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €5,148 | €2,574 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=fd1ee4d8-0beb-4540-925b-18c48f718520) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €6,208 | €3,104 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=5ec4eb82-3fa2-4bdf-bde0-46dd241ed71a) |

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 | €2,787 | €929 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=4cb861cb-1cef-44ac-9220-db25af04e95c) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,187 | €1,062 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=e4809ee0-0346-459e-b2c8-79766cde5c4c) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €3,737 | €1,246 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=9cdb4ee9-a97e-4e7b-bea7-f6140c6023d5) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €5,677 | €1,892 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=7cb7a108-f384-4014-afb9-bfa4abcd89d1) |

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 | €3,186 | €797 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=1e871c0b-2733-4034-9876-bcd4ee0f8ecb) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,626 | €907 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=d52985a8-07df-42c0-9b65-c44244f3f3e6) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,226 | €1,057 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=62891087-630c-4094-83b2-872747c721fb) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,206 | €1,552 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280723-7.md?pid=c093c4e9-03b4-43e9-9cdc-f7eec5647327) |

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 | €2,388 | €2,748 | €3,248 | €5,148 | €6,208 |

## 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

## Before & After on This Ship

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

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Saffron Spice Route – Aegean & Adriatic](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-spice-route-aegean-adriatic~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280702-21.md) | 2028-07-02 | 2028-07-23 | 21 | €3,349 |
| Next | [Sapphire Tide – Aegean & Iberian Sails](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-tide-aegean-iberian-sails~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md) | 2028-07-30 | 2028-08-13 | 14 | €2,139 |

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