--- title: "Sapphire Tide – Aegean & Iberian Sails" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-tide-aegean-iberian-sails~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14 description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/688e4d9e996a5548.jpg --- # Sapphire Tide – Aegean & Iberian Sails ![Route map: 14 nights one way from Civitavecchia (Rome) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/688e4d9e996a5548.jpg) A 14-night cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the evening of 30 July. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Portofino and Marseille. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 7 to 13 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 27°C in Santorini to 36°C in Kusadasi (81 to 97°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) on the morning of 13 August. 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:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2028-07-30 - **Return:** 2028-08-13 - **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 | 23–29°C | | 2 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 20:00 | 22–29°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 | 25–27°C | | 14 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–36°C | | 15 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | | 24–33°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 | €3,988 | €3,988 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=be2e9eb2-e551-477a-9f42-b8d786652861) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,868 | €4,868 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=853b3bb9-eccf-4573-ad61-401bab1bd6b5) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,748 | €5,748 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=24fcb1ac-2390-4a26-9602-f3434e26c8e8) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €9,528 | €9,528 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=5d863c26-7947-4a83-bec0-71447e2305dc) | 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 | €4,278 | €2,139 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=5a17a68d-10bd-42b6-b91c-0feaa1c4c037) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,158 | €2,579 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=35a25d70-2d3f-4ebb-8837-6058cf7d9609) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,038 | €3,019 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=0d99c826-c81b-4053-bed7-2960f3c2f692) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €9,818 | €4,909 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=5ba55e86-35ec-4075-91ec-0c6504d0b6c6) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,658 | €5,829 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=53eb66f4-ab73-4a88-9599-993926b509ad) | 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 | €5,097 | €1,699 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=04fe5777-4c48-452a-ba0b-12c04d0ef0ca) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,067 | €2,022 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=6ca34bb4-6b04-473c-89c7-e404695a0305) | | Balcony | Verandah | €7,027 | €2,342 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=be677a88-1009-462f-a163-1d997e41ff36) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €10,897 | €3,632 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=497cda41-d9d8-4f82-b9ae-c59caae09c7c) | 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 | €5,916 | €1,479 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=8aac22a7-49bc-46ee-9573-e8d0ad7e55b0) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,976 | €1,744 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=6cc12d52-81d1-4617-a339-6e4ba7606b9d) | | Balcony | Verandah | €8,016 | €2,004 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=4414c549-e07d-45d2-b76f-afd13cf89a4e) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €11,976 | €2,994 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md?pid=39d0d4c7-8151-42df-8912-5b137815dbeb) | 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 | €4,278 | €5,158 | €6,038 | €9,818 | €11,658 | ## 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: 22–29°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: 25–27°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: 24–36°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: 24–33°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 | [Tidepool Odyssey – Ligurian Coast to Aegean](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tidepool-odyssey-ligurian-coast-to-aegean~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280709-21.md) | 2028-07-09 | 2028-07-30 | 21 | €3,339 | | Next | [Sailing the Adriatic’s Veins – Kotor & Corfu](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailing-the-adriatic-s-veins-kotor-corfu~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280813-14.md) | 2028-08-13 | 2028-08-27 | 14 | €2,094 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-amsterdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)