--- title: "Sapphire Tide – Aegean to Catalan Shores" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-tide-aegean-to-catalan-shores~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21 description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f9f601d3a9ab5e15.jpg --- # Sapphire Tide – Aegean to Catalan Shores ![Route map: 21 nights one way from Piraeus (Athens) on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f9f601d3a9ab5e15.jpg) A 21-night cruise from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, sailing on the afternoon of 4 June. It makes 13 port calls, starting with Alexandria, Rhodes and Mykonos. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 7 to 18 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 24°C in Mykonos to 31°C in Piraeus (Athens) (75 to 88°F). The cruise ends in Barcelona on the morning of 25 June. 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:** 2028-06-04 - **Return:** 2028-06-25 - **From:** [Piraeus (Athens), Greece](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) - **To:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | | 16:00 | 21–31°C | | 3 | [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) | EG | 06:00 | 23:59 | 22–29°C | | 6 | [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 22–26°C | | 7 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 22–24°C | | 8 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 21–31°C | | 10 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 17:00 | 20–28°C | | 11 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 21–25°C | | 12 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 11:00 | 18:00 | 20–28°C | | 13 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 23:59 | 19–27°C | | 15 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 20–26°C | | 16 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 20:00 | 20–26°C | | 17 | [Portofino](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portofino.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 20–25°C | | 18 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 19–27°C | | 20 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 12:00 | 19:00 | 19–26°C | | 22 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | | 19–26°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 | €6,348 | €6,348 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=f92fafb0-94fa-4ae4-b1fa-e74a2e84ec00) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,328 | €7,328 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=33e366c6-a2ae-423e-90bf-bef0abc5b1c6) | | Balcony | Verandah | €8,808 | €8,808 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=372674e2-21c3-4a31-a1fc-9fc4159c2586) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €15,148 | €15,148 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=980bd505-a650-4b38-95fc-026f0607a931) | 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 | €6,718 | €3,359 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=90f0b02a-7d44-41dc-b774-7dba38b5a01b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,698 | €3,849 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=6ff0fc52-0436-4010-9d2d-f009eda94cdb) | | Balcony | Verandah | €9,178 | €4,589 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=2cf50ea2-f10c-4d06-87a9-fad8f7c32033) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €15,518 | €7,759 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=ab655f0c-b199-4e0f-890b-c14b174e2cf5) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €19,058 | €9,529 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=4d361e3a-c380-4d14-a520-e0fc573d48ed) | 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 | €7,877 | €2,626 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=e9295bb3-4d30-486d-b9db-6412599ecf1f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €8,987 | €2,996 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=98f67666-715d-4ab4-bc01-d8e69b4d42a0) | | Balcony | Verandah | €10,597 | €3,532 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=3e982386-d6af-4f26-b9a7-b5b760f370e3) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €17,077 | €5,692 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=314106d9-857c-40df-8188-f885f968f4ad) | 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 | €9,036 | €2,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=00758fa7-a0a8-4c78-8d56-31a9be32332a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €10,276 | €2,569 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=ae07c760-2cfc-4654-811d-196598bb8a16) | | Balcony | Verandah | €12,016 | €3,004 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=faa09bb8-3156-44a3-8d48-a75d6591bf4f) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €18,636 | €4,659 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280604-21.md?pid=c64ad3ab-e419-42a3-9d2e-b9915e1d737e) | 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 | €6,718 | €7,698 | €9,178 | €15,518 | €17,638 | | 2026-09-26 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-09-27 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-09-28 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-09-29 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-09-30 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-10-01 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-10-02 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-10-03 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-10-04 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | | 2026-10-05 | – | – | – | – | €19,058 | ## 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: 21–31°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: el - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) *Egypt* > Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile Avg dock time: 15.8h · Weather: 22–29°C - Currency: Egyptian Pound - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Cairo ### [Rhodes](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/rhodes.md) *Greece* > Medieval knights and Aegean light Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 22–26°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: 22–24°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: 20–28°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: 20–28°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: 19–27°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: 20–26°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: 20–26°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: 20–25°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: 19–27°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: 19–26°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: 19–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Odyssey’s Shadow – Aegean & Adriatic](https://cruisello.com/cruises/odyssey-s-shadow-aegean-adriatic~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280514-21.md) | 2028-05-14 | 2028-06-04 | 21 | €3,689 | | Next | [Saffron & Siren – Aegean’s Last Light](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-siren-aegean-s-last-light~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280625-14.md) | 2028-06-25 | 2028-07-09 | 14 | €2,234 | ## 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)