---
title: "Silk Road Crossing – Amsterdam to Rome"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-crossing-amsterdam-to-rome~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20
description: "20-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a17c96881a505ea7.jpg
---

# Silk Road Crossing – Amsterdam to Rome

![Route map: 20 nights one way from Rotterdam on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/a17c96881a505ea7.jpg)

A 20-night cruise from Rotterdam to Civitavecchia (Rome), sailing on the evening of 22 October. It makes 14 port calls, starting with Zeebrugge, Portsmouth UK and Cherbourg. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 9 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 15°C in Portsmouth UK to 23°C in Lisbon (59 to 73°F). The cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the morning of 11 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:** 20 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-10-22
- **Return:** 2028-11-11
- **From:** [Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md)
- **To:** [Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL |  | 17:00 | 10–16°C |
| 2 | [Zeebrugge](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/zeebrugge.md) | BE | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11–16°C |
| 3 | [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md) | GB | 07:30 | 21:00 | 11–15°C |
| 4 | [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md) | FR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 13–16°C |
| 6 | [Le Verdon-sur-Mer](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/le-verdon-sur-mer.md) | FR | 08:00 | 19:00 | 12–20°C |
| 7 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 14–21°C |
| 9 | [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md) | PT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 15–21°C |
| 10 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | 07:00 | 16:00 | 17–23°C |
| 11 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 12:00 | 21:00 | 13–20°C |
| 12 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 14–19°C |
| 14 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 07:00 | 21:00 | 11–17°C |
| 15 | [Palma de Mallorca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palma-de-mallorca.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 15–19°C |
| 17 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 23:59 | 18–21°C |
| 19 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 15–19°C |
| 20 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 12–17°C |
| 21 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 |  | 13–17°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 | €5,243 | €5,243 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=85de4ba4-5df7-4890-87b1-da3165b17bc7) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,924 | €5,924 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=37a8280d-e2cf-434b-b971-a230928c1470) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,103 | €7,103 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=292e69ff-29b8-41e8-a3c6-87d835fd9839) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €8,863 | €8,863 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=ba86ef98-24ea-42ab-b3f7-7c95870cd0fb) |

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 | €5,648 | €2,824 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=61660200-7882-4042-a85b-f10d3de33114) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,628 | €3,314 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=e5569045-b143-466b-8ba4-423ede0af75e) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,508 | €3,754 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=23bf839d-f386-46a8-baa5-408dc54f4869) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €9,268 | €4,634 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=1c60c0e2-46a4-4bbe-96da-bab061dee981) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €15,428 | €7,714 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=c71c4935-9ade-4014-abe7-0ae3af17dcfe) |

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 | €8,077 | €2,692 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=12f21ac9-239b-4a8f-8086-9848f8537ade) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €9,627 | €3,209 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=189b75ea-2b8b-4ae5-83bc-23ab8c54e79f) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,887 | €3,629 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=c38eff0b-8f09-4103-894d-1a82ffac4a7e) |

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 | €9,346 | €2,337 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=3a732cd9-caae-4e0b-8be1-206fcccb479f) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €10,826 | €2,707 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=d4ead33e-49b8-4499-b22a-7f07a2c1342e) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,166 | €3,042 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281022-20.md?pid=82a608fc-5139-45b3-9d6c-026b5905a2a2) |

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 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | €9,268 | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-12 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | €9,268 | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-13 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | €9,268 | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-14 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-15 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-16 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-17 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-18 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-19 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-20 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-21 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-22 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-23 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-24 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-25 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-26 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-27 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-28 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-29 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-09-30 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-10-01 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-10-02 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-10-03 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-10-04 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |
| 2026-10-05 | €5,648 | €6,628 | €7,508 | – | €15,428 |

## 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

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

*Belgium*

> Belgium's gateway to Bruges and Belgian chocolate

Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 11–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: nl, fr, de
- Timezone: Europe/Brussels

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

*United Kingdom*

Avg dock time: 10.9h · Weather: 11–15°C

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

### [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md)

*France*

> Normandy's transatlantic harbour of history

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 13–16°C

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

### [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: 10.8h · 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: 9.7h · Weather: 14–21°C

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

### [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md)

*Portugal*

> Port wine cellars on the Douro's banks

Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 15–21°C

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

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

*Portugal*

> Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 17–23°C

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

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

*Spain*

> Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 13–20°C

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

### [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: 14–19°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: 11–17°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: 11.6h · Weather: 15–19°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: 18–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: en, mt
- Timezone: Europe/Malta

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

*Italy*

> Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 15–19°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

### [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: 13–17°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 | [Fjordsong – Norway’s Arctic North](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fjordsong-norway-s-arctic-north~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281001-21.md) | 2028-10-01 | 2028-10-22 | 21 | €3,739 |
| Next | [Sunstone Passage – Dubrovnik, Kotor & Athens](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunstone-passage-dubrovnik-kotor-athens~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281111-14.md) | 2028-11-11 | 2028-11-25 | 14 | €1,744 |

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