--- title: "Silk Road Crossing – Barcelona to Amsterdam" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-crossing-barcelona-to-amsterdam~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20 description: "20-night Holland America Line cruise on Zuiderdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/35fcba1938d1f752.jpg --- # Silk Road Crossing – Barcelona to Amsterdam ![Route map: 20 nights one way from Barcelona on Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/35fcba1938d1f752.jpg) A 20-night cruise from Barcelona to Amsterdam, sailing on the afternoon of 9 April. It makes 15 port calls, starting with Valencia, Alicante and Málaga. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 8 to 17 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 11°C in Dun Laoghaire to 21°C in Cádiz (52 to 70°F). The cruise ends in Amsterdam on the morning of 29 April. Zuiderdam (2002) carries up to 1,970 guests on 11 decks and has 7 restaurants, 5 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md) - **Duration:** 20 nights - **Departure:** 2028-04-09 - **Return:** 2028-04-29 - **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) - **To:** [Amsterdam, Netherlands](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | | 16:00 | 10–18°C | | 2 | [Valencia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valencia.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–21°C | | 3 | [Alicante](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/alicante.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–20°C | | 4 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | 10:00 | 23:00 | 13–19°C | | 5 | [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) | MA | 08:00 | 21:00 | 13–20°C | | 6 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–21°C | | 8 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | 07:00 | 23:59 | 13–19°C | | 9 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | | 17:00 | 13–19°C | | 10 | [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md) | PT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 11–18°C | | 11 | [A Coruña](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/a-coruna.md) | ES | 08:00 | 16:00 | 10–17°C | | 12 | [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) | ES | 09:00 | 18:00 | 10–16°C | | 13 | [La Rochelle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/la-rochelle.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 9–16°C | | 15 | [Dun Laoghaire](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dun-laoghaire.md) | IE | 07:00 | 19:00 | 7–11°C | | 16 | [Cobh (Cork)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cobh-cork.md) | IE | 08:00 | 17:00 | 7–12°C | | 17 | [Plymouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/plymouth-uk.md) | GB | 08:00 | 17:00 | 7–13°C | | 18 | [Guernsey Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/guernsey-island.md) | GB | 08:00 | 18:00 | 9–12°C | | 19 | [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md) | FR | 07:00 | 23:59 | 7–14°C | | 21 | [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) | NL | 07:00 | | 6–13°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €5,500 | €5,500 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=e2c700cb-2da9-4699-9f70-7cebb97b1589) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,940 | €5,940 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=625bf55c-d8bd-49a5-be6c-c62ce0c719f3) | | Balcony | Verandah | €8,334 | €8,334 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=9dd896eb-305c-4949-94ae-b4d25ac25632) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €10,868 | €10,868 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=444225f1-5241-4c28-a45c-73c2dc42a7ff) | 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 | €6,078 | €3,039 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=95355495-79e7-41f7-b21c-1d5604ee0648) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,518 | €3,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=03b507e1-ea89-4aaa-8e6a-860769e22697) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €11,438 | €5,719 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=0387f2f1-66e4-4dbd-a783-7bbfefd7598a) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €12,678 | €6,339 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=e34cc915-e807-49c7-be2f-1f09a22eb8a7) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €16,490 | €8,245 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=12001844-dacb-40b5-af70-426481908fbc) | 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 | €7,357 | €2,452 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=3f4b075b-2b4d-4c62-9d9e-a0894b01213f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,927 | €2,642 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=7a669248-5bfa-4b2c-8e53-4713ed1037f0) | | Balcony | Verandah | €9,777 | €3,259 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=e586ff07-6069-42c7-acb3-c057f641ac2e) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €13,117 | €4,372 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=3f3e2459-44c7-41d7-b6e9-964cddc30567) | 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 | €8,636 | €2,159 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=ca3a3b3c-84d9-4259-9167-d734a9a10e5a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €9,336 | €2,334 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=f833c5d0-9fed-4ed2-bb93-de5f3f0bfa0c) | | Balcony | Verandah | €11,276 | €2,819 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=052bd7cf-0ef5-4190-b053-1e55daef7381) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €14,796 | €3,699 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280409-20.md?pid=e232824f-f69c-433f-ba52-9f4de0191d07) | 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 | Suite | Deluxe | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-09-22 | €6,078 | €6,518 | €11,438 | €16,490 | ## Ship Details - **Year Built:** 2002 - **Passengers:** 1,970 - **Crew:** 817 - **Gross Tonnage:** 82,820 GT - **Decks:** 11 - **Length:** 285m - **Beam:** 32m - **Dining (total):** 7 - **Dining (included):** 5 - **Dining (surcharge):** 2 ## Port Details ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 10–18°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: 10.7h · Weather: 12–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Alicante](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/alicante.md) *Spain* > A castle-topped city on the Costa Blanca Avg dock time: 8.6h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) *Spain* > Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 13–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) *Morocco* > Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Moroccan Dirham - Languages: ar - Timezone: Africa/Casablanca ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 13–21°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: 10h · Weather: 13–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: pt - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon ### [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: 11–18°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: pt - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon ### [A Coruña](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/a-coruna.md) *Spain* > Galicia's glass-towered city on the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 10–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/bilbao.md) *Spain* > The Guggenheim's titanium curves above the Nervión Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 10–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: es - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [La Rochelle](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/la-rochelle.md) *France* > France's luminous Atlantic harbour of towers Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 9–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [Dun Laoghaire](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dun-laoghaire.md) *Ireland* Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 7–11°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, ga - Timezone: Europe/Dublin ### [Cobh (Cork)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cobh-cork.md) *Ireland* > Ireland's harbour of a thousand farewells Avg dock time: 10.7h · Weather: 7–12°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: en, ga - Timezone: Europe/Dublin ### [Plymouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/plymouth-uk.md) *United Kingdom* Weather: 7–13°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Guernsey Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/guernsey-island.md) *United Kingdom* > A Channel Island jewel of cobblestones and cliffs Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 9–12°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: en, cy - Timezone: Europe/Guernsey ### [Le Havre (Paris)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/le-havre-paris.md) *France* > Normandy's port, Paris's gateway to the sea Avg dock time: 12.2h · Weather: 7–14°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: fr - Timezone: Europe/Paris ### [Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/amsterdam.md) *Netherlands* > Canals, bicycles, and Golden Age masterpieces Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 6–13°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: nl - Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam ## Before & After on This Ship Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency. | | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous | [Sapphire Tide – Rome to Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-tide-rome-to-barcelona~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280402-7.md) | 2028-04-02 | 2028-04-09 | 7 | €1,184 | | Next | [Fjords’ Whisper – Amsterdam & Norway’s Wild Heart](https://cruisello.com/cruises/fjords-whisper-amsterdam-norway-s-wild-heart~HAL-ZUIDERDAM-20280429-14.md) | 2028-04-29 | 2028-05-13 | 14 | €1,989 | ## Browse - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Zuiderdam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/zuiderdam.md) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)