--- title: "Silk Road’s Veil – Venice’s Shadow & Aegean Sails" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-s-veil-venice-s-shadow-aegean-sails~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14 description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam" image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cf66362f8b22a94b.jpg --- # Silk Road’s Veil – Venice’s Shadow & Aegean Sails ![Route map: 14 nights one way from Barcelona on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cf66362f8b22a94b.jpg) A 14-night cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome), sailing on the evening of 27 August. It makes 9 port calls, starting with Valletta, Souda (Chania) and Santorini. The stops are in Malta, Greece, Türkiye, Montenegro and Italy, and calls last 7 to 16 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in Corfu to 32°C in Kusadasi (77 to 90°F). The cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the morning of 10 September. 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:** 2028-08-27 - **Return:** 2028-09-10 - **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) - **To:** [Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | | 17:00 | 22–29°C | | 3 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 26–29°C | | 5 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–28°C | | 6 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–26°C | | 7 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 21–32°C | | 8 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 20–29°C | | 10 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 17:00 | 19–26°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 | 21–27°C | | 13 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 23:59 | 19–26°C | | 15 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | | 20–26°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 | €4,173 | €4,173 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=818eb41a-228a-4422-a5a4-2be441e515be) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,873 | €4,873 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=652899f7-5278-4168-acad-3ee228a70b14) | | Balcony | Verandah | €5,753 | €5,753 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=15121717-7270-48fc-b210-b81a132e1ef2) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €9,373 | €9,373 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=e867faf7-bd2b-4507-9b90-e7b01b19a98b) | 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 | €4,468 | €2,234 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=78332b13-f540-4621-b3ab-d04a66ad94af) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,168 | €2,584 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=b1069530-0936-492f-a95e-80ea6e21d489) | | Balcony | Verandah | €6,048 | €3,024 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=f5764ca4-cf85-4905-addf-847ee2043bdb) | | Suite | Signature Suite | €9,668 | €4,834 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=b8171733-adcb-4b38-a1df-6249ce305ae2) | | Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,688 | €5,844 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=57022ded-8b3a-4219-8020-e8338f3a05f3) | 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 | €5,287 | €1,762 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=d1d75271-bd30-48cd-af25-bab8aa5b9f66) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,077 | €2,026 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=11d3d382-8a7f-43ae-bcc2-6e096798fcca) | | Balcony | Verandah | €7,047 | €2,349 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=ef46f749-d50f-47f9-a595-c7519e26a05f) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €10,757 | €3,586 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=ad7d1585-56b6-4bbe-aa53-2cc07f67d580) | 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 | €6,106 | €1,527 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=353561c3-0b32-45bc-9f39-8281ec3e76ac) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,986 | €1,747 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=a9fad90c-cb8e-4a0c-b222-d4ead55168dc) | | Balcony | Verandah | €8,046 | €2,012 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=eec8b151-f0b2-4506-8d1b-a5b1246398e1) | | Suite | Vista Suite | €11,846 | €2,962 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280827-14.md?pid=97727ae7-93e7-4c19-b4df-910a0a819435) | 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 | €4,468 | €5,168 | €6,048 | €9,668 | €11,688 | ## 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 ### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) *Spain* > Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius Avg dock time: 10.2h · 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: 9.1h · 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: 9.9h · 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: 11.9h · Weather: 23–26°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: 21–32°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: 11.4h · Weather: 20–29°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: 19–26°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: 9.2h · 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: 9.2h · Weather: 21–27°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: 19–26°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: 11.4h · Weather: 20–26°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 | [Sundrenched Archipelago – Adriatic & Tyrrhenian](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sundrenched-archipelago-adriatic-tyrrhenian~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-21.md) | 2028-08-06 | 2028-08-27 | 21 | €3,084 | | Next | [Salt & Spice Alley – Adriatic’s Silver Thread](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salt-spice-alley-adriatic-s-silver-thread~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280910-11.md) | 2028-09-10 | 2028-09-21 | 11 | €2,204 | ## 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)