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title: "Silk & Sapphire Passage – Barcelona to Rome"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-sapphire-passage-barcelona-to-rome~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14
description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7fb3c8946ea64eed.jpg
---

# Silk & Sapphire Passage – Barcelona to Rome

![Route map: 14 nights one way from Barcelona on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/7fb3c8946ea64eed.jpg)

A 14-night cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome), sailing on the evening of 16 July. 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 27°C in Santorini to 37°C in Kusadasi (81 to 99°F). The cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the morning of 30 July. 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:** 2028-07-16
- **Return:** 2028-07-30
- **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 | 25–28°C |
| 5 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 24–29°C |
| 6 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–27°C |
| 7 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–37°C |
| 8 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 24–34°C |
| 10 | [Kotor](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kotor.md) | ME | 08:00 | 17:00 | 23–31°C |
| 11 | [Corfu](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/corfu.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–28°C |
| 12 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 11:00 | 18:00 | 23–31°C |
| 13 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 23:59 | 22–31°C |
| 15 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 |  | 23–29°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-20280716-14.md?pid=2200cd53-4737-4686-a917-bcb5b9cf6dd7) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,053 | €5,053 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=459dcc89-21c1-4ec1-a0de-cf55689b06c9) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,933 | €5,933 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=04f2e616-bca8-4755-881e-2f5df27d0d61) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €9,533 | €9,533 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=6b74ed15-3e62-49c8-8172-f9c3aa36c161) |

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-20280716-14.md?pid=f5eadd44-ff31-4f7a-a909-6049e6dcdb5c) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,348 | €2,674 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=3deda443-d651-4407-91d6-05a0c1f1d703) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €6,228 | €3,114 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=44e4e802-f6b7-47ab-a61c-a4756e336d5a) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €9,828 | €4,914 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=9899e864-f6c4-4f8d-bc07-8851cdfd1265) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,868 | €5,934 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=8fef7ada-1843-45dd-8e3f-2e94e7a69d85) |

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-20280716-14.md?pid=c08a3b25-3359-4107-bc66-56892d785918) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,257 | €2,086 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=a9281a30-fb96-43ce-89d5-a9fad1d9e903) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,227 | €2,409 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=3c0197f3-c540-4344-b533-ca163d52a018) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,917 | €3,639 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=79c86344-5e37-4adf-9ce4-6910a73f9cbb) |

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-20280716-14.md?pid=9f1009f6-edc8-46e8-939e-c105f09af8a8) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €7,166 | €1,792 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=f5933722-597e-449e-9f3b-6fd9c7725776) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,226 | €2,057 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=0c580a99-ad46-4af3-aa7d-aa0ac42bfd53) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €12,006 | €3,002 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-14.md?pid=ba874cfe-10fb-45b9-83d0-e372f8785f85) |

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 | €5,348 | €6,228 | €9,828 | €11,868 |

## 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: 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: 25–28°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: 24–29°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: 24–27°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: 24–37°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: 24–34°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: 23–31°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: 24–28°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: 23–31°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: 22–31°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: 23–29°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 | [Sailor’s Labyrinth – Adriatic’s Edge & Tyrrhenian](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailor-s-labyrinth-adriatic-s-edge-tyrrhenian~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280625-21.md) | 2028-06-25 | 2028-07-16 | 21 | €3,354 |
| Next | [Sapphire Tide – Aegean & Iberian Sails](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sapphire-tide-aegean-iberian-sails~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280730-14.md) | 2028-07-30 | 2028-08-13 | 14 | €2,139 |

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