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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-20280806-14
description: "14-night Holland America Line cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cfa3567e2c49cd2b.jpg
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# Silk & Sapphire Passage – Barcelona to Rome

![Route map: 14 nights one way from Barcelona on Nieuw Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/cfa3567e2c49cd2b.jpg)

A 14-night cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome), sailing on the evening of 6 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 27°C in Santorini to 36°C in Kusadasi (81 to 97°F). The cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome) on the morning of 20 August. 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:** 2028-08-06
- **Return:** 2028-08-20
- **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 | 25–27°C |
| 7 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | 07:00 | 18:00 | 24–36°C |
| 8 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | 07:00 | 17:00 | 24–33°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 | 24–29°C |
| 12 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 11:00 | 18:00 | 24–31°C |
| 13 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 23:59 | 23–31°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 | €3,813 | €3,813 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=bca90684-6ed8-44d1-ab99-e10e08c5e1e3) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,693 | €4,693 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=17e6eb7c-b0c9-42a7-8b38-67c33de53bba) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,573 | €5,573 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=d7f63f2d-d58a-4645-aa53-f00d2210e08a) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €9,373 | €9,373 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=944826cc-7030-4e19-82c1-c43585ae555f) |

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 | €4,108 | €2,054 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=7bf5cc48-48e0-41e0-941c-63e76d2f4d5a) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,988 | €2,494 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=16cd20fd-7446-44c2-b2f7-cb21f98d9052) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €5,868 | €2,934 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=56abc2f1-2c42-4ea3-9b4c-c9f9a870a47d) |
| Suite | Signature Suite | €9,668 | €4,834 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=b69e354c-e077-45c7-a9e6-a8aca610f7f5) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,508 | €5,754 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=2968b0cf-2350-4768-baff-983b9f411295) |

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 | €4,927 | €1,642 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=d19f1bc1-7c57-4021-9f23-1b3618527014) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €5,897 | €1,966 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=f41d0c73-5755-41aa-95b8-7b2e598a0b5c) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €6,867 | €2,289 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=ec3af94e-3790-4028-ada6-7cf8f2cc1519) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €10,757 | €3,586 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=1f7b26a9-2e26-4e36-8281-97bf8bc1dd82) |

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 | €5,746 | €1,437 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=3e2468a2-b45b-4173-b6f7-0de53562bb8f) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €6,806 | €1,702 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=b1315dd3-167d-402f-b03d-f8c6827e005d) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €7,866 | €1,967 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=60d32ee6-7fc2-459e-9305-e60d17c3d1ba) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €11,846 | €2,962 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280806-14.md?pid=2fdb3186-7450-4295-aa9d-5c4fb81bf289) |

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 | €4,108 | €4,988 | €5,868 | €9,668 | €11,508 |

## 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: 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: 9.8h · 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: 12.1h · Weather: 25–27°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: 9.6h · Weather: 24–36°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: 24–33°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: 24–29°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: 24–31°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: 23–31°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 | [Lighthouse Beacon – Adriatic & Tyrrhenian](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lighthouse-beacon-adriatic-tyrrhenian~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280716-21.md) | 2028-07-16 | 2028-08-06 | 21 | €3,354 |
| Next | [Sailor’s Lighthouse – Piraeus to Santorini](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailor-s-lighthouse-piraeus-to-santorini~HAL-NIEUW_AMSTERDAM-20280820-14.md) | 2028-08-20 | 2028-09-03 | 14 | €2,139 |

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