---
title: "Transatlantic Tapestry – Silk Roads to Sunbaked Shores"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/transatlantic-tapestry-silk-roads-to-sunbaked-shores~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21
description: "21-night Holland America Line cruise on Rotterdam"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/105ce57f5de970ca.jpg
---

# Transatlantic Tapestry – Silk Roads to Sunbaked Shores

![Route map: 21 nights one way from Istanbul on Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/105ce57f5de970ca.jpg)

A 21-night cruise from Istanbul to Fort Lauderdale, sailing on the evening of 2 December. It calls at Mykonos, Souda (Chania), Messina, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Cartagena Spain and Gibraltar, with 12 days at sea along the way. The stops are in Greece, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, and calls last 8 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 13°C in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) to 25°C in Fort Lauderdale (55 to 77°F). The cruise ends in Fort Lauderdale on the morning of 23 December. 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:** 21 nights
- **Departure:** 2028-12-02
- **Return:** 2028-12-23
- **From:** [Istanbul, Turkey](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md)
- **To:** [Fort Lauderdale, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR |  | 21:00 | 7–12°C |
| 3 | [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md) | GR | 08:00 | 17:00 | 13–15°C |
| 4 | [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md) | GR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 13–16°C |
| 6 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 12–16°C |
| 7 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 8–14°C |
| 8 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10–14°C |
| 9 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 18:00 | 8–13°C |
| 11 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | 08:00 | 16:00 | 12–17°C |
| 12 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 08:00 | 16:00 | 12–17°C |
| 22 | [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 20–25°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 | €3,008 | €3,008 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=eaec821f-adab-400d-afed-6640de09ee18) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,519 | €3,519 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=62e9109a-203d-413b-ae57-5dd14486aba3) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,248 | €4,248 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=2eb04314-1a85-442f-8d6a-b7300e2a88c2) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,088 | €6,088 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=56fde8b6-87ae-4426-b0d2-93bac76a6f4e) |

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 | €3,298 | €1,649 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=d2baa656-b320-4257-9531-ba885fa2c824) |
| Oceanview | Ocean View | €4,018 | €2,009 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=07e2f4cc-73a8-4d36-80ab-aff85b669bf3) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €4,538 | €2,269 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=706684b1-2aa4-46d2-9f9f-563c15f00763) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €6,378 | €3,189 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=0630b1c2-0cca-419f-9fa9-2525f3e25019) |
| Deluxe | Neptune Suite | €11,218 | €5,609 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=637453da-a011-4355-a225-4f818b0c7904) |

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 | €5,587 | €1,862 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=0ccbb4e1-0e3a-470d-b7b7-28370605336a) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €6,837 | €2,279 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=3d19f726-3aca-46b8-a1f2-87750594474f) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €8,207 | €2,736 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=26291b61-cf86-425b-97ad-42c5efbf012c) |

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 | €6,996 | €1,749 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=046ddce0-689c-4ff4-8e69-3c2b10c90db0) |
| Balcony | Verandah | €8,096 | €2,024 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=10ccc63b-7a40-40e5-91e0-c742f5a79ff2) |
| Suite | Vista Suite | €9,556 | €2,389 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281202-21.md?pid=45fb7cd5-9874-49c0-adbb-a718649d70bf) |

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 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-12 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-13 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-14 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-15 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-16 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-17 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-18 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-19 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-20 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-21 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-22 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-23 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-24 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-25 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-26 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-27 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-28 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | – |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | €11,218 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | €11,218 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,298 | €4,018 | €4,538 | €6,378 | €11,218 |

## 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

### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md)

*Turkey*

> Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus

Avg dock time: 12.4h · Weather: 7–12°C

- Currency: Turkish Lira
- Languages: tr
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul

### [Mykonos](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/mykonos.md)

*Greece*

> Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun

Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 13–15°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: el
- Timezone: Europe/Athens

### [Souda (Chania)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/souda-chania.md)

*Greece*

> Venetian harbour, Cretan soul

Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 13–16°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: 12–16°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: 8–14°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: 10–14°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

*Italy*

> Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 8–13°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md)

*Spain*

> Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 12–17°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: 12–17°C

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

### [Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/fort-lauderdale.md)

*United States*

> Florida's sunny cruise capital

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 20–25°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Byzantine Wake – Rome, Athens & Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/cruises/byzantine-wake-rome-athens-istanbul~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20281111-21.md) | 2028-11-11 | 2028-12-02 | 21 | €2,659 |

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