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Holland America Line · Rotterdam

23-Day Arctic Circle & Northern Lights with France & Iberia

Oct 8, 2028 – Oct 31, 202823 nightsRotterdam to Lisbon

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Alesund

Norway

Day
3
Date
Oct 10, 2028
Arrive
10:00 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

Ålesund, a quaint fishing town of approximately 45,000 in western Norway, has been called Norway's most beautiful city. A fire in 1904 destroyed much of it, resulting in the town being rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style-also known as Jugendstil-that was popular around the turn of the 20th century.

Rotterdam

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Deck plans

Rotterdam

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Deck plans

Rotterdam

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Deck plans

Rotterdam

Netherlands

Day
1
Date
Oct 8, 2028
Depart
3:00 PM

The Netherlands' second-largest city and Europe's busiest port is home to some of the 20th and 21st centuries' most important architectural feats, which is particularly impressive when you consider that nearly all of Rotterdam was razed to the ground during World War II.

Trondheim

Norway

Day
4
Date
Oct 11, 2028
Arrive
11:00 AM
Depart
11:59 PM

Founded in 997, Trondheim is one of Norway's oldest cities, situated midway between southern and northern Norway. Dominated by the massive Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim is often referred to as the Royal City. Traditionally, the kings of Norway have been crowned in the cathedral, which is considered a National Shrine.

Tromso

Norway

Day
6
Date
Oct 13, 2028
Arrive
11:00 AM
Depart
11:00 PM

Tromsø is the largest city in northern Norway and the ninth most populous municipality in the country. It surprises visitors with its sophisticated art scene, its contrasting modern and historical architecture, international cuisine, multicultural events, and festivals throughout the year.

Hammerfest

Norway

Day
7
Date
Oct 14, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
11:59 PM

In keeping with much of northern Norway, the natural setting of Hammerfest is simply stunning with everything from alpine terrain to delicate shorelines. From May 17 to July 28, the midnight sun lights up the fjords, islands and skerries no matter what time of day.

Alta

Norway

Day
8
Date
Oct 15, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM

At the head of Alta Fjord, Alta offers a window into the landscapes, culture, and deep history of Northern Norway. At nearby Hjemmeluft Bay, thousands of prehistoric rock carvings trace human life in the region across thousands of years and form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Molde

Norway

Day
11
Date
Oct 18, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

All of the stunning beauty you associate with Norway is on display in Molde, a city roughly 400 kilometers (240 miles) north of Bergen with white clapboard houses sitting alongside a sparkling fjord. On a clear day, more than 200 peaks are visible from this part of the Romsdal Peninsula.

Bergen

Norway

Day
12
Date
Oct 19, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

Stunningly beautiful Bergen is the ideal combination of nature, culture and exciting urban life, and is also the gateway to Norway's fjords. Since King Olav Kyrre founded the city in 1070, Bergen has attracted people from all over the world.

Lerwick, Shetland Islands

United Kingdom

Day
13
Date
Oct 20, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

PRONOUNCED: LAIR-WICK or LAIR-ICK People have lived and prospered on Shetland since Neolithic times. The site of Clickimin Broch, a hollow-stone-walled structure, was a Late Bronze Age farmstead of the 7th century BCE.

Zeebrugge (Brussels)

Belgium

Day
16
Date
Oct 23, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

With its picturesque canals, cobblestone streets and fairy-tale gabled houses, Bruges might have been custom built just to charm visitors.

Portsmouth, England

United Kingdom

Day
17
Date
Oct 24, 2028
Arrive
7:30 AM
Depart
9:00 PM

The United Kingdom's only island city, Portsmouth has been an integral base for the British Royal Navy since 1194.

Cherbourg (Normandy)

France

Day
18
Date
Oct 25, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

In the 20th century, Cherbourg's biggest claim to fame was perhaps that it had been a vital port during the Allied forces' D-Day invasion, which landed to the southeast and traveled overland to capture the well-defended city from the Germans.

Le Verdon (Bordeaux)

France

Day
20
Date
Oct 27, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
7:00 PM

Le Verdon, more commonly known as Le Verdon-sur-Mer, provides many attraction options. Relax on the beach, take in panoramic views from the lighthouse; hiking and biking lovers can explore the lush surrounding river gorge.

Bilbao

Spain

Day
21
Date
Oct 28, 2028
Arrive
8:00 AM
Depart
6:00 PM

Straddling the banks of an estuary opening into the Bay of Biscay, Bilbao is the largest city in Spain's northeastern Basque Country. Its earliest beginnings are preserved in the Casco Viejo, seven medieval streets that used to be guarded by walls.

Leixoes (Porto)

Portugal

Day
23
Date
Oct 30, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM
Depart
5:00 PM

The commercial center of northern Portugal and hub of the port wine trade, Porto is a gracious, cosmopolitan city noted for its 12th century cathedral and medieval churches, picturesque narrow streets and wine lodges at Vila Nova de Gaia.

Lisbon

Portugal

Day
24
Date
Oct 31, 2028
Arrive
7:00 AM

The great period of "the Discoveries" accounted for phenomenal wealth brought back from India, Africa and Brazil by the great Portuguese navigators. Gold, jewels, ivory, porcelain and spices helped finance grand new buildings and impressive monuments in Lisbon, the country's capital city.

Length
23 nights
Departs
Oct 8, 2028, Rotterdam
Returns
Oct 31, 2028, Lisbon
Ports of call
16
Days at sea
4
Ship
Rotterdam

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Offers on this sailing

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Highlights

  • Scenic Cruising Trondheimsfjord
  • Crossing the Arctic Circle

Itinerary

  1. Day 1Oct 8

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

    Depart 3:00 PM

    Embark

    Rotterdam
  2. Day 2Oct 9

    At sea

  3. Day 3Oct 10

    Alesund, Norway

    Arrive 10:00 AMDepart 9:00 PM

  4. Day 4Oct 11

    Trondheim, Norway

    Arrive 11:00 AMDepart 11:59 PM

    Trondheim
  5. Day 4Oct 11

    Scenic Cruising Trondheimsfjord

    Scenic cruising

  6. Day 5Oct 12

    Crossing the Arctic Circle

    Scenic cruising

  7. Day 6Oct 13

    Tromso, Norway

    Arrive 11:00 AMDepart 11:00 PM

    Tromso
  8. Day 7Oct 14

    Hammerfest, Norway

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 11:59 PM

    Hammerfest
  9. Day 8Oct 15

    Alta, Norway

    Arrive 8:00 AM

    OvernightTender

    Alta
  10. Day 9Oct 16

    Alta, Norway

    Depart 2:00 PM

    Overnight

  11. Day 10Oct 17

    Crossing the Arctic Circle

    Scenic cruising

  12. Day 11Oct 18

    Molde, Norway

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Molde
  13. Day 12Oct 19

    Bergen, Norway

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Bergen
  14. Day 13Oct 20

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Tender

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands
  15. Day 14Oct 21

    At sea

  16. Day 15Oct 22

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

  17. Day 16Oct 23

    Zeebrugge (Brussels), Belgium

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Zeebrugge (Brussels)
  18. Day 17Oct 24

    Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

    Arrive 7:30 AMDepart 9:00 PM

    Portsmouth
  19. Day 18Oct 25

    Cherbourg (Normandy), France

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Cherbourg (Normandy)
  20. Day 19Oct 26

    At sea

  21. Day 20Oct 27

    Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 7:00 PM

    Le Verdon (Bordeaux)
  22. Day 21Oct 28

    Bilbao, Spain

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Bilbao
  23. Day 22Oct 29

    At sea

  24. Day 23Oct 30

    Leixoes (Porto), Portugal

    Arrive 7:00 AMDepart 5:00 PM

    Leixoes (Porto)
  25. Day 24Oct 31

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Arrive 7:00 AM

    Disembark

    Lisbon

Rotterdam

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Pinnacle Suite

1,290 sq ft

Our premier 1,290 sq. ft. Pinnacle Suite features floor-to-ceiling glass doors, large private Whirlpool verandahs (on select ships), living, dining, and dressing rooms, and lush sleeping accommodations with luxurious Duxiana® king beds. These elegant suites sleep up to four guests and include a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, and guest toilets.

Pinnacle Suite floor plan, RotterdamFloor plan

Neptune Suite

465–502 sq ft

From $14,079 per person

Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, spacious private verandahs, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner’s Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq. ft. suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.

Signature Suite

393–400 sq ft

These elegant 393–400 sq. ft. suites feature a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah. Signature Suites accommodate up to four guests with two beds that convert to a queen- or king-size bed — our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed, and a Murphy, Pullman, or sofa bed, depending on configuration.

Vista Suite

260–356 sq ft

Graced with a private verandah, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and comfortable sitting areas, our 260–356 sq. ft. Vista Suites are filled with natural light. They include two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress.

Verandah

228–405 sq ft

From $7,219 per person

Floor-to-ceiling doors lead to your balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq. ft. staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

Ocean View

From $6,719 per person

With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

Inside

143–225 sq ft

From $5,919 per person

Big on comfort, our 143–225 sq. ft. Inside staterooms offer exceptional value with two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

Guests
2,668
Year built
2021
Dining and venues
  • Dining Room
  • Canaletto
  • Club Orange
  • Morimoto By Sea
  • Morimoto By Sea Sushi
  • Pinnacle Grill
  • Sel de Mer
  • Tamarind
  • Lido Market
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Dive-In
  • New York Deli & Pizza
  • Grand Dutch Café
  • Crow’s Nest Café
  • Gelato & Juice Bar
  • Crow’s Nest Bar
  • Half Moon Bar
  • Lido Bar
  • Panorama Bar
  • Ocean Bar
  • Tamarind Bar
  • Sea View Bar
  • Casino
  • Game Room
  • Kids Club
  • Library
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Pickleball
  • Sports Court
  • The Shops
  • Effy Fine Jewelry
  • Art Gallery
  • Photo Gallery
  • Portrait Studio
  • Lido Pool
  • Sea View Pool
  • Hydropool
  • Hot Tubs
  • Spa & Salon
  • Retreat Cabanas
  • Fitness Center
  • Neptune Lounge

Videos

  • Staterooms and suites

  • Casino

  • Entertainment

  • Spa and salon

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Deck plans

Open effective after April 26 2026 plan (PDF)

effective after April 26 2026
Rotterdam, effective after April 26 2026 deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Inside, Rotterdam

    Inside

    Inside (143–225 sq ft)

    Big on comfort, our 143–225 sq. ft. Inside staterooms offer exceptional value with two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads and a host of amenities.

    $5,919

  • Ocean View, Rotterdam

    Ocean View

    Ocean View

    With a view of the ocean through a window or porthole, these expansive staterooms include a sitting area, two beds that convert to one queen-size bed — our signature Mariner's Dream™ bed with plush euro-top mattress — premium massage showerheads, and a host of amenities.

    $6,719

  • Verandah

    Verandah (228–405 sq ft)

    Floor-to-ceiling doors lead to your balcony, infusing these coveted 228–405 sq. ft. staterooms with natural light. Enjoy a private verandah overlooking the ocean, a spacious sitting area for unwinding, and our signature Mariner’s Dream™ bed that can convert from one queen to two beds.

    $7,219

  • Neptune Suite

    Neptune Suite (465–502 sq ft)

    Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, spacious private verandahs, expansive sitting areas, and comfortable sleeping accommodations with Mariner’s Dream™ beds, our 465–502 sq. ft. suite sleeps up to four guests and boasts a deep soaking tub and an independent, full-size shower stall, dual-sink vanities, premium bathrobes, pillow menus, fresh flowers, and binoculars.

    $14,079

Taxes and fees included.

Dates and prices

23 nights, 23-Day Arctic Circle & Northern Lights with France & Iberia

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