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28-Day Eastern Mediterranean Antiquities: Rhodes & Stromboli

Ship: Nieuw Statendam   
Departure: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Nights: 28 nights
Departs: Athens
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
28
Nights
Days at Sea
6
Sea Days
Ports
20
Ports
Countries Visted
8
Countries
  • Itinerary

    28-Day Eastern Mediterranean Antiquities: Rhodes & Stromboli

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Saturday, October 18, 2025 Athens, Greece Embark 4:00 PM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    2 Sunday, October 19, 2025 At Sea
    3 Monday, October 20, 2025 Valletta, Malta 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Valletta, Malta

    Valletta (aka Belt Valletta, Città Umilissima) - traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's principal administrative district - is the capital city of Malta, located in the central-eastern portion of the island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is essentially Baroque in style, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. Don’t miss the the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. Read more about Valletta, Malta

    4 Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Tunis, Tunisia 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Tunis, Tunisia

    Tunis, the capital of the Tunisian Republic and its largest city, is situated on the large Gulf of Tunis. It may be but a slim wedge of North Africa’s vast horizontal expanse, but Tunisia has enough history and diverse natural beauty to pack a country many times its size. The city takes you by surprise with its modern conference halls, hotels and banks, and bright yellow taxis rushing passengers to business lunches. Read more about Tunis, Tunisia

    5 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Palermo, Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Palermo, Italy

    The capital of Sicily, Palermo is an historic city in southern Italy and is situated on the NW of the island right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2700 year-old city is noted for its rich history, culture and architecture. With Sicily's greatest concentration of sights, and the second biggest historic centre in Italy, Palermo is a complex, multilayered city that can be overwhelming if you try to see too much. Read more about Palermo, Italy

    6 Thursday, October 23, 2025 Messina, Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Messina, Italy

    Messina is a harbour on the eastern coast of Sicily, a short ferry crossing to mainland Italy lying to the east. Due to the several earthquakes that have struck the area on several occasions, the city is almost completely modern. Mostly viewed as the starting point for tours and trips to Taormina and Mount Etna, both of which are truly unforgettable, it also has much to offer in the way of history and beauty. Read more about Messina, Italy

    7 Friday, October 24, 2025 At Sea
    8 Saturday, October 25, 2025 Mykonos, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Mykonos, Greece

    Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Read more about Mykonos, Greece

    9 Sunday, October 26, 2025 Marmaris, Turkey 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Marmaris, Turkey

    Marmaris, located on the Mediterranean coast in south-west Turkey, is probably the most popular sailing and holiday resort of the country. In this Turkish jewel you will find plenty of places to shop and sample the local cuisine, with delicious wines that could easily compete against many European vineyards. The harbour, filled with yachts, is overlooked by a small, historic castle built in 1522, which has now become a museum with numerous pieces of archaeological interest from local sites. Read more about Marmaris, Turkey

    10 Monday, October 27, 2025 Kusadasi, Turkey 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Kusadasi, Turkey

    Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey

    11 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Rhodes, Greece 8:00 AM
    View of Rhodes, Greece

    Rhodes is the principal city of the island of the same name, situated in the Aegean Sea. It is renowned for having the longest summer of any of the Greek islands. It is famous for being the site of the Colossus of Rhodes - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - as well as being the home of the Citadel of Rhodes, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Read more about Rhodes, Greece

    12 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Rhodes, Greece 5:00 PM
    View of Rhodes, Greece

    Rhodes is the principal city of the island of the same name, situated in the Aegean Sea. It is renowned for having the longest summer of any of the Greek islands. It is famous for being the site of the Colossus of Rhodes - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - as well as being the home of the Citadel of Rhodes, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe. Read more about Rhodes, Greece

    13 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Santorini, Greece 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Santorini, Greece

    Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km from Greece's mainland. It is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion some 3500 years ago, which destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and which resulted in the creation of the current geological caldera. Take the cable car to view the beautiful panorama of Santorini. Read more about Santorini, Greece

    14 Friday, October 31, 2025 Chania, Greece 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Chania, Greece

    Chania is the second largest city of Crete and lies along the north coast of the island. This region as a whole is rich in history, and Chania's Old Town with its old aristocratic appearance, arched doorways, stone staircases, small and crumbling Venetian harbour, a mosque, and narrow streets, is considered the most beautiful and well-preserved urban district on Crete. Places of interest include the Archaeological Museum housed in the church of St Fragiskos, the Chania Public Baths, and the Fortezza, a large Venetian castle. Read more about Chania, Greece

    15 Saturday, November 1, 2025 Athens, Greece 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Athens, Greece

    Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece

    16 Sunday, November 2, 2025 At Sea
    17 Monday, November 3, 2025 Corfu, Greece 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Corfu, Greece

    Corfu Island, located just off the west coast of Greece, boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles. With its impressive landscapes, rich vegetation, long golden beaches, the elegant capital Corfu Town, and many traditional villages, it is not surprising that this island receives many visitors each year. The capital is possibly most impressive, due to the Venetian, French and English civilisations that are remembered for the architectural elements they have left behind. Read more about Corfu, Greece

    18 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Kotor, Montenegro 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Kotor, Montenegro

    Located along one of Montenegro's most beautiful bays is picturesque Kotor. The bay is the deepest natural inlet in the Adriatic Sea, and the scenery around it is spectacular. Its well-preserved Old Town - surrounded by an impressive city wall - nestles at the head of southern Europe’s deepest sunken river valley. Read more about Kotor, Montenegro

    19 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Split, Croatia 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Split, Croatia

    Split, in Croatia, is a busy port on the shores of the Mediterranean and has numerous ferries operating to and from nearby islands. It is also a popular tourist resort with beaches and pleasant promenades. Venetian, Gothic and Renaissance houses and several medieval churches add architectural interest. Read more about Split, Croatia

    20 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Trieste, Italy 8:00 AM
    View of Trieste, Italy

    Trieste is a modern lively city, yet much of its former grandeur is still clearly apparent in the form of imposing buildings with neo-classical facades. It became a part of Italy at the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. Trieste has often been referred to as Vienna by the Sea. Read more about Trieste, Italy

    21 Friday, November 7, 2025 Trieste, Italy 5:00 PM
    View of Trieste, Italy

    Trieste is a modern lively city, yet much of its former grandeur is still clearly apparent in the form of imposing buildings with neo-classical facades. It became a part of Italy at the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. Trieste has often been referred to as Vienna by the Sea. Read more about Trieste, Italy

    22 Saturday, November 8, 2025 At Sea
    23 Sunday, November 9, 2025 Dubrovnik, Croatia 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Dubrovnik, a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, is a prominent tourist destination. The city joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. An outstanding feature of the Old Town of Dubrovnik is its intact city walls that run uninterrupted for 1,940m encircling the city. Read more about Dubrovnik, Croatia

    24 Monday, November 10, 2025 Sarande, Albania 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Sarande, Albania

    Sarandë, the capital of the District of Sarand, Albania, is situated on the Ionian Sea coast in the Mediterranean. Daily ferryboats link with the nearby Greek island of Corfu (visible to the SW), and the delightful warm weather has made tourism its major economic resource. While the vast majority of the population is Albanian, there are also many Greeks. Read more about Sarande, Albania

    25 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Argostoli, Greece 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Argostoli, Greece

    Argostoli is the capital of the island of Kefalonia, the largest of the Greek Ionian Islands. Its neo-classical buildings blend with a modern city that has a remarkable historic and cultural tradition, despite the fact that it was devastated by an earthquake in 1953. The golden sandy beaches lapped by the beautiful blue sea, fascinating caves, rocky mountains, and traditional island settlements, joined with a unique sense of liveliness, make this a great tourist destination. Read more about Argostoli, Greece

    26 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Cruising Strait Of M
    27 Thursday, November 13, 2025 Messina, Italy 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Messina, Italy

    Messina is a harbour on the eastern coast of Sicily, a short ferry crossing to mainland Italy lying to the east. Due to the several earthquakes that have struck the area on several occasions, the city is almost completely modern. Mostly viewed as the starting point for tours and trips to Taormina and Mount Etna, both of which are truly unforgettable, it also has much to offer in the way of history and beauty. Read more about Messina, Italy

    27 Thursday, November 13, 2025 Cruising Stromboli V
    28 Friday, November 14, 2025 Naples, Italy 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Naples, Italy

    Naples is an historic city over 2,500 years old, sitting on the west coast of southern Italy by the Gulf of Naples. Located halfway between two volcanic areas, Mount Vesuvius and Camp Flegrei and with numerous tours and cruise excursions available at the port, one may be inclined to miss out on what Naples itself has to offer. It has some of the world's best opera houses and theatres, and is often called an open-air museum because of its many historic statues and monuments. Read more about Naples, Italy

    29 Saturday, November 15, 2025 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Rome, sometimes referred to as "The Eternal City," is the capital city of Italy. Cruises from Rome depart the Rome Cruise Terminal which is approximately 1.5 hours by train North-West of the city centre. Rome is renowned across the world for its rich past, impressive archaeological sites, delectable cuisine, gorgeous gardens, homes of local nobility, and significant structures including the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Read more about Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

  • Ship

    Nieuw Statendam Overview

    Nieuw Statendam

    4.2
    (from 20 verified customers)

    Taking her maiden voyage in 2018, the Nieuw Statendam can carry up to 2650 passengers with a 99,500 GT, making her one of the largest ships in the Holland America fleet. Hallmarks of HAL include spacious staterooms and public areas, rich timber furnishings set with museum-quality paintings and antiques, discreet personal service, and artful itineraries that allow for overnights in key cities.

  • Inclusions

    Nieuw Statendam Inclusions

    • B.B. King's Blues Club
    • BBC Earth In Concert
    • Billboard Onboard
    • Lincoln Center Stage
    • Rolling Stone Rock Room
  • Cabins

    Nieuw Statendam Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Nieuw Statendam Suite on the Nieuw Statendam

    Cabin Types

    PS, SB, SC, SA, SQ, SS, SY, BC

    Average Cabin Size – 40.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 11.9 m2

    Features: Bedroom with 1 king-size bed, oversize whirlpool bath amp; shower amp; additional shower stall, living room, dining room, dressing room, private verandah with whirlpool, pantry, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, microwave, refrigerator, guest toilet, private stereo system, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 1,290 sq. ft. including verandah.

    Verandah

    Verandah

    Verandah  on the Nieuw Statendam Verandah  on the Nieuw Statendam

    Cabin Types

    AS, A, B, VQ, VS, V, VA, VB, VC, VE, VF, VD, VH

    Average Cabin Size – 22.8 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.0 m2

    Features:2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower, sitting area, private verandah, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 260ndash;356 sq. ft. including verandah.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Nieuw Statendam Oceanview on the Nieuw Statendam

    Cabin Types

    FB, FA, OO, CQ, C, D, E, F

    Average Cabin Size – 18.9 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Features:2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons amp; 1 upper bed. 2 bathrooms mdash; one with bathtub, shower, sink amp; toilet, one with shower amp; sink. Approximately 222ndash;231 sq. ft.

    Interior

    Interior

    Interior on the Nieuw Statendam Interior on the Nieuw Statendam

    Cabin Types

    IQ, I, J, K, L, N

    Average Cabin Size – 18.3 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Features: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, shower. Approximately 143#8211;225 sq. ft. Opt for the serenity of a Spa Suite or Stateroom, featuring modern spa amenities such as yoga mats, an iPod#174; docking station, and a countertop water feature in-room. Also conveniently located near the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, where you may easily book spa treatments and salon services.

  • Deck Plans

    Nieuw Statendam Deck Plans

    Legend

    • Triple (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed)
    • Quad (2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, one upper)
    • Shower only
    • Connecting rooms
    • Partial sea view
    • Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings (instead of clear Plexiglass railing)
    • Modified accessible staterooms
    • Uncovered verandah
    • Double (2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, no murphy bed)
    • Floor-to-ceiling windows
    • Triple (2 lower beds, 1 upper)
    • Wheelchair accessible staterooms
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  • 28-Day Eastern Mediterranean Antiquities: Rhodes & Stromboli

    Cruiseline: Holland America Line Ship: Nieuw Statendam Departure: Saturday, October 18, 2025 Nights: 28 nights Departs: Athens Returns: Rome (Civitavecchia)

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