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MS Nieuw Statendam

14 Night Eastern Mediterranean: Tel Aviv & Rhodes Overnights on Holland America MS Nieuw Statendam

October 18, 2025

MS Nieuw Statendam October 18, 2025

The MS Nieuw Statendam October 18, 2025 cruise departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 14 Night Eastern Mediterranean: Tel Aviv & Rhodes Overnights (Athens Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Nieuw Statendam will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Saturday, Oct 18th and returns on Saturday, Nov 1st, 2025.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
2
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MS Nieuw Statendam · October 18, 2025

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MS Nieuw Statendam · October 18, 2025

The MS Nieuw Statendam sails on October 18, 2025 for a 14 Night Eastern Mediterranean: Tel Aviv & Rhodes Overnights (Athens Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Nov 1st at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the MS Nieuw Statendam will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Eastern Mediterranean: Tel Aviv & Rhodes Overnights (Athens Roundtrip)

  • OCT18
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • OCT19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT20
    Valletta, Malta
    Valletta, Malta
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT21
    Tunis, Tunisia
    Tunis, Tunisia
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT22
    Palermo, Sicily
    Palermo, Sicily
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT23
    Messina, Sicily
    Messina, Sicily
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT25
    Mykonos, Greece
    Mykonos, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT26
    Marmaris, Turkey
    Marmaris, Turkey
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT27
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • OCT28
    Rhodes, Greece
    Rhodes, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
  • OCT18
    Rhodes, Greece
    Rhodes, Greece
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT30
    Santorini, Greece
    Santorini, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • OCT31
    Souda (chania), Crete
    Souda (chania), Crete
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • NOV01
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

October 18, 2025 · 14 Night Eastern Mediterranean: Tel Aviv & Rhodes Overnights (Athens Roundtrip)

Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 1•Saturday, Oct 18

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 2•Sunday, Oct 19

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Valletta, Malta
Day 3•Monday, Oct 20

Valletta, Malta

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination.

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Tunis, Tunisia
Day 4•Tuesday, Oct 21

Tunis, Tunisia

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Tunis, Tunisia, offers docking at La Goulette Port. Travelers explore Carthage Ruins and Medina of Tunis. Excursions visit Sidi Bou Said’s blue streets. Local markets sell brik. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Tunisian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tunis’ historic charm offers a vibrant Tunisian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and cultural markets, making Tunis an engaging destination for exploration.

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Palermo, Sicily
Day 5•Wednesday, Oct 22

Palermo, Sicily

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital.

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Messina, Sicily
Day 6•Thursday, Oct 23

Messina, Sicily

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Messina, Sicily, offers docking at Messina Port. Travelers explore Messina Cathedral and Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Excursions visit Mount Etna. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Messina’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Messina an engaging destination for exploration.

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At Sea
Day 7•Friday, Oct 24

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Mykonos, Greece
Day 8•Saturday, Oct 25

Mykonos, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Mykonos, Greece, offers docking at Mykonos Port. Travelers explore Little Venice and Mykonos Windmills. Excursions include Delos Island ruins. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures whitewashed streets and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Mykonos’ picturesque charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ruins and scenic beaches, making Mykonos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades.

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Marmaris, Turkey
Day 9•Sunday, Oct 26

Marmaris, Turkey

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Marmaris, Turkey, provides docking at Marmaris Port. Travelers explore the medieval Marmaris Castle and vibrant bazaars. Excursions visit Dalyan’s rock tombs and turtle beaches. Local markets sell Turkish delight. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Aegean vistas and Ottoman architecture. Dining onboard includes köfte, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like evil eye charms, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lycian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance castle and market walks. Marmaris’ scenic harbor and historic charm offer a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a blend of ancient sites, bustling markets, and coastal beauty, making Marmaris a compelling destination for exploring Turkey’s Aegean coast and its rich cultural heritage.

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Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Day 10•Monday, Oct 27

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

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Rhodes, Greece
Day 11•Tuesday, Oct 28

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration.

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Rhodes, Greece
Day 12•Wednesday, Oct 29

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration.

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Santorini, Greece
Day 13•Thursday, Oct 30

Santorini, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination.

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Souda (chania), Crete
Day 14•Friday, Oct 31

Souda (chania), Crete

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Souda (Chania), Crete, offers docking at Souda Port. Travelers explore Chania’s Venetian Harbor and Samaria Gorge. Excursions include Elafonisi Beach. Local markets sell dakos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures old town alleys and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance gorge hikes. Souda’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic harbors and scenic beaches, making Souda an engaging destination.

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Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Day 15•Saturday, Nov 1

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

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Weather Forecast

MS Nieuw Statendam - October 18, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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October

Typical Weather

88°F

Average High

47°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.9 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
72 / 100
safer than 72% of all cruises
72
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
8
/ 10
Valletta, Malta
Valletta
Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.
5
/ 10
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis
Travelers should stay vigilant in Tunis due to moderate crime, especially outside tourist zones, and remain aware of political instability.
6
/ 10
Palermo, Sicily
Palermo
Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.
7
/ 10
Messina, Sicily
Messina
Travelers in Messina should stay vigilant against petty theft and pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the port and markets.
8
/ 10
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos
Travelers in Mykonos should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas during peak season.
8
/ 10
Marmaris, Turkey
Marmaris
Travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in Marmaris, ensuring personal belongings are secured and surroundings are monitored.
7
/ 10
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.
8
/ 10
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes
Rhodes is generally safe for travelers, but staying vigilant in crowded areas is advised to avoid pickpocketing and minor scams.
9
/ 10
Santorini, Greece
Santorini
Santorini is safe for travelers, but they should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing and be cautious of traffic hazards.
8
/ 10
Souda (chania), Crete
Souda
Souda is a generally safe port for cruise travelers, but vigilance is advised in crowded areas and isolated locations to avoid petty theft.

Cruise Ship

MS Nieuw Statendam

⚓ Tonnage

99,902

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,018

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

983

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

2,666

vs avg 2,157

The MS Nieuw Statendam has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 99,902 gross tons. The ship measures 983 feet in length. MS Nieuw Statendam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class class. At full capacity, the MS Nieuw Statendam holds 2,666 passengers. That includes 1,613 cruise vacationers and 1,053 staff members. The MS Nieuw Statendam total number of staterooms is 1,339.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Nieuw Statendam sailing on October 18, 2025?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece.

What ports does the MS Nieuw Statendam visit on the October 18, 2025 cruise?

This route includes athens-greece, valletta-malta, tunis-tunisia, palermo-sicily, messina-sicily, mykonos-greece, marmaris-turkey, kusadasi-turkey, rhodes-greece, santorini-greece, souda-chania-crete.

How many sea days are included on this MS Nieuw Statendam October 18, 2025 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 2 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Nieuw Statendam sailing on October 18, 2025?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this MS Nieuw Statendam itinerary?

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Last Updated: Mar 23, 2026