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

MS Nieuw Statendam - 10/18/2025

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

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Nieuw Statendam cruise ship departing October 18, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,014 ($144 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,810 ($130 per night), this represents a recent increase of 11%.

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Inside Cabin
$2,014
11%
vs Avg $1,810

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MS Nieuw Statendam - October 18, 2025 - 14 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 18thPiraeus (Athens), Greece
2Oct 19thAt Sea
3Oct 20thValletta, Malta
4Oct 21stTunis, Tunisia
5Oct 22ndPalermo, Sicily
6Oct 23rdMessina, Sicily
7Oct 24thAt Sea
8Oct 25thMykonos, Greece
9Oct 26thMarmaris, Turkey
10Oct 27thKusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
11Oct 28thRhodes, Greece
12Oct 18thRhodes, Greece
13Oct 30thSantorini, Greece
14Oct 31stSouda (chania), Crete
15Nov 1stPiraeus (Athens), Greece
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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 Ship

MS Nieuw Statendam Size Infographic

MS Nieuw Statendam

100 k
tonnage
983 ft
length
2018
year built
1,339
cabins
2,666
passengers
1,053
crew

MS NIEUW STATENDAM SIZE

The MS Nieuw Statendam has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 99,902 gross tons. The ship measures 983 feet (300 meters) in length. MS Nieuw Statendam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Nieuw Statendam holds 3,719 passengers. That includes 2,666 cruise vacationers and 1,053 staff members. The MS Nieuw Statendam total number of staterooms is 1,339.

MS Nieuw Statendam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:99,902 GT
  • Length:983 ft (300 m)
  • Beam:115 ft (35 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2018
  • Years Served:2018 - Present
  • Capacity:2,666
  • Crew Members:1,053
  • Total on Board:3,719
  • Total Staterooms:1,339
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:520 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MS Nieuw Statendam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Nieuw Statendam Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 182025
Greece
D: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. (126 words)

Day2
OCT 192025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
OCT 202025
A:8:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day4
OCT 212025
A:8:00 AMD: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.

Day5
OCT 222025
A:8:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day6
OCT 232025
A:8:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day7
OCT 242025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
OCT 252025
A:8:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day9
OCT 262025
A:8:00 AMD: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.

Day10
OCT 272025
Turkey
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day11
OCT 282025
A:8:00 AM

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. (126 words)

Day12
OCT 292025
D: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. (126 words)

Day13
OCT 302025
A:8:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day14
OCT 312025
Greece
A:8:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day15
NOV 12025
Greece
A:7:00 AM

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. (126 words)