MS Rotterdam itinerary map for October 3, 2027
MS Rotterdam

14 Night Arctic Circle & Northern Lights With History Channel on Holland America MS Rotterdam

October 3, 2027

MS Rotterdam October 3, 2027

The MS Rotterdam October 3, 2027 cruise departs from Rotterdam, Netherlands. On this 14 Night Arctic Circle & Northern Lights With History Channel (Rotterdam Roundtrip) sailing, the MS Rotterdam will visit a total of 10 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Sunday, Oct 3rd and returns on Sunday, Oct 17th, 2027.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
2
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MS Rotterdam · October 3, 2027

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MS Rotterdam · October 3, 2027

The MS Rotterdam sails on October 3, 2027 for a 14 Night Arctic Circle & Northern Lights With History Channel (Rotterdam Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands on Oct 17th at 7:00 AM. During the 16-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Arctic Circle & Northern Lights With History Channel (Rotterdam Roundtrip)

  • OCT03
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    A: — - D: 3:00 PM
  • OCT04
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT05
    Alesund, Norway
    Alesund, Norway
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • OCT03
    Cruise Trondheimsfjord
    Cruise Trondheimsfjord
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT06
    Trondheim, Norway
    Trondheim, Norway
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 11:59 PM
  • OCT03
    Cross Arctic Circle
    Cross Arctic Circle
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT08
    Tromso, Norway
    Tromso, Norway
    A: 10:00 AM - D: —
  • OCT03
    Tromso, Norway
    Tromso, Norway
    A: — - D: 10:00 PM
  • OCT10
    Alta, Norway
    Alta, Norway
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
  • OCT03
    Alta, Norway
    Alta, Norway
    A: — - D: 2:00 PM
  • OCT03
    Cross Arctic Circle
    Cross Arctic Circle
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT13
    Andalsnes, Norway
    Andalsnes, Norway
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • OCT14
    Bergen, Norway
    Bergen, Norway
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT15
    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • OCT16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • OCT17
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

October 3, 2027 · 14 Night Arctic Circle & Northern Lights With History Channel (Rotterdam Roundtrip)

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Day 1•Sunday, Oct 3

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Arrival: —•Departure: 3:00 PM

Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.

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At Sea
Day 2•Monday, Oct 4

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Alesund, Norway
Day 3•Tuesday, Oct 5

Alesund, Norway

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Ålesund, Norway, offers docking at Ålesund Port. Travelers explore Jugendstil architecture and Aksla Viewpoint. Excursions visit Geirangerfjord. Local markets sell svele. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Art Nouveau buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Ålesund’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of architectural beauty and scenic fjords, making Ålesund an engaging destination for exploration.

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Cruise Trondheimsfjord
Day 4•Sunday, Oct 3

Cruise Trondheimsfjord

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Trondheimsfjord in Norway has no docking; ships cruise to Trondheim. Travelers view coastal farms and Storfossen waterfall from the deck. Excursions explore Nidaros Cathedral’s Gothic splendor. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures fjord islands. Dining onboard includes klippfisk. Souvenirs, like Viking replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norwegian history. Light layers suit temperate conditions. Trondheimsfjord’s serene waters provide a scenic gateway to Norway’s cultural heart.

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Trondheim, Norway
Day 4•Wednesday, Oct 6

Trondheim, Norway

Arrival: 11:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Trondheim, Norway, offers docking at Trondheim Port. Travelers explore Nidaros Cathedral and Old Town Bridge. Excursions visit Røros’ mining town. Local markets sell brunost. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Nidelva River vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Trondheim’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of medieval landmarks and scenic rivers, making Trondheim an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s central coast.

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Cross Arctic Circle
Day 5•Sunday, Oct 3

Cross Arctic Circle

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cross Arctic Circle offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers celebrate the polar crossing with shipboard ceremonies. No excursions or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for Arctic cruising. Photography captures polar seascapes and midnight sun vistas. Dining onboard includes international dishes, reflecting the global journey. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arctic exploration history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while comfortable shoes enhance deck walks. Crossing the Arctic Circle offers a unique maritime stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ceremonial events and polar scenery, making the Arctic Circle an engaging destination.

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Tromso, Norway
Day 6•Friday, Oct 8

Tromso, Norway

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: —

Tromsø, Norway, offers docking at Tromsø Port. Travelers explore Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum. Excursions include Northern Lights viewing. Local markets sell cloudberries. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for Arctic tours. Photography captures fjord landscapes and Arctic vistas. Dining onboard includes reindeer stew, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Sami crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sámi history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the polar climate, while sturdy shoes enhance city walks. Tromsø’s Arctic charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and natural phenomena, making Tromsø an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s northern coast.

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Tromso, Norway
Day 7•Saturday, Oct 9

Tromso, Norway

Arrival: —•Departure: 10:00 PM

Tromsø, Norway, offers docking at Tromsø Port. Travelers explore Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum. Excursions include Northern Lights viewing. Local markets sell cloudberries. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for Arctic tours. Photography captures fjord landscapes and Arctic vistas. Dining onboard includes reindeer stew, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Sami crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sámi history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the polar climate, while sturdy shoes enhance city walks. Tromsø’s Arctic charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and natural phenomena, making Tromsø an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s northern coast.

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Alta, Norway
Day 8•Sunday, Oct 10

Alta, Norway

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Alta, Norway, docks at Alta Hurtigruten Terminal on Altafjord, 4 kilometers from town, with shuttles or buses for 10-minute transfers. The city, population 20,000, features the Northern Lights Cathedral, a 2013 titanium-clad structure with light installations. Travelers visit Alta Museum for 7,000-year-old petroglyphs and rock art trails. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, 20 minutes away, offers ice bar tours and snowmobile trips. Excursions to Sami reindeer herding camps, 30 minutes out, include lavvu tent visits and lassoing demos. The Tirpitz Museum, 15 minutes west, details WWII coastal defenses. Local markets sell cloudberries. Peak season December to March for aurora viewing; buses cost 50 NOK. Dining includes king crab at fjord cafes. Souvenirs feature Sami silver spoons. Taxis average 100-150 NOK short trips. Snowshoe rentals available for winter fjord trails.

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Alta, Norway
Day 9•Monday, Oct 11

Alta, Norway

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:00 PM

Alta, Norway, docks at Alta Hurtigruten Terminal on Altafjord, 4 kilometers from town, with shuttles or buses for 10-minute transfers. The city, population 20,000, features the Northern Lights Cathedral, a 2013 titanium-clad structure with light installations. Travelers visit Alta Museum for 7,000-year-old petroglyphs and rock art trails. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, 20 minutes away, offers ice bar tours and snowmobile trips. Excursions to Sami reindeer herding camps, 30 minutes out, include lavvu tent visits and lassoing demos. The Tirpitz Museum, 15 minutes west, details WWII coastal defenses. Local markets sell cloudberries. Peak season December to March for aurora viewing; buses cost 50 NOK. Dining includes king crab at fjord cafes. Souvenirs feature Sami silver spoons. Taxis average 100-150 NOK short trips. Snowshoe rentals available for winter fjord trails.

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Cross Arctic Circle
Day 10•Sunday, Oct 3

Cross Arctic Circle

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cross Arctic Circle offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers celebrate the polar crossing with shipboard ceremonies. No excursions or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for Arctic cruising. Photography captures polar seascapes and midnight sun vistas. Dining onboard includes international dishes, reflecting the global journey. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arctic exploration history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cold climate, while comfortable shoes enhance deck walks. Crossing the Arctic Circle offers a unique maritime stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ceremonial events and polar scenery, making the Arctic Circle an engaging destination.

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Andalsnes, Norway
Day 11•Wednesday, Oct 13

Andalsnes, Norway

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Andalsnes, Norway, docks at the central quay, a 5-minute walk to town on Romsdalfjord. The village, population 2,300, offers the Romsdalen Gondola for 700-meter ascents to Nesaksla Peak. Travelers hike the Trollstigen road, 20 minutes south, for switchback views. The Norwegian Mountaineering Centre displays climbing history. Excursions to Geirangerfjord, 90 minutes east, cruise past waterfalls. Peak season June to August; gondola tickets 400 NOK. Dining includes svele pancakes at cafes. Souvenirs feature wool mittens.

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Bergen, Norway
Day 12•Thursday, Oct 14

Bergen, Norway

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Bergen, Norway, offers docking at Bergen Port. Travelers explore Bryggen Wharf and Mount Fløyen. Excursions visit Hardangerfjord. Local markets sell fiskesuppe. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Hanseatic buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Bergen’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic fjords, making Bergen an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s west coast.

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Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Day 13•Friday, Oct 15

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, has docking at Lerwick Port. Travelers explore Scalloway Castle and Jarlshof’s prehistoric site. Excursions visit seabird cliffs at Noss. Local markets sell Shetland wool. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures rugged coasts and Viking relics. Dining onboard includes bannocks, a Shetland staple. Souvenirs, like knitwear, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance birdwatching. Lerwick’s rugged heritage offers a vibrant Scottish stop, blending history with coastal beauty.

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At Sea
Day 14•Saturday, Oct 16

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Day 15•Sunday, Oct 17

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.

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Weather Forecast

MS Rotterdam - October 3, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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October

Typical Weather

75°F

Average High

34°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.10in

Daily average

3.1 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
88 / 100
safer than 88% of all cruises
88
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/ 10
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, though travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas.
9
/ 10
Alesund, Norway
Alesund
Alesund, Norway, offers a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates and excellent infrastructure for a worry-free experience.
10
/ 10
Cruise Trondheimsfjord
Trondheimsfjord
Cruise Trondheimsfjord prioritizes safety, allowing travelers to enjoy onboard amenities and fjord views securely from their ships.
9
/ 10
Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim
Trondheim is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing.
7
/ 10
Cross Arctic Circle
Arctic Circle
The port offers a low crime risk but travelers should stay informed about potential extreme weather conditions for safety.
9
/ 10
Tromso, Norway
Tromso
Tromsø offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, with low crime rates and reliable infrastructure for independent exploration.
9
/ 10
Alta, Norway
Alta
Alta, Norway, offers low crime rates and reliable infrastructure, providing a safe environment for cruise travelers to explore.
9
/ 10
Andalsnes, Norway
Andalsnes
Andalsnes, Norway, features low crime rates and strong public safety measures, providing a secure environment for travelers.
9
/ 10
Bergen, Norway
Bergen
Bergen is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant for occasional pickpocketing in tourist areas.
9
/ 10
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Lerwick
Lerwick offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, characterized by low crime rates and a welcoming local community.

Cruise Ship

MS Rotterdam

⚓ Tonnage

99,863

vs avg 84,029

🛠️ Year Built

2,021

vs avg 2,008

📏 Length (ft)

975

vs avg 922

👥 Passenger Count

3,218

vs avg 2,157

The MS Rotterdam has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 99,863 gross tons. The ship measures 975 feet in length. MS Rotterdam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class class. At full capacity, the MS Rotterdam holds 3,218 passengers. That includes 2,193 cruise vacationers and 1,025 staff members. The MS Rotterdam total number of staterooms is 1,340.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the MS Rotterdam sailing on October 3, 2027?

This is a 14-night cruise itinerary departing from Rotterdam, Netherlands.

What ports does the MS Rotterdam visit on the October 3, 2027 cruise?

This route includes rotterdam-netherlands, alesund-norway, cruise-trondheimsfjord, trondheim-norway, cross-arctic-circle, tromso-norway, alta-norway, andalsnes-norway, bergen-norway, lerwick-shetland-islands-scotland.

How many sea days are included on this MS Rotterdam October 3, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 2 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the MS Rotterdam sailing on October 3, 2027?

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.

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