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21 nights · 15 ports
one-way · Piraeus to Barcelona
Holland AmericaMS Rotterdam
MS Rotterdam Nov 17, 2027
21-Night Greek Isles & Mediterranean: Egypt Holy Land & Italy
4.5 out of 5, Gangwaze Score™
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The Gangwaze Score blends how cruisers rate this ship, how they rate this sailing, the ship’s latest CDC health inspection, the safety of its ports, and how today’s fare compares with its recent average.
- Cruiser satisfaction
- Very good
- Ship health
- Excellent
- Port safety
- Good
- Value
- Very good
Aboard MS Rotterdam · Departing November 17, 2027 from the Port of Piraeus, Greece.
You'll depart Piraeus on Wednesday, November 17, 2027 for your 21-Night Greek Isles & Mediterranean: Egypt Holy Land & Italy cruise vacation, ending in Barcelona, aboard Holland America's MS Rotterdam.
Your itinerary includes two domestic stops in Rhodes and Piraeus as well as visits to Egypt, where you'll explore Alexandria, Israel, where you'll explore Tel Aviv, Cyprus, where you'll explore Limassol, Turkey, where you'll explore Antalya and Kusadasi, Yugoslavia, where you'll explore Kotor, Malta, where you'll explore Valletta, and Italy, where you'll explore Messina, Cruise Strait Of Messina, Cruise Stromboli Volcano, Naples, Civitavecchia and Livorno. Your trip has six sea days to enjoy everything the MS Rotterdam has to offer.
Your ship ranks tied for #2 among Holland America's 11 ships by size and is newer than the fleet average, having launched in 2021.
Current pricing for this sailing starts at $164 per passenger, per night, down 7% vs. our tracked average.
// 01 · About the ship
MS Rotterdam
Ship OverviewHolland America
Holland America · Pinnacle Class class
CHRISTENED
2021
STATEROOMS
1,340
TONNAGE
99,863GT
▲ 18.8% ABOVEvs avg 84,029
YEAR BUILT
2021
▲ 13 YRS NEWERvs avg 2008
LENGTH
975ft
▲ 5.7% ABOVEvs avg 922 ft
PASSENGERS
3,218cruisers
▲ 49.2% ABOVEvs avg 2,157
MS Rotterdam is Holland America's newest ship, a Pinnacle Class-class vessel launched in 2021 and tied for #2 in the Holland America fleet by size, with 8 passenger decks. Music runs deep here. Side by side up forward, Billboard Onboard hosts piano sing-alongs and Rolling Stone Rock Room has a live rock band, while Lincoln Center Stage BB Kings Blues Club pairs classical and blues. Production shows fill the World Stage, a theater wrapped in immersive LED screens. Among 9 dining venues are Pinnacle Grill for Prime steaks, the French seafood brasserie Rudi's Sel De Mer, Italian Canaletto, and Pan-Asian Tamarind alongside Nami Sushi at the aft. The Lido Pool sits beneath a Sliding Dome Cover, adults unwind at The Retreat, and children and teens have Club Hal.
With six sea days on this sailing, there's time for Club Orange Dining Room, Sliding Dome Cover and Sea View Pool.
// 02 · Port by Port
Your Itinerary
MS RotterdamNovember 17 to December 8, 2027Piraeus to Barcelona
- DAY 2 · THU, NOV 18
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- DAY 4 · SAT, NOV 20
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- DAYS 5-6 · SUN, NOV 21
Tel Aviv
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- DAY 8 · WED, NOV 24
Antalya
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- DAY 10 · FRI, NOV 26
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- DAY 13 · MON, NOV 29
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- DAY 15 · WED, DEC 1
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- DAY 17 · FRI, DEC 3
Cruise Stromboli Volcano
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- DAY 21 · TUE, DEC 7
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// 03 · Cruise price
Cruise Price & Tracking
MS RotterdamNovember 17, 2027
The most recent price for this sailing starts at $3,429 ($164 per night) for an Inside cabin. Compared to the average price of $3,672 ($175 per night), this represents a 7% decrease.
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// 04 · Cruise resources
Cruise Resources
To prepare for your MS Rotterdam November 17, 2027 cruise, here are some helpful tools to get you prepared and excited for your vacation.
- 01 Ship Tracking Check the MS Rotterdam's current location. Track where it's coming from and where the ship is headed.
- 02 Roll Call See who else is sailing on the MS Rotterdam on Nov 17, 2027, and join the roll call.
- 03 Deck Plans Explore every deck of the MS Rotterdam, with the venues and cabins on each.
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