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28 Nights - Barcelona To Athens (Piraeus)

28-night Eastern Mediterranean, Malta & Sicily: Istanbul Cruise

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Nieuw Statendam
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28 Nights - Barcelona To Athens (Piraeus)

  • Holland America Line: Nieuw Statendam
  • |
  • September 20, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Barcelona
    | Sat Sep 20, 2025
    | Depart 3:00 PM
  2. Day 2
    At Sea
    | Sun Sep 21, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Valletta
    | Mon Sep 22, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  4. Day 4
    At Sea
    | Tue Sep 23, 2025
  5. Day 5
    At Sea
    | Wed Sep 24, 2025
  6. Day 6
    Cairo (Alexandria)
    | Thu Sep 25, 2025
    | Arrive 5:00 AM
  7. Day 7
    Cairo (Alexandria)
    | Fri Sep 26, 2025
    | Depart 5:00 PM
  8. Day 8
    Limassol
    | Sat Sep 27, 2025
    | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  9. Day 9
    Rhodes
    | Sun Sep 28, 2025
    | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  10. Day 10
    Bodrum
    | Mon Sep 29, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  11. Day 11
    Dardanelles
    | Tue Sep 30, 2025
  12. Day 12
    Istanbul
    | Wed Oct 1, 2025
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
  13. Day 13
    Istanbul
    | Thu Oct 2, 2025
    | Depart 5:00 PM
  14. Day 14
    At Sea
    | Fri Oct 3, 2025
  15. Day 15
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Sat Oct 4, 2025
    | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  16. Day 16
    Katakolon
    | Sun Oct 5, 2025
    | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  17. Day 17
    At Sea
    | Mon Oct 6, 2025
  18. Day 18
    Catania
    | Tue Oct 7, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  19. Day 19
    Valletta
    | Wed Oct 8, 2025
    | Arrive 8:00 AM
  20. Day 20
    Valletta
    | Thu Oct 9, 2025
    | Depart 4:00 PM
  21. Day 21
    At Sea
    | Fri Oct 10, 2025
  22. Day 22
    Rhodes
    | Sat Oct 11, 2025
    | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  23. Day 23
    Kusadasi (Ephesus)
    | Sun Oct 12, 2025
    | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  24. Day 24
    Dardanelles
    | Mon Oct 13, 2025
  25. Day 25
    Istanbul
    | Tue Oct 14, 2025
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
  26. Day 26
    Istanbul
    | Wed Oct 15, 2025
    | Depart 5:00 PM
  27. Day 27
    Dardanelles
    | Thu Oct 16, 2025
  28. Day 28
    Mykonos
    | Fri Oct 17, 2025
    | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  29. Day 29
    Athens (Piraeus)
    | Sat Oct 18, 2025
    | Arrive 7:00 AM
Itinerary map
Barcelona/Athens (Piraeus)
Sailing Features
  • 28 Nights
  • Sep 20, 2025 / Oct 18, 2025
  • Barcelona
  • Athens (Piraeus)
  • Nieuw Statendam
  • 29 Land Tours

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Inside
From: $3,239
Oceanview
From: $3,739
Balcony
From: $4,189
Suite
From: $6,489
Inside
Standard / Large Interior Stateroom

Size approx.: 143–225 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming.

Inside
Standard Interior Stateroom

Size approx.: 143–225 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming.

Inside
Standard Interior Stateroom

Size approx.: 143–225 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming.

Inside
Standard Interior Stateroom

Size approx.: 143–225 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming.

Inside
Standard Interior Stateroom

Size approx.: 143–225 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 3 guests.
Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming.

Inside
Spa Interior Stateroom

Size approx.: 143–225 sq. ft. Two lower beds convertible to one queen size bed. Shower. Sleeps up to 2 guests.
Amenities: Daily housekeeping. Complimentary 24-hour room service. Elemis Aromapure soap, lotion, shampoo. Luxurious bathrobes. Generous storage. Fresh fruit upon request. Safe. Ice service. Shoeshine. TV with On Demand movies, programming. Steps away from Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. Yoga mat.

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Nieuw Statendam cruise ship

Holland America Line:   Nieuw Statendam

Fluid lines and dramatic spaces make the Holland America Nieuw Statendam a modern beauty. The second in the line of Pinnacle-class cruise ships, its design draws inspiration from the elegant curves of musical instruments. When not relaxing in well-appointed suites or staterooms, guests will have a multitude of innovative dining and entertainment options—from Rudi’s Sel de Mer to Nami Sushi to the Rolling Stone Rock Room, B.B. King’s Blues Club, and the visually stunning two-level World Stage.
  • Maiden Voyage:
    December, 2018
  • Registry:
    The Netherlands
  • Gross Tonnage:
    99,902 grt.
  • Beam:
    115 ft (35 m)
  • Ship Length:
    975 ft (297.2 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    2,666
  • Number of Crew:
    1,053
  • Number of Decks:
    12
  • Number of Staterooms:
    1,339
  • Number of Suites:
    164
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    12
  • Elevators :
    12
  • Spa:
    Yes
  • Bars / Lounges:
    4
  • Non Smoking Dining:
    Yes
  • Non Smoking Ship:
    No
  • Fitness Center:
    Yes
  • Teen Club:
    Yes
  • Kids Friendly:
    Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible:
    Yes

Ship Information

Explore Your Cruise Ship
  • Dining

    Dining
    For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the sc...
    Tamarind
    The sensuous flavors of the Far East await at Tamarind. In this serenely elegant setting, dine on such exotic fare as wok-seared l...
    Lido Market
    Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace include...
    Pinnacle Grill
    Reserve a table in the intimate Pinnacle Grill for lunch or dinner and celebrate the day’s adventures with cuisine inspired by the...
    Canaletto
    In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for the ...
    Rudi’s Sel De Mer
    Named for Master Chef Rudi Sodamin, Rudi’s Sel de Mer is an intimate brasserie featuring classic French dishes reimagined with con...
    New York Pizza & Deli
    At New York Pizza, choose from a variety of scrumptious, 9-inch, thin-crust pies. Named for New York’s famed five boroughs, a sign...
    Dining Room
    For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cu...
    Gelato
    At “G” Gelato, you can indulge your sweet tooth with a classic European gelato (ice cream), made fresh on board each day by chefs ...
    24 Hour In Room Dining
    Explore a wide range of delicious onboard dining options - everything from a burger and fries by the Lido pool to the Pan-Asian fl...
    Morimoto by Sea
    Morimoto by Sea, a pop-up dining experience that will take over Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill at least once per cruise. The pop-up’s ...
    Port to Table
    Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a...
    Dive-In
    Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection...
    Culinary Council
    With the collective experience, passion and creativity of seven world-class celebrity chefs, the Holland America Line Culinary Cou...
    Explorations Cafe
    At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libr...
  • Bars & Lounges

    Bars & Lounges
    The Lido Bar is outdoors on deck 9 next to the Lido Pool. The casual bar has both table and bars seating. I love the funky bar sto...
    Crow’s Nest
    Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at t...
    Ocean Bar
    Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.
    Notes
    For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more t...
    Grand Dutch Cafe
    Looking for a refreshing pick-me-up on an adventure-filled day? The Grand Dutch Cafe is for you. Located just off the atrium area,...
    Tamarind Bar
    Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy b...
    Wine Tasting
    Wine Tasting.
    Tea Time
    If a refreshing and elegant afternoon tea is just your cup of tea, you’ll love cruising with Holland America Line. Not only it fea...
  • Entertainment & Nightlife

    Entertainment & Nightlife
    The popular complimentary workshops, led by Microsoft-trained “techsperts” on all 15 ships in the fleet, teach guests with varying...
    Movies On Board
    Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also w...
    B. B. King’s Blues Club
    Direct from Beale Street, B.B. King's All Stars bring the best of Memphis music to sea. From funky and fast to soulful and smooth,...
    World Stage
    With its two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen surrounding you in high-definition, World Stage on Koningsdam and Nieuw State...
    Lincoln Center Stage
    In an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading center for the performing arts, its proudly present Lincoln Center Stage, sho...
    Billboard Onboard
    Fifty years of chart-topping hits rock the house as two pianists play music that you know and love. It’s all part of Billboard Onb...
    Casino
    From perennially popular slot machines and blackjack tables to the latest in sophisticated gaming, the Casino offers games for all...
  • Casino

    Casino
    Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your han...
    Bingo
    Join for the most exciting bingo game at sea. The snowball jackpot builds throughout the voyage and MUST hit before everyone leave...
    Paradise Lotto
    Enter the Paradise Lotto drawing and you could walk away with a jackpot prize worth over $300,000. Purchase your tickets with the ...
    Roulette
    Choose from a variety of betting options. Place your bets on red, black, odd or even. And watch as the wheel spins big winnings at...
    Slots
    Return to timeless classics, such as traditional slots and progressive jackpots, or take a chance on our newest, most innovative g...
    Table Games
    Cards, dice, blackjack and other table games offer an opportunity to say “yes” to excitement. Sharpen your skills with a quick han...
  • Onboard Activities

    Onboard Activities
    Experience a new level of luxury on board your cruise with exclusive amenities program, Club Orange. Enjoy VIP access and elevated...
    Table Games
    Cards, dice, blackjack and other table games offer an opportunity to say “yes” to excitement. Sharpen your skills with a quick han...
    Hair and Nail Services
    Open your mind to the creativity of the international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce i...
    Wonder Photoshop
    This new partnership with Fujifilm makes it easy for you and your family to create mounted 3-D photos, keepsake boxes, metal panel...
    Port to Table
    Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a...
    Club Orange
    Experience a new level of luxury on board cruise with our exclusive amenities program, Club Orange.
    Pickleball at Sea
    All the cruise ships feature pickleball courts with amazing top-deck views. The equipment and courts are available for a match any...
    Explorations Central
    Explorations Central, Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the pl...
  • Kids & Teens

    Kids & Teens
    Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, su...
    Kids Programs
    Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-M...
    Tweens Programs
    From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.
  • Wellness

    Wellness
    Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of the classes on i...
    Greenhouse Spa & Salon
    During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. This heavenly re...
    Hair and Nail Services
    Open your mind to the creativity of the international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce i...
    Treatment Rooms
    Relaxing treatment rooms offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body, and hair treatments ranging from hot s...
  • Shopping

    Shopping
    Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in the Signature Shops such as Merabella, a luxury jewelry boutique featuring high-end ...
    Wonder Photoshop
    This new partnership with Fujifilm makes it easy for you and your family to create mounted 3-D photos, keepsake boxes, metal panel...
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