Europe Cruises
Imagine traveling through Europe's grand palaces... centuries-old castles... country after country...and unpacking only once. This is a leisurely, luxurious style of travel that's European, heart and soul, and nobody does it better than Holland America. Visit exotic ports in Scandinavia and Russia, Western Europe and the Mediterranean. Aboard the world's highest rated ships. Which part of Holland America's Europe is calling you?

Europe & Mediterranean Cruises For special prices, the following information is required:   US residents: enter standard 2 letter State abbreviation:    and Zip Code   Canadian residents: select Province: Select AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland NT NW Territories NS Nova Scotia ON Ontario PE Prince Edward QC Quebec SK Saskatchewan   Other countries: check here: Have you sailed with Holland America Line before? Yes No   Select a sailing month: 2009 sailing dates:       JUL 09 AUG 09 SEP 09 OCT 09 NOV 09   2010 sailing dates: APR 10 MAY 10 JUN 10 JUL 10 AUG 10 SEP 10 OCT 10 NOV 10   Special American Way Europe & Mediterranean Cruise Deals:   Europe & Mediterranean Cruise Sale Great savings on Europe and Mediterranean cruises selection of itineraries On-board credits on selected sailings plus other American Way Cruise Vacations Extras from $959     Trans-Atlantic Cruise Sale Explore remote destinations and unique ports of call and enjoy relaxing, luxurious days at sea. Selection of 16 - 35 day itineraries from $1049 American Way Cruise Vacations Extras (selected sailings)   Or, select by itinerary: 6 - 29 day Northern & Western Europe cruises A selection of itineraries explore ports in the British Isles, North Atlantic, North Sea and Western Europe. Eurodam, Prinsendam or Rotterdam   10 - 20 day Scandinavia & Russia cruises Cruise from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London or Rotterdam to ports in Scandunavia and the Baltic countries. Most itineraries feature an overnight onboard in St. Petersburg. Eurodam, Prinsendam or Rotterdam   10 - 12 day Mediterranean cruises A selection of itineraries explore the most interesting ports in the Mediterranean, the Adriatic and the Greek Isles. Noordam, Oosterdam, Rotterdam, or Zuiderdam   12 - 14 day Black Sea cruises Cruise from Athens or Rome to ports in the Mediterranean and through the Dardanelles to the Balck Sea. Black Sea ports include Varna, Bulgaria and Odessa and Sevastopol or Yalta in the Ukraine. On the 14 cruise you'll also visit Constanta, Romania and Sochi, Russia. Prinsendam or Rotterdam   16 - 47 day Transatlantic cruises A selection of itineraries combine relaxing days at sea with port calls in the Azores or Greenland and Iceland and on to ports in Western Europe or the Mediterranean. Eurodam, Maasdam, Noordam, Oostrdam, Prinsendam, Rotterdam, or Zuiderdam

Holland America Europe & Mediterranean Cruises

In 2009 six ships - ms Eurodam, ms Maasdam, ms Noordam, ms Oosterdam, ms Prinsendam and ms Rotterdam - sail various itineraries reflecting the rich diversity of culture and history that Europe has to offer.

Cruises range from 10 to 50 days, and enable guests to combine non-repeating itineraries to form a unique Collectors' Voyage. These port-intensive sailings offer a more in-depth experience and special pricing, making them all the more enticing to the avid traveler.

Marvel of the Mediterranean

Noordam will follow two alternating 10-day Mediterranean round-trip Civitavecchia (Rome) itineraries. "Roman Empires" visits the eastern Mediterranean and "Mediterranean Enchantment" sails the western Mediterranean and includes North Africa. The itineraries can be combined to form a Collectors' Voyage " either the 20-day "Mediterranean Adventure" ("Roman Empires" followed by "Mediterranean Enchantment") or the reverse schedule.

After a half-dozen years spent sailing around North America, Oosterdam returns to Europe for a series of three 12-day Mediterranean itineraries that feature two overnight stays in Venice, Italy, and either Barcelona, Spain, or Istanbul, Turkey, depending on the itinerary. "Mediterranean Empires" sails round-trip Venice, "Mediterranean Romance" sails Venice to Barcelona, and "Mediterranean Tapestry" sails a reverse itinerary from Barcelona to Venice. Guests can book an all-encompassing 24-day voyage by combining "Mediterranean Empires" with either "Romance" or "Tapestry."

Highlights of Northern Europe

Eurodam and Rotterdam will explore Scandinavia, Russia and the Norwegian fjords on 10- and 12-day sailings. Eurodam will sail 10-day round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark, itineraries, which include scenic cruising in either Sweden or Norway. Guests wishing to thoroughly explore the region can combine two itineraries to form a 20-day "Ultimate Northern Europe" Collectors' Voyage.

Rotterdam will feature 12-day sailings between Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Copenhagen. A two-day stay in St. Petersburg, Russia, enables guests to take in the sites in the history-rich city. em>Rotterdam also will sail a one-time, 12-day voyage between Rotterdam and Copenhagen called "Northern Strongholds" that offers unique opportunities to visit many castles and features an overnight in Stockholm, Sweden.

Prinsendam discovers Europe Prinsendam starts the season with a trans-Atlantic voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Civitavecchia (Rome). Upon reaching Europe, the ship will explore Portugal, Spain and Italy before working its way through the region on various northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries ranging from 14 to 30 days. Prinsendam wraps up the season with a 24-day "European Farewell" trans-Atlantic crossing from Athens to Fort Lauderdale.

16 new ports ready to be explored in 2009

With guests looking to explore new and unique destinations, Holland America Line has added 16 maiden ports of call to the 2009 European itineraries. Ranging from northern Europe over to the Black Sea, these ports represent 11 countries and include Hendaye (Biarritz), France; Oostende (Brugge), Belgium; Kiel, Germany; Scrabster, Scotland, United Kingdom; Kristiansund, Norway; Vaasa, Finland; Foynes, Ireland; Greencastle, Northern Ireland; Portland, England, United Kingdom; Santa Margherita, Italy; Bat'umi, Georgia; Victoria (Rabat), Gozo, Malta; Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom; Djupivogur, Iceland; Palau, Sardinia, Italy; and Trapani, Sicily, Italy.