7 Night from Athens to Istanbul on the Holland America Rotterdam

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Prepare for seven nights of relaxing cruising on the Mediterranean when you set sail with the Holland America Rotterdam from Athens to Istanbul.

This cruise is particularly exciting because you will only call on once-in-a-lifetime cities like Thessaloniki. This route is an unusual one for the Rotterdam. In fact, it sails it only once.

We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in the price, so that you can compare sailings easily.


The Holland America Rotterdam

Based in Rotterdam and Fort Lauderdale and built only five years ago in 2021, over 2,600 cruisers can travel comfortably on this top-rated Pinnacle class cruise ship.

The Rotterdam Holland America wows guests with.

Ship class
Pinnacle
Built
2021
Refurbished
2023
Guests
2,668
Crew
1,025
Length
974 ft
Holland America Rotterdam
Bars & cafésBillboard

Your Itinerary

This cruise spends two sea days and four port days. High points include visits to once-in-a-lifetime ports like Thessaloniki in addition to a long stop in Kuşadası.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat25November 25thSaturday
4:00pm
Sun26November 26thSunday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Mon27November 27thMonday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue28November 28thTuesday
8:00am – 11:00pm
Wed29November 29thWednesday
At Sea
Thu30November 30thThursday
7:00am – 5:00pm
Fri1December 1stFriday
At Sea
Sat2December 2ndSaturday
7:00am
7:00am
Day 2Santorini
Day 3Mykonos
Day 6Thessaloniki
Day 8Istanbul

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a few months ago, The cost of a cabin on this cruise has varied between $1,074 and $1,089 inclusive of taxes and port charges. At only $15 more expensive than the all time low of $1,074 today is a great time to reserve your room

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Stay connected on board

A GigSky eSIM works on the ship and ashore in Europe, so your phone just works without the ship's Wi‑Fi package.

Unlimited data for your 8 days $128.99 $109.64

500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps; messaging, email and maps apps stay unlimited.

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Alternate Sailings

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Data as of Oct 26, 2026

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