Arctic Circle & North Cape
Date
2026-10-17
Duration
14 nights
Departure Port
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Arrival Port
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Rating
Resort
Theme
—
Holland America Line
Nieuw Statendam
Launched
2018
Refitted
2023
Tonnage
99,500 GT
Passengers
2,650
Cabins
1,339
Crew
1,025
Length
975 m
Width
34 m
Speed
24 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Rotterdam
Depart 15:00
Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is a city that rebuilt itself from wartime ruin into one of the continent's most exhilarating architectural laboratories — a skyline of Cube Houses, the pencil-thin Westerkade skyscrapers, and the breathtaking Markthal arching over an indoor food market of extraordinary abundance. The Boijmans Van Beuningen collection ranks among Europe's finest, while the art district of Witte de With pulses with galleries and design studios. Day-trip to Kinderdijk's nineteen iconic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site rising from the polders just south of the city. Spring and early summer offer the finest conditions.
Day 2
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Day 3
Alesund
Arrive 10:00Depart 21:00
Ålesund, rebuilt in just three years after a catastrophic 1904 fire, rose from its ashes as one of Europe's most remarkable concentrations of Art Nouveau architecture — turrets, dragon motifs, and floral stonework lining a Norwegian fishing town waterfront like an open-air Jugendstil museum. Climb the 418 steps of Aksla hill for a panorama that sweeps across the Art Nouveau rooftops to the surrounding fjords, then descend to sample the town's celebrated fresh Atlantic seafood at the harbor quay. Summer brings the midnight sun; autumn offers moody light and the region's famous apple orchards. The Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO treasure, is an hour's sail away.
Day 4
Day 4
Trondheim
Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00
Trondheim, Norway's ancient first capital, has drawn pilgrims for a thousand years to the Nidaros Cathedral — Scandinavia's greatest medieval building, raised over the tomb of Saint Olav and still serving as Norway's royal coronation church, its Gothic west facade a sublime gallery of stone scripture. The city unfolds along the banks of the Nidelva River in a harmonious mix of centuries-old wooden wharfhouses, elegant baroque streetscapes, and a confident contemporary university culture. Summer is the ideal season for Trondheim, when long golden evenings allow leisurely exploration of Bakklandet's cafés and the Ringve Music Museum's extraordinary instrument collections.
Day 5
Day 5
Crossing the Arctic Circle
Day 6
Day 6
Hammerfest
Arrive 12:00Depart 23:59
Hammerfest, Norway's northernmost town, is a vibrant blend of history and modernity, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich local culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes like **rakfisk** and exploring nearby attractions such as **Ålesund** and **Balestrand**. The best time to visit is during the summer months, when the midnight sun illuminates the rugged beauty of the region.
Day 7
Day 7
Tromso
Arrive 10:00Depart 23:00
Tromsø, perched 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle on its own island in a fjord-carved landscape of breathtaking severity, is the world's finest base for witnessing the northern lights — a phenomenon that illuminates the polar night here from late September through March with an intensity unmatched across Scandinavia. The city's striking Arctic Cathedral, vibrant university culture, and excellent Polar Museum trace Norway's heroic age of polar exploration, while dog sledding, snowshoeing, and whale-watching expeditions provide exhilarating encounters with the high Arctic wilderness. Summer's unbroken midnight sun offers an equally otherworldly experience beneath skies that never darken.
Day 8
Day 8
Alta
Arrive 08:00
Alta is the northernmost significant town in mainland Europe, home to UNESCO-listed rock carvings spanning seven thousand years and one of the continent's finest locations for aurora borealis viewing. Visit May through July via Hurtigruten or Viking for midnight sun and world-class salmon fishing, or November through February for northern lights, Sámi cultural encounters, and prehistoric art that predates the pyramids.
Day 10
Day 10
Crossing the Arctic Circle
Day 11
Day 11
Andalsnes
Arrive 10:00Depart 17:00
Åndalsnes is Norway's self-proclaimed alpine capital, a compact fjord village where the Rauma river meets Romsdalsfjorden beneath the towering Trollveggen rock face. Visitors should not miss the vertiginous drive up Trollstigen mountain road and a tasting of traditional Rauma smoked salmon paired with local craft ales. The optimal season is late May through September, when mountain passes are open and the extended Nordic daylight illuminates the surrounding peaks and waterfalls well past midnight.
Day 12
Day 12
Bergen
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Bergen, Norway's charming coastal city and historic trading hub, is known for its picturesque Bryggen Wharf and rich maritime heritage. Must-do experiences include sampling local delicacies at the vibrant Fish Market and exploring the medieval Hanseatic quarter. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city's lively atmosphere and stunning fjord landscapes are at their peak.
Day 13
Day 13
Lerwick
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Lerwick, capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands, is a captivating Norse-Scottish harbour town renowned for its seventeenth-century granite waterfront, Viking heritage, and pristine maritime larder of wind-dried reestit mutton and hand-dived scallops. Visitors should explore the lodberries along Commercial Street and the award-winning Shetland Museum at Hay's Dock. The optimal season is late May through August, when near-perpetual daylight — the famous "simmer dim" — bathes the islands in an ethereal golden glow and seabird colonies along the cliffs reach their spectacular peak.
Day 14
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Day 15
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00
Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is a city that rebuilt itself from wartime ruin into one of the continent's most exhilarating architectural laboratories — a skyline of Cube Houses, the pencil-thin Westerkade skyscrapers, and the breathtaking Markthal arching over an indoor food market of extraordinary abundance. The Boijmans Van Beuningen collection ranks among Europe's finest, while the art district of Witte de With pulses with galleries and design studios. Day-trip to Kinderdijk's nineteen iconic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site rising from the polders just south of the city. Spring and early summer offer the finest conditions.
Day 1
Rotterdam
Depart 15:00
Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is a city that rebuilt itself from wartime ruin into one of the continent's most exhilarating architectural laboratories — a skyline of Cube Houses, the pencil-thin Westerkade skyscrapers, and the breathtaking Markthal arching over an indoor food market of extraordinary abundance. The Boijmans Van Beuningen collection ranks among Europe's finest, while the art district of Witte de With pulses with galleries and design studios. Day-trip to Kinderdijk's nineteen iconic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site rising from the polders just south of the city. Spring and early summer offer the finest conditions.
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Alesund
Arrive 10:00Depart 21:00
Ålesund, rebuilt in just three years after a catastrophic 1904 fire, rose from its ashes as one of Europe's most remarkable concentrations of Art Nouveau architecture — turrets, dragon motifs, and floral stonework lining a Norwegian fishing town waterfront like an open-air Jugendstil museum. Climb the 418 steps of Aksla hill for a panorama that sweeps across the Art Nouveau rooftops to the surrounding fjords, then descend to sample the town's celebrated fresh Atlantic seafood at the harbor quay. Summer brings the midnight sun; autumn offers moody light and the region's famous apple orchards. The Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO treasure, is an hour's sail away.
Day 4
Trondheim
Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00
Trondheim, Norway's ancient first capital, has drawn pilgrims for a thousand years to the Nidaros Cathedral — Scandinavia's greatest medieval building, raised over the tomb of Saint Olav and still serving as Norway's royal coronation church, its Gothic west facade a sublime gallery of stone scripture. The city unfolds along the banks of the Nidelva River in a harmonious mix of centuries-old wooden wharfhouses, elegant baroque streetscapes, and a confident contemporary university culture. Summer is the ideal season for Trondheim, when long golden evenings allow leisurely exploration of Bakklandet's cafés and the Ringve Music Museum's extraordinary instrument collections.
Day 5
Crossing the Arctic Circle
Day 6
Hammerfest
Arrive 12:00Depart 23:59
Hammerfest, Norway's northernmost town, is a vibrant blend of history and modernity, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich local culture. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional dishes like **rakfisk** and exploring nearby attractions such as **Ålesund** and **Balestrand**. The best time to visit is during the summer months, when the midnight sun illuminates the rugged beauty of the region.
Day 7
Tromso
Arrive 10:00Depart 23:00
Tromsø, perched 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle on its own island in a fjord-carved landscape of breathtaking severity, is the world's finest base for witnessing the northern lights — a phenomenon that illuminates the polar night here from late September through March with an intensity unmatched across Scandinavia. The city's striking Arctic Cathedral, vibrant university culture, and excellent Polar Museum trace Norway's heroic age of polar exploration, while dog sledding, snowshoeing, and whale-watching expeditions provide exhilarating encounters with the high Arctic wilderness. Summer's unbroken midnight sun offers an equally otherworldly experience beneath skies that never darken.
Day 8
Alta
Arrive 08:00
Alta is the northernmost significant town in mainland Europe, home to UNESCO-listed rock carvings spanning seven thousand years and one of the continent's finest locations for aurora borealis viewing. Visit May through July via Hurtigruten or Viking for midnight sun and world-class salmon fishing, or November through February for northern lights, Sámi cultural encounters, and prehistoric art that predates the pyramids.
Day 10
Crossing the Arctic Circle
Day 11
Andalsnes
Arrive 10:00Depart 17:00
Åndalsnes is Norway's self-proclaimed alpine capital, a compact fjord village where the Rauma river meets Romsdalsfjorden beneath the towering Trollveggen rock face. Visitors should not miss the vertiginous drive up Trollstigen mountain road and a tasting of traditional Rauma smoked salmon paired with local craft ales. The optimal season is late May through September, when mountain passes are open and the extended Nordic daylight illuminates the surrounding peaks and waterfalls well past midnight.
Day 12
Bergen
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Bergen, Norway's charming coastal city and historic trading hub, is known for its picturesque Bryggen Wharf and rich maritime heritage. Must-do experiences include sampling local delicacies at the vibrant Fish Market and exploring the medieval Hanseatic quarter. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city's lively atmosphere and stunning fjord landscapes are at their peak.
Day 13
Lerwick
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Lerwick, capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands, is a captivating Norse-Scottish harbour town renowned for its seventeenth-century granite waterfront, Viking heritage, and pristine maritime larder of wind-dried reestit mutton and hand-dived scallops. Visitors should explore the lodberries along Commercial Street and the award-winning Shetland Museum at Hay's Dock. The optimal season is late May through August, when near-perpetual daylight — the famous "simmer dim" — bathes the islands in an ethereal golden glow and seabird colonies along the cliffs reach their spectacular peak.
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00
Rotterdam, Europe's largest port, is a city that rebuilt itself from wartime ruin into one of the continent's most exhilarating architectural laboratories — a skyline of Cube Houses, the pencil-thin Westerkade skyscrapers, and the breathtaking Markthal arching over an indoor food market of extraordinary abundance. The Boijmans Van Beuningen collection ranks among Europe's finest, while the art district of Witte de With pulses with galleries and design studios. Day-trip to Kinderdijk's nineteen iconic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site rising from the polders just south of the city. Spring and early summer offer the finest conditions.
Cabin Categories
Aft-View Vista Suite
Suite
260–356 m²Max 2
AS
Approximately 260-356 sq. ft. including verandah.
With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a shower with premium massage head and a refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerRoom Service Available+5
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Neptune Suite
Suite
465–502 m²Max 2
SASBSC
Approximately 465-502 sq. ft. including verandah
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity and some suites have a shower-only option while others provide a full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathSuite Benefits+8
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Pinnacle Suite
Suite
1290 m²Max 4
PS
Approximately 1,290 sq. ft. including verandah.
Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower as well as an additional shower stall. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Sofa BedShowerWhirlpool BathSuite BenefitsTVSafe+10
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Signature Suite
Suite
393–400 m²Max 3
SSSY
Approximately 393-400 sq. ft. including verandah
These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one murphy bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity and shower. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
ShowerSafeHair DryerRoom Service AvailableTelephoneDesk+8
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Spa Neptune Suite
Suite
465–502 m²Max 2
SQ
Approximately 465-502 sq. ft. including verandah.
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these suites feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity and some suites have a shower-only option while others provide a full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaWhirlpool BathRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+8
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Vista Suite
Suite
260–356 m²Max 2
ABBC
Approximately 260-356 sq. ft. including verandah
With a teak-lined verandah, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sitting area, these comfortable suites are filled with light. They include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a shower with premium massage head and a refrigerator. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerRoom Service Available+5
US$8,194 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Aft-View - Verandah Stateroom
Balcony
228–405 m²Max 2
VS
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+4
US$7,124 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Spa Verandah Stateroom
Balcony
228–405 m²Max 2
VQ
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
With floor-to-ceiling windows and a private verandah, these light-infused staterooms feature two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, shower with premium massage showerheads and thoughtful amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+4
US$7,214 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Verandah Stateroom
Balcony
228–405 m²Max 2
VVAVBVCVDVEVF
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+4
US$6,494 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Verandah Stateroom (Partially Obstructed Views)
Balcony
228–405 m²Max 2
VH
Approximately 228-405 sq. ft. including verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and shower with premium massage showerheads. The view is partially obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+4
US$5,994 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Family Oceanview Stateroom
Outside
222–231 m²Max 5
FAFB
Approximately 222-231 sq. ft
With accommodations for five guests, this stateroom includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed and one upper bed—all are our signature Mariner's Dream beds with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus one sofa bed for two persons. There are two bathrooms: one with bathtub, shower, sink and toilet, one with shower and sink. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedPullman BedShowerBathTV+7
US$6,044 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Large Oceanview Spa Stateroom
Outside
175–282 m²Max 2
CQ
These ocean-view staterooms offer spa amenities such as yoga mats and exclusive spa treatments from the nearby Greenhouse Spa and Salon. It includes two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+6
US$5,994 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Large Oceanview Stateroom
Outside
175–282 m²Max 2
CDEF
These expansive staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerLounge Area+4
US$5,794 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Single Oceanview Stateroom
Outside
127–172 m²Max 1
OO
Approximately 127-172 sq. ft.
Perfect for guests traveling solo, these staterooms feature one full-size Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-top mattress, plus a shower with premium massage head, an array of modern amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
One Single BedShowerTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+3
US$8,658 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Large/Standard Interior Stateroom
Inside
143–225 m²Max 2
IJKLN
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+3
US$3,824 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
Spa Interior Stateroom
Inside
143–225 m²Max 2
IQ
Approximately 143-225 sq. ft.
These staterooms feature spa amenities such as yoga mats and access to spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon. There are two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+4
US$3,964 /person+ US$460 taxes & fees
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