Wild British Isles: Edinburgh Evening Stay
Date
2026-05-30
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
Edinburgh (South Queensferry)
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Edinburgh is Scotland's dramatic capital, a UNESCO World Heritage city of volcanic crags, medieval closes, and Georgian elegance accessible by cruise tender from South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth Bridge. Must-dos include walking the Royal Mile from Castle to Palace, tasting single malt whisky at a specialist bar, and exploring the Scottish National Gallery. Visit May to June or September for golden light and manageable crowds, or August for the world-famous Festival.
Day 4
Day 4
Kirkwall
Arrive 04:30Depart 17:00
Kirkwall, the Norse-founded capital of Scotland's Orkney Islands, is a sandstone harbour town framed by UNESCO-listed Neolithic monuments, a twelfth-century cathedral, and some of Britain's finest coastal landscapes. Visitors should not miss the five-thousand-year-old village of Skara Brae and a tasting of North Ronaldsay seaweed-fed lamb paired with Highland Park whisky. The prime cruising season runs from May through August, when Orkney enjoys up to nineteen hours of daylight and the wild coastal light is at its most luminous.
Day 5
Day 5
Lerwick
Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
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 6
Day 6
Portree
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Portree is the colourful harbour capital of Scotland's Isle of Skye, gateway to the dramatic Cuillin mountains, the Old Man of Storr, and the otherworldly Quiraing landscapes. Must-do experiences include hiking the Trotternish ridge, tasting Talisker whisky at the distillery, and dining on Skye lobster at acclaimed restaurants. May through September offers the longest days, though Skye's moody weather adds dramatic atmosphere year-round.
Day 7
Day 7
Killybegs
Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00
Killybegs is Ireland's premier fishing port on the wild Atlantic coast of County Donegal, gateway to the magnificent Slieve League sea cliffs and pristine Gaeltacht landscapes. Visit from May through September for dramatic coastal walks, traditional Irish music, and some of the finest seafood on the island.
Day 8
Day 8
Greencastle
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Greencastle is a fishing village on Ireland's Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, overlooked by a fourteenth-century castle ruin and serving as a gateway to Malin Head — Ireland's most northerly point. Must-do experiences include visiting the ancient hillfort of Grianán of Aileach, sampling freshly caught Donegal crab and lobster, and driving the Wild Atlantic Way coastal roads. July and August offer the warmest weather and liveliest traditional music sessions.
Day 9
Day 9
Greenock
Arrive 08:00
Greenock is the cruise gateway to Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands, situated where the River Clyde meets the sea amid Victorian maritime architecture and mountain views. Visit from April through October for Glasgow's world-class museums and dining, Loch Lomond's legendary landscapes, and Highland whisky distillery tours.
Day 11
Day 11
Holyhead
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Holyhead is Wales's maritime gateway on Holy Island, offering dramatic cliff walks to South Stack Lighthouse with its puffin colonies, plus access to Anglesey's Neolithic burial chambers and Edward I's Beaumaris Castle. Must-do experiences include tasting Halen Môn sea salt and lobster at coastal restaurants, exploring Bryn Celli Ddu's ancient passage tomb, and walking the Victorian breakwater. May through September is best, with summer bringing puffins and the longest days.
Day 12
Day 12
Cork
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Cork (via Cobh cruise port) offers Ireland's largest natural harbor, the last port of call for the Titanic, and access to Ireland's culinary capital with its legendary English Market and artisan food culture. Must-dos include visiting the Cobh Heritage Centre, shopping the English Market for artisan cheeses, and day-tripping to gourmet Kinsale. Visit May to September for the warmest weather and longest days.
Day 13
Day 13
At Sea
Day 14
Day 14
Dover
Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00
Dover stands as Britain's iconic Channel gateway, where towering white chalk cliffs have greeted seafarers for millennia beneath one of England's mightiest medieval castles. Savour the legendary Dover sole at a harbourside table and explore the secret wartime tunnels within the cliffs where the Dunkirk evacuation was orchestrated. Late spring through early autumn offers the finest conditions, with long golden evenings illuminating the chalk face and calm seas for memorable arrivals and departures.
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
Edinburgh (South Queensferry)
Arrive 07:00Depart 20:00
Edinburgh is Scotland's dramatic capital, a UNESCO World Heritage city of volcanic crags, medieval closes, and Georgian elegance accessible by cruise tender from South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth Bridge. Must-dos include walking the Royal Mile from Castle to Palace, tasting single malt whisky at a specialist bar, and exploring the Scottish National Gallery. Visit May to June or September for golden light and manageable crowds, or August for the world-famous Festival.
Day 4
Kirkwall
Arrive 04:30Depart 17:00
Kirkwall, the Norse-founded capital of Scotland's Orkney Islands, is a sandstone harbour town framed by UNESCO-listed Neolithic monuments, a twelfth-century cathedral, and some of Britain's finest coastal landscapes. Visitors should not miss the five-thousand-year-old village of Skara Brae and a tasting of North Ronaldsay seaweed-fed lamb paired with Highland Park whisky. The prime cruising season runs from May through August, when Orkney enjoys up to nineteen hours of daylight and the wild coastal light is at its most luminous.
Day 5
Lerwick
Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00
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 6
Portree
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Portree is the colourful harbour capital of Scotland's Isle of Skye, gateway to the dramatic Cuillin mountains, the Old Man of Storr, and the otherworldly Quiraing landscapes. Must-do experiences include hiking the Trotternish ridge, tasting Talisker whisky at the distillery, and dining on Skye lobster at acclaimed restaurants. May through September offers the longest days, though Skye's moody weather adds dramatic atmosphere year-round.
Day 7
Killybegs
Arrive 10:00Depart 18:00
Killybegs is Ireland's premier fishing port on the wild Atlantic coast of County Donegal, gateway to the magnificent Slieve League sea cliffs and pristine Gaeltacht landscapes. Visit from May through September for dramatic coastal walks, traditional Irish music, and some of the finest seafood on the island.
Day 8
Greencastle
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Greencastle is a fishing village on Ireland's Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, overlooked by a fourteenth-century castle ruin and serving as a gateway to Malin Head — Ireland's most northerly point. Must-do experiences include visiting the ancient hillfort of Grianán of Aileach, sampling freshly caught Donegal crab and lobster, and driving the Wild Atlantic Way coastal roads. July and August offer the warmest weather and liveliest traditional music sessions.
Day 9
Greenock
Arrive 08:00
Greenock is the cruise gateway to Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands, situated where the River Clyde meets the sea amid Victorian maritime architecture and mountain views. Visit from April through October for Glasgow's world-class museums and dining, Loch Lomond's legendary landscapes, and Highland whisky distillery tours.
Day 11
Holyhead
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Holyhead is Wales's maritime gateway on Holy Island, offering dramatic cliff walks to South Stack Lighthouse with its puffin colonies, plus access to Anglesey's Neolithic burial chambers and Edward I's Beaumaris Castle. Must-do experiences include tasting Halen Môn sea salt and lobster at coastal restaurants, exploring Bryn Celli Ddu's ancient passage tomb, and walking the Victorian breakwater. May through September is best, with summer bringing puffins and the longest days.
Day 12
Cork
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Cork (via Cobh cruise port) offers Ireland's largest natural harbor, the last port of call for the Titanic, and access to Ireland's culinary capital with its legendary English Market and artisan food culture. Must-dos include visiting the Cobh Heritage Centre, shopping the English Market for artisan cheeses, and day-tripping to gourmet Kinsale. Visit May to September for the warmest weather and longest days.
Day 13
At Sea
Day 14
Dover
Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00
Dover stands as Britain's iconic Channel gateway, where towering white chalk cliffs have greeted seafarers for millennia beneath one of England's mightiest medieval castles. Savour the legendary Dover sole at a harbourside table and explore the secret wartime tunnels within the cliffs where the Dunkirk evacuation was orchestrated. Late spring through early autumn offers the finest conditions, with long golden evenings illuminating the chalk face and calm seas for memorable arrivals and departures.
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$5,569 /person+ US$420 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$5,354 /person+ US$420 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$5,504 /person+ US$420 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$4,604 /person+ US$420 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$4,404 /person+ US$420 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$3,274 /person+ US$420 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$4,874 /person+ US$420 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$4,404 /person+ US$420 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$5,288 /person+ US$420 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$3,504 /person+ US$420 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
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