Holland America´s New Liner Makes European Debut

With Europe an ever popular cruise destination, Holland America Line is adding a fifth ship, the new ship Noordam, to sail the Mediterranean throughout the summer.

The Noordam makes her European debut starting with a 16-day Atlantic crossing from New York to Rome followed by a full summer of 10-day cruises exploring the romantic and beautiful Mediterranean round trip from Rome (Civitavecchia) from May through September.

The Noordam offers two itineraries for guests to choose from: the Mediterranean Enchantment, which features the Western Mediterranean, and the Roman Empire, which showcases the Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles. Each 10-day cruise may be combined back-to-back for a 20-day complete Mediterranean adventure.

The itinerary includes visits to the tiny principality of Monte Carlo, Monaco; Livorno, Italy for excursions to Florence and Pisa; Gaudi and Picasso´s mesmerizing Barcelona, Spain; the island of Palma de Majorca, Spain; La Goulette, Tunisia; Sicily´s intriguing Palermo; and Naples, Italy with optional excursions to Capri, Pompeii or Sorrento.