14-day unesco world heritage fjords: Flam & Shetland Islands

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Rotterdam

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Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a Holland America Line Pinnacle-class ship that entered service in 2021, the seventh ship in the line's history to carry the name. Carrying around 2,670 guests, she features the World Stage theatre, Music Walk live-music venues and Holland America's signature dining line-up.

Guests

2,668

Crew

1,053

Gross tonnage

99,935

Speed

18 knots

Length

299.79 m

Launched

2021

Deck plans

12

Rotterdam · Deck plans

Deck 12 — Observation Deck

− + Fit

Source: Holland America Line, captured 5 August 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Rotterdam, The Netherlands

   Departs 03:00 pm.

2. 2

   At Sea

3. 3

   Scenic cruising Oslofjord

4. 3

   Oslo, Norway

   Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

   Forest-clad slopes plummet to an island-studded fjord. Welcome to Oslo, Scandinavia's oldest capital city. The commercial center of Norway, Oslo has been a major trading port for over a millennium. Its harbor is crowded with shipping that ranges from cruise ships to workaday shrimp boats. Though a relatively modest city in size - some 550,000 Norwegians call it home - Oslo is one of the largest capital cities in the world in terms of area. The hills and lakes of its outlying countryside are a paradise for lovers of winter sports. And the city itself boasts a sophisticated, yet cozy charm, with a blend of 19th- and 20th-century buildings, many decorated with woodcarvings and bright frescoes, and wide avenues dotted with public squares and parks.Oslo is the least populous capital in Scandinavia. The city offers excellent theater, great cafés and quality shopping.

5. 4

   Kristiansand, Norway

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

   Norway's fifth largest city was founded by Christian IV in the year 1641 as a market town and administrative center on Norway's then-strategic southern coast. The city is separated from Denmark by the Skagerrak, the long strait that connects the Baltic and North Seas. Today the capital of the Aust-Agder region is one of Norway's most popular vacation destinations: the city and the surrounding countryside boast the sunniest summer weather in Norway.

6. 5

   Sandnes (Stavanger), Norway

   Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:30 pm.

7. 6

   Scenic cruising Sognefjord

8. 6

   Flam, Norway

   Arrives 06:30 am, departs 04:00 pm.

9. 7

   At Sea

10. 8

    Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.

11. 9

    At Sea

12. 10

    Haugesund, Norway

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    This quaint town perched on the North Sea boasts dual personalities. While renowned as the site where Viking king Harald Hårfagre united Norway as a kingdom in the 9th century, it's also one of the country's most popular destinations for the annual Sildajazz Festival and Norwegian Film Festival. Add in a thriving town center with hundreds of shops and cultural diversions to jaw-dropping scenery and thrilling excursions, your stay in Haugesund promises to be an enthralling experience you won't soon forget.

13. 11

    Eidfjord, Norway

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

14. 11

    Scenic cruising Hardangerfjord

15. 12

    Bergen, Norway

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Bergen has played a crucial role in Norwegian history and culture since Olav the Good founded the city in 1070. Perched between the sea and seven hills, Bergen has witnessed Vikings setting sail on voyages of exploration, trade and war. In the Middle Ages, its old port was a major trading hub for the Hanseatic League, the band of Germanic merchants whose trading empire encircled the Baltic and North Seas. In the 19th century, Bergen was home to such cultural luminaries as the virtuoso violinist Ole Bull and the composer Edvard Grieg.The city retains much of its 18th- and 19th-century charm. Visitors to Bergen will encounter a city that offers a heady blend of natural beauty, history and culture.

16. 13

    Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.Note: Lerwick is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore by ship's tender.

17. 14

    At Sea

18. 15

    Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    Arrives 07:00 am.

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