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Croatian Wonders & Italian Highlights | Athens to Rome

18 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Savings Including City Stays, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $299*pp
  • Sail | November 2025

Book By 30 April 2024

Set Sail on 1 November 2025

Product Code: MC-31360

Croatian Wonders & Italian Highlights | Athens to Rome

18 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Holiday with $3000 Bonus Savings Including City Stays, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Low Deposit $299*pp
  • Sail | November 2025

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Return economy flights to Athens returning from Rome

Kick off your cruise holiday a little sooner with exclusive entry to a private international airport lounge. Feel like a VIP as you dine on delicious dishes, sip from an extensive menu of wine, beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages and freshen up before your flight to embark on your cruise.

Available from Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne International Airports.

BONUS 1 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Athens at your leisure

14 Night Croatia & Italy Cruise from Athens to Rome onboard Holland America MS Nieuw Statendam in an Interior Stateroom
Enjoy an overnight onboard in Trieste (Venice)
Sail through the scenic Stromboli Volcano Cove

Onboard dining across a range of complimentary venues
Onboard entertainment including live music & performances
Onboard all port taxes & charges

Have it All Onboard with an EXCLUSIVE Onboard Beverage, Specialty Dining Experience & Shore Excursion Credit for only $1049pp

BONUS 3 Night hotel stay to explore the city of Rome at your leisure
BONUS 2 Day hop on hop off sightseeing tour in Rome

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Athens, Greece

Welcome to Athens, the birthplace of democracy. This vibrant city is steeped in history, which you can discover for yourself at the Acropolis and National Archaeological Museum. Afterwards, take a stroll through Plaka, a neighbourhood teeming with cobblestoned streets, sidewalk cafes and tiny local stores. Enjoy a 1-night hotel stay to explore this iconic city.

 
Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Embark your 14 Night Croatia & Italy Cruise to Rome onboard Holland America MS Nieuw Statendam in Athens today

 
At Sea

Your day at sea will allow you to take full advantage of everything the ship has to offer. Seek out hidden treasures and make the most of the facilities onboard. All of the ships activities can be found on the vessels daily newsletter. If relaxation is on your mind then your sea day will allow you to sit back, soak in ship life and watch the world as it floats by.

 
Kerkira, Nisos Kerkira (Corfu), Greece

Welcome to Corfu, the most popular of Greece’s Ionian Islands. Famed for its green scenery, stunning sandy beaches and Venetian inspired architecture, there are endless things to do on this picturesque island. Wander the ancient streets of Old Town, admire St Spyridon Church, go beach hopping, or simply sit back and sample some delightful Greek wine.

 
Kotor, Montenegro

Welcome to Kotor, a hidden Balkan gem. Tucked into the spectacular bay and surrounded by a wall of brooding mountains, the atmosphere of Kotor is unbeatable. Wander the maze that is Old Town, kayak along the bay and sample local wine and fresh seafood at one of the countless seaside restaurants.

 
Split, Croatia

Welcome to Split! This atmospheric city is stunningly located between coastal mountains and the glistening turquoise waters of the Adriatic. Discover UNESCO site Diocletian’s Palace, amble down the postcard-perfect Riva Promenade and explore the cobblestoned maze of Old Town. Once you’re done exploring, get into the spirit of Fjaka, the Dalmatian art of doing nothing, as you relax at one of the dozens of bars, cafes and restaurants lining the city’s walls.

 
Trieste (Venice), Italy

Welcome to Mykonos, famed for its beautiful beaches and whitewashed houses. Explore Mykonos Town, hop from beach to beach, wander Little Venice and visit the Delos ruins. Finish your day soaking in the sunset with fresh Greek seafood and a glass of wine in hand. Enjoy an onboard overnight stay to explore this city.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Dubrovnik, Croatia

Welcome to Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic. Famous for its distinctive terracotta rooftops, gleaming limestone streets and medieval architecture, no trip to Croatia is complete without a visit to Dubrovnik. Walk along the city walls, take a cable car to Mount Srd for impeccable views or kayak to the turquoise waters of Lokrum Island.

 
Sarande, Albania

Welcome to Sarande, the capital of the Albanian Riviera! Once a sleepy fishing village, Sarande is now a thriving coastal city. When you’re done beach hopping, be sure to shop the markets along the boulevard and admire the views from Lekursi Castle.

 
Argostoli, Cephalonia

Welcome to Argostoli! Capital of Kefalonia, here you’ll discover a slower pace of life than the more well-visited Greek Islands. Enjoy a stroll along the Botanic Gardens, row a boat into the spectacular underground Melissani Cave Lake or simply bask in the beauty of Kefalonia’s postcard-perfect beaches.

 
Strait of Messina (Scenic Cruising), Italy

The Strait of Messina, nestled between Sicily and Calabria, boasts unique features despite its short span. Its narrowest point, less than three kilometres wide, forms a natural bottleneck and a haven for diverse marine life (whales included!) and bird species, making it a premier bird-watching spot in Europe. Legendary in Greek mythology, it offers modern travellers a scenic sail with wildlife sightings under Mount Etna’s gaze.

 
Messina (Scenic Cruising Stromboli Volcano), Italy

Messina, embraced by the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, holds a wealth of history beyond its role as a cruise port. It invites exploration with tales, cuisine, and sunsets. A sure Messina highlight is cruising the Stromboli Volcano. Praised for its dramatic eruptions and ejecting molten rock, Stromboli is one of Earth’s most active volcanoes.

 
Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi), Italy

Welcome to Naples, the city of the sun. History lovers can’t miss a visit to Pompeii, the home of Europe’s most compelling archaeological site. For those looking for a taste of the Amalfi Coast, the beautiful blue waters of Capri are just a short ferry away. Naples is also the birthplace of pizza, so make sure you savour a slice during your stay.

 
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Disembark MS Nieuw Statendam in Rome (Civitavecchia) today.  No visit is complete without taking a trip back to ancient history at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Other must-dos include climbing the Spanish Steps, tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and visiting Vatican City. Finish your stay with a plate of pasta – for the best restaurants, we suggest exploring the Trastevere neighbourhood. Enjoy a 3-night hotel stay to explore this beautiful city.

 
Rome, Italy

Farewell Rome as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights and extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 1 November 2025

Price based on departing from Perth, Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

  • Brisbane ($99pp)
  • Melbourne ($99pp)
  • Adelaide ($199pp)

Based on Interior Stateroomview stateroom

Upgrade to Oceanview Stateroom from $599 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Verandah Stateroom from $1299 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Vista Suite from $1999 per personview stateroom

Prices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.
For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.

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