Cruises from Europe: Departure Ports | Holland America Line
Rome is a blend of Renaissance romance and pulsing street life. As tempting as it is to be swept into Rome’s constant bustle, don’t rush it. After you tour the Colosseum and toss coins into the Trevi Fountain, leave time to amble cobblestone streets and sip espresso from a sidewalk café.
Consider Barcelona if you want days of exploration before your cruise from Europe. Renowned gothic buildings, sandy beaches and corner tapas bars make it a popular Europe cruise port. Find out more about cruises from Barcelona.
Copenhagen teems with well-dressed locals buzzing past on bicycles. Before a cruise from Copenhagen, check out the Tivoli Gardens—an amusement park in the center of the city. Or train up to the seaside Louisiana art museum to stroll among modern art pieces.
A cruise from Trieste near Venice is pure magic. Explore off-the-beaten-path Trieste’s historic squares and Adriatic beaches and then make your way to Venice to gondola around domed cathedrals and Gothic palaces.
Located on England’s south coast, Southampton is a popular hub for European cruises. Though most visitors use Southampton as a lily pad before their cruise, its interactive Titanic exhibit or Medieval walls are well-worth checking out.
Explore this charming metropolis, known for gabled houses, inviting cafés and a cutting-edge design scene. Bike or boat through Amsterdam’s famous Golden Age canals and buy blooms from a floating flower market. Get more details to cruise from Europe and Amsterdam.
A cruise from Venice is dream-like. Float scintillating water past centuries-old churches and palaces, serenaded by gondoliers. Explore family-owned chocolatiers, wineries, glass-making factories. Never want to leave.
Piraeus and Athens will satisfy every travel itch in just one day. View ruins that are thousands of years old. Zip up a hill in a funicular to watch the sun sink over the city. Stroll cobblestone twists and turns to an open-air amphitheater. Dance all night.
Rotterdam stands out amongst all Europe cruise ports. Watch the well-orchestrated bustle of Europe’s busiest port and get up close to influential contemporary buildings. When you’ve had enough of the city grind, take a day trip to see a brilliant tulip display.