British Isles: England & Ireland Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Mon 26 August 2024 / Depart: Mon 26 August 2024 at 17:00

Protected from the frequent storms of the English Channel by the Isle of Wight, Southampton has survived a turbulent history to serve as a principal port of the United Kingdom today. Pay homage to one of the most famous ships to sail these shores at the Mayflower Memorial. Visit the stoic walls of Bargate and the Tudor House Museum.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

Arrive: Wed 28 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 28 August 2024 at 19:00

The coastal suburb of Dún Laoghaire is popular for strolls on the East Pier, and locally caught fish and chips. The National Maritime Museum of Ireland has nautical art and artefacts inside a 19th-century sailors’ church, while the harbour is a busy hub for fishing, water sports and cruises. Nearby Sandycove is home to the James Joyce Tower and Museum, as well as the sheltered beach and bathing spot at Forty Foot.

Day 4 - Cobh

Arrive: Thu 29 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 29 August 2024 at 16:30

Ireland's third largest city is a wonderful walking city built on the River Lee. Visit St. Finn Barre's Cathedral, a wonderful, triple-spired example of French-gothic architecture, and spend some time in The Old Gaol, where original 19th century cells tell some fascinating tales.

Day 5 - Portland, Dorset, UK

Arrive: Fri 30 August 2024 at 13:00 / Depart: Fri 30 August 2024 at 21:00

Located along the English Channel, Portland is divided into two areas: north and south. The south end is where extensive stone quarries lie, a resource important to the region. Unique to the city is the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, which hosts world sailing championships.

Day 6 - Paris

Arrive: Sat 31 August 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 31 August 2024 at 19:00

Hop on a tour bus to the City of Light to experience the magic of Paris. Stroll down the Champs-Elysées as you nibble on a croissant. Take photos of beautiful Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Montmartre and all the other iconic places of Paris lie 120 miles up the Seine from the port of Le Havre. Or explore the charms of Le Havre, spend the day at Monet's Giverny or explore Rouen's Old Market Place, where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431.

Day 7 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Sun 01 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 01 September 2024 at 18:30

The ultimate European city, Brussels has tons of museums, fountains, gardens and great shopping. Stroll the Old Town area to see St. Hubert Arcades and its shops, as well as Butchers' Street with its plethora of restaurants and cafes and the Grand Place with its Baroque guild houses.

Day 8 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Mon 02 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 02 September 2024 at 17:00

Affectionately known as the "Venice of the North," Amsterdam is actually situated below sea level and built entirely on stakes driven into the ground. The Anne Frank House, The Hague and a Delft Blue Pottery Factory are but a few of the sights that await your arrival. Explore more of Amsterdam on a European cruise!

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Oslo

Arrive: Wed 04 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 04 September 2024 at 13:30

Imagine sailing on the incredible Viking long ships in the Viking Ship Museum. Picture perfect, the oldest Scandinavian city sits at the head of a 60-mile fjord framed by lakes, woods, moors. Views forever, visit the cliff-dwelling Akershus Castle, originally built in 1300.

Day 11 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Thu 05 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 05 September 2024

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is filled with canals, cobbled squares and copper spires. But don't let the historic appearance fool you. This is also Scandinavia's most cosmopolitan city. Certainly you can relive medieval times in The Latin Quarter, but you can also enjoy some of Europe's finest shopping, museums, cafes and nightlife prior to your cruise around the Baltics. Explore more of Copenhagen on a European cruise!