North European Kingdoms - Copenhagen to New York Cruise

Day 1 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Mon 05 August 2024 / Depart: Mon 05 August 2024 at 18:00

See another side of this lovely city with a cruise along its charming canals. Visit the quaint old harbor at Nyhavn and beautiful Rosenborg Castle and, of course, the famed statue of the Little Mermaid. Or venture into the countryside and enjoy its panoramic vistas, fairy tale castles and the village of Fredensborg.

Day 2 - Gdansk, Poland

Arrive: Tue 06 August 2024 / Depart: Tue 06 August 2024

Enjoy the old medieval quarter of this Baltic jewel and see the lovely Golden Gate, the astonishing 15th century Artus Court, beautiful St. Mary's Church and Oliwa Cathedral, renowned for its three pipe organs. Then see Solidarity Monument Square and the famous shipyard where workers rallied against the communist government. Or drive into the countryside and see the fascinating 13th century Malbork Castle, once home to Polish kings.

Day 3 - Liepaja

Day 4 - Saaremaa Island

Arrive: Thu 08 August 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 08 August 2024

Day 5 - Tallinn, Estonia

Arrive: Fri 09 August 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 09 August 2024

Step back in time as you walk through this beautifully preserved medieval town and discover its upper and lower levels, the guild houses, the churches and squares, the famous apothecary shop and the exquisite town hall. See delightful parks, Baroque palaces and a ruined 15th century convent. Or visit a lovely recreated rural Estonian village by the sea.

Day 6 - Helsinki, Finland

Arrive: Sat 10 August 2024 / Depart: Sat 10 August 2024 at 17:00

Admire the city's stunning modern architecture, visit its lovely parks and bustling open-air market. Take a harbor cruise past forests, beaches, villas and a ruined Suomenlinna fortress that spans five islands. Or visit historic, colorful Porvoo, Finland's second oldest town.

Day 7 - Mariehamn

Arrive: Sun 11 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 11 August 2024 at 17:00

Day 8 - Stockholm

Arrive: Mon 12 August 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 12 August 2024 at 17:00

Spend a marvelous day discovering this lovely city and its beautiful buildings. Visit the charming Old Town, medieval Gamla Stan, the elegant royal palace, the wonderful parks and the impressive Vasa, the magnificently restored 17th century warship that sank in the harbor on her maiden voyage.

Day 9 - Baltic Sea Cruising

Day 10 - Berlin

Arrive: Wed 14 August 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Wed 14 August 2024 at 22:00

Enjoy a scenic drive to the German capital and savor landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the glorious Charlottenburg Palace. Stroll down Unter den Linden, see the site of the Berlin Wall and take a boat ride along the city's canals. Explore on your own and visit one of the many museums. Or discover charming Warnemünde and its lovely Gothic church, market square and seaside promenade.

Day 11 - Kiel, Germany

Arrive: Thu 15 August 2024 at 04:00 / Depart: Thu 15 August 2024 at 14:00

Enjoy a picturesque 10-hour passage from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, between the city of Kiel and the mouth of the Elbe River. This great engineering achievement, completed in 1895, carves through the charming North German landscapes of Schleswig-Holstein.

Day 12 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Fri 16 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 16 August 2024 at 17:00

Take a boat ride along Amsterdam's charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city's superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters' most outstanding works, or learn about Anne Frank and the city's Jewish heritage. Journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.

Day 13 - London

Arrive: Sat 17 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 17 August 2024

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Day 14 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Sun 18 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 18 August 2024 at 18:00

Step back in time to the 14th century as you meander along the narrow streets of this medieval gem past gabled buildings and through the bustling market. Take a boat ride along the city's canals. Or spend the day exploring Brussels and its famed Grand Place or Antwerp, home of Rubens and Bruegel, seeing the verdant countryside along the way.

Day 15 - Paris

Arrive: Mon 19 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 19 August 2024 at 22:00

Enjoy the relaxing drive through the countryside to Paris and then savor its bountiful attractions. Visit the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Ride a boat on the Seine, stroll the Champs-Élysées and climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. Our two gateways to Paris are outstanding as well. Honfleur dates to the 11th century and features a historic waterfront. Across the Seine lies Le Havre, once home to Claude Monet. His Impressionist works hang in the Malraux Museum. Historic Rouen is closest to Paris and boasts the great Cathédrale Notre Dame.

Day 16 - Celtic Sea Cruising

Day 17 - Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

Arrive: Wed 21 August 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Wed 21 August 2024 at 20:00

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 18 - Belfast

Arrive: Thu 22 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 22 August 2024 at 17:00

Delight in this vibrant city of ornate Victorian and Edwardian architecture, gracious gardens and friendly pubs. Thrill to the natural phenomenon of the Giants' Causeway, a stunning geological anomaly of tightly packed, uneven basalt columns disappearing into the sea, and the enigmatic ruins of Grey Abbey.

Day 19 - Killybegs

Arrive: Fri 23 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 23 August 2024 at 15:00

Donegal’s scenic fishing village, Killybegs is situated in a region marked by natural beauty and rich in Celtic heritage. Discover thatched Irish cottages and picturesque Gaeltacht villages, not to mention super fresh seafood and beautiful stretches of coastline with Blue Flag beaches. Get a sense of the town’s history and see the world’s largest hand-knotted loom at the former factory of Donegal Carpets, now known as Killybegs International Carpet Making & Fishing Centre. Nature lovers will want to head to hiking trails of dramatic Slieve League Mountains just west of Killybegs – those up for the adventure will be rewarded with stunning views of Donegal Bay, local wildlife and some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

Day 20 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 21 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 22 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 23 - St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Arrive: Tue 27 August 2024 at 12:00 / Depart: Tue 27 August 2024 at 20:00

St. John's, a city on Newfoundland island off Canada's Atlantic coast, is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador province. Its harbour was settled by the British in the 1600s. Downtown is known for its colourful row houses. Above the city is Signal Hill with walking trails and the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication, Cabot Tower, which commemorates John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland.

Day 24 - Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Newfoundland, Canada

Arrive: Wed 28 August 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 28 August 2024 at 18:00

Situated on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Havre-Saint-Pierre is a charming town embraced by the spectacular scenery of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. With a geological history dating back 500 million years, the archipelago is a captivating array of more than a thousand limestone islands, islets and reefs. Granite monoliths, soaring cliffs, graceful arches and secluded grottoes adorn the islands, along with an amazing diversity of plant and animal life. Marvel at the unique seascape during a coastal drive along Route 138, or take a boating excursion to visit several of the islands.

Day 25 - Atlantic Ocean Cruising

Day 26 - Portland, Maine, USA

Arrive: Fri 30 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 30 August 2024 at 19:00

Day 27 - Cruising the Cape Cod Canal

Day 27 - Newport, Rhode Island

Arrive: Sat 31 August 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 31 August 2024 at 19:00

Famous for its Gilded Age mansions, many of which are open for tours, such as the Vanderbilt's opulent Marble House, Newport remains a charming, well-heeled resort city. For a different view of the mansions, take the scenic Cliff Walk. The rocky shoreline is also dotted with lighthouses, including the granite Castle Hill.

Day 28 - New York

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

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.