A World Affairs Voyage from Copenhagen to London Cruise

Day 1 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Wed 26 August 2026 / Depart: Wed 26 August 2026 at 18:00

Connected to the far eastern side of Sealand island, a few kilometres away from the Swedish coasts, Copenhagen offers you the high colour of Scandinavian capitals. You can discover the city's riches that weaves through the canal networks through the historical districts of Christiansborg and Nyhavn. Many palaces provide an apercu of Danish history. For eating, you can try out the smorrebrod, traditional danish sandwiches made with ham, cheese or smoked fish.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 2 - Warnemunde

Arrive: Thu 27 August 2026 / Depart: Thu 27 August 2026

Day 3 - Wismar

Arrive: Fri 28 August 2026 / Depart: Fri 28 August 2026

Day 4 - Kiel Canal Crossing

Day 5 - Harlingen

Arrive: Sun 30 August 2026 / Depart: Sun 30 August 2026

Lying at the mouth of the Harinxma canal in the Frise province of the Netherlands, Harlingen has always had a very close relationship with the sea. Once a whale fishing centre and today a port specialised in shrimp fishing, its dynamism has transformed it into a modern city which also offers travellers museums and sites of interest. The local museum, the Hannemahuis, is housed in an 18th Century dwelling and presents a collection of regional furniture and objects retracing the history of the city. The lighthouse and the city hall with their typically Dutch architecture also deserve a visit.

Day 6 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Mon 31 August 2026 / Depart: Mon 31 August 2026

This has to be one of the most beautiful and romantic capitals in Europe. From the languorous canals to its world-famous museums and numerous historic sites, Amsterdam is a city of contrasts. Wherever you stroll in the Dutch capital, there is something beautiful to admire or to visit, cultural jewels such as the Van Gogh Museum with its impressive collection of paintings and sketches that takes you through the artistic development of this painter.

Day 7 - Scalloway, Shetland Island

Day 8 - Antwerp

Arrive: Wed 02 September 2026 / Depart: Wed 02 September 2026

Antwerp is a port city on Belgium’s River Scheldt, with history dating to the Middle Ages. In its center, the centuries-old Diamond District houses thousands of diamond traders, cutters and polishers. Antwerp’s Flemish Renaissance architecture is typified by the Grote Markt, a central square in the old town. At the 17th-century Rubens House, period rooms display works by the Flemish Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens.

Day 9 - Ostende, Belgium

Arrive: Thu 03 September 2026 / Depart: Thu 03 September 2026

Ostend is a city on the Belgian coast. It's known for its long beach and promenade. Docked in the marina, the Mercator is a 3-masted 1930s ship that now acts as a floating museum. The Mu.ZEE displays Belgian art from the 1830s onward. The neo-Gothic–style Church of St. Peter and St. Paul has soaring spires and distinctive stained-glass windows.

Day 10 - Dunkirk, France

Arrive: Fri 04 September 2026 / Depart: Fri 04 September 2026

Day 11 - London

Arrive: Sat 05 September 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 05 September 2026

The main residence of the British monarch, financial hub and seat of British government, London is the economic and cultural heart of the country. A city of contrasts, attached to its traditions while buzzing with modernity, the capital of the United Kingdom has countless historic districts and notable sites to explore. From Hyde Park to the City through Westminster and Trafalgar Square, get ready to take on London?s frenetic tempo. In between a visit to the National Gallery, a stroll through Covent Garden and a trip to Tower Bridge, you can take a quiet breather in one of London?s many beautiful parks and gardens.