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Friday, May 1, 2026 |
Rotterdam, Netherlands |
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3:00 PM |
Rotterdam - located at the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta on the North Sea - is the largest port in Europe, and a perfect starting point for excursions to the cities of Holland. Few cities rebounded as quickly as Rotterdam following the Nazi invasion, which levelled the medieval heart of town, burning most of it to the ground. Today some of Europe's most bold contemporary architecture, such as the unique Cube Houses, can be found amid classic 18th and 19th C buildings in this, the greatest comeback city in the world. Read more about Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
Edinburgh, Great Britain |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Scotland's showcase capital of Edinburgh has a magnificent geographical location, perched on a series of extinct volcanos and rocky crags above the flatlands. The setting is wonderfully striking, as the modern city is often said to be built on seven hills. Both a historic and modern city, this metropolis is home to the largest arts festival in the world. Read more about Edinburgh, Great Britain
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Monday, May 4, 2026 |
Invergordon, Great Britain |
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5:00 PM |
Invergordon is a deepwater port near the entrance of Cromarty Firth, "the seaway to the Scottish Highlands." Inverness, where shopping is great and visitors can see tartans being made, is the capital of the Highlands, and is a half an hour drive from Invergordon. Loch Ness, home of the elusive monster, is just a few kilometres beyond. The town of Invergordon itself is small and modern, and now specialises in the construction of large offshore wind turbines. Read more about Invergordon, Great Britain
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
Lerwick, Great Britain |
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5:00 PM |
Lerwick is the capital and main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 160 km off the north coast of mainland Great Britain. Open to shipping in all weathers, it operates around-the-clock. Lerwick has strong ties with Scandinavian countries, particularly Norway, and this is reflected in the street names of the port. Read more about Lerwick, Great Britain
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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
Stornoway, Great Britain |
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5:00 PM |
Stornoway is an attractive town and the administrative centre of the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The shape of the town is defined by the harbour, and is home to a beautiful, rugged landscape of rolling grassy hills and crinkly inlets of the sea. Take a leisurely stroll round the harbour and see everything from the ferries to cargo boats and small visiting yachts, as the harbour is definitely an asset to the town. Read more about Stornoway, Great Britain
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Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
Belfast, Great Britain |
10:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, and is currently experiencing a successful tourist boom. One of the most visited cities in the UK, Belfast has plenty of attractions and is a good base from which to visit virtually anywhere else in the North. In the city centre concentrate on the glories resulting from the Industrial Revolution – grandiose architecture and magnificent Victorian pubs – and the rejuvenated area from Ann Street to Donegall Street now known as the Cathedral quarter. Read more about Belfast, Great Britain
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Friday, May 8, 2026 |
Greenock, Great Britain |
8:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
Greenock is a town located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland, that forms part of a continuous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east. Evidence of the wealth generated in its early days can be seen in the large villas of Greenock's west end, one-time home to ship owners, industrialists, and investors. The area is fronted by the 1.6 km sweep of the Esplanade with its views across the Clyde to Kilcreggan. Read more about Greenock, Great Britain
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
Liverpool, Great Britain |
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10:00 PM |
Liverpool lies along the Mersey Estuary in England, UK. Not only is it extremely well known for the Beatles and other groups from the Merseybeat era, it is also home to the oldest Black African and Chinese communities in Europe. In addition, several areas of the city have been granted World Heritage Site status. Read more about Liverpool, Great Britain
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Monday, May 11, 2026 |
Dublin, Ireland |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
This capital and largest city of Ireland is situated on the mid-east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dublin has more green spaces per square kilometre than any other European capital city, with 97% of city residents living within 300 meters of a park area. But Dublin’s greatest draw remains Dubliners themselves, both native-born and blown in. Read more about Dublin, Ireland
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
Cork, Ireland |
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5:00 PM |
Cork is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork, situated in the SW of Ireland. County Cork has earned the nickname of ‘the Rebel County’, while Corkonians often refer to the city as the ‘real capital of Ireland’ and themselves as the ‘Rebels’. It began on an island in the swampy estuary of the River Lee, and gradually climbed up the steep banks on either side. Read more about Cork, Ireland
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
Portland, Great Britain |
8:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
Portland Harbour, dating back for thousands of years, is located beside the Isle of Portland off Dorset on the south coast of England. It is home to one of the largest man-made harbours in the world. Today the harbour is a popular location for wind surfing, diving and sailing, and it hosted most sailing events in the 2012 Olympic Games. Read more about Portland, Great Britain
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Friday, May 15, 2026 |
Dover, Great Britain |
7:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Dover, the world’s busiest ferry port, is located in the county of Kent, England, at the extreme SE corner of Britain. It faces France across the narrowest part of the English Channel, 35 km away across the Straits of Dover. Possibly best known for its lyrically famous ‘White Cliffs’, archaeological finds have revealed that the area has always been a focus for peoples entering and leaving Britain, and this continues to this day. Read more about Dover, Great Britain
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
Rotterdam, Netherlands |
7:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
Rotterdam - located at the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta on the North Sea - is the largest port in Europe, and a perfect starting point for excursions to the cities of Holland. Few cities rebounded as quickly as Rotterdam following the Nazi invasion, which levelled the medieval heart of town, burning most of it to the ground. Today some of Europe's most bold contemporary architecture, such as the unique Cube Houses, can be found amid classic 18th and 19th C buildings in this, the greatest comeback city in the world. Read more about Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Monday, May 18, 2026 |
Alesund, Norway |
10:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
The Norwegian Art Nouveau town of Ålesund could be taken right out of a fairy tale. If you look up as you explore the town, you will discover an abundance of imaginative ornamentation on the fronts of the buildings. Walk up the 418 steps to the top of Mount Aksla and you will be rewarded by unforgettable panoramic views. Read more about Alesund, Norway
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
Trondheim, Norway |
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4:00 PM |
Trondheim, Norway, lies on the south shore of the Trondheimsfjord at the mouth of the river Nidelva. Norway's capital of technology is a lively and historical university town. It is home to the famous Nidaros Cathedral built from 1070 onwards that became a most important pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages. Read more about Trondheim, Norway
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
Trondheim, Norway |
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Trondheim, Norway, lies on the south shore of the Trondheimsfjord at the mouth of the river Nidelva. Norway's capital of technology is a lively and historical university town. It is home to the famous Nidaros Cathedral built from 1070 onwards that became a most important pilgrimage site during the Middle Ages. Read more about Trondheim, Norway
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
Honningsvag, Norway |
11:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Honningsvåg, Norway, lies deep within the Arctic Circle at 71 deg.N. latitude, on the island Magerøya. Twenty-two km north of Honningsvåg is North Cape, the northernmost part of mainland Europe. Read more about Honningsvag, Norway
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
Scenic Cruising Nort |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 |
Tromsoe, Norway |
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3:00 PM |
Tromsoe, the home of the famous Northern Lights, is situated a mere 2000 km from the North Pole, on the same latitude as Northern Siberia and Alaska. Most visitors are surprised by the prominence and sophistication of this fascinating port. On offer are high-quality theatre, arts and music, which contrast with the boundless and vast wilderness surrounding the city. Read more about Tromsoe, Norway
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
Gravdal, Norway |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Gravdal Port is part of Norway’s Lofoten Archipelago, lying entirely above the Arctic Circle. The Islands are the western remnants of great mountains that were worn away by glaciers, and in summer their spectacular sky-piercing architecture puts this archipelago in a league of its own. The unique and simple village of Gravdal is situated on the island of Vestvagoy. Read more about Gravdal, Norway
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Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Monday, May 25, 2026 |
Skjolden, Norway |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
The tiny hamlet of Skjolden is the innermost cruise port of Norway, located at the head of Norway’s longest and deepest fjord - Sognefjord - and at the foot of Norway’s highest mountains and largest glacier. Be on deck for the approach to Skjolden via the picturesque Lusterfjord, which is emerald green because of the melted water from the glaciers. Skjolden (pop. Read more about Skjolden, Norway
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Monday, May 25, 2026 |
Sognefjord, Norway |
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Sognefjord is the longest and largest fjord in Norway and one of the longest in the world. It stretches from the North Sea 205 km inland to the small village of Skjolden, which provides access to Jotunheimen National Park that is notable for its high mountains, glaciers and deep lakes. The fjord has a maximum depth of 1.3 km and average width of 4.5 km. Read more about Sognefjord, Norway
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
Leirvik |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
Scenic Cruising Langenuen Strait |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
Aberdeen, Great Britain |
10:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
At Sea |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 |
Dover, Great Britain |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Dover, the world’s busiest ferry port, is located in the county of Kent, England, at the extreme SE corner of Britain. It faces France across the narrowest part of the English Channel, 35 km away across the Straits of Dover. Possibly best known for its lyrically famous ‘White Cliffs’, archaeological finds have revealed that the area has always been a focus for peoples entering and leaving Britain, and this continues to this day. Read more about Dover, Great Britain
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 |
Rotterdam, Netherlands |
7:00 AM |
Disembark |
Rotterdam - located at the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta on the North Sea - is the largest port in Europe, and a perfect starting point for excursions to the cities of Holland. Few cities rebounded as quickly as Rotterdam following the Nazi invasion, which levelled the medieval heart of town, burning most of it to the ground. Today some of Europe's most bold contemporary architecture, such as the unique Cube Houses, can be found amid classic 18th and 19th C buildings in this, the greatest comeback city in the world. Read more about Rotterdam, Netherlands
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