Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Le Havre (Paris) – Newhaven (for Edinburgh) – Kirkwall (Orkney Islands) – Portree (Isle of Skye) – Belfast – Dún Laoghaire (for Dublin) – Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) – Bruges (Zeebrugge) – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Le Havre (Paris): Modernist rebuild and sea-facing promenades. Visit the André Malraux museum, stroll to St. Joseph’s tower, or take a train to Paris. It’s practical and well-connected.
- Newhaven (for Edinburgh): Gateway to Scotland’s capital. Take a coach into the city for its castle and museums, or stay nearby along the Firth of Forth. Straightforward transfer point.
- Kirkwall (Orkney Islands): Compact centre and Viking echoes. See St Magnus Cathedral, tour Highland Park, or drive to Skara Brae. Calm and cultured.
- Portree (Isle of Skye): Harbour town with painted fronts. Walk the cliffs, visit Dunvegan Castle, or head to the Old Man of Storr. Views define the stop.
- Belfast: Industrial heritage and modern energy. Visit the Titanic Belfast, stroll through the Botanic Gardens, or tour the murals. City renewal is everywhere.
- Dún Laoghaire (for Dublin): Long piers and quick trains. Walk the East Pier, visit the People’s Park market, or hop to Dublin for pubs and galleries. Sea meets suburb here.
- Amsterdam (Ijmuiden): Canal-linked capital. Visit the Van Gogh Museum, relax in Vondelpark, or take a boat trip from the centre. Flat, cultured, and easy to explore.
- Bruges (Zeebrugge): Cobbled lanes and bell towers. Take the shuttle into Bruges for canals, chocolate, and beer cafés. Always worth the detour.
Return to Southampton