Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Edinburgh (South Queensferry) – Scrabster – Ullapool – Greencastle – Douglas – Bangor – Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) – Waterford – Ringaskiddy (Cork) – Portland – Copenhagen – Berlin (Warnemunde) (Overnight onboard) – Tallinn – Stockholm (Overnight onboard) – Kristiansand (Overnight onboard) – Bruges (Zeebrugge) – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Edinburgh (South Queensferry): Port for Scotland’s capital. Visit the castle, walk the Royal Mile, or photograph the Forth Bridges. City history and scenery align.
- Scrabster: Highland gateway to Thurso and Dunnet Head. Visit Castle of Mey, explore local cliffs, or enjoy coastal views. Remote and windswept.
- Ullapool: Small harbour town on Loch Broom. Stroll the waterfront, browse craft shops, or hike nearby trails. Quiet and picturesque.
- Greencastle: Friendly fishing village in Donegal. Visit the Inishowen Maritime Museum or take in the sea views from the quay. Simple, warm, and local.
- Douglas: Isle of Man’s capital with a seaside promenade. Visit the Manx Museum, take the electric railway, or explore Victorian terraces. Nostalgic and proud.
- Bangor: Coastal Northern Ireland town. Walk Bangor Marina, visit Bangor Castle, or relax by the sea gardens. Bright and easy-going.
- Dublin (Dun Laoghaire): Georgian charm and literary legacy. Visit Trinity College, walk the pier, or browse bookshops and cafés. Always lively.
- Waterford: Oldest city in Ireland. Visit the Viking Triangle, Waterford Crystal factory, or enjoy the waterfront. History meets craft.
- Ringaskiddy (Cork): Port near colourful Cobh. Visit Cork City for its markets, or explore the nearby seaside towns—an easy, cheerful stop.
- Portland: Dorset port with wild cliffs. Visit Chesil Beach, Portland Bill lighthouse, or explore Weymouth—quiet English coastal beauty.
- Copenhagen: Danish capital of canals and design. Visit Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, or Rosenborg Castle. Friendly and vibrant.
- Berlin (Warnemunde) (Overnight onboard): Cruise gateway to Germany’s capital. Tour the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, or Potsdam. The overnight lets you linger longer.
- Tallinn: Medieval Baltic capital. Explore Toompea, cafés, and craft markets. Small but rich in atmosphere.
- Stockholm (Overnight onboard): Water city of islands and palaces. Visit Gamla Stan, the Vasa Museum, or wander Djurgården. Evening lights reflect on calm water.
- Kristiansand (Overnight onboard): Norway’s southern seaside town. Stroll the beach, visit Posebyen, or enjoy a local meal ashore. Unhurried and bright.
- Bruges (Zeebrugge): Flemish gem of canals and cobbles. Visit the Markt, take a canal tour, or enjoy chocolate shops. Storybook ending.
Return to Southampton