Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Hamburg – Rotterdam – Bruges (Zeebrugge) – Le Havre (Paris) – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Hamburg: Hamburg’s Speicherstadt and the Elbphilharmonie frame the riverfront. St Michael’s Church and lakeside walks around the Alster round out the day. Harbour tours add context to Europe’s third-largest port. Big-city sights sit close to the water.
- Rotterdam: Rotterdam pairs modern architecture with river energy. See the Cube Houses, Markthal and the Erasmus Bridge, or ride a waterbus. Galleries and the Maritime Museum are on simple tram hops. It’s easy to plan and cover.
- Bruges (Zeebrugge): Bruges offers canals, stepped gables and compact squares. The Belfry climb and a boat ride give a quick orientation. The Begijnhof offers a quieter corner. Medieval charm suits a slow wander.
- Le Havre (Paris): Le Havre’s modernist grid leads to MuMa’s art collection. Trains reach Paris for headline landmarks; Étretat’s chalk cliffs make an acceptable coastal alternative. Both routes are straightforward—a flexible final call.
Return to Southampton