Itinerary: Cruise from Dover – Rotterdam – Agadir – Arrecife (Lanzarote) – Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) – Santa Cruz (Tenerife) – Lisbon – Rotterdam – Edinburgh (South Queensferry) – Invergordon – Lerwick (Shetland Islands) – Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) – Belfast – Greenock – Liverpool – Dun Laoghaire – Dunmore East (Waterford) – Portland – Return to Dover.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Dover
- Rotterdam: Striking modern architecture and big-river energy. See the Cube Houses and Markthal, or take views from the Euromast. Easy trams and broad quays make for a pleasant stroll.
- Agadir: Wide Atlantic bay with a rebuilt modern city. Head to the Kasbah Hill for views or take a day trip to Taroudant. Beaches and sunshine lead the way.
- Arrecife (Lanzarote): Volcanic forms and Manrique’s design. Choose Timanfaya’s lava fields or Jameos del Agua, then pause by Charco de San Ginés. Bright seas and black rock create a striking contrast.
- Las Palmas (Gran Canaria): Historic Vegueta and a long city beach. Visit Casa de Colón, walk Las Canteras, and try tapas near the cathedral. Culture and coast pair well here.
- Santa Cruz (Tenerife): City life with easy escapes. See the Auditorio, browse the market, or head to La Laguna. Teide National Park offers a big landscape option.
- Lisbon: Miradouros, trams and tiled streets. Explore Belém’s monastery and tower, then drift through Alfama. River light is the quiet highlight.
- Rotterdam (second call): Time for a neighbourhood you missed the first time. Consider the Maritime Museum or a harbour tour—plenty of cafés by the water.
- Edinburgh (South Queensferry): Forth bridges and access to the capital. Head into Edinburgh for the Castle and Royal Mile, or stay local for waterfront views. Photogenic from every angle.
- Invergordon: Gateway to Highland scenery, castles and distilleries. Visit Culloden or seek out dolphins in the firth. Murals brighten the small town streets.
- Lerwick (Shetland Islands): Stone harbours and seabird cliffs. Walk the historic lanes or head to Jarlshof’s archaeology: brisk air and big skies.
- Stornoway (Isle of Lewis): Hebridean hub with peat and windswept shores. Visit Lews Castle and the museum, then sample island baking. Calm and characterful.
- Belfast: Shipyards, murals and lively quarters. Tour Titanic Belfast, explore the Cathedral Quarter, or take a black cab tour. Warm welcome and strong stories.
- Greenock: Gateway to Glasgow and the Clyde. Take a train into the city to visit the galleries and the Necropolis, or walk along the waterfront—open views across the firth.
- Liverpool: Waterfront icons and music heritage. Step into the Royal Albert Dock and museums, or follow a Beatles trail. Proud, lively and walkable.
- Dun Laoghaire: Granite piers and an easy hop into Dublin. Stroll the harbour and People’s Park, or head for the city’s museums. Sea breezes and coffee carts set the mood.
- Dunmore East (Waterford): Pretty fishing village above coves. Wander cliff paths or head into Waterford for Viking history and crystal. Unhurried and picturesque.
- Portland: Isle-tied harbour with Jurassic Coast views. Visit Portland Bill lighthouse or nearby Weymouth’s beach. A coastal amble fits well.
Return to Dover