Itinerary: Cruise from Belfast – Douglas – Londonderry – Portree (Isle of Skye) – Scrabster – Invergordon – Kristiansand (Norway) – Copenhagen (Overnight onboard) – Berlin (Warnemunde) – Rønne (Bornholm) – Karlskrona – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Belfast
- Douglas: Seafront promenade and Victorian traces. Ride the Manx Electric Railway, pop into the Manx Museum, or walk the harbour for views across the bay. It’s compact and easy to explore.
- Londonderry: Historic walls and a tight-knit centre. Walk the ramparts, visit the Tower Museum, or cross the Peace Bridge. The city’s story sits close to the surface.
- Portree (Isle of Skye): Pastel harbour backed by moor and cliff. Head for the Old Man of Storr, take a boat trip, or browse small local studios. Landscapes do the talking.
- Scrabster: Ferry port for Caithness and Orkney links. Tour Dunnet Head and Castle of Mey, or watch the surf at Thurso. Vast skies and big horizons set the tone.
- Invergordon: Gateway to the Highlands and Inverness. Hunt for dolphins in the Cromarty Firth, visit a distillery, or head to Loch Ness. Murals brighten the town itself.
- Kristiansand (Norway): White timber lanes and a sheltered harbour. Explore Posebyen, walk to the fortress, or find a spot on Bystranda beach—a gentle city break between fjords.
- Copenhagen (Overnight onboard): Royal palaces and waterside paths, with time after dark. Cycle past Nyhavn, see the Designmuseum, then linger in Tivoli once the lights come on. The extra night opens up slower wandering.
- Berlin (Warnemunde): Baltic beach town with rail links inland. Stay for sand and cafés, or take the train to Berlin’s museums and monuments. Two different days out from one stop.
- Rønne (Bornholm): Island capital with cobbles and round churches nearby. Visit Hammershus castle ruins, try smoked fish in the harbour, or hire a bike for the coast path. It feels unhurried and breezy.
- Karlskrona: Naval heritage spread across small islands. See the Marine Museum, wander the main square, or take a short boat trip. Water and history shape the town.
Return to Southampton