Itinerary: Cruise from Southampton – Le Havre (Paris) – Bruges (Zeebrugge) – Rotterdam – Skagen (Denmark) – Copenhagen (Denmark) – Aarhus (Denmark) – Kristiansand (Norway) – Oslo (Norway) – Hamburg (Overnight onboard) – Return to Southampton.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Southampton
- Le Havre (Paris): Wide boulevards and a strong modernist skyline. Visit MuMa, take the train to Paris, or head to Étretat’s chalk cliffs. All three operate on clear timetables, offering a flexible call with easy choices.
- Bruges (Zeebrugge): Canals, cobbles, and stepped gables. Climb the Belfry, then circle the Begijnhof. A short boat ride gives you a quick glimpse of the town. A compact medieval centre that rewards unhurried wandering.
- Rotterdam: Bold architecture and a big river mouth. See the Cube Houses and Markthal, then a waterbus ride for harbour views. Museums cluster within a short hop, making the modern city simple to navigate.
- Skagen (Denmark): dunes and two seas meeting at Grenen. Walk the beach or take the tractor bus to the tip. Artists’ houses and small galleries sit nearby. Nature and light set the tone.
- Copenhagen (Denmark): Palaces, canals, and cycle lanes. Nyhavn and Amalienborg pair well, then Rosenborg for the crown jewels. A harbour boat gives a broad first look. Highlights sit close together.
- Aarhus (Denmark): Compact centre with ARoS art museum and the Den Gamle By open-air streets. A short climb to the forest hills gives a view over the bay. Cafés ring the pedestrian core—culture and calm in one loop.
- Kristiansand (Norway): Wooden houses, boardwalk, and a neat grid. Posebyen and the fish market sit steps from the pier. Short paths reach small viewpoints—an easy-going coastal pause.
- Oslo (Norway): Fjord city with clean lines. Walk the Opera House roof, see the Fram Museum, then Vigeland’s sculptures. Ferries and trams make hops quick. A clear, well-signed day out.
- Hamburg (Overnight onboard): Red-brick warehouses and the Elbphilharmonie by the Elbe. Tour Speicherstadt by day and the harbour by evening. St Michael’s Church and Alster lakes round it out. The overnight period allows for both daytime views and city lights.