8 Night Northern City Escapes Cruise

Route map

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Itinerary

Departs Southampton, England · 8 nights · round-trip · Europe

1. 

   Sun 22 Aug · Day 1

   Southampton England

   Dep 17:00

   Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool…

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2. 

   Mon 23 Aug · Day 2

   Rotterdam Netherlands

   Arr 10:30 · Dep 20:30

   Rotterdam is a city that's a long way removed from most people's stereotypical notion of the Netherlands. There are few, if any, canals to be found here nor are there any quaint windmills. There is, however, a thriving modern city which is…

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3. Tue 24 Aug Day 3

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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4. 

   Wed 25 Aug · Day 4

   Copenhagen Denmark

   Arr 07:00 · Dep 17:00

   By the 11th century, Copenhagen was already an important trading and fishing centre and today you will find an attractive city which, although the largest in Scandinavia, has managed to retain its low-level skyline. Discover some of the…

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5. 

   Thu 26 Aug · Day 5

   Oslo Norway

   Arr 09:00 · Dep 20:00

   Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant…

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6. Fri 27 Aug Day 6

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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7. 

   Sat 28 Aug · Day 7

   Hamburg Germany

   Arr 08:00 · Dep 18:00

   Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish…

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8. Sun 29 Aug Day 8

   At sea · A day to enjoy the ship

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9. 

   Mon 30 Aug · Day 9

   Southampton England

   Arr 05:30

   Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool…

   Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

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Shore excursions on this cruise

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About this cruise

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