Find your ultimate Northern European Cruise Holiday
On a Northern European City Escape, you'll explore three charming European cities on one epic holiday. These iconic cities are bursting with local quirks, history, culture, fine wines and plenty of good times. Enjoy an endlessly enchanting network of winding cobbled streets and tranquil canals lined with medieval buildings
Northern Europe Cruise Ports
Always on the hunt for foodie haunts? Inspired by awesome architecture? From Hamburg to Amsterdam – this corner of the world is bursting with local quirks, history, culture, fine wines and plenty of good times.
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Reasons to visit Northern Europe on a cruise holiday
History and Culture
Northern Europe cruise holidays are full of memorable experiences from Hamburg's thought-provoking Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial to Amsterdam's art-lover’s wonderland, offering the chance to see world treasures galore. Museumplein, in Amsterdam, is home to the incredible Van Gogh Museum, the vast Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art, all set around a splendid green space. While, Rotterdam's historic old port area boasts windmills, museums and canal houses now hosting cosy shops, art houses, trendy cafés and artisan breweries.
Striking Architecture
Northern Europe offers striking architecture throughout it's cities displaying the medieval to the modern. The historic city of Bruges boasts medieval buildings and intricate network of canals, while Rotterdam’s unique new constructions include the dizzying Cube Houses with structural cubes that tilt at a 45-degree angle, the monumental Erasmus Bridge, and the Euromast Tower with its panoramic city views.
Fabulous Food and Drink
Belgium and beer go hand in hand, and you’ll find every variety imaginable in Bruges, which
boasts more than 1,000 varieties to try. You'll find no end of cosy pubs and breweries. Don't miss the 2be Beer Wall (there are fabulous views from its terrace bar, too). Or head to the 16th-century De Halve Maan brewery for a great tour and tasting.
From sizzling sausages fresh off the grill; cosy pubs; welcoming cafés; glamorous cocktail bars and fine dining, Rotterdam is the peninsula for local culinary experiences and a relaxed street-food vibe.
Discover Amsterdam & Rotterdam
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Discover Hamburg
Our favourite Northern European city escapes
Experiences on shore
With year-round sailings there’s ample opportunity to soak up the best the seasons have to offer.
Set sail on the ultimate Northern European cruise escape on board your favourite ship
Iona
As the first British cruise ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), Iona is our greenest, largest and most innovative ship yet. With her luminous glass-roofed SkyDome, on-board gin distillery and whole world of dining and entertainment on board. Iona has a host of surprises in store.
Britannia
Inspired by our past. Designed for the future. There has never been a more stylish way to see the world! Whether you're new to cruising, or a veteran of the high seas, your moments on board Britannia are sure to be truly memorable.
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