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The ultimate city escape
Bruges. Cherbourg. St Peter Port. A Northern Europe cruise blends charm and adventure. You could even enjoy an overnight stop in Amsterdam, giving you plenty of time to soak up the canals, cafés and nightlife...good times.

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The Azure Waters of Cobo Bay Guernsey; Shutterstock ID 1808585308; Project: Adobe

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Colorful tulip fields in front of Dutch windmills under a nicely clouded sky

Make the most of your days in Northern Europe with a guided shore experience. Join a walking tour of Bruges from Zeebrugge or explore Amsterdam’s canal network by narrow boat. Love a bite to eat? Dive into Rotterdam’s food scene in its lively Markthal. Heading to Hamburg? Try a local tipple on a brewery tour.

Our Northern European city shore experiences

Discover Rotterdam's cutting edge architecture, atmospheric old port and cosy cafes.

Hamburg City Hall or Hamburger Rathaus is the seat of local government of Hamburg, Germany

A scenic city of maritime spirit and wonderful canal-side architecture.

Panorama of Le Havre with St Joseph's Church. Le Havre, Normandy, France

A sweeping beach, thriving shopping centre and attractive docksides.

Sint annarei water canal with tourists motor boat, medieval houses on embankment, Brugge old town quarter in Bruges city historical centre, Church tower spire and flowers, Flemish Region, Belgium

A medieval jewel of the North Sea, sometimes called the Venice of the North for its criss-cross canals.

Innovation meets exploration
Family friendly&nbsp;
A favourite for couples and families alike, enjoy everything from lively entertainment to quiet spaces to unwind.
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Southampton round-trip

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Experience Northern Europe like never before

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'Amazing Northern&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;cruise on Britannia. Very friendly ship and amazing ports visited. Staff all seemed very happy in their work and the ship is beautiful.'

'Booked this cruise for a 60th birthday and everything about it exceeded our expectations. Staff, food, service, vast choice of venues and our cabin were all fabulous.'

'Cruise to Northern&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;was fantastic. Everything from food to entertainment was perfect. We will definitely book another cruise with them.'

Reasons to visit

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.&nbsp;

Rotterdam's Cube Houses in the Show Cube Museum

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.

Three men hold their pints of beer together in a toast. A girl can be seen in the background looking at the back of her camera.

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.

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