Northern European Capitals

Arrive in London where you have 3 nights to explore the city.

Spend a free day in London. See the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London or ride the London Eye for views across the Thames. Ask us about guided touring.

Take one more day in the city. Walk through Hyde Park or catch a West End show before you join the ship tomorrow.

Today you’ll head to Southampton to board your cruise. Ask us about adding on options for transfers via Princess shared motorcoaches or private cars.

Zeebrugge puts two Belgian favourites within reach. Bruges has canals and cobbled lanes, and Brussels has the Grand Place and some of the best chocolate in Europe. Join a ship excursion or ask us about a private transfer.

Mention Holland and most people think of tulips, windmills, and wooden shoes. In reality, Amsterdam has been a vital European cultural center since the Middle Ages.

The Dutch boast that God may have made the world, but they made the Netherlands. Dams, sea gates, and the 19-mile dyke walling out the Zuider Zee have allowed the Dutch to reclaim their low-lying country from the North Sea. The marsh that originally surrounded Amsterdam steadily disappeared beneath the expanding city. Vibrant, fascinating and always alive, Amsterdam is imbued with the quality the Dutch call “gezelligheid.” Explore the city’s 700-year-old streets and marvel at its stepped-gable houses. Cruise down its bustling canals and browse the colorful flower markets. Did we mention that you can shop for everything from cheese and chocolates to diamonds and Delftware

Unwind at sea while Majestic Princess crosses to Denmark. Book a treatment at the Lotus Spa or watch a movie on the big deck screen under the stars.

Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark’s monarchs, and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture.

Copenhagen deserves its accolade as the Venice of the North. Founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city. Stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe’s most celebrated pleasure gardens.

Denmark’s second city has a youthful buzz thanks to its university. Visit the ARoS art museum for the rainbow walkway on its roof or wander through Den Gamle By, an open-air museum of old Danish town life.

Spend a slow day at sea on the way to Germany. Soak in the hot tubs or claim a sun lounger by the Lido Pool.

Germany’s leading seaport, Hamburg is the gateway to Berlin – and a fascinating place to visit in it own right. Situated on the banks of the Elbe, the city is built over the water and boasts more than 2,100 bridges, more bridges than in Venice and Amsterdam combined. Established by Charlemagne in the 9th century, Hamburg has managed to preserve its Gothic old quarter. The city’s other attractions range from St. Pauli, the ribald red-light district, to the fashionable shops of Jungfernsteig and the St. Michael’s Church, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

Enjoy one last sea day as the ship heads for France. Raise a glass at Vines Wine & Seafood Bar or book a farewell dinner at the Crown Grill.

Perhaps no other place in France holds more associations for English-speaking visitors than Normandy. The historic Allied landings on D-Day – 6 June, 1944 – live on in the memories of British and Americans alike. Nor has Le Havre forgotten the dark days of the war. The port was nearly completely destroyed during the Normandy campaign. Today, Le Havre is France’s second largest port and the gateway to Paris, “City of Light,” the Norman countryside, and the historic landing beaches.

Travelers usually head for the historic landing sites or to Paris. Yet Le Havre was designated a World Heritage Site in 2005. The Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux boasts one of the finest collections of Impressionist painting in the world.

Arrive back into Southampton this morning. Interested in adding on extra accommodation, touring or rail? Ask us about options available plus our great range of exclusive air deals available when booking a cruise.