Dover, Rotterdam, Molde, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Lofoten, Lerwick, Invergordon, South Queensferry

Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. These white cliffs face the European continent at the narrowest part of the English Channel and have long been a semaphore of welcome and farewell. From its founding by Rome more than 2 millennia ago, the city has become a global center of almost everything: history, theater, art, architecture, literature, sports, business, fashion, and rock and roll. Cruise visitors can explore 13th century Dover Castle which dominates the harbour and journey into London, Britain's ever-fascinating capital. There, they can explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels, visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.

Often called the gateway to Europe, the port city of Rotterdam is full of old-world charm, offering amazing views and a maze of wharves and canals, along with towering spires make for a beautiful sight. The Nazi bombardment of 1940 gutted most of the old city, so, you will notice that Rotterdam's architecture is an intriguing mix of old and new: modern glass skyscrapers often stand adjacent to 19th- and 18th-century buildings. During your walk, you will see three pre World War II buildings in the city center, the city hall, St. Laurence church and the White House. Explore the Museum Boymans van Beuningen, which houses a unique collection dating from the 14th century, or the Museum Voor Volkenkunde, home to ethnological exhibits, the Delfshaven quarter with the 18th century houses and the futuristic Kijk-Kubus, an upside-down housing complex.

Molde is located 500 kilometres from Oslo and is part of the Romsdale region. Molde area is known for the serpentine Trollstigen Mountain Road, the Atlantic Road, an 8-kilometre long stretch of road between the towns of Kristiansund and Molde, Molde Jazz Festival and the 222 mountain peaks that offer exceptional vistas for photographers to capture. Walk around the main city streets and visit Molde's Cathedral with its free standing bell tower, go for a hike, explore the local caves, take a kayak tour at Moldefjord or stay in town and enjoy excellent shopping and dining.

Trondheim is the third largest - and second oldest - city in Norway, founded in AD 997, as a Viking seat of power, by Viking king Olav Tryggvason, serving as Norway's royal capital in the 11th and 12th centuries. The city is surrounded by lovely forested hills and the Nidelven River winds through it. Today, it is vivid and lively, with everything a big city can offer, but still with small-town friendliness. It has been, and still is, a popular pilgrimage site, due to the famous Nidaros Cathedral, where all Norwegian coronations take place and the crown jewels are kept. Trondheim's old city features broad avenues and attractive 17th-century wood buildings - a legacy of the rebuilding that followed a disastrous fire that leveled the city in 1681. Stroll along the charming old streets at Bakklandet that will bring you back to architectural traditions and the atmosphere of days gone by, choose between a rich variety of historical sights, museums and art galleries, and look forward to an unforgettable cultural and historical experience. For a magnificent panorama, head to Tyholt Tower (120 m., Tyholttårnet). The tower features a revolving restaurant, 80 metres up, which makes one complete revolution per hour.

Honningsvåg, the northernmost city on the mainland of Norway, a little over 2,100km from the North Pole, is our gateway to the North Cape (just 34kms) away. Home to just 2,500 permanent inhabitants, Honningsvåg is primarily a fishing community, characterised by brightly painted wooden buildings, but the summer months draw cruise ships aplenty, and the local population grows by 500 to help cater for these. It is surrounded by breathtaking fjords and waterfalls and dense forests, all bathed in the mysterious summertime light of the Midnight Sun. The North Cape's Midnight Sun is rightly famous - the sun never rises in winter, nor sets in midsummer. In Honningsvåg you find the North Cape Museum, which deals with the history of the island and several hotels, bars and restaurants.

Lying north of the Arctic Circle, Tromso has been a departure point for Arctic explorers and hunters since the 18th century. Midway between the Lofoten Islands and the North Cape, lies Tromso, amid some of Norway’s most fascinating coast and fjord landscapes. Today, this town of some 50.000 individuals, is home to the northernmost university in the world, which gives Tromso a lively cultural and street scene, highlighted by the annual Midnight Sun Marathon. Among its most distinctive buildings are the Domkirke, one of the biggest wooden churches in the country and the impressive Arctic Ocean Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen), built in 1965, landmark of the town, containing one of the most impressive stained-glass windows in Europe. Don't miss a visit to the famous Mack Olbryggeri beer house, of the most northern in the world. Also, Polaria, which has an arctic aquarium where the main attractions are the bearded seals, the University Museum of Tromsø and the Polar Museum, housed in a traditional wharf house from 1830 amid some of Tromsø's oldest buildings. For a breathtaking view, take Fjellheisen Cable Car and climb 420 metres above sea level to the summit of Mt. Storsteinen, for dramatic views of Tromso city and Troms Island.

The city of Leknes is located in the Lofoten archipelago on the island of Vestvågøya, in Norway. Leknes is the trading centre of the archipelago.  The city’s harbor is one of Norway's most important harbours and is regularly visited by cruise ships. The landscape is stunningly beautiful: fjords, majestic glacial formations, rocky cliffs, impressive mountains, pristine waters and white sand beaches.

Lerwick is an anchorage port, the capital of the archipelago of the Shetland islands, the most northerly of the British Isles, over one hundred in number, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. The town is located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island and it was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are well- known for their superb crafts, ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.

Invergordon is the gateway to Loch Ness and the area of the Highlands known as the "Great Glen". It is a major port of call for cruise liners bringing in excess of 70.000 passengers to the area. In 1933, an enterprising editor in Inverness enlivened a slow news week with the story of an odd sighting in Loch Ness. The legend grew overnight - and today individuals still scan the dark waters of the Loch for a sight of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Legend goes back as far as the 6th century and insists that the celebrated Loch Ness Monster inhabits a cave beneath the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle. 

South Queensferry is is an anchorage port, which was named after St. Margaret, the 11th century Queen of Scotland, who instigated the ferry service across the Firth of Forth which ran until the completion of the Forth Road Bridge in 1964. It is the gateway to Edinburgh, the political, commercial and cultural heart of Scotland, a gracious city noted for its superb skyline, its impressive collection of glorious architecture and its beautiful parks. Edinburgh manages to combine both ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1995. Take a walk along the old town, the city's medieval heart along the Royal Mile, marvel the imposing castle, symbol of the city and the Georgian (late 18th century) New Town and commercial heart of the city and finish your walk tasting local whiskey or beer at one of the traditional pubs which are all around the city.

Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. These white cliffs face the European continent at the narrowest part of the English Channel and have long been a semaphore of welcome and farewell. From its founding by Rome more than 2 millennia ago, the city has become a global center of almost everything: history, theater, art, architecture, literature, sports, business, fashion, and rock and roll. Cruise visitors can explore 13th century Dover Castle which dominates the harbour and journey into London, Britain's ever-fascinating capital. There, they can explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels, visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.