Dover, Portland, Cork, Fishguard, Douglas, Belfast (NORTHERN IRELAND), Isle of Bute, Rothesay, Oban-, Ullapool, Newhaven (Edinburgh), Newcastle, Great yarmouth, Trondheim, Bronnoysund, Svolvaer, Lofoten, Tromso, Honningsvag, Bergen, Amsterdam

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.

Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located on an outstanding setting on the coast of Maine. Visitors can stroll with ease around the historic buildings, the vibrant arts district, the waterfront and the revitalized warehouse districts of Portland’s Old Port.

Cork is located in the south of Ireland. The Port of Cork is the second largest natural harbor in the world. The city is divided by the River Lee in two parts, which are joined by bridges.

Fishguard is a coastal town in south-west Wales, situated at the back of the north- facing Fishguard Bay. The city grew up at the beginning of the 20th century, with the development of its harbor

Douglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, at the mouth of the River Douglas. It is the Island's main hub for business, finance, legal services, shipping, transport, shopping, and entertainment. During your visit, you will see the Tower of Refuge (1832), a small castle-like shelter built upon Conister Rockin Douglas Bay as a sanctuary for shipwrecked sailors, the Jubilee clock, a street clock built in 1887 in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign, and Douglas Head, the rocky point overlooking Douglas Bay and harbour. Among the most popular tourist attractions are the horse-drawn trams that run along the promenade from the Sea Terminal to the Manx Electric Railway station, 2,6 kms, from spring to early autumn.

The capital of Northern Ireland - part of the United Kingdom - Belfast, stretches along both sides of the River Lagan. It is a graceful city of Victorian and Edwardian buildings, which has become a cosmopolitan tourist destination, famed for its linen and its shipyards. Major industrial center in the 19th century, Belfast is also our gateway to the rich, Irish countryside of Counties Antrim and Down. Explore this exuberant city, discover The Murals, vividly painted on houses, marvel the bizarre landscape at the Giant's Causeway, visit the Museum Titanic Belfast or shop for superb Irish linens. Don't miss Belfast Castle at Cave Hill Country Park and Albert Memorial Clock Tower, a clock tower situated at Queen's Square in 1869 and one of the best known landmarks of Belfast.

The Isle of Bute  is an island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. It is divided into highland and lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault. Watson and Mac an Tàilleir support a derivation from Old Irish bót ("fire"), perhaps in reference to signal fires, This reference to beacon fires may date from the Viking period, when the island was probably known to the Norse as Bót. The  island was also known during the Viking era as Rothesay, possibly referring to the personal name Roth or Roderick and the Old Norse suffix ey ("island"). This name was eventually taken by the main town on the island, whose Gaelic name is Baile Bhòid ("town of Bute")

Ullapool is a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands. Despite its small size it is the largest settlement for many miles around and an important port and tourist destination. The North Atlantic Drift passes Ullapool, moderating the temperature. A few Cordyline australis or New Zealand cabbage trees are grown in the town and are often mistaken for palms. The Ullapool River flows through the village.

Newhaven is a district in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, between Leith and Granton and about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the city centre that was formerly a village and harbour on the Firth of Forth. Newhaven was designated a conservation area, one of 40 such areas in Edinburgh, in 1977.

It has a very distinctive building form, typical of many Scottish fishing villages, with a 'forestair' leading to accommodation at first floor level. The lower ground floor was used for storing nets. More modern housing dating from the 1960s has replicated the style of these older buildings.

Victoria Primary School, established in the 1840s, is a historic building in Newhaven Main Street and the oldest local council primary school still in use within the City of Edinburgh. It has a school roll of around 145 children.

The new Western Harbour development extends north into the Firth of Forth from Newhaven. It is also the home of Next Generation Sports Centre (now named David Lloyd Newhaven Harbour), where the tennis player Sir Andy Murray regularly played as a youngster.

A former industrial town, Newcastle-upon-Tyne today is a rejuvenated and modern city, on the River Tyne and boasts six impressive bridges, among which the graceful double arched Millennium Bridge. Head to the city centre for a visit at the Castle Keep, which dates back to Norman times and to which the city owes its name. Don’t miss the superbly elegant Grainger Town district, with its Neoclassical architecture, home to the Theatre Royal and an array of lively restaurants, bars, cafes, galleries and independent boutiques. You will find lots of bargains ar Eldon Square, the UK’s largest city-centre shopping complex, for ‘best of British’ shopping. Be sure to explore Grey’s Street and Grey’s Monument, erected to commemorate Earl Grey who also gave his name to the famous blend of aromatic tea.

Great Yarmouth, often known to locals as Yarmouth, is a coastal town in Norfolk, England. It is located at the mouth of the River Yare, approximately 20 miles (30 km) east of Norwich.The town has been a seaside resort since 1760, and is the gateway from the Norfolk Broads to the North Sea. For hundreds of years it was a major fishing port, depending mainly on the herring fishery, but its fishing industry suffered a steep decline in the second half of the 20th century, and has now all but disappeared. The discovery of oil in the North Sea in the 1960s led to a flourishing oil rig supply industry, and today it services offshore natural gas rigs. More recently, the development of renewable energy sources, especially offshore wind power, has created further opportunities for support services. A wind farm of 30 generators is within sight of the town on the Scroby Sands. The town has a beach and two piers.

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.

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.

Brønnøysund is a coastal town in Norway with a distinctive character. The town center is a popular place for visitors. It is surrounded with mythic mountains. The Vega Archipelago World Heritage Site is a unique place.

Svolværis the administrative centre of Vågan Municipality (9,200 inhabitants) in Nordland County, Norway. It is located on the island of Austvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago.

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.

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.

Beautiful Bergen is the second largest city in Norway and "Gateway to the fjord country". It overlooks the amazing Byfjorden and is surrounded by steep, forested mountains. This lively university town, was founded on an old Viking settlement in the year 1070 and has a proud history and many interesting cultural monuments. It is a designated World Heritage City and its area Bryggen (the Wharf) with its 61 "wooden buildings, houses museums, shops, restaurants and pubs is also listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. If you have time, don't miss the Fløibanen funicular ride up to Fløyen (320 m above sea level), which offers the best panorama, on a clear day. Bergen is a popular cruise destination and the leading cruise port in Norway, with around 330 cruise ship calls bringing more than 450,000 cruise passengers per year. 

The Port of Amsterdam is one of the most impressive harbors of Europe. Its industrial appearance turns it into a mysterious spectacle. The city is the economic and cultural center of the Netherlands. It is an "open museum", with beautiful canals, bridges, endless walkways and bike lanes.

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.