Southampton to Liverpool Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Tue 07 July 2026 / Depart: Tue 07 July 2026 at 18:00

Southampton is a city in Hampshire, South East England, 70 miles (110 km) south-west of London and 15 miles (24 km) west of Portsmouth.

Day 2 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Wed 08 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 08 July 2026 at 20:00

Acrossroad in the English Channel for centuries, Zeebrugge is the gateway to Flanders, whose Golden Age heritage resides in three historic cities: Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges. Here, museums display the glories of the old Flemish masters, from Van Dyck to Rubens. Summertime is a delight, showcasing colorful flower-filled window boxes, the graceful arcs of windmills, a patchwork of farms and picturesque rivers.

Day 3 - Rotterdam

Arrive: Thu 09 July 2026 at 08:00

Much of Rotterdam’s edgy, sophisticated personality is a result of the destruction of much of the city by the WWII blitz, which left it to be rebuilt with a contemporary approach to design. Modern, eye-catching buildings of concrete, glass and steel stand in stark contrast to the few remaining “old city” areas of Delfshaven, or Delft Harbor, and Oude Haven, or Old Harbor, and outstanding museums, hotels and restaurants consistently earn Rotterdam top rankings for best places to visit.

Day 4 - Rotterdam

Depart: Fri 10 July 2026 at 18:00

Much of Rotterdam’s edgy, sophisticated personality is a result of the destruction of much of the city by the WWII blitz, which left it to be rebuilt with a contemporary approach to design. Modern, eye-catching buildings of concrete, glass and steel stand in stark contrast to the few remaining “old city” areas of Delfshaven, or Delft Harbor, and Oude Haven, or Old Harbor, and outstanding museums, hotels and restaurants consistently earn Rotterdam top rankings for best places to visit.

Day 5 - Hamburg, Germany

Arrive: Sat 11 July 2026 at 18:00

Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church.

Day 6 - Hamburg, Germany

Depart: Sun 12 July 2026 at 20:00

Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Oslo

Arrive: Tue 14 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 14 July 2026 at 18:00

At the head of the Oslofjord, which boasts many densely wooded islands, lies the impressive Norwegian capital of Oslo. This inspiring city is the site of many of Norway's finest historic and cultural achievements., including the imposing Akershus Fortress and Castle. Graceful Viking ships, the Munch Art Museum and Gustav Vigeland's awesome sculpture collection are among the city’s rich treasury of attractions.

Day 9 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Wed 15 July 2026 at 13:00

Immerse yourself in the vitality of this delightful capital city of the world’s oldest kingdom as you explore its expansive parks and plazas and a treasure trove of historic galleries and buildings. Discover its exquisite combination of Scandinavian elegance and European joie de vivre. Visitors traveling outside the city enter an altogether different world; one where stately castles are found nestled in the gentle, emerald-green Danish countryside.

Day 10 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Depart: Thu 16 July 2026

Immerse yourself in the vitality of this delightful capital city of the world’s oldest kingdom as you explore its expansive parks and plazas and a treasure trove of historic galleries and buildings. Discover its exquisite combination of Scandinavian elegance and European joie de vivre. Visitors traveling outside the city enter an altogether different world; one where stately castles are found nestled in the gentle, emerald-green Danish countryside.

Day 11 - Lysekil

Arrive: Fri 17 July 2026 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 17 July 2026 at 18:00

Day 12 - Kristiansand, Norway

Arrive: Sat 18 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 18 July 2026 at 18:00

Kristiansand is a city in southern Norway. Its old town, Posebyen, features traditional wooden houses. In the center, neo-Gothic Kristiansand Cathedral is near the Sørlandets Museum, which displays Norwegian art from 1800 to today. The southeastern shoreline includes the Bystranda city beach, the 17th-century Christiansholm Fortress rotunda and Fiskebrygga quay, lined with fishmongers selling their catch.

Day 13 - Haugesund

Arrive: Sun 19 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 19 July 2026 at 18:00

This former fishing village along the North Sea is well off the beaten path, creating a lovely atmosphere of secluded bliss among the fjords. Its modern charms, cafés and shops mingle with its Viking history, all set against a perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures. Venture to nearby Avaldsnes or Skudenshavn, or the lovely Karmøy Island for classic Norwegian landscapes.

Day 14 - Bergen

Arrive: Mon 20 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 20 July 2026 at 23:00

AUNESCO World Heritage City treasure and a European Capital of Culture, beguiling Bergen is surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest. In its heyday, Norwegian Kings resided here, and there were no less than 27 churches and abbeys. An immaculate city, locals take great pride in their rich seafaring history and hold firm to traditional values.

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Lerwick, Scotland

Arrive: Wed 22 July 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 22 July 2026 at 18:00

Located at the northern tip of the British Isles, nearly 50 miles northeast of the Orkneys, the Shetland Islands are a mosaic of more than a 100 islands. Craggy cliffs sculpted by turbulent seas are in stark contrast to the tranquil, sandy bays and flower-strewn meadows found here.

Day 17 - Kirkwall

Arrive: Thu 23 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 23 July 2026 at 18:00

Aplace of contrasts and balance, Kirkwall offers the high points of a large Scottish city – stellar local shopping and impressive historical sites like the St. Magnus Cathedral and ruins of the Bishop’s Palace and Earl’s Palace – as well as the charms of a small village. It is a relatively quiet ferry landing town that is also an excellent example of an ancient Norse settlement, making Kirkwall itself a living museum.

Day 18 - Stornoway (Isle Lewis)

Arrive: Fri 24 July 2026 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 24 July 2026 at 16:00

Delightful Stornoway is the capital of the Western Isles with a population of only 8,000. Beautifully situated on the seafront, overlooking a magnificent harbor, Stornoway is considered by many to be in one of the most picturesque regions in Scotland. The town's friendly inhabitants are revered for their seafaring traditions and they enjoy a level of self-sufficiency that is normally only seen in larger towns on the mainland.

Day 19 - Londonderry

Arrive: Sat 25 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 25 July 2026 at 17:00

Derry, also known as Londonderry, is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland. It’s known for the intact 17th-century Derry’s Walls with 7 gates. Within the walls, spired St. Columb’s Cathedral displays artefacts from the 1688–9 Siege of Derry. Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum has city views and historical exhibits. Huge stained-glass windows adorn the neo-Gothic red sandstone Guildhall.

Day 20 - Liverpool

Arrive: Sun 26 July 2026 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 26 July 2026

Liverpool grew to greatness in the 18th century, as the riches of the Americas and the West Indies flowed through its docks and marketplaces. (At one point it even had more dock space than London.) More recently, the town’s fame grew along with its most famous sons: the Beatles. Visit Town Hall, the Walker Art Gallery, and the delights of the restored Albert Dock, with its classy shops and maritime museum.