Antwerp to Lisbon Cruise

Day 1 - Antwerp

Arrive: Mon 22 September 2025 / Depart: Mon 22 September 2025 at 19:00

The two most recurring sights in Antwerp are the works of local sculptor Peter Paul Rubens and hands, which adorn everything from the town flag to the local Belgiam chocolates. The hands' symbolism is explained at Brabo Fountain in Grote Markt square, which depicts the soldier that severed the hand of a mythical giant who bullied the townspeople by taking tolls. Antwerp is also known for its beautifully preserved Gothic and Baroque architecture, which includes the Cathedral of Our Lady, a masterpiece of lace work in stone on Groenplaats public square.

Day 2 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Tue 23 September 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Tue 23 September 2025 at 16:00

Step back in time to the 14th century as you meander along the narrow streets of this medieval gem past gabled buildings and through the bustling market. Take a boat ride along the city's canals. Or spend the day exploring Brussels and its famed Grand Place or Antwerp, home of Rubens and Bruegel, seeing the verdant countryside along the way.

Day 3 - Paris

Arrive: Wed 24 September 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 24 September 2025 at 21:00

Enjoy the scenic trip through the rolling French countryside to Paris and spend the day savoring it's gardens, museums and historic sites. Visit the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Take a boat ride along the Seine and a stroll along the Champs Elysee. Or visit historic Rouen or the battlefields of Normandy.

Day 4 - Cruising the Celtic Sea & English Channel

Day 5 - Dublin

Arrive: Fri 26 September 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 26 September 2025 at 18:00

Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 7 - Nantes

Arrive: Sun 28 September 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 28 September 2025 at 16:00

Nantes, a city on the Loire River in the Upper Brittany region of western France, has a long history as a port and industrial center. It's home to the restored, medieval Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. The castle is now a local history museum with multimedia exhibits, as well as a walkway atop its fortified ramparts.

Day 8 - Bordeaux

Arrive: Mon 29 September 2025 at 10:00

Enjoy the city's visual feast of wonderful ornate buildings, broad avenues, marvelous squares and the Cathedral of St. André, where Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis VII. Stroll through Old Bordeaux. Then visit the area's fabulous vineyards and magnificent châteaux and delight in tasting their superb wines.

Day 9 - Bordeaux

Depart: Tue 30 September 2025 at 17:00

Enjoy the city's visual feast of wonderful ornate buildings, broad avenues, marvelous squares and the Cathedral of St. André, where Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis VII. Stroll through Old Bordeaux. Then visit the area's fabulous vineyards and magnificent châteaux and delight in tasting their superb wines.

Day 10 - San Sebastian, Spain

Arrive: Wed 01 October 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Wed 01 October 2025 at 19:00

Day 11 - Gijon

Arrive: Thu 02 October 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 02 October 2025 at 18:00

While tourists and locals alike flock to the beautiful beaches of Gijon, there is plenty to do in and around the city as well. There are several uniquely themed museums, including the Campo Valdés Roman Baths, considered one of the most important Roman remains in northern Spain. Visit the aquarium, the botanical gardens or simply stroll through the streets of Cimavilla, the oldest part of Gijon.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Lisbon

Arrive: Sat 04 October 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 04 October 2025

Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming Alfama district. Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort. Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three shepherd children in 1917.