British Isles Passage - Amsterdam to Amsterdam Cruise

Day 1 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Wed 23 October 2024 / Depart: Wed 23 October 2024 at 18:00

Take a boat ride along Amsterdam's charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city's superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters' most outstanding works, or learn about Anne Frank and the city's Jewish heritage. Journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.

Day 2 - Edinburgh, UK

Arrive: Thu 24 October 2024 at 21:00

Savor the old town’s marvelous Georgian and Victorian architecture and impressive Edinburgh Castle, high on its volcanic crag with a fabulous view. Stroll along the medieval Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse to see the abbey and Queen Mary’s chambers. Visit St. Giles’ Cathedral where John Knox once preached.

Day 3 - Edinburgh, UK

Depart: Fri 25 October 2024 at 18:00

Savor the old town’s marvelous Georgian and Victorian architecture and impressive Edinburgh Castle, high on its volcanic crag with a fabulous view. Stroll along the medieval Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse to see the abbey and Queen Mary’s chambers. Visit St. Giles’ Cathedral where John Knox once preached.

Day 4 - Kirkwall

Arrive: Sat 26 October 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Sat 26 October 2024 at 20:00

This starkly beautiful island holds many ancient treasures like the enigmatic Standing Stones of Stenness and the 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae, amazingly discovered with furniture and indoor drains preserved. Visit the imposing trio of St. Magnus Cathedral, the nearby ruins of the Earl's Palace, and the earlier Bishop's Palace.

Day 5 - Ullapool

Arrive: Sun 27 October 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 27 October 2024 at 15:30

Catch one of the ever-changing exhibitions of works by local artists at the Ullapool Visual Arts Centre and view impressive textiles, ceramics, paintings and photography. Trace your Scottish ancestry in the genealogy section of the Ullapool Museum housed in a repurposed Telford Parliamentary church or go hillwalking on one of the many slopes that rise from the sea up to the Scottish Highlands.

Day 6 - Belfast

Arrive: Mon 28 October 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 28 October 2024 at 19:00

Delight in this vibrant city of ornate Victorian and Edwardian architecture, gracious gardens and friendly pubs. Thrill to the natural phenomenon of the Giants' Causeway, a stunning geological anomaly of tightly packed, uneven basalt columns disappearing into the sea, and the enigmatic ruins of Grey Abbey.

Day 7 - Holyhead, UK

Arrive: Tue 29 October 2024 at 06:30 / Depart: Tue 29 October 2024 at 15:30

Enjoy the beautiful Welsh countryside with its charming towns and farms and visit the imposing Caernarfon Castle begun by Edward I in 1283. This mighty fortress was a residence and seat of government as well as a military stronghold. The current Prince of Wales received his title here in 1969.

Day 8 - Falmouth

Arrive: Wed 30 October 2024 at 07:30 / Depart: Wed 30 October 2024 at 18:00

Experience the pastoral Cornish countryside on the way to Land’s End, where starkly beautiful moors and cliffs overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Having been a church, a fortress and a private home, the mythical St. Michael’s Mount is a legendary island castle that appears to change moods with the passing clouds.

Day 9 - Portsmouth, UK

Arrive: Thu 31 October 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 31 October 2024 at 20:00

Day 10 - Paris

Arrive: Fri 01 November 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Fri 01 November 2024 at 19:00

Enjoy the relaxing drive through the countryside to Paris and then savor its bountiful attractions. Visit the Louvre, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Ride a boat on the Seine, stroll the Champs-Élysées and climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. Our two gateways to Paris are outstanding as well. Honfleur dates to the 11th century and features a historic waterfront. Across the Seine lies Le Havre, once home to Claude Monet. His Impressionist works hang in the Malraux Museum. Historic Rouen is closest to Paris and boasts the great Cathédrale Notre Dame.

Day 11 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Sat 02 November 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 02 November 2024 at 19:00

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 12 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Sun 03 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 03 November 2024

Take a boat ride along Amsterdam's charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city's superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters' most outstanding works, or learn about Anne Frank and the city's Jewish heritage. Journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.