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London, a vibrant metropolis brimming with history and culture, is a must-visit destination for cruise travellers. Explore the historic Tower of London, witness the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, and stroll across the majestic Tower Bridge. Art enthusiasts will relish the treasures housed in the British Museum and Tate Modern.

Explore London's culinary diversity at Borough Market, where a variety of international flavors await. Be sure to visit the lively Covent Garden, renowned for its street performers and charming boutiques. From the tranquil Royal Parks to the vibrant West End theatres, London provides a captivating blend of British heritage and modern vitality.

Your cruise is about to begin! It's time to make your way to Southampton, if you haven't already. To reach Southampton from London, you can take a train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central, with the journey taking around 1.5 hours - that's approximately 128 km's (80 miles). Alternatively if you're travelling by coach or have arranged a private transfer, please allow around 2 hours for the journey. Once in Southampton, the cruise terminals are within a short taxi ride from the station.

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

A centuries-old fishing village, Skagen (pronounced Skain) is perched along the windswept sand dunes at the northernmost point of Denmark. Boasting white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and stunning natural landscapes, the area has lured artists since the mid-19th century. Ships will dock at the Port of Skagen.

Top Things to Do in Skagen:

• cycle around Skagen
• visit Grenen viewpoint
• hike the Rabjerg Mile, a migrating sand dune
• visit the Skagen Art Museum

The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture. Ships will dock at the Port of Copenhagen, which is a 30 minute drive to Copenhagen Airport and a 15 minute drive to the city centre.

Top Things to Do in Copenhagen:

• visit 'The Little Mermaid' sculpture
• enjoy the rides at Tivoli Gardens
• explore the old neighbourhood of Nyhavn
• admire the Christiansborg Palace

Berlin, Germany's dynamic capital, is a city steeped in history and modern innovation. Start with the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of unity and peace. Nearby, the Reichstag Building offers a panoramic view of the city from its stunning glass dome.

Art lovers should not miss Museum Island, home to five world-renowned museums. For a poignant glimpse into the past, visit the Berlin Wall Memorial and the East Side Gallery, where vibrant murals cover remnants of the historic divide. End your visit with a relaxing afternoon in Tiergarten, Berlin’s expansive park perfect for unwinding and reflecting on the city’s rich tapestry.

Warnemünde, a quaint seaside resort in Germany, captures the hearts of visitors with its broad, sandy beaches and the charming promenade of Alter Strom, lined with fishing boats and boutiques. This port town is renowned for its maritime flair and historic lighthouse, dating back to 1898, which offers sweeping views of the Baltic Sea.

Warnemünde offers access to both the historic city of Rostock, just 13 kilometers (8 miles) away, and the vibrant capital, Berlin, approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles) away. Rostock is reachable within 20 minutes by train, while Berlin requires a longer travel time, about 3 hours by train or coach. Explore Rostock's medieval architecture and Hanseatic history or if you're looking to explore Berlin, plan for a full day experience.

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

Finland's capital is a laid-back but vibrant seaside city, surrounded on three sides by sea and tiny islands. Helsinki is a city of graceful neoclassical buildings, striking modern architecture and spacious boulevards dotted with squares and parks. Ships will dock in either South Harbour or West Harbour.

Top Things to Do in Helsinki:

• take the ferry to the fortress of Suomenlinna
• visit the Kiasma Modern Art Museum
• see the rock church, Temppeliaukio
• shop at Market Square
• stroll through Sibelius Park

Tallinn's fairy-tale castles, cobbled streets and warm hospitality remain one of Europe's best-kept secrets. Ancient convents, steepled churches and handsome guild houses are all preserved as they were in Tallinn’s Old Town area, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ships will dock at the Old City Harbour.

Top Things to Do in Tallinn:

• admire the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
• take in the city views from Toompea Hill
• visit the Open Air Museum
• stroll the gardens of Kadriorg Park
  

Stockholm, Sweden's charming capital, spans 14 islands connected by picturesque bridges. Begin your exploration in Gamla Stan, the city's historic old town, where cobblestone streets lead to the majestic Royal Palace and the medieval Storkyrkan Cathedral.

For a dose of modern culture, visit the ABBA Museum on Djurgården Island, celebrating Sweden's iconic pop group. Nearby, the Vasa Museum showcases a remarkably preserved 17th-century warship. Stroll along the waterfront promenade of Strandvägen for stunning views and vibrant cafes. Don't miss the Stockholm City Hall, renowned for its striking architecture and the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Enjoy Swedish cuisine at a local bistro, featuring dishes like meatballs and herring.

A small town on the island of Gotland, Visby was a popular trading spot during the Viking Age. Today, this pretty medieval city is Sweden's sunniest vacation destination and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ships will dock at the Visby Cruise Quay.

Top Things to Do in Visby:

• visit the Gotlands Museum
• walk along the medieval Visby Ring Wall
• take in the view from Gallows Hill
• stroll through the Botanic Gardens
• pass through Dalmansporten's gate to explore the medieval city

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

Set on the shores of a sparkling fjord, cosmopolitan Kristiansand is the largest city in Southern Norway. It has a cultural and tranquil atmosphere, a blend of contemporary and traditional architecture, and a natural beauty woven throughout and beyond the city. Ships will dock at the cruise terminal.

Top Things to Do in Kristiansand:

• admire the wooden buildings in Posebyen
• cross the bridge to the island of Odderoya
• visit the Christiansholm Fortress
• hop aboard the Setesdal Vintage Railway
• visit the charming village of Lillesand

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

London, a vibrant metropolis brimming with history and culture, is a must-visit destination for cruise travellers. Explore the historic Tower of London, witness the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, and stroll across the majestic Tower Bridge. Art enthusiasts will relish the treasures housed in the British Museum and Tate Modern.

Explore London's culinary diversity at Borough Market, where a variety of international flavors await. Be sure to visit the lively Covent Garden, renowned for its street performers and charming boutiques. From the tranquil Royal Parks to the vibrant West End theatres, London provides a captivating blend of British heritage and modern vitality.

The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming villages. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway. The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

Nestled between the Highlands and the Border Hills, Edinburgh is a gracious city noted for its superb skyline, its impressive collection of architecture and its beautiful parks. Here you'll find the best of central eastern Scotland: spectacular views, rolling hills and castles. Ships will dock at the Port of Leith Cruise Liner Terminal.

Top Things to Do in Edinburgh:

• explore the Edinburgh Castle
• visit the Holyroodhouse
• wander down the Royal Mile
• play a round at the worlds oldest golf course

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

Skjolden, nestled at the innermost point of the Sognefjord—Norway's deepest and longest fjord—is a tranquil retreat surrounded by some of Norway’s most striking landscapes. This small village serves as a gateway to vast wilderness areas, including Jotunheimen National Park, known as the home of the giants in Norse mythology. The area is a haven for hiking, offering paths that range from leisurely walks to challenging treks with panoramic views.

The nearby Nigardsbreen Glacier, part of the larger Jostedalsbreen Glacier, provides a spectacular opportunity for guided glacier walks, offering an up-close experience with the frozen landscapes that shape the region’s topography. The serene beauty and untouched nature of Skjolden make it a perfect spot for reflection and exploration.

Olden is located in the midst of incredible natural beauty at the end of the scenic Nordfjord. Valleys carved out by glaciers are dotted with quaint wooden farmhouses and sit below jagged mountain peaks. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the jetty.

Top Things to Do in Olden:

• take the Loen Skylift up Mt. Hoven
• kayak on Nordfjord
  
• hike up Mt. Skala
• enjoy a cruise on Lake Loen
• journey up to the Briksdal Glacier
• explore Jostedalsbreen National Park

A colourful, historic capital of Norway, Trondheim's history reaches back to 997 AD. It may be Norway's third-biggest city, but there's a welcoming and intimate feel here, with a photogenic waterfront, and glowing wooden warehouses adding old-time charm. Ships will dock in the port of Trondheim.

Top Things to Do in Trondheim:

• visit the Rockheim Museum
• walk a trail in Bymarka Nature Reserve
• visit the Nidaros Cathedral
• ride the historic trolley up Byåsen Hill
• stroll the charming Bakklandet district

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

Called the northernmost point of Europe, the North Cape (or Nordkapp) is situated at the very north tip of Norway and inside the Arctic Circle. Home to where the Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet and with only the Svalbald archipelago standing between it and the North Pole, this is the true land of the midnight sun.

Lookout for hundreds of thousands of puffins, gannets, cormorants, seals, dolphins and whales that make this stretch of chilly water and the tall cliffs their home. Not forgetting the colourful, compact fishing villages, so at odds with the otherwise stark and barren landscape.

The world’s northernmost village, Honningsvag is the gateway to the North Cape. It is a completely modern fishing harbour set in a land of forests, fjord waters, and crashing waterfalls. The cliffs of the North Cape are perched 1,000 feet above the Arctic Ocean and provides a lookout over a limitless panorama.

Top Things to Do in Honningsvag:

• visit the North Cape cliffs and hall
• birdwatch on Gjesvaerstappan Island
• go crabbing in Sarnesfjorden
• ATV in the North Cape
• have a drink at the Artico Ice Bar

Tromsø, nestled within the Arctic Circle, is ideal if you want to see the northern lights, and offers a lovely mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, and restaurants that serve Arctic delicacies. The Arctic Cathedral, with its striking design, is a must-see. Take a cable car up Storsteinen Mountain for panoramic views of the fjords and surrounding islands.

Tromsø is also renowned for its Northern Lights, visible from September to April. The Polaria Arctic aquarium provides a unique insight into Arctic marine life, and the Polar Museum offers a fascinating look at the region's polar history. Stroll through the city center to explore charming cafes, shops, and the historic wooden houses of Skansen.

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

Soaring turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation adorn the buildings throughout Ålesund, giving it a distinctive flair and earning the town a revered architectural reputation. Seven islands comprise Ålesund , and they’re cleverly connected by an elaborate set of underwater tunnels. Ships will dock at the cruise terminal.

Top Things to Do in Ålesund:

• look over Ålesund at Aksla Viewpoint
• enjoy a day trip to Geirangerfjord
• walk through the art nouveau district
• visit the Atlantic Sea Park

Haugesund stands proudly on Norway’s southwest shore, where the icy fjords flow out into the North Sea. Sheer cliffs and rolling meadows adorn the silent inlets of Haugesund, while nearby you’ll find striking rock formations and experience the thunder of tall waterfalls. Ships will dock in the Port of Haugesund.

Top Things to Do in Haugesund:

• cruise up Akrafjorden to Langfoss waterfall
• visit the island of Røvær
• walk the North Sea Trail
• visit the Avaldsnes Viking Farm
• explore the fishing town of Skudeneshavn

Experience a world of luxurious amenities and exciting activities onboard with most ships featuring state-of-the-art fitness centers, tranquil spas, diverse dining options, and captivating live entertainment. Enjoy Movies Under the Stars®, enriching Discovery at SEA™ programs, and the award-winning Princess MedallionClass® service for a personalized touch.

Many ships offer unique attractions like The Sanctuary, a serene retreat for adults, or the dynamic Piazza with its lively atmosphere and daily performances. Kids and teens can explore dedicated youth centers, while adults unwind at chic lounges and bars. With exceptional service and attention to detail, your journey with Princess Cruises promises relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

London, a vibrant metropolis brimming with history and culture, is a must-visit destination for cruise travellers. Explore the historic Tower of London, witness the grandeur of Buckingham Palace, and stroll across the majestic Tower Bridge. Art enthusiasts will relish the treasures housed in the British Museum and Tate Modern.

Explore London's culinary diversity at Borough Market, where a variety of international flavors await. Be sure to visit the lively Covent Garden, renowned for its street performers and charming boutiques. From the tranquil Royal Parks to the vibrant West End theatres, London provides a captivating blend of British heritage and modern vitality.

To reach London from Southampton, you can take a train from Southampton Central (the station is within a short taxi ride from the cruise terminals) to London Waterloo, with the journey taking around 1.5 hours - that's approximately 128 km's (80 miles). Alternatively if you're travelling by coach or have arranged a private transfer, please allow around 2 hours for the journey.