Princes & Promenades - Stockholm to Dublin Cruise

Day 1 - Stockholm

Arrive: Tue 23 July 2024 / Depart: Tue 23 July 2024 at 17:00

Spend a marvelous day discovering this lovely city and its beautiful buildings. Visit the charming Old Town, medieval Gamla Stan, the elegant royal palace, the wonderful parks and the impressive Vasa, the magnificently restored 17th century warship that sank in the harbor on her maiden voyage.

Day 2 - Helsinki, Finland

Arrive: Wed 24 July 2024 at 11:00 / Depart: Wed 24 July 2024 at 21:00

Admire the city's stunning modern architecture, visit its lovely parks and bustling open-air market. Take a harbor cruise past forests, beaches, villas and a ruined Suomenlinna fortress that spans five islands. Or visit historic, colorful Porvoo, Finland's second oldest town.

Day 3 - Saaremaa Island

Arrive: Thu 25 July 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 25 July 2024 at 18:00

Day 4 - Klaipeda

Arrive: Fri 26 July 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 26 July 2024 at 19:00

Lithuania’s third largest city, Klaipeda has been in and out of the hands of the Russians, Swedes and Germans. Marvel at the impressive, and verbosely christened, St. Mergeles Marijos Taikos Karalienes Church tower and walk through Anika Square. Head to the pristine Baltic waters lapping at the broad sands of Smiltyne Beach. Or duck into the Clock Museum or Castle Museum

Day 5 - Gdansk, Poland

Arrive: Sat 27 July 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 27 July 2024 at 15:00

Enjoy the old medieval quarter of this Baltic jewel and see the lovely Golden Gate, the astonishing 15th century Artus Court, beautiful St. Mary's Church and Oliwa Cathedral, renowned for its three pipe organs. Then see Solidarity Monument Square and the famous shipyard where workers rallied against the communist government. Or drive into the countryside and see the fascinating 13th century Malbork Castle, once home to Polish kings.

Day 6 - Berlin

Arrive: Sun 28 July 2024 at 09:00

Enjoy a scenic drive to the German capital and savor landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the glorious Charlottenburg Palace. Stroll down Unter den Linden, see the site of the Berlin Wall and take a boat ride along the city's canals. Explore on your own and visit one of the many museums. Or discover charming Warnemünde and its lovely Gothic church, market square and seaside promenade.

Day 7 - Berlin

Depart: Mon 29 July 2024 at 22:00

Enjoy a scenic drive to the German capital and savor landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the glorious Charlottenburg Palace. Stroll down Unter den Linden, see the site of the Berlin Wall and take a boat ride along the city's canals. Explore on your own and visit one of the many museums. Or discover charming Warnemünde and its lovely Gothic church, market square and seaside promenade.

Day 8 - Kiel, Germany

Arrive: Tue 30 July 2024 / Depart: Tue 30 July 2024

Enjoy a picturesque 10-hour passage from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, between the city of Kiel and the mouth of the Elbe River. This great engineering achievement, completed in 1895, carves through the charming North German landscapes of Schleswig-Holstein.

Day 9 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Wed 31 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 31 July 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 10 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Thu 01 August 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 01 August 2024 at 17:00

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 11 - Portland, Dorset, UK

Arrive: Fri 02 August 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 02 August 2024 at 17:00

Joined to the mainland of Dorset by narrow Chesil Beach, Portland is in the heart of England's dramatic Jurassic Coast, so called because its rock bed dates back 185 million years. The coastal cliffs and area's unique flora and fauna are awe-inspiring, the perfect complement to the town's rich history. Portland Castle overlooks the harbor and is one of Henry VIII's best-preserved coastal fortifications. Portland Bill Lighthouse is another landmark, literally, and has been guiding sailors for more than 300 years. You may also enjoy walking to the abandoned Tout Quarry, which has been turned into a delightful stone sculpture park.

Day 12 - Fishguard(Wales)

Arrive: Sat 03 August 2024 at 12:00 / Depart: Sat 03 August 2024 at 21:00

Fishguard is an oft-overlooked, picturesque village with clusters of quayside cottages located in the south-west county of Pembrokeshire in Wales. This small town has much to offer – from marvelous coastal views to cozy cafés and pubs. Learn about the ancient places of worship at the Saints and Stones trails or St. David’s Cathedral. Step back in time at Castell Henllys, a unique Iron Age hill fort recreated with fantastic replicas of Iron Age roundhouses. Enjoy a remarkable clifftop view of North Pembrokeshire’s beautiful, rugged coastline at Dinas Head Walk or stroll through the picturesque Lower Town Harbour, where Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole and Elizabeth Taylor filmed the 1971 version of Under Milk Wood.

Day 13 - Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

Arrive: Sun 04 August 2024 at 06:30 / Depart: Sun 04 August 2024

The coastal suburb of Dún Laoghaire is popular for strolls on the East Pier, and locally caught fish and chips. The National Maritime Museum of Ireland has nautical art and artefacts inside a 19th-century sailors’ church, while the harbour is a busy hub for fishing, water sports and cruises. Nearby Sandycove is home to the James Joyce Tower and Museum, as well as the sheltered beach and bathing spot at Forty Foot.