Grand Arctic Adventure
Grand Arctic Adventure
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Cruise ID
REGENTMAR250710D
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Cruise Type
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Duration
83 nights
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Destination
Barcelona
Departure Date
10 Jul 25
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Day 1
New York, New York (United States)
About New York, New York
From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of Times Square to Central Park's leafy paths, New York City pulses with an irrepressible energy. History meets hipness in this global center of entertainment, fashion, media, and finance. World-class museums like MoMA and unforgettable icons like the Statue of Liberty beckon, but discovering the subtler strains of New York's vast ambition is equally rewarding: ethnic enclaves and shops, historic streets of dignified brownstones, and trendy bars and eateries all add to the urban buzz.
Day 2
Newport, Rhode Island (United States)
About Newport, Rhode Island
Established in 1639 by a small band of religious dissenters led by William Coddington and Nicholas Easton, the city by the sea became a haven for those who believed in religious freedom. Newport’s deepwater harbor at the mouth of Narragansett Bay ensured its success as a leading Colonial port, and a building boom produced hundreds of houses and many landmarks that still survive today. These include the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House and the White Horse Tavern, both built during the 17th century, plus Trinity Church, Touro Synagogue, the Colony House, and the Redwood Library, all built in the 18th century.British troops occupied Newport from 1776–1779, causing half the city’s population to flee and ending a golden age of prosperity. The economic downturn that followed may not have been so great for its citizens but it certainly was for preserving Newport’s architectural heritage, as few had the capital to raze buildings and replace them with bigger and better ones. By the mid-19th century the city had gained a reputation as the summer playground for the very wealthy, who built enormous mansions overlooking the Atlantic. These so-called "summer cottages," occupied for only six to eight weeks a year by the Vanderbilts, Berwinds, Astors, and Belmonts, helped establish the best young American architects. The presence of these wealthy families also brought the New York Yacht Club, which made Newport the venue for the America’s Cup races beginning in 1930 until the 1983 loss to the Australians.The Gilded Age mansions of Bellevue Avenue are what many people associate most with Newport. These late-19th-century homes are almost obscenely grand, laden with ornate rococo detail and designed with a determined one-upmanship.Pedestrian-friendly Newport has so much else to offer in a relatively small geographical area— beaches, seafood restaurants, galleries, shopping, and cultural life. Summer can be crowded, but fall and spring are increasingly popular times of the year to visit.
Day 3
Boston, Massachusetts (United States)
About Boston, Massachusetts
There’s history and culture around every bend in Boston—skyscrapers nestle next to historic hotels while modern marketplaces line the antique cobblestone streets. But to Bostonians, living in a city that blends yesterday and today is just another day in beloved Beantown.
Day 4
Portland, Maine (United States)
About Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine The largest city in Maine, Portland was founded in 1632 on the Casco Bay Peninsula. It quickly prospered through shipbuilding and the export of inland pines which made excellent masts. A long line of wooden wharves stretched along the seafront, with the merchants' houses on the hillside above. From the earliest days it was a cosmopolitan city. When the railroads came, the Canada Trunk Line had its terminal right on Portland's quayside, bringing the produce of Canada and the Great Plains one hundred miles closer to Europe than any other major U.S. port. Some of the wharves are now occupied by new condominium developments, with the exception of the Customs House Wharf, which remains much as it used to be. Grand Trunk Station was torn down in 1966 and a revitalization program of this historic section was spearheaded by a group of committed residents. The result was the revival of the Old Port Exchange District with its redbrick streets built in the 1860s following a disastrous fire. The area today features a wide variety of restaurants, specialty and antique shops, and makes for a pleasant place for a stroll. Congress Street and its many side streets are an engaging mixture of culture, commerce and history. Art is everywhere, from the Portland Museum of Art to the many statues and monuments throughout the city. Other points of interest include the Portland Observatory, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's childhood home, several colonial mansions and Fort Williams Park, with the adjacent Portland Head Light. Farther afield one can visit the charming yachting and fishing village of Kennebunkport, also noted as the locale of the home and summer White House of former President George Bush. Going Ashore in Portland Pier Information The ship is scheduled to dock at the Portland Ocean Terminal, a very easy walk to the Old Port District located about two blocks away. Taxis are available at the pier. Shopping A wide range of Maine-made clothing, crafts and imported items can be found in shops along the cobblestone streets of the quaint Old Port Exchange. Small boutiques and numerous art galleries feature everything from paintings, crafts and furniture to prints and photographs. Antique lovers will enjoy browsing through area shops. Bargain hunters may want to visit the designer factory outlet shops in Freeport. On Sundays, most shops are open from 12:00 noon to 5:00-6:00 p.m. The local currency is the dollar. Cuisine Portland has the most restaurants per capita, second only to San Francisco. Eating establishments are as diverse as the menus they offer. The fresh catch of the day can be found on most menus, but seafood is only one of many culinary delights. From specialty coffee houses and ethnic restaurants to chowder and lobster houses to elegant dining rooms, Portland makes it easy to please every palate. Other Sights Longfellow's "City by the Sea" Portland is a walkable city, and a good place to start exploring is at the Old Port with its striking buildings comprising a bevy of architectural styles, ranging from Italianate to Mansard, Queen Anne to Greek Revival. The charming streets house an amazing collection of shops, galleries, bookstores and restaurants. Congress Street and the Arts District reflect the changes of 350 years of history, boasting an engaging mixture of culture and commerce. Portland Museum of Art The museum's award-winning building is a blend of 1911 Beaux Arts and 1983 post-modernism. It houses one of New England's finest art collections. Don't miss the museum's indoor Sculpture Garden. Portland Observatory Built in 1807, this is a rare example of a signal tower from which signal flags would be flown to identify incoming vessels. Factory Outlets of Freeport About a 25-minute drive north of Portland (approximately $35 one way for a taxi), this shopping mecca is crammed with serious shoppers who come from as far away as New York. Private arrangements for independent sightseeing may be requested through the Tour Office on board.
Day 5
Rockland, Maine (United States)
About Rockland, Maine
Day 6
Saint-John, New Brunswick (Canada)
About Saint-John, New Brunswick
Like any seaport worth its salt, Saint John is a welcoming place but, more than that, it is fast transforming into a sophisticated urban destination worthy of the increasing number of cruise ships that dock at its revitalized waterfront. Such is the demand that a second cruise terminal opened in 2012, just two years after the first one, and 2013 will see the two-millionth cruise passenger disembark. All the comings and goings over the centuries have exposed Saint Johners to a wide variety of cultures and ideas, creating a characterful Maritime city with a vibrant artistic community. Visitors will discover rich and diverse cultural products in its urban core, including a plethora of art galleries and antiques shops in uptown.Industry and salt air have combined to give parts of Saint John a weather-beaten quality, but you'll also find lovingly restored 19th-century wooden and redbrick homes as well as modern office buildings, hotels, and shops.The natives welcomed the French explorers Samuel de Champlain and Sieur de Monts when they landed here on St. John the Baptist Day in 1604. Then, nearly two centuries later, in May 1783, 3,000 British Loyalists fleeing the aftermath of the American Revolutionary War poured off a fleet of ships to make a home amid the rocks and forests. Two years later the city of Saint John became the first in Canada to be incorporated.Although most of the Loyalists were English, there were some Irish among them. After the Napoleonic Wars in 1815, thousands more Irish workers found their way to Saint John. It was the Irish potato famine of 1845 to 1852, though, that spawned the largest influx of Irish immigrants, and today a 20-foot Celtic cross on Partridge Island at the entrance to St. John Harbour stands as a reminder of the hardships and suffering they endured. Their descendants make Saint John Canada's most Irish city, a fact that's celebrated in grand style each March with a weeklong St. Patrick's celebration.The St. John River, its Reversing Rapids, and Saint John Harbour divide the city into eastern and western districts. The historic downtown area (locally known as "uptown") is on the east side, where an ambitious urban-renewal program started in the early 1980s has transformed the downtown waterfront. Older properties have been converted into trendy restaurants and shops, while glittering new apartment and condo buildings will take full advantage of the spectacular view across the bay. Harbour Passage, a redbrick walking and cycling path with benches and lots of interpretive information, begins downtown at Market Square and winds along the waterfront all the way to the Reversing Rapids. A shuttle boat between Market Square and the falls means you have to walk only one way. On the lower west side, painted-wood homes with flat roofs—characteristic of Atlantic Canadian seaports—slope to the harbor. Industrial activity is prominent on the west side, which has stately older homes on huge lots.Regardless of the weather, Saint John is a delightful city to explore, as so many of its key downtown attractions are linked by enclosed overhead pedways known as the "Inside Connection."
Day 7
Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)
About Halifax, Nova Scotia
Surrounded by natural treasures and glorious seascapes, Halifax is an attractive and vibrant hub with noteworthy historic and modern architecture, great dining and shopping, and a lively nightlife and festival scene. The old city manages to feel both hip and historic. Previous generations had the foresight to preserve the cultural and architectural integrity of the city, yet students from five local universities keep it lively and current. It's a perfect starting point to any tour of the Atlantic provinces, but even if you don't venture beyond its boundaries, you will get a real taste of the region.It was Halifax’s natural harbor—the second largest in the world after Sydney, Australia’s—that first drew the British here in 1749, and today most major sites are conveniently located either along it or on the Citadel-crowned hill overlooking it. That’s good news for visitors because this city actually covers quite a bit of ground.Since amalgamating with Dartmouth (directly across the harbor) and several suburbs in 1996, Halifax has been absorbed into the Halifax Regional Municipality, and the HRM, as it is known, has around 415,000 residents. That may not sound like a lot by U.S. standards, but it makes Nova Scotia’s capital the most significant Canadian urban center east of Montréal.There's easy access to the water, and despite being the focal point of a busy commercial port, Halifax Harbour doubles as a playground, with one of the world's longest downtown boardwalks. It's a place where container ships, commuter ferries, cruise ships, and tour boats compete for space, and where workaday tugs and fishing vessels tie up beside glitzy yachts. Like Halifax as a whole, the harbor represents a blend of the traditional and the contemporary.
Day 8
Sydney, Nova Scotia (Canada)
About Sydney, Nova Scotia
If you come directly to Cape Breton via plane, ferry, or cruise ship, Sydney is where you’ll land. If you’re seeking anything resembling an urban experience, it’s also where you’ll want to stay: after all, this is the island’s sole city. Admittedly, it is not the booming center it was a century ago when the continent’s largest steel plant was located here (that era is evoked in Fall on Your Knees, an Oprah Book Club pick penned by Cape Bretoner Anne-Marie MacDonald). However, Sydney has a revitalized waterfront and smattering of Loyalist-era buildings that appeal to visitors. Moreover, it offers convenient access to popular attractions in the region—like the Miner’s Museum in nearby Glace Bay (named for the glace, or ice, that filled its harbor in winter), the Fortress at Louisbourg, and beautiful Bras d'Or Lake.
Day 9
Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
About Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland's fourth-largest city, Corner Brook is the hub of the island's west coast. Hills fringe three sides of the city, which has dramatic views of the harbor and the Bay of Islands. The town is also home to a large paper mill and a branch of Memorial University. Captain James Cook, the British explorer, charted the coast in the 1760s, and a memorial to him overlooks the bay.The town enjoys more clearly defined seasons than most of the rest of the island, and in summer it has many pretty gardens. The nearby Humber River is the best-known salmon river in the province, and there are many kilometers of well-maintained walking trails in the community.
Day 12
Nuuk (Godthaab) (Greenland)
About Nuuk (Godthaab)
Nuuk, meaning “the cape”, was Greenland’s first town (1728). Started as a fort and later mission and trading post some 240 kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, it is the current capital. Almost 30% of Greenland’s population lives in the town. Not only does Nuuk have great natural beauty in its vicinity, but there are Inuit ruins, Hans Egede’s home, the parliament, and the Church of our Saviour as well. The Greenlandic National Museum has an outstanding collection of Greenlandic traditional dresses, as well as the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. The Katuaq Cultural Center’s building was inspired by the undulating Northern Lights and can house 10% of Nuuk’s inhabitants.
Day 13
Paamiut (Fredrikshaab) (Greenland)
About Paamiut (Fredrikshaab)
Day 14
Narsaq (Greenland)
About Narsaq
Day 17
Isafjørdur (Iceland)
About Isafjørdur
Two colossal terraces of sheer rock stand either side of this extraordinarily located town - which rides a jutting spit onto an immensity of black fjord water. Surprisingly, considering the remoteness of its location and its compact size, Isafjordur is a modern and lively place to visit, offering a great choice of cafes and delicious restaurants – which are well stocked to impress visitors. The town is a perfectly located base for adventures amongst Iceland's fantastic wilderness - with skiing, hiking and water-sports popular pursuits among visitors.
Day 18
Reykjavík (Iceland)
About Reykjavík
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
Day 19
Reykjavík (Iceland)
About Reykjavík
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
Day 21
Eskifjørdur (Iceland)
About Eskifjørdur
A charming fishing village and port in the middle of Iceland's eastern fjords, Eskifjörður is surrounded by a spectacular panorama of glaciers, icebergs, volcanoes and waterfalls accessible via land and boat. Two mountains, Eskja and Hólmatindur, dominate the fjord; Hólmatindur is renowned by locals as the most beautiful mountain in the vicinity. In 1786, Eskifjörður was established as an official trading post and has been a commercial centre since 1798. In 1998, Eskifjörður joined Neskaupstaður and Reyðarfjörður to form the new municipality of Fjarðabyggð, or 'fjords-settlement'. Since village culture and industry has been shaped by the sea, a stroll through Eskifjörður is recommended. Along the way, historical buildings, piers and the Maritime Museum offer a splendid look at the vestiges of the town's seafaring history, as does the Randulfssjóhús Lodge, unchanged since 1890. You can taste the shark and dried fish still produced here utilizing traditional methods observed for generations, or set sail around the picturesque fjord and try your hand at fishing the teeming coastal waters. Eskifjörður's geology is especially notable for producing some of the most beautiful and exquisite stones in existence. Some of the world's largest spar crystals have been excavated from one of the most famous spar mines along the coast, and thousands of polished, cut and original stones from all over the island are displayed in the Sören & Sigurborg Stone Museum, and the Petra Collection in Stöðvarfjörður. Due to its compact size, Eskifjörður can be easily explored in just a single day.
Day 22
Klaksvik (Faroe Islands)
About Klaksvik
Day 23
Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)
About Tórshavn
Day 24
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (Scotland)
About Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
In bustling Kirkwall, the main town on Orkney, there's plenty to see in the narrow, winding streets extending from the harbor. The cathedral and some museums are highlights.
Day 25
Ullapool (Scotland)
About Ullapool
Ullapool is an ideal base for hiking throughout Sutherland and taking wildlife and nature cruises, especially to the Summer Isles. By the shores of salty Loch Broom, the town was founded in 1788 as a fishing station to exploit the local herring stocks. There's still a smattering of fishing vessels, as well as visiting yachts and foreign ships. When their crews fill the pubs, Ullapool has a cosmopolitan feel. The harbor area comes to life when the Lewis ferry arrives and departs.
Day 26
Belfast (Northern Ireland)
About Belfast
Before English and Scottish settlers arrived in the 1600s, Belfast was a tiny village called Béal Feirste ("sandbank ford") belonging to Ulster's ancient O'Neill clan. With the advent of the Plantation period (when settlers arrived in the 1600s), Sir Arthur Chichester, from Devon in southwestern England, received the city from the English Crown, and his son was made Earl of Donegall. Huguenots fleeing persecution from France settled near here, bringing their valuable linen-work skills. In the 18th century, Belfast underwent a phenomenal expansion—its population doubled every 10 years, despite an ever-present sectarian divide. Although the Anglican gentry despised the Presbyterian artisans—who, in turn, distrusted the native Catholics—Belfast's growth continued at a dizzying speed. The city was a great Victorian success story, an industrial boomtown whose prosperity was built on trade, especially linen and shipbuilding. Famously (or infamously), the Titanic was built here, giving Belfast, for a time, the nickname "Titanic Town." Having laid the foundation stone of the city's university in 1845, Queen Victoria returned to Belfast in 1849 (she is recalled in the names of buildings, streets, bars, monuments, and other places around the city), and in the same year, the university opened under the name Queen's College. Nearly 40 years later, in 1888, Victoria granted Belfast its city charter. Today its population is nearly 300,000, tourist numbers have increased, and this dramatically transformed city is enjoying an unparalleled renaissance.This is all a welcome change from the period when news about Belfast meant reports about "the Troubles." Since the 1994 ceasefire, Northern Ireland's capital city has benefited from major hotel investment, gentrified quaysides (or strands), a sophisticated new performing arts center, and major initiatives to boost tourism. Although the 1996 bombing of offices at Canary Wharf in London disrupted the 1994 peace agreement, the ceasefire was officially reestablished on July 20, 1997, and this embattled city began its quest for a newfound identity.Since 2008, the city has restored all its major public buildings such as museums, churches, theaters, City Hall, Ulster Hall—and even the glorious Crown Bar—spending millions of pounds on its built heritage. A gaol that at the height of the Troubles held some of the most notorious murderers involved in paramilitary violence is now a major visitor attraction.Belfast's city center is made up of three roughly contiguous areas that are easy to navigate on foot. From the south end to the north, it's about an hour's leisurely walk.
Day 27
Douglas (Isle of Man)
About Douglas
The Isle of Man, situated in the Irish Sea off the west coast of England, is a mountainous, cliff-fringed island and one of Britain’s most beautiful spots. Measuring just 30 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Man remains semi-autonomous. With its own postage stamps, laws, currency, and the Court of Tynwald (the world’s oldest democratic parliament), the Isle of Man is rich with history and lore.Inhabited from Neolithic times, the island became a refuge for Irish missionaries after the 5th Century. Norsemen took the island during the 9th Century and sold it to Scotland in 1266. However, since the 14th Century, it has been held by England. Manx, the indigenous Celtic language, is still spoken by a small minority. The Isle of Man has no income tax, which has encouraged many Britains to regard the island as a refuge. Otherwise, it is populated by Gaelic farmers, fishermen, and the famous tailless manx cats. The varied landscape features austere moorlands and wooded glens, interspersed by fine castles, narrow-gauge railways, and scores of standing stones with Celtic crosses. The hilly terrain rises to a height of 2,036 feet at Mount Snaefell, which dominates the center of the island.
Day 28
Dun Laoghaire (Ireland)
About Dun Laoghaire
Day 29
Holyhead (Wales)
About Holyhead
Once a northern defense post against Irish raiders, Holyhead later became best known as a ferry port for Ireland. The dockside bustle is not matched by the town, however, which maintains just a small population. Nonetheless, thousands of years of settlement have given Holyhead rich historical ruins to explore, with more in the surrounding hiking friendly landscape.
Day 30
Liverpool (England)
About Liverpool
From world-class attractions and sports to legendary music, Liverpool offers old-world charm with modern sophistication, underpinned by a rich cultural history.
Day 31
Ringaskiddy (Ireland)
About Ringaskiddy
Day 33
Saint-Malo (France)
About Saint-Malo
Thrust out into the sea and bound to the mainland only by tenuous man-made causeways, romantic St-Malo has built a reputation as a breeding ground for phenomenal sailors. Many were fishermen, but others—most notably Jacques Cartier, who claimed Canada for Francis I in 1534—were New World explorers. Still others were corsairs, "sea dogs" paid by the French crown to harass the Limeys across the Channel: legendary ones like Robert Surcouf and Duguay-Trouin helped make St-Malo rich through their pillaging, in the process earning it the nickname "the pirates' city." The St-Malo you see today isn’t quite the one they called home because a weeklong fire in 1944, kindled by retreating Nazis, wiped out nearly all of the old buildings. Restoration work was more painstaking than brilliant, but the narrow streets and granite houses of the Vieille Ville were satisfactorily recreated, enabling St-Malo to regain its role as a busy fishing port, seaside resort, and tourist destination. The ramparts that help define this city figuratively and literally are authentic, and the flames also spared houses along Rue de Pelicot in the Vieille Ville. Battalions of tourists invade this quaint part of town in summer, so arrive off-season if you want to avoid crowds.
Day 34
Le Havre (France)
About Le Havre
Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005.
Day 35
Calais (France)
About Calais
Day 36
Antwerp (Belgium)
About Antwerp
Explore Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Known for its diamond cutting industry, fashion and the many great artists that lived in its vicinity, Antwerp is a city focused on art and culture.
Day 37
Antwerp (Belgium)
About Antwerp
Explore Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Known for its diamond cutting industry, fashion and the many great artists that lived in its vicinity, Antwerp is a city focused on art and culture.
Day 38
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back atmosphere. It all comes together to make this one of the world's most appealing and offbeat metropolises in the world. Built on a latticework of concentric canals like an aquatic rainbow, Amsterdam is known as the City of Canals—but it's no Venice, content to live on moonlight serenades and former glory. Quite the contrary: on nearly every street here you'll find old and new side by side—quiet corners where time seems to be holding its breath next to streets like neon-lit Kalverstraat, and Red Light ladies strutting by the city's oldest church. Indeed, Amsterdam has as many lovely facets as a 40-carat diamond polished by one of the city's gem cutters. It's certainly a metropolis, but a rather small and very accessible one. Locals tend to refer to it as a big village, albeit one that happens to pack the cultural wallop of a major world destination. There are scores of concerts every day, numerous museums, summertime festivals, and, of course, a legendary year-round party scene. It's pretty much impossible to resist Amsterdam's charms. With 7,000 registered monuments, most of which began as the residences and warehouses of humble merchants, set on 160 man-made canals, and traversed by 1,500 or so bridges, Amsterdam has the largest historical inner city in Europe. Its famous circle of waterways, the grachtengordel, was a 17th-century urban expansion plan for the rich and is a lasting testament to the city’s Golden Age. This town is endearing because of its kinder, gentler nature—but a reputation for championing sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll does not alone account for Amsterdam's being one of the most popular destinations in Europe: consider that within a single square mile the city harbors some of the greatest achievements in Western art, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. Not to mention that this is one of Europe's great walking cities, with so many of its treasures in the untouted details: tiny alleyways barely visible on the map, hidden garden courtyards, shop windows, floating houseboats, hidden hofjes(courtyards with almshouses), sudden vistas of church spires, and gabled roofs that look like so many unframed paintings. And don’t forget that the joy lies in details: elaborate gables and witty gable stones denoting the trade of a previous owner. Keep in mind that those XXX symbols you see all over town are not a mark of the city's triple-X reputation. They're part of Amsterdam's official coat of arms—three St. Andrew's crosses, believed to represent the three dangers that have traditionally plagued the city: flood, fire, and pestilence. The coat's motto ("Valiant, determined, compassionate") was introduced in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina in remembrance of the 1941 February Strike in Amsterdam—the first time in Europe that non-Jewish people protested against the persecution of Jews by the Nazi regime.
Day 40
Copenhagen (Denmark)
About Copenhagen
By the 11th century, Copenhagen was already an important trading and fishing centre and today you will find an attractive city which, although the largest in Scandinavia, has managed to retain its low-level skyline. Discover some of the famous attractions including Gefion Fountain and Amalienborg Palace, perhaps cruise the city’s waterways, visit Rosenborg Castle or explore the medieval fishing village of Dragoer. Once the home of Hans Christian Andersen, Copenhagen features many reminders of its fairytale heritage and lives up to the reputation immortalised in the famous song ‘Wonderful Copenhagen’.
Day 41
Copenhagen (Denmark)
About Copenhagen
By the 11th century, Copenhagen was already an important trading and fishing centre and today you will find an attractive city which, although the largest in Scandinavia, has managed to retain its low-level skyline. Discover some of the famous attractions including Gefion Fountain and Amalienborg Palace, perhaps cruise the city’s waterways, visit Rosenborg Castle or explore the medieval fishing village of Dragoer. Once the home of Hans Christian Andersen, Copenhagen features many reminders of its fairytale heritage and lives up to the reputation immortalised in the famous song ‘Wonderful Copenhagen’.
Day 42
Kiel (Germany)
About Kiel
Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.
Day 43
Rønne (Denmark)
About Rønne
Day 44
Gdansk (Poland)
About Gdansk
Day 45
Klaipeda (Lithuania)
About Klaipeda
Day 46
Riga (Latvia)
About Riga
Rīga has an upscale, big-city feel unmatched in the region. The capital (almost as large as Tallinn and Vilnius combined) is the business center of the area while original, high-quality restaurants and hotels have earned Rīga some bragging rights among its Western European counterparts. The city also doesn't lack for beauty—Rīga's Old Town (now a UNESCO World Heritage site) is one of Europe’s most striking examples of the art nouveau architectural style. Long avenues of complex and sometimes whimsical Jugendstil facades hint at Rīga's grand past. Many were designed by Mikhail Eisenstein, the father of Soviet director Sergei. This style dominates the city center. In many ways, the wonder of Rīga resides less in its individual attractions and more in the fabric of the town itself. In the medieval Old Town, an ornate gable or architrave catches the eye at every turn. The somber and the flamboyant are both represented in this quarter's 1,000 years of architectural history. Don't hesitate to just follow where your desire leads—the Old Town is compact and bounded by canals, so it's difficult to get totally lost. When the Old Town eventually became too crowded, the city burst out into the newer inner suburbs. The rich could afford to leave and build themselves fine fashionable mansions in the style of the day; consequently, city planners created a whole new Rīga. Across the narrow canal, you'll find the Esplanāde, a vast expanse of parkland with formal gardens and period mansions where the well-heeled stroll and play. Surrounding this is the art nouveau district. Encompassing avenues of splendid family homes (now spruced up in the postcommunist era), the collection has been praised by UNESCO as Europe's finest in the art nouveau style. The best examples are at Alberta 2, 2a, 4, 6, 8, and 13; Elizabetes 10b; and Strēlnieku 4a. If the weather permits, eschew public transport and stroll between the two districts, taking in the varied skylines and multifaceted facades, and perhaps stopping at a café or two as you go. The city has churches in five Christian denominations and more than 50 museums, many of which cater to eclectic or specialist tastes.
Day 47
Stockholm (Sweden)
About Stockholm
Stockholm is a city in the flush of its second youth. Since the mid-1990s, Sweden's capital has emerged from its cold, Nordic shadow to take the stage as a truly international city. What started with entry into the European Union in 1995 gained pace with the extraordinary IT boom of the late 1990s, strengthened with the Skype-led IT second wave of 2003, and solidified with the hedge-fund invasion that is still happening today as Stockholm gains even more global confidence. And despite more recent economic turmoil, Stockholm's 1 million or so inhabitants have, almost as one, realized that their city is one to rival Paris, London, New York, or any other great metropolis.With this realization comes change. Stockholm has become a city of design, fashion, innovation, technology, and world-class food, pairing homegrown talent with an international outlook. The streets are flowing with a young and confident population keen to drink in everything the city has to offer. The glittering feeling of optimism, success, and living in the here and now is rampant in Stockholm.Stockholm also has plenty of history. Positioned where the waters of Lake Mälaren rush into the Baltic, it’s been an important trading site and a wealthy international city for centuries. Built on 14 islands joined by bridges crossing open bays and narrow channels, Stockholm boasts the story of its history in its glorious medieval old town, grand palaces, ancient churches, sturdy edifices, public parks, and 19th-century museums—its history is soaked into the very fabric of its airy boulevards, built as a public display of trading glory.
Day 48
Stockholm (Sweden)
About Stockholm
Stockholm is a city in the flush of its second youth. Since the mid-1990s, Sweden's capital has emerged from its cold, Nordic shadow to take the stage as a truly international city. What started with entry into the European Union in 1995 gained pace with the extraordinary IT boom of the late 1990s, strengthened with the Skype-led IT second wave of 2003, and solidified with the hedge-fund invasion that is still happening today as Stockholm gains even more global confidence. And despite more recent economic turmoil, Stockholm's 1 million or so inhabitants have, almost as one, realized that their city is one to rival Paris, London, New York, or any other great metropolis.With this realization comes change. Stockholm has become a city of design, fashion, innovation, technology, and world-class food, pairing homegrown talent with an international outlook. The streets are flowing with a young and confident population keen to drink in everything the city has to offer. The glittering feeling of optimism, success, and living in the here and now is rampant in Stockholm.Stockholm also has plenty of history. Positioned where the waters of Lake Mälaren rush into the Baltic, it’s been an important trading site and a wealthy international city for centuries. Built on 14 islands joined by bridges crossing open bays and narrow channels, Stockholm boasts the story of its history in its glorious medieval old town, grand palaces, ancient churches, sturdy edifices, public parks, and 19th-century museums—its history is soaked into the very fabric of its airy boulevards, built as a public display of trading glory.
Day 49
Visby (Sweden)
About Visby
Gotland is Sweden's main holiday island, a place of ancient history, a relaxed summer-party vibe, wide sandy beaches, and wild cliff formations called raukar (the remnants of reefs formed more than 400 million years ago). Measuring 125 km (78 miles) long and 52 km (32 miles) at its widest point, Gotland is where Swedish sheep farming has its home. In its charming glades, 35 varieties of wild orchids thrive, attracting botanists from all over the world.
Day 51
Oslo (Norway)
About Oslo
Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.
Day 52
Oslo (Norway)
About Oslo
Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums and full of galleries, cafés, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th-century buildings and wide streets has much to offer. Its history dates back 1,000 years, and includes a rich seafaring heritage that ranges from the Viking era to Thor Heyerdahl’s Kon Tiki expedition. Discover more about this exciting city on our varied selection of excursions.
Day 53
Lysekil (Sweden)
About Lysekil
Day 54
Skagen (Denmark)
About Skagen
Day 55
Kristiansand (Norway)
About Kristiansand
Nicknamed "Sommerbyen" ("Summer City"), Norway's fifth-largest city has 78,000 inhabitants. Norwegians come here for its sun-soaked beaches and beautiful harbor. Kristiansand has also become known internationally for the outdoor Quart Festival, which hosts local and international rock bands every July. According to legend, in 1641 King Christian IV marked the four corners of Kristiansand with his walking stick, and within that framework the grid of wide streets was laid down. The center of town, called the Kvadraturen, still retains the grid, even after numerous fires. In the northeast corner is Posebyen, one of northern Europe's largest collections of low, connected wooden house settlements, and there's a market here every Saturday in summer. Kristiansand's Fisketorvet (fish market) is near the south corner of the town's grid, right on the sea.
Day 56
Stavanger (Norway)
About Stavanger
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stavanger flourished in the 19th century as a fishing port. While other towns in Norway have suffered with the decline of this industry, Stavanger has kept its economy booming by diversifying, first into shipbuilding and now into oil. These two contrasting industries have created a city of two halves – a modern area of high-rise buildings and a historic centre with cobbled streets and old wooden houses. The city centre was the birthplace of Alexander Kielland, one of the great 19th-century Norwegian novelists. Stavanger Cathedral, dating from 1125, is an impressive building and the only medieval cathedral in Norway that has not been substantially altered since it was first built. From Stavanger you can explore the attractive blue waters of Lysefjord, surrounded by cliffs and striking rock formations, and also visit Hafrsfjord where the Viking King Harald won an important battle that started the Unification of Norway. Those preferring to explore on their own may wish to visit the interesting Petroleum Museum.
Day 57
Olden (Norway)
About Olden
See the aqua blue ice of the Jostedal Glacier cascading down the stunning Oldedalen Valley, as you navigate the spindly fjords of Norway. Feel your breath catching in your throat, as you sail into this world of wonder, and the dramatic fjord scenery and interlocking valleys inspire you. The village of Olden opens up some of Norway's most majestic natural wonders, from the glacier - which is mainland Europe's largest - to the sloshing waterfalls that run off it, and the bowing forests that sway all around it. A visit to picturesque Olden is all thrilling panoramas and hikes through wildflower sprinkled trails. The Briksdalsbreen arm of ice, reaches out from the main glacier, and sits around an hour's stroll from the village of Olden itself - regular busses can also take you there. Snaking through steep-sided valleys, you can enjoy a walk close to the foot of the ice, and feel the spray of the waterfalls that plummet nearby, as you breathe in some of the freshest air you’ve ever tasted. The crisp glacial meltwater is so clean and pure that it’s bottled up to be sold across Norway.
Day 58
Kristiansund (Norway)
About Kristiansund
Day 59
Trondheim (Norway)
About Trondheim
One of Scandinavia's oldest cities, Trondheim was the first capital of Norway, from AD 997 to 1380. Founded in 997 by Viking king Olav Tryggvason, it was first named Nidaros (still the name of the cathedral), a composite word referring to the city's location at the mouth of the Nidelva River. Today, it's Central Norway's largest (and Norway's third largest) city, with a population of 150,000. The wide streets of the historic city center remain lined with brightly painted wood houses and striking warehouses. But it's no historic relic: it's also the home to NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and is Norway's technological capital.
Day 61
Hammerfest (Norway)
About Hammerfest
More than 600 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the world's northernmost town is also one of the most widely visited and oldest places in northern Norway. "Hammerfest" means "mooring place" and refers to the natural harbor (remarkably free of ice year-round thanks to the Gulf Stream) that is formed by the crags in the mountain. Hammerfest is the gateway to the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean, a jumping-off point for Arctic expeditions. Once a hunting town, Hammerfest's town emblem features the polar bear. In 1891 the residents of Hammerfest, tired of the months of darkness that winter always brought, decided to brighten their nights: they purchased a generator from Thomas Edison, and Hammerfest thus ecame the first city in Europe to have electric street lamps. In addition to two museums, there are several shops within Hammerfest's small city center. There is also a market selling souvenirs and other goods outside the town hall.
Day 62
Honningsvåg (Norway)
About Honningsvåg
Searching in 1553 for a northeast passage to India, British navigator Richard Chancellor came upon a crag 307 yards above the Barents Sea. He named the jut of rock North Cape, or Nordkapp. Today Europe's northernmost point is a rite-of-passage journey for nearly all Scandinavians and many others. Most cruise passengers visit Nordkapp from Honningsvåg, a fishing village on Magerøya Island. The journey from Honningsvåg to Nordkapp covers about 35 km (22 miles) across a landscape characterized by rocky tundra and grazing reindeer, which are rounded up each spring by Sami herdsmen in boats. The herdsmen herd the reindeer across a mile-wide channel from their winter home on the mainland. Honningvåg's northerly location makes for long, dark winter nights and perpetually sun-filled summer days. The village serves as the gateway to Arctic exploration and the beautiful Nordkapp Plateau, a destination that calls to all visitors of this region. Most of those who journey to Nordkapp (North Cape), the northernmost tip of Europe, are in it for a taste of this unique, otherworldly, rugged yet delicate landscape. You'll see an incredible treeless tundra, with crumbling mountains and sparse dwarf plants. The subarctic environment is very vulnerable, so don't disturb the plants. Walk only on marked trails and don't remove stones, leave car marks, or make campfires. Because the roads are closed in winter, the only access is from the tiny fishing village of Skarsvåg via Sno-Cat, a thump-and-bump ride that's as unforgettable as the desolate view.
Day 63
Tromsø (Norway)
About Tromsø
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Arctic' because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
Day 64
Leknes (Norway)
About Leknes
Blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery in Norway (and goodness only know that this is land blessed with rolling hills, soaring peaks, valleys, tranquil fjords and white sandy beaches, so the competition is high!), Leknes is what Norway is meant to be. Pretty red houses lay dotted on the green covered hills, and the midnight sun is rises above the horizon from 26th May to 17th July, (while in winter the sun does not rise from 9th December to 4th January). Part of the stunning Lofoten islands, this pretty port offers much in the way of recreation, although understandably most of this is outdoor based. Take a boat ride around the archipelago, try your hand at some deep sea fishing, or simply stroll thought the city centre, perhaps rent a bicycle and discover the hinterland at your own pace. Bikes can be easily rented and note that hybrid and electric bikes are a great option for those who might be a bit out of practice with their pedal power. Gastronomes with a sweet tooth will be rewarded with one simple pleasure: a fresh-from-the-oven skillingsbolle – or big, fluffy cinnamon rolls, fit for indulging in if all the fresh air has made you hungry! Look out for the quirky coffee shops, settle down for some Norwegian kos, say takk for maten and enjoy!
Day 66
Ålesund (Norway)
About Ålesund
The coastal town of Ålesund is the commercial capital of the Møre og Romsdal district. But more important, it is noted for its characteristic Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) buildings, which some claim make Ålesund one of the most beautiful towns in Norway. This Art Nouveau style emerged when the town was completely rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1904 destroyed nearly 800 buildings and left 10,000 residents homeless. It is said that the fire started by a tipped oil lamp. Rebuilding was carried out with the help of many young, foreign architects who added their own flourishes to the architectural blend of German Jugendstil and Viking roots. Today, narrow streets are crammed with buildings topped with turrets, spires and gables that bear decorations of dragonheads and curlicues. As one of the few remaining Art Nouveau towns in the world, in 1998 Ålesund was awarded the coveted Houens National Memorial Prize for the preservation of its unique architecture.
Day 67
Lerwick, Shetland Islands (Scotland)
About Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Founded by Dutch fishermen in the 17th century, Lerwick today is a busy town and administrative center. Handsome stone buildings—known as lodberries—line the harbor; they provided loading bays for goods, some of them illegal. The town's twisting flagstone lanes and harbor once heaved with activity, and Lerwick is still an active port today. This is also where most visitors to Shetland dock, spilling out of cruise ships, allowing passengers to walk around the town.
Day 68
Invergordon (Scotland)
About Invergordon
The port of Invergordon is your gateway to the Great Glen, an area of Scotland that includes Loch Ness and the city of Inverness. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has the flavor of a Lowland town, its winds blowing in a sea-salt air from the Moray Firth. The Great Glen is also home to one of the world's most famous monster myths: in 1933, during a quiet news week, the editor of a local paper decided to run a story about a strange sighting of something splashing about in Loch Ness. But there's more to look for here besides Nessie, including inland lochs, craggy and steep-sided mountains, rugged promontories, deep inlets, brilliant purple and emerald moorland, and forests filled with astonishingly varied wildlife, including mountain hares, red deer, golden eagles, and ospreys.
Day 69
Newhaven/Edinburgh (Scotland)
About Newhaven/Edinburgh
Newhaven is a district in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, between Leith and Granton and about 2 miles north of the city centre, just north of the Victoria Park district. Formerly a village and harbour on the Firth of Forth.
Day 70
Newcastle upon Tyne (England)
About Newcastle upon Tyne
An urban city mixing culture, sophistication and heritage, Newcatle-upon-Tyne offers a range of activities and attractions. With more theatres per person than anywhere else in the UK, Newcastle has a wide range of arts and cultural attractions for visitors to enjoy, from the Theatre Royal – regional home to the Royal Shakespeare Company – to the famous Angel of the North.
Day 71
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back atmosphere. It all comes together to make this one of the world's most appealing and offbeat metropolises in the world. Built on a latticework of concentric canals like an aquatic rainbow, Amsterdam is known as the City of Canals—but it's no Venice, content to live on moonlight serenades and former glory. Quite the contrary: on nearly every street here you'll find old and new side by side—quiet corners where time seems to be holding its breath next to streets like neon-lit Kalverstraat, and Red Light ladies strutting by the city's oldest church. Indeed, Amsterdam has as many lovely facets as a 40-carat diamond polished by one of the city's gem cutters. It's certainly a metropolis, but a rather small and very accessible one. Locals tend to refer to it as a big village, albeit one that happens to pack the cultural wallop of a major world destination. There are scores of concerts every day, numerous museums, summertime festivals, and, of course, a legendary year-round party scene. It's pretty much impossible to resist Amsterdam's charms. With 7,000 registered monuments, most of which began as the residences and warehouses of humble merchants, set on 160 man-made canals, and traversed by 1,500 or so bridges, Amsterdam has the largest historical inner city in Europe. Its famous circle of waterways, the grachtengordel, was a 17th-century urban expansion plan for the rich and is a lasting testament to the city’s Golden Age. This town is endearing because of its kinder, gentler nature—but a reputation for championing sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll does not alone account for Amsterdam's being one of the most popular destinations in Europe: consider that within a single square mile the city harbors some of the greatest achievements in Western art, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. Not to mention that this is one of Europe's great walking cities, with so many of its treasures in the untouted details: tiny alleyways barely visible on the map, hidden garden courtyards, shop windows, floating houseboats, hidden hofjes(courtyards with almshouses), sudden vistas of church spires, and gabled roofs that look like so many unframed paintings. And don’t forget that the joy lies in details: elaborate gables and witty gable stones denoting the trade of a previous owner. Keep in mind that those XXX symbols you see all over town are not a mark of the city's triple-X reputation. They're part of Amsterdam's official coat of arms—three St. Andrew's crosses, believed to represent the three dangers that have traditionally plagued the city: flood, fire, and pestilence. The coat's motto ("Valiant, determined, compassionate") was introduced in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina in remembrance of the 1941 February Strike in Amsterdam—the first time in Europe that non-Jewish people protested against the persecution of Jews by the Nazi regime.
Day 72
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back atmosphere. It all comes together to make this one of the world's most appealing and offbeat metropolises in the world. Built on a latticework of concentric canals like an aquatic rainbow, Amsterdam is known as the City of Canals—but it's no Venice, content to live on moonlight serenades and former glory. Quite the contrary: on nearly every street here you'll find old and new side by side—quiet corners where time seems to be holding its breath next to streets like neon-lit Kalverstraat, and Red Light ladies strutting by the city's oldest church. Indeed, Amsterdam has as many lovely facets as a 40-carat diamond polished by one of the city's gem cutters. It's certainly a metropolis, but a rather small and very accessible one. Locals tend to refer to it as a big village, albeit one that happens to pack the cultural wallop of a major world destination. There are scores of concerts every day, numerous museums, summertime festivals, and, of course, a legendary year-round party scene. It's pretty much impossible to resist Amsterdam's charms. With 7,000 registered monuments, most of which began as the residences and warehouses of humble merchants, set on 160 man-made canals, and traversed by 1,500 or so bridges, Amsterdam has the largest historical inner city in Europe. Its famous circle of waterways, the grachtengordel, was a 17th-century urban expansion plan for the rich and is a lasting testament to the city’s Golden Age. This town is endearing because of its kinder, gentler nature—but a reputation for championing sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll does not alone account for Amsterdam's being one of the most popular destinations in Europe: consider that within a single square mile the city harbors some of the greatest achievements in Western art, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. Not to mention that this is one of Europe's great walking cities, with so many of its treasures in the untouted details: tiny alleyways barely visible on the map, hidden garden courtyards, shop windows, floating houseboats, hidden hofjes(courtyards with almshouses), sudden vistas of church spires, and gabled roofs that look like so many unframed paintings. And don’t forget that the joy lies in details: elaborate gables and witty gable stones denoting the trade of a previous owner. Keep in mind that those XXX symbols you see all over town are not a mark of the city's triple-X reputation. They're part of Amsterdam's official coat of arms—three St. Andrew's crosses, believed to represent the three dangers that have traditionally plagued the city: flood, fire, and pestilence. The coat's motto ("Valiant, determined, compassionate") was introduced in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina in remembrance of the 1941 February Strike in Amsterdam—the first time in Europe that non-Jewish people protested against the persecution of Jews by the Nazi regime.
Day 73
Zeebrugge (Belgium)
About Zeebrugge
In 1895 work began to construct a new seaport and harbour next to the tiny village of Zeebrugge, situated on the North Sea coast. Today the fast-expanding port of Zeebrugge is one of the busiest in Europe and its marina is Belgium’s most important fishing port. Many attempts were made to destroy this important port during both World Wars. Zeebrugge is ideally located for discovering the historic city of Bruges, and delightful seaside resorts with long sandy beaches can be visited by using the trams that run the whole length of the Belgian coast. Please note that no food may be taken ashore in Belgium. We shall not be offering shuttle buses to Bruges, but you may visit the city on an optional excursion: those visiting Bruges should note that there may be quite a long walk from the coach to the town centre.
Day 74
Saint Peter Port (Guernsey)
About Saint Peter Port
Cobblestone streets, blooming floral displays, and tiny churches welcome you to this wonderfully pretty harbour. The town of St Peter Port is as pretty as they come, with glowing flower displays painting practically every street corner and window-ledge with colour. As the capital, and main port of Guernsey, St Peter Port puts all of the island’s gorgeous beaches, wonderful history and inspiring stories at your fingertips. Feel the gut punch of the midday gun firing at Castle Cornet, which stands guard over one of the world's prettiest ports. This 800-year-old, Medieval castle offers staggering views of the harbour from its imposing, craggy island location, and you can look out across to the looming shorelines of the other Channel Islands from its weathered battlements. With four well-tended gardens, and five museums offering a rich overview of Guernsey's history, you’ll want to leave a few hours aside to explore the many treasures that lie within the castle’s walls.
Day 76
Bordeaux (France)
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828). The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer. The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St. Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration. To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady. To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer. A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.
Day 77
Bordeaux (France)
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828). The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer. The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St. Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration. To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady. To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer. A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.
Day 77
Pauillac (France)
About Pauillac
Pauillac, France, is a scenic village in the Bordeaux wine region, renowned for its prestigious vineyards and charming riverfront. Located on the Gironde estuary, it is famed for its high-quality red wines, including those from renowned châteaux like Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild. The village features historic buildings, vibrant markets, and stunning views of the estuary. Pauillac’s blend of rich winemaking heritage and picturesque landscapes makes it a delightful destination for wine enthusiasts and travellers seeking a taste of Bordeaux’s elegance.
Day 78
Saint-Jean-de-Luz (France)
About Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Day 79
La Coruña (Spain)
About La Coruña
La Coruña, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name "Galicia" is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who occupied the region around the 6th-century BC and erected fortifications. La Coruña was already considered an important port under the Romans. They were followed by an invasion of Suevians, Visigoths and, much later in 730, the Moors. It was after Galicia was incorporated into the Kingdom of Asturias that the epic saga of the Pilgrimage to Santiago (St. James) began. From the 15th century, overseas trade developed rapidly; in 1720, La Coruña was granted the privilege of trading with America - a right previously only held by Cadiz and Seville. This was the great era when adventurous men voyaged to the colonies and returned with vast riches. Today, the city's significant expansion is evident in three distinct quarters: the town centre located along the isthmus; the business and commercial centre with wide avenues and shopping streets; and the "Ensanche" to the south, occupied by warehouses and factories. Many of the buildings in the old section feature the characteristic glazed façades that have earned La Coruña the name "City of Crystal." Plaza Maria Pita, the beautiful main square, is named after the local heroine who saved the town in 1589 when she seized the English standard from the beacon and gave the alarm, warning her fellow townsmen of the English attack.
Day 80
Porto (Portugal)
About Porto
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port.
Day 81
Lisbon (Portugal)
About Lisbon
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
Day 82
Cádiz (Spain)
About Cádiz
Believed to be the oldest town on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cádiz enjoys a stunning location at the edge of a six-mile promontory. The town itself, with 3,000 years of history, is characterised by pretty white houses with balconies often adorned with colourful flowers. As you wander around be sure to take a stroll through the sizeable Plaza de Espãna, with its large monument dedicated to the first Spanish constitution, which was signed here in 1812. Cádiz has two pleasant seafront promenades which boast fine views of the Atlantic Ocean, and has a lovely park, the Parque Genoves, located close to the sea with an open-air theatre and attractive palm garden. Also notable is the neo-Classical cathedral, capped by a golden dome.
Day 84
Barcelona (Spain)
About Barcelona
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
Master Suite
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occupancy: 1
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occupancy: 5
You'll find Park Avenue chic onboard Seven Seas Mariner® in this spectacular suite. Elegant rosewood furniture, luxe fabrics and a crystal chandelier create sophisticated comfort, while a personal butler is available to fulfil whatever requests you may have. With two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a large living room and two private balconies, this sublime suite is perfect for hosting new friends in luxury.
LAYOUT
- 2 Spacious Bedrooms with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 2 1/2 Marble Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- 2 Private Balconies
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 5 Guests
AMENITIES
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Valet Laundry Service
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Guerlain Fragrance and Spongelle Buffer
- Personal Butler
- Priority Check-in on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
- Welcome Bottle of Premium Champagne
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- VIP Status to Include Dinner with a Senior Officer
- Welcome Letter from President and General Manager
- Complimentary Cocktail Party for 8
- Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up
- 1 Sumptuous In-Suite Caviar Service
- Guaranteed Reservation Each Night in Specialty Restaurant of Your Choice†
- Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
- 24-Hour Room Service with Specialty Restaurant Selections During Dining Hours
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement and Chocolate Leonidas
- Tea Forte Set-Up
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Complimentary Shore Excursion Bag
- Delivery of Up to Three Daily Newspapers
- World Atlas and Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Bath Scale
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitizer
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Grand Suite
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occupancy: 1
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occupancy: 3
Step into the richness of a dining area perfectly ensconced within a spacious, art-filled living room. Just outside is a private balcony with a table and chairs just right for in-suite breakfast. The master bedroom is large and inviting, its soothing colour palette conducive to a peaceful night’s rest on your King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed. Two full baths and luxurious bath products invite you to indulge in unbridled ‘me time’.
LAYOUT
- 1 Spacious Bedroom With European King-Sized Suite Slumber Bed®
- 2 Marble Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
AMENITIES
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Valet Laundry Service
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Guerlain Fragrance and Spongelle Buffer
- Personal Butler
- Priority Check-in on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
- Welcome Bottle of Premium Champagne
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- VIP Status to Include Dinner with a Senior Officer
- Welcome Letter from President and General Manager
- Complimentary Cocktail Party for 8
- Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up
- 1 Sumptuous In-Suite Caviar Service
- Guaranteed Reservation Each Night in Specialty Restaurant of Your Choice†
- Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
- 24-Hour Room Service with Specialty Restaurant Selections During Dining Hours
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement and Chocolate Leonidas
- Tea Forte Set-Up
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Complimentary Shore Excursion Bag
- Delivery of Up to Three Daily Newspapers
- World Atlas and Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Bath Scale
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitizer
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Mariner Suite
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occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 3
Spectacular panoramic views will seem to have been created just for you when you relax on your suite’s private balcony. Comfortably located mid-ship, this suite has a spacious separate bedroom with a European king-sized Elite Slumber™ bed and one-and-a-half baths. This suite features a spacious walk-in closet with drawers as well. To elevate your experience even more, a personal butler will be on call to help make your onboard wishes come true.
LAYOUT- 1 Spacious Bedroom With European King-Sized Suite Slumber Bed®
- 1 1/2 Marble Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Personal Butler
- Priority boarding on Embarkation Day with Suite Access at 1:00 pm
- Welcome Bottle of Premium Champagne
- Welcome Letter from President and General Manager
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement
- Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up
- 1 Sumptuous In-Suite Caviar Service
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Delivery of Up to Three Daily Newspapers
- World Atlas and Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Bath Scale
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitizer
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Seven Seas Suite
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occupancy: 1
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occupancy: 3
This suite welcomes you with soothing colors, pleasing artwork and comfortable furnishings. Relax in the sitting area after an exciting day ashore and enjoy the selection of fresh canapés delivered by your personal butler. Then retreat to your private balcony to watch the ever-changing vistas and ponder your next destination. Up to one-and-a-half baths feature fine marble accents and a tub or walk-in shower.
LAYOUT
- 1 Spacious Bedroom With European King-Sized Suite Slumber Bed®
- 1 1/2 Marble Bathrooms
- Living Area
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Personal Butler
- Priority boarding on Embarkation Day with Suite Access at 1:00 pm
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with
- Fresh Floral Arrangement
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitizer
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Horizon View Suite
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occupancy: 1
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occupancy: 3
Located along the stern of Seven Seas Mariner®, this suite offers a panoramic vista and expansive balcony that is large enough for two cushioned chaises, two chairs and a table. Inside, the bed alcove is separated from a beautifully appointed sitting area by curtains, allowing you to control how much sunlight greets you each morning. You’ll also have a personal butler attending to your needs and a bevy of luxurious amenities.
Layout
- 1 Spacious Bedroom with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 Marble Bathroom
- Intimate Sitting Area
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
Amenities
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Choice of Guerlain and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Personal Butler
- Access to your suite on embarkation day at 1:00 pm
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with
- Fresh Floral Arrangement
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement
- Personalized In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitizer
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Penthouse Suite
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occupancy: 1
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occupancy: 3
The luxurious suite has been carefully designed to maximize space and comfort. Relax on your private balcony and indulge in your lavish bath amenities as you recharge and ready yourself for new adventures in the next port of call. This suite also includes priority online reservations for shore excursions and dining, and you’re encouraged to call on the services of a personal butler for special requests.
Layout
- European King-Sized Suite Slumber Bed®
- 1 Marble Bathroom
- Intimate Sitting Area
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
Amenities
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Guerlain & L’Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Personal Butler
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitizer
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Concierge Suite
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occupancy: 1
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occupancy: 3
In this superbly designed suite, you enjoy the comfort of richly furnished accommodations as well as exclusive luxuries available only in suites at the Concierge level and higher. Your suite includes amenities such as an illy® espresso maker and cashmere blankets, perfect for use in the morning when you wish to sip coffee and enjoy an in-suite breakfast on your private balcony. Take advantage of 24-hour room service when the mood strikes.
Layout
- European King-Sized Suite Slumber Bed®
- 1 Marble Bathroom
- Intimate Sitting Area
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
- This category includes Accessibility Options in suites 1012 and 1013. For more information about accessible suites click here.
Amenities
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- L’Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Deluxe Veranda Suite
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occupancy: 1
Min.
occupancy: 3
Every inch of this suite has been thoughtfully designed to maximize interior space and embrace the magnificent scenery outdoors. From the sitting area, admire the ocean views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, or better yet, take a seat outside on your private balcony to watch the world go by. Elegant finishes such as luxurious bedding and beautiful marble detailing in the bath further enhance your comfort.
Layout
- European King-Sized Suite Slumber Bed®
- 1 Marble Bathroom
- Intimate Sitting Area
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
This category includes Accessibility Options in suites 828 and 829. For more information about accessible suites click here.
Amenities
- Valet Laundry Service
- Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- 24-Hour Room Service
- L'Occitane® Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Regent Bathrobes and Slippers
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
Seven Seas Mariner
Attention to detail distinguishes Regent Seven Sea Cruises™ and the exceptional suites on Seven Seas Mariner®. With our all-inclusive fares, every guest enjoys spacious closets, well-appointed bathrooms and a private balcony with views of the shimmering sea.
Soothing colors accented by appealing patterns and textures dominate the interiors of Seven Seas Mariner®. The common spaces offer everything from wide-open views on the upper deck to intimate tables for bridge in the Card Room.
Ship Facts
| Speed | 20 | ||||
| Width | 28 | ||||
| Length | 216 | ||||
| Capacity | 700 | ||||
| Currency | USD | ||||
| Language | en | ||||
| Crew Count | 459 | ||||
| Deck Count | 8 | ||||
| Refit Year | 2018 | ||||
| Cabin Count | 350 | ||||
| Launch Year | 2001 | ||||
| Gross Tonnage | 48075 | ||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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| Large Cabin Count | 61 | ||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 6 |
Deck 12
- Paddle Tennis
- Golf Nets
- Putting Green
- Bocce Court
- Shuffleboard
- Jogging Track
- Observation Lounge
Deck 11
- Atrium
- La Veranda
- Sette Mari at La Veranda
- Pool Grill
- Pool Bar
- Pool Deck
- Pool
- Whirlpools
- Penthouse Suites
- Grand Suites
Deck 10
- Atrium
- Laundrette
- Bridge
- Horizon View Suites
- Seven Seas Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Penthouse Suites
- Mariner Suites
Deck 9
- Atrium
- Laundrette
- Deluxe Veranda Suites
- Horizon View Suites
- Seven Seas Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Penthouse Suites
- Mariner Suites
- Master Suites
Deck 8
- Atrium
- Laundrette
- Horizon View Suites
- Seven Seas Suites
- Deluxe Veranda Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Penthouse Suites
- Mariner Suites
Deck 7
- Atrium
- Boutiques
- Fitness Centre
- Serene Spa & Wellness™
- The Casino
- Seven Seas Suites
- Horizon View Suites
- Deluxe Veranda Suites
Deck 6
- Atrium
- Boutiques
- Card & Conference Room
- Chartreuse
- Club.com
- Coffee Connection
- Connoisseur Club
- Constellation Theatre
- Horizon Lounge
- Stars Lounge
- Stars Night Club
- Library
- The Garden Promenade
- Horizon Lounge
Deck 5
- Atrium
- Compass Rose
- Constellation Theatre
- Mariner Lounge
- Prime 7
- Destination Services
- Reception & Concierge
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® takes pride in creating dining experiences that are simply superb. From succulent lobster to the perfect burger and shake, you’ll find an array of refined flavours and refreshments from which to choose.
Compass Rose
Experience: complimentary
Food: continental
Whether you arrive for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can look forward to European-inspired Continental cuisine served in a beautifully refined atmosphere decorated in blues and silvers with stunning Versace tableware.
As the flagship restaurant aboard each of our ships, the wonderfully spacious Compass Rose serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and features an exceptional variety of European-inspired Continental cuisine, as well as flavourful vegetarian and kosher dishes. Elegantly decorated in blues and silvers with stunning Versace tableware, Compass Rose delights with a beautifully refined atmosphere bathed in natural light during the day.
La Veranda
Experience: complimentary
Food: fine
La Veranda features quiet alcoves, made-to-order omelettes and tasty lunch buffets that include hot carving stations, an authentic pizzeria and regional specialties that reflect cuisines of the region you’re visiting.
Serving breakfast and lunch, you'll find La Veranda to be a popular eating spot any time of day. Spacious and comfortably casual, La Veranda offers regional specialties that often reflect the cuisines of the countries called on. Dishes are presented in a buffet style that displays the diversity of the menu. La Veranda also features an authentic pizzeria and a shaded, open-air veranda for dining al fresco.
Prime 7
Experience: complimentary
Food: steakhouse
Vibrant blue colours and white-leather chairs heighten the senses as you enter this elegantly intimate, art-filled and luxurious setting to enjoy classic American steakhouse cuisine with a modern flair. Open for dinner only.
A true classic that sets a new standard in American steakhouse fare. Handsomely decorated throughout, Prime 7 on Seven Seas Mariner® welcomes you with a vibrant blue palette set off with white-leather chairs, dazzling the eyes as your appetite gets serious. Dine on expertly prepared filet mignon and cote de boeuf, accompanied by tantalizing sides to share and topped off with expert wine recommendations. Prime 7 is open for dinner only.
Sette Mari at La Veranda
Experience: complimentary
Food: italian
Each evening, La Veranda transforms into Sette Mari at La Veranda, a casual, intimate dining experience. Enjoy an extensive menu of authentic antipasti and Italian specialties served á la carte and paired with fine Italian wines — complimentary of course.
Each evening, La Veranda transforms into Sette Mari at La Veranda, a casual, intimate dining experience. Enjoy an extensive menu of authentic antipasti and Italian specialties served á la carte and paired with fine Italian wines — complimentary of course. Delectable dishes are prepared á la minute by our talented chefs using only the freshest gourmet ingredients and served by our attentive waiters. Sette Mari at La Veranda is open for dinner only.
Chartreuse
Experience: complimentary
Food: french
A restaurant with a modern French menu and attention to detail you'll notice in its Parisian décor, expertly prepared dishes and wait staff. About the closest thing to a Parisian culinary gem on the high seas.
Tucked away off of Horizon Lounge, Chartreuse is a hidden gem featuring modern French fare with attentive servers and a maître d' on hand to ensure your dining experience is flawless and accompanied by the finest French wines. The menu beckons with a variety of ‘new’ flavors such as a veal rack of loin with caramelised endive, grape chutney and the earthy tones of a walnut veal jus sauce.
Pool Grill
Experience: complimentary
Food: Food Hall
After sunbathing or swimming in the pool, you may be in the mood for grilled-to-order burgers, seafood, sandwiches, even hand-dipped ice cream with sprinkles. Our Pool Grill will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
The Pool Grill is truly a come-as-you-are venue. Enjoy this casual dining experience whether you’re getting a bite after sunbathing or swimming in the pool. The Pool Grill is open-air, yet abundantly shaded for comfortable dining at lunch or dinner. Enjoy grilled-to-order burgers, grilled seafood, sandwiches, and fresh salads. Treat yourself to milkshakes and malts or an old-fashioned hand-dipped ice cream dessert with toppings.
Coffee Connection
Experience: complimentary
Food: cafe
Enjoy barista-made coffees, delicious pastries, gourmet sandwiches and homemade cookies at Coffee Connection. Peruse international newspapers or strike up a conversation with new friends.
Your informal destination to relax, meet fellow guests and enjoy coffee and snacks throughout the day. Hungry? Cereals, fruits, pastries and bagels are available every morning. Lunch includes cold cuts, cheeses, assorted rolls and cookies. Sandwiches, fruit and fresh cookies and cakes are available all day. While snacking, international newspapers are available for your perusal.
Room Service
Experience: complimentary
Food: room
Enjoy delectable appetisers, main courses and desserts in your suite 24 hours a day. During dinner hours, delight in ordering dishes made to your exact taste from the expansive Compass Rose menu.
You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, indulge in treats at afternoon tea and gain insight from an expert lecturer.
Evenings on board are filled with music and fun. Enjoy a rousing cabaret show, test your luck at the Casino, step onto the stage for karaoke or simply find a quiet place on deck to revel in the symphony of stars.
Browse a well-curated selection of duty-free designer clothes, jewelry, perfume and more at the onboard boutiques. Then fuel up with an espresso from an onboard café or unwind at a wine tasting in one of the lounges.
Reception & Concierge
Our knowledgeable Reception staff is available around the clock to answer your questions and ensure your pleasure with your Seven Seas Mariner® voyage. Reception is also where you may contact the ship’s Concierge.
Our welcoming Reception Desk is open 24 hours a day and staffed by personable, knowledgeable men and women who are happy to answer your questions and provide any general assistance you may need. Reception is also where you may contact the ship’s Concierge. Postcards and letters may be dropped off here as well; they’ll be delivered to the postal service at the next port of call.
GENERAL MANAGER
While cruise-related issues are first submitted to Reception/Concierge, you can be assured that a General Manager is on hand to resolve issues to your satisfaction.
Observation Lounge
As indicated by its name, the Observation Lounge offers a wonderful vantage point to enjoy staggering views as your glorious ship enters and leaves ports of call. Live music adds to the serene vibe.
A chic yet comfortable space to read, relax and enjoy a cocktail while admiring the spectacular views offered every time Seven Seas Mariner® enters and leaves one of its worldwide ports of call. Live music is played throughout the day, making this another inviting onboard destination to to unwind with afternoon tea, pre-dinner cocktails or a satisfying nightcap.
Connoisseur Club
Engage in spirited conversation with new friends in an elegant hideaway that calls to mind gentleman's clubs of old. An elegant throwback where cigars are savored, you'll take to like a favourite cardigan.
Maybe it's the deep blue walls that give the Connoisseur Club such a gentile, old-fashioned feel. Or maybe it’s the collection of impossible comfortable leather armchairs. Whatever it is, this is a relaxing spot for you and new friends to enjoy a fine cigar and sip cognac (both are available for purchase) in classic gentleman’s club environs. Smoking is permitted in the club.
Atrium
Simply put, the Atrium is the very heart of Seven Seas Mariner®. With natural light shining from above, it’s a natural hub for guests to rendezvous or gather for organised activities.
Often described as the crossroads of the ship, our Atrium is an inspiring testament to the grandeur of luxury ocean travel. Winding staircases wrap down several decks before meeting in the Atrium, which is a work of art itself. A glittering, modern, glass sculpture rises up the inside of the Atrium, reaching all the way to the open decks.
Constellation Theatre
Take in lavishly staged, high-energy shows created and produced by our own team of Broadway choreographers and directors in our delightful hall. So grand it needs two decks, it offers plush seating and surroundings.
Smartly tiered for pleasing sightlines and decked out with delightfully plush seating, our Constellation Theatre is an intimate venue without a bad seat in the house. Settle in, admire the grand surroundings, and be prepared to witness phenomenal performances that vary from full-scale musical revues to rousing singalongs, all backed by our incredible, five-piece Regent Signature Orchestra.
Library
Browse a vast collection of volumes, from destination-specific guide books to best-selling mysteries to classics of literature, upon a variety of comfortable chairs in our cozy Library.
Well-stocked and offering comfort for the body and mind, you'll discover our Library is a most civil setting for reading and relaxing. Curl up with a classic novel or best-selling mystery, play a strategic game of chess or simply soak up the ambience of a sumptuous reading room. Regardless of what brings you here, our library is a welcoming, low-key treasure you just may find hard to leave.
Mariner Lounge
You'll find our popular Mariner Lounge tough to resist. It’s an inviting spot to chat with new friends over cocktails before a delicious dinner, and an exciting space to dance the night away afterwards.
Discover for yourself why the Mariner Lounge and nightclub is the perfect venue to meet new friends for a pre-dinner cocktail. As the night progresses, the spectacularly designed space turns into a nightclub where night owls gather to dance into the night or maybe sing along in a karaoke competition. Musicians entertain nightly, and during the late hours on selected nights a DJ spins records and takes requests.
Stars Lounge & Night Club
Encircling a glistening stairwell that leads to the Casino, the Stars Lounge is a throwback nightspot that draws fun-loving crowds for after-dinner drinks and late-night cocktails. A favourite with night owls.
High-backed velvet chairs and a shimmering bar are highlights of this popular spot for after-dinner drinks and late-night cocktails, but it's a glistening stairwell to the upstairs Casino that gives Stars Lounge a certain throwback appeal. A long-time guest favourite, this arty lounge has a circular dance floor that beckons night owls to dance into the wee hours or partake in karaoke competitions.
Horizon Lounge
A alluring destination for informal drinks in an elegant setting. With live music throughout the day and expertly poured cocktails only a request away, the Horizon Lounge is a natural spot to rendezvous with fellow travellers.
The Horizon Lounge is an ideal destination for classic cocktails or to simply relax and engage in conversation with new friends. Resident musicians play familiar tunes throughout the day as well as before and after dinner, making it ideal for informal plans. Game shows, night entertainment and live musical events are featured regularly.
Boutiques
Whether it’s designer evening wear, handbags, fragrances or a smart gift, our boutique items are carefully selected and of the highest quality. The same may be said of our personable staff.
Stop into our boutiques and browse a wide range of items – upscale handbags to exclusive fragrances to fine jewellery – in an intimate and unhurried setting. You’ll also find a variety of clothes, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® logo wear and gift items to share with friends and family. Our boutiques are staffed by friendly salespeople. Opening hours vary and are printed in the Passages daily newsletter.
The Casino
Glass doors lead to an elegant setting bustling with games of chance that include Blackjack, roulette, poker and slot machines. The Casino is open every day at sea when not restricted by territorial border limits.
If you're in the gaming mood, head to our elegantly appointed Casino for a few hands of blackjack or to try your luck at roulette, poker, the craps table or slot machines. Whether you're a player or spectator, the excitement is contagious, the drinks delightful and the staff welcoming. Our stylish Casino is open every day at sea when not restricted by territorial border limits.
Club.com
It's easy to stay connected, even while sailing the seven seas. Our ships have WiFi throughout for guests with their own laptops, and there are plenty of computers in the staffed Internet Café, which is open round the clock. Printers, e-mails, Internet access and Wireless access throughout the ship are all available for a nominal fee.
Pool Bar
Very few things equate to a pure vacation activity more than sitting at our Pool Bar. Make new friends while sipping a cocktail or frozen drink in the most laid-back atmosphere imaginable.
When you envision an activity you’re only likely to do while on vacation, sipping a frozen drink at a pool bar onboard a glorious cruise ship is probably near the top of the list. You can tick that box at our Pool Bar, where you and new friends can enjoy leisurely conversation over cocktails and frozen drinks in a delightfully relaxed atmosphere.
Card & Conference Room
Gather your favourite teammates in the Card Room for a lively afternoon or evening of cards, board games or a social game of Bridge. The spaces, which may be combined, are also designed to host conferences.
Two complete Card and Conference Rooms can be used for everything from bridge lectures and tournaments to corporate meetings and special events. Gather with a few friends for an afternoon or evening of fun competition with board games, cards and more. Larger groups may increase space by removing the dividing door and combining both rooms.
Pool Deck
For those days when nothing but sitting poolside will do, head to our Pool Deck. You'll be greeted by an expansive space with unforgettable views, teak accents and an amiable crew offering cold drinks and lounge chairs.
Our Pool Deck is one of the most expansive at sea and features a large heated pool, two whirlpools and table tennis. Surrounded by luxurious teak accents, you’ll be consistently awestruck by the pool’s magnificent vistas high upon Seven Seas Mariner®. You’ll also be impressed by our amiable and dedicated crew, who stand at the ready to provide refreshing beverages and comfortable lounge chairs.
Destination Services
Whether you’re interested in a tour from our FREE Unlimited Shore Excursion menu or a unique, small-group Regent Choice Shore Excursion, our staff at Destination Services is ready to assist.
If the road to a richer life is paved with the lessons of new discoveries, our Destination Services is a great place to start. Learn about the adventures available to suit every taste and comfort level during your voyage from our dedicated staff. They can arrange unique shore excursions designed for smaller groups or assist with tailor-made pre-and post-cruise programs, from a simple stay in a luxurious hotel to a 3-night extension in a remote locale.