Southampton UK

Located in the picturesque English county of Hampshire, Southampton is a vibrant waterfront city that seamlessly blends its rich maritime heritage with modern attractions. Whether you stroll through the historic areas or explore the contemporary districts, Southampton offers a delightful experience for all its visitors.

Stavanger, Norway

Once the European Capital of Culture, the Norwegian city of Stavanger is blessed with a compelling history and unbridled beauty effortlessly blending the old with the new. From its ancient port the city fans out along a network of islands, each one connected to its neighbour by an elegant bridge. In Gamle Stavanger (the historic centre) artists’ workshops still occupy 18th century houses, much as they did in years gone by. It’s a wonderful chance to step back in time and immerse in the Stavanger of old, while the city’s museums shed light on Stavanger’s long-standing relationship to the sea.

Bodo, Norway

Bodo perches on a picturesque stretch of peninsula just inside the Arctic Circle. A genuine Norwegian find. Selected spring and summer sails call here to explore the town and its beautiful backdrops.
Bodo’s surroundings feature impressive coastal pine forests and the mountainous backdrops that include Ronvikfjellet Viewpoint, just a short drive along the coastal roads.

Honningsvaag, Norway & North Cape

Picturesque Honningsvag is the northernmost city in mainland Norway, and is often referred to as the ‘gateway to the North Cape’. Glimpse quaint colourful houses as you sail into the quiet and calm bay on your Cunard Queen, before disembarking and discovering this compact city. It’s the perfect place to take a relaxing stroll and meet the friendly local people before sailing into the awe-inspiring wilds of the North Cape.
Explore museums where you can learn all you ever wanted to know about the North Cape, admire the pristine white exterior of the Honningsvåg Church and maybe even visit the Artico Christmas House. This shop bills itself as the ‘largest northernmost Christmas shop in Europe’ and it’s a winter wonderland perfect for adults and children alike.

With few signs of civilisation, a cruise to the North Cape feels akin to travelling back to a prehistoric time, long before man made its mark on the landscape.
Depending on the time of year your ship calls in, you could find yourself navigating the never-ending daylight of the midnight sun or enveloped in the inky darkness of a pitch-black sky that occasionally rewards its watchers with glimpses of the Northern Lights.
Either way, the scenery will astound. An infinite horizon, devoid of any landscapes. Imposing cliffs lapped by ever-encroaching waves. Perhaps you’ll have the good fortune to see puffins or reindeers on your stay in port. Or maybe you’ll visit when the snow has settled in, reminding you of just how high you’ve climbed above the arctic circle.

Trondheim, Norway 

Explore regal pomp and ceremony, Norwegian style. The wooden Stiftsgarden is the city’s official royal residence and monarchs are still being crowned here under the Nidaros Cathedral’s gleaming spire.
You can also ride the quaint sightseeing streetcars, or visit the open-air folk museums, a working ski jump, or the famous Lokken Copper Mines.

At Sea