British Isles to Pink Sands -Amsterdam to New York Cruise

Day 1 - Amsterdam

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

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

Day 2 - Edinburgh, UK

Arrive: Thu 24 October 2024 at 21:00

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

Day 3 - Edinburgh, UK

Depart: Fri 25 October 2024 at 18:00

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

Day 4 - Kirkwall

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

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

Day 5 - Ullapool

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

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

Day 6 - Belfast

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

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

Day 7 - Holyhead, UK

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

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

Day 8 - Falmouth

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

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

Day 9 - Portsmouth, UK

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

Day 10 - Paris

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

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

Day 11 - Zeebrugge

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

Step back in time to the 14th century as you meander along the narrow streets of this medieval gem past gabled buildings and through the bustling market. Take a boat ride along the city's canals. Or spend the day exploring Brussels and its famed Grand Place or Antwerp, home of Rubens and Bruegel, seeing the verdant countryside along the way.

Day 12 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Sun 03 November 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Sun 03 November 2024 at 18:00

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

Day 13 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Mon 04 November 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 04 November 2024 at 17:00

Step back in time to the 14th century as you meander along the narrow streets of this medieval gem past gabled buildings and through the bustling market. Take a boat ride along the city's canals. Or spend the day exploring Brussels and its famed Grand Place or Antwerp, home of Rubens and Bruegel, seeing the verdant countryside along the way.

Day 14 - Portland, Dorset, UK

Arrive: Tue 05 November 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 05 November 2024 at 19:00

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

Day 15 - Cruising the English Channel

Day 16 - La Coruna, Spain

Arrive: Thu 07 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 07 November 2024 at 18:00

See the famed Tower of Hercules, the still working 2nd century Roman lighthouse, and wander through this historic town of fine churches, old palaces, cobbled streets and unique fishermen's houses. Or spend the day in beautiful Santiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage site renowned for its magnificent cathedral and superb architectural and cultural heritage.

Day 17 - Porto, Portugal

Arrive: Fri 08 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 08 November 2024 at 18:00

Explore picturesque, historic Oporto and the Vila Nova de Gaia quarter, home of its famed port wine industry. Or discover Portugal's scenic countryside and visit Guimaraes with its impressive medieval castle and beautiful Braga with its Bom Jesus Shrine and superb cathedral.

Day 18 - Lisbon

Arrive: Sat 09 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 09 November 2024 at 19:00

Visit the ornate Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery and stroll the narrow, winding streets of the charming Alfama district. Enjoy marvelous old Sintra, a royal country retreat, and Cascais, a beautiful seaside resort. Explore medieval Obidos or make a pilgrimage to Fatima, where the Virgin Mary appeared repeatedly to three shepherd children in 1917.

Day 19 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 20 - Funchal

Arrive: Mon 11 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 11 November 2024 at 17:00

Breathtaking vistas await throughout this beautiful island. Take a cable car up to Monte for spectacular views of the botanical gardens and the charming town. Drive along the coast to a village where Winston Churchill painted seascapes or out to the stunning cliffs of Cabo Girão and enjoy a visit to a quaint fishing village.

Day 21 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 22 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 23 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 24 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 25 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 26 - St Georges, Bermuda

Arrive: Sun 17 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 17 November 2024 at 15:00

This charming town retains much of its historic architecture from the 17th to 19th centuries. Visit its many museums, such as the Bermuda National Trust Museum, and forts once used by the British Army and Royal Navy. The Gothic ruins of the Unfinished Church stand on a hill overlooking the town, and St. Peter's Church is the oldest Anglican church in the western hemisphere. Bermuda is also known for its numerous golf courses.

Day 27 - Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Day 28 - New York

Arrive: Tue 19 November 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 19 November 2024

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.