History collides with the present day and cultural treasures are nestled among nature’s wonders along the coasts of Western Europe
Exceptional destinations in the golden light of October
Inspiring landscapes: Isle of Wight and Guernsey
experience savoir vivre and a rich history in Caen
A monument in the sea: the monastery island of Mont-Saint-Michel1
More than just chocolate: discover Ghent1 or Brussels1 from Antwerp
1 The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change without notice
Travel information
Mon, 06 Oct 2025
Individual travel arrangements to Bremerhaven (bus transfers from Hamburg/Bremen are included)
Bremerhaven, departure 18.00 hrs
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Relaxation at sea
Wed, 08 Oct 2025
Isle of Wight/Great Britain, 11.00 – 19.00 hrs
Thu, 09 Oct 2025
Guernsey/Channel Islands, 8.00 – 18.00 hrs
Fri, 10 Oct 2025
Caen/France, arrival 7.00 hrs
Sat, 11 Oct 2025
Caen, departure 3.30 hrs Cruising on the Caen Canal and through the Ouistreham lock Relaxation at sea
Antwerp is one of the oldest and biggest cities in Flanders and the centre of the world's diamond industry and diamond trade. The tradition of diamond-cutting has been nurtured and developed here for more than five centuries. Brussels, Belgium's capital city, de facto capital of the European Union, and headquarters of NATO, boasts a large number of historic buildings that are well worth a visit, while the collections in the museums have a worldwide reputation. At the heart of the city of Ghent is Europe's mightiest moated castle. From here, on a stretch no more than 500 m long, numerous magnificent structures soar skywards, uniting to present an impressive picture of medieval city architecture.
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Rotterdam/Netherlands, 7.00 – 17.00 hrs
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
Helgoland, 13.00 – 18.00 hrs
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Hamburg, arrival 8.00 hrs Individual travel arrangements from cruise arrival point
Included Services
Expedition and knowledge
All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
Cabin
In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
Restaurants
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks
For all cases
Harbour and airport fees
Spa and fitness
Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)
