Northern Europe cruises

Northern Europe Circuit via Bordeaux, Douarnenez & Antwerpen

Bordeaux · Douarnenez · Antwerpen · Rotterdam · Oudeschild · Kiel Canal · Copenhagen · Lysekil

Port-heavy Northern Europe itinerary. Covers France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and more.

12 nights Bordeaux Northern Europe 8 ports 3 sea days

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 8 ports across 12 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.

Port-forward pace

8 ports in 12 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Bordeaux · Douarnenez · Antwerpen + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Bordeaux

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Port experience

Bordeaux · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

Best departures

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $940/night, with most departures landing in the $904-$1,004/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$940/night

$11,275 total

Normal range

$904-$1,004/night

$10,850-$12,044 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$12,072 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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12 nights · 8 port calls · 3 sea days · 6 countries

8 port calls across France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany · More port-intensive than many 12-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Bordeaux

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Bordeaux

    France · France Atlantic Coast

  3. 3

    Douarnenez

    France · France Atlantic Coast

  4. 4

    Antwerpen

    Belgium · Northern Europe

  5. 5

    Rotterdam

    Netherlands · Northern Europe

  6. 6

    Oudeschild

    Netherlands · Northern Europe

  7. 7

    Kiel Canal

    Germany · Northern Europe

  8. 8

    Copenhagen

    Denmark · Northern Europe

  9. 9

    Lysekil

    Sweden · Northern Europe

  10. 10

    Disembark in Oslo

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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