Balanced pace
4 ports in 7 nights
Alternates regularly between port and sea days.
Northern Europe cruises
Northern Europe Circuit: Hamburg & Rotterdam
Hamburg · Rotterdam · Cherbourg-en-Cotentin · Le Havre
Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Germany, Netherlands, and France.
7 nights
Southampton
Northern Europe
4 ports
3 sea days
What this trip feels like
Balanced, varied and easy to pace
A balanced mix of port days and sea days.
Broad destination variety
Hamburg · Rotterdam · Cherbourg-en-Cotentin + more
Frequent port calls throughout the itinerary.
Easy logistics
Round-trip from Southampton
No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.
Port experience
Hamburg · 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 · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace
Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Not enough price history yet for this itinerary.
Median current fare
$87/night
$612 total
Lowest recent fare
$80/night
$563 total
Pricing signal
Building history
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Comparison set
5 sailings
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When should I go?
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Route overview
How this route is built
7 nights · 4 port calls · 3 sea days · 3 countries
4 port calls across Germany, Netherlands, France · Typical mix of port and sea days for a 7-night cruise.
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