11 Nights Europe - British Isles

Rotterdam is a major port city in the Dutch province of South Holland. The Maritime Museum's vintage ships and exhibits trace the city's seafaring history. The 17th-century Delfshaven neighborhood is home to canalside shopping and Pilgrim Fathers Church, where pilgrims worshiped before sailing to America. After being almost completely reconstructed following WWII, the city is now known for bold, modern architecture.

Dunmore East is a popular tourist and fishing village in County Waterford, Ireland. Situated on the west side of Waterford Harbour on Ireland's southeastern coast, it lies within the barony of Gaultier: a reference to the influx of Viking and Norman settlers in the area.

The real capital of Ireland ? thats what the locals call Cork, a university city in the countrys southwest. In the city center, situated on an island in the River Lee, youll find one of Irelands best foodie scenes, with laneways and streets filled with local watering holes and high-end restaurants. Cruise to Ireland to check out the the prison-turned-museum Cork City Gaol, visit Blarney Castle and kiss its eponymous stone, and sample local culinary specialities in the English Market. Cork is just a 25-minute drive from Cobh, Irelands only dedicated cruise terminal and the final port of call for the Titanic before it set sail for the United States.

Liverpools fortunes have historically been tied to shipping. But imports and exports like sugar, spice and tobacco pale in comparison with Liverpools most famous export of all?the Beatles. Relive the hysteria at the Beatles Story Experience, and check out Pauls childhood home, but also leave time for exploring Liverpool Cathedral and the Walker Art Gallery.

Heralded as one of the worlds friendliest cities, Glasgow is Scotlands cultural capital. Its also Scotlands biggest city, surpassing even Edinburgh. Glasgow experienced a cultural boom from the 18th to 20th century, giving birth to the ornate Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture you see here today. With your Glasgow, Scotland cruise check out Killingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the citys West End. Youll encounter everything from the remains of prehistoric mammals to mind-bending Dali paintings. Explore the citys deeper history in the East End, where youll find Glasgow Cathedral, a monument of 12th-century Gothic design. Glasgow is also a UNESCO City of Music ? stop into one of the 130 music events that are held here each week at venues like the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

Belfast is a thriving, fast-growing metropolitan center thats full of surprises. The city played a key role in the 19th centurys Industrial Revolution, when it was the worlds biggest linen producer. It also had a reputation for ship-building ? the Titanic was built here. Learn more about this claim to fame when you visit the Titanic Quarter and the citys Titanic Belfast attraction. Then, grab lunch on the terrace overlooking Edwardian City Hall, one of the best examples of Belfasts great architecture. Ireland cruises offer you the opportunity to walk among exotic trees in the botanical garden, and reinvent your idea of Irish cuisine at one of the citys upscale, seafood-focused eateries

Shetland gives you the opportunity to see, what many consider, one of the top ten tourist sites. Here youll enjoy a captivating assortment of activities and locals who still adhere to time-honored customs of welcome and hospitality.

The capital and cultural centre of the Netherlands is dually considered a gracious, formal cultural centre and the most offbeat metropolis in the world. Some of the best art in the world, including that by Van Gogh, is showcased in over 40 fine museums. Its attractive canals and gabled houses are a popular subject for local burgeoning painters.