Balmoral

Balmoral, the smallest ship in the fleet, boasts six restaurants, seven bars, two pools, and expansive decks, providing excellent amenities, especially for scenic cruising.

Hamburg

Hamburg is a surprising city with friendly locals who are happy to speak English, a vibrant café culture, magnificent buildings and excellent shopping. The night life is as varied and diverse as any city and the restaurants are top class too. Here - the shopping is second to none with the outdoor shopping plaza of The Spitalerstrasse leading you past big department stores to the ornate golden spires of the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus) and to the Europa Passage indoor shopping mall. Perhaps visit the futuristic looking Heinrich Hertz Term - the tallest tower and the most iconic structure in Hamburg standing at 204metres high with a restaurant and viewing platform. There are also theatres, opera houses, boating on the Alster and at certain times of the year tall ships frequent the harbour. Visit the Fish Market, Hamburg Dungeon and a whole host of museums with Hamburg being particularly well known for its maritime history and the supremely fascinating U-Boat Museum. For the young and young at heart Miniature Wunderland houses the largest model railway in the world at 1300 sq' metres which even includes an airport with aircraft taking off and landing.

Honfleur

Discover the timeless charm of Honfleur, one of Normandy's most picturesque harbour towns. Famous for its colourful waterside buildings, cobbled streets and historic Vieux Bassin marina, Honfleur has inspired artists for centuries. Wander through art galleries, visit the unique wooden Church of Saint Catherine and enjoy fresh seafood in charming cafés overlooking the harbour. Located around 120 miles (193 km) from Paris, Honfleur is also a gateway to Normandy's rich history, beautiful coastline and nearby attractions. Blending French culture, maritime heritage and postcard-perfect scenery, Honfleur is a highlight of any Northern European cruise itinerary.