Portsmouth to Copenhagen
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11 nights
Crystal Symphony
9 Jul '27Cruise overview
This is a pleasant time of year to visit some of Northern Europe’s most interesting cities. Casting off from Portsmouth, with its rich maritime history, our first destination is Zeebrugge in Belgium, a picturesque port that offers easy access to fairytale Bruges with its cobbled streets lined with medieval buildings. We sail onwards to IJmuiden for an overnight stay – perfect for exploring Amsterdam’s canals and cultural treasures. We now return to British shores, visiting Newcastle-upon-Tyne to discover a rich industrial heritage and vibrant Geordie culture, and Edinburgh, the majestic Scottish capital. Continuing north, we stop at the Orkney Islands to unearth Neolithic sites and Viking heritage. A day at sea brings a chance to enjoy the onboard spa and sporting facilities before we arrive in Oslo, Norway’s capital, known for its striking architecture. Next, we head to Sweden’s west-coast town of Lysekil, framed by red-hued cliffs, before arriving in Copenhagen to enjoy two days in the enchanting Danish capital.
Itinerary
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is one of the most densely populated cities in Southern England, and is unusual as most of its built-up area occupies Portsea Island, linked to the mainland by road and rail bridges. Although there is a Roman fort at nearby Portchester, occupied later by the Saxons and Normans, there was no settlement on the site of Portsmouth at the time of the 1086 Domesday Book. The town developed in medieval times and received its first charter in 1194 from King Richard I; soon afterwards it became a major naval base. It has the world’s oldest dry dock, and is home to several famous ships, including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose, raised from the Solent in 1982. Portsmouth remains an important naval base and is home to a large proportion of the British service fleet. The waterfront area is now dominated by the Spinnaker Tower, 560 feet high, the United Kingdom’s tallest building outside London. Other things to see in the city include the house where Charles Dickens was born, and the City Museum, which contains a permanent exhibition devoted to another famous writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who lived in the town.
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Zeebrugge
IJmuiden
IJmuiden
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newhaven/Edinburgh
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
At sea
Oslo
Lysekil
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Double Guest Room with Ocean View
Bright, inviting accommodation with large picture windows and elegant furnishings.
Amenities
- Queen-size bed
- Marble bathroom
- Flatscreen TV
- Minibar
- WiFi
- 24-hour room service
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
Ship features
Crystal Symphony combines timeless elegance with state-of-the-art facilities, offering the perfect balance of spacious design, attentive service, and immersive destination experiences.
- 606-guest luxury cruise ship
- Refurbished under A&K in 2023
- Seven dining venues and multiple bars
- All accommodations with butler service
- Dedicated solo staterooms and larger suites
- Crystal Life Spa and fitness centre
- Children’s Fantasia & Waves club
- Broadway-style shows and live music
- Expansive pool deck and sports areas
- Award-winning Crystal service and cuisine
