Very British: Beatles, Belfast And Black Tea

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13 nights

MS EUROPA

17 Aug '27

Cruise overview

This summer will be royal! From the legends of the Highlands or the musical roots of the Fab Four in Liverpool to the rugged charm of Belfast and the green coasts of Cornwall, Great Britain welcomes you in the very best tradition. What a pleasure!

Travemünde

Newhaven/Edinburgh

Invergordon

Portree, Isle of Skye

Belfast

Liverpool

Fishguard

Fowey

Portsmouth

Hamburg

Itinerary

Day 1

Travemünde

Travemünde is a beach resort with history: The town was founded in 1187 by Count Adolf III zu Schauenburg, who recognized the strategic value of its site at junction of the River Trave and the Baltic Sea. In 1329, Lübeck bought the village and its castle, thereby securing access to the Baltic for international trade. Fishing was the village’s main source of income until the late 18th Century, when tourism entered the picture. Throughout the 50s and 60s, Travermunde was to Germany, what St. Tropez was to France. Even though that is perhaps not the case anymore (you’ll see no megayachts or Russian billions here), Travermunde has retained a very charming and inviting olde-worlde appeal of beach huts, boats and barbeques. A long river of sand greets the happy traveller who disembarks here and if the gentle Baltic sea and distinctive – and very comfortable – wicker strandkörbe (hooded beach seats), are not enough to keep you busy, then exploring the attractive riverfront is a worthwhile pastime. The stroll into town provides the perfect excuse to sample some of the excellent many draft beers on tap and for these feeling a bit peckish, the fish restaurants are reputed to be some of the best in the country. Do not miss a chance to taste the local speciality of young herring served with salad and salted, boiled potatoes that have been rolled in cumin. To work off your feast, then the short hike or cycle ride (bike hire shops are found almost everywhere) to the conservation area around Brodtener Steilufer is well worthwhile, and commands spectacular views.

Day 2

Cruising the Kiel Canal

Day 3

at-sea At sea