Southampton is a historical port city located in Hampshire county, southern England. A popular city in its own right, with attractions including the Tudor House, the stunning gardens of Mottisfont Abbey, and more, most of its appeal is held in its status as your gateway to the metropolis of London. Most cruise lines visiting Southampton will start or end their cruise here, or will offer excursions to explore nearby London. There you can enjoy everything from history to culture, cuisine and everything in between. The Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and a whole lot more await.

Kristiansand is located on Norway's North Sea coast. This region of Norway is known for its beautiful landscape. The city has many attractions such as the Christian Holm Fort from 1667.

Norway's second city, Bergen is an old Hanseatic city, often referred to as 'the gateway to the fjords'. Bergen has been named as a Euopean 'City of Culture' and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, providing the perfect combination of historical landmarks and modern culture. The city itself is surrounded by seven mountains, a unique trait which adds to the charm of the city. The annual Bergen International Festival is one of the country's most impressive events and adds to Bergen's reputation of being a 'City of Culture'.

Alesund is a Norwegian port town located in the North-West, which owes much of its architectural prowess to the fact that it had to be rebuilt anew in 1904 in Art Nouveau style after a big fire outbreak. The mountain of Aksla is where the best views in town can be enjoyed from. The mountain has 418 steps which lead to the town park. Ålesund is a good base for trips to the surrounding fjords such as the Geirangerfjord

Bodo is the capital city of the northern province of Nordland in Norway. The city is said to be the gateway to the country's true north and is the departure point for those travelling to the Lofoten Islands. Bodo had to be almost completely rebuilt after the Second World War, meaning that there is no historic Old Town, however, the city's backdrop with its rugged mountain peaks and endless skies more than makes up for it. The islands to the north of Bodo are home to the biggest population of white-tailed sea eagles.

Olden is a small village located on the southern shore of the Nordfjorden in Norway. The traditional houses scattered throughout the village and the surrounding scenery make Olden worth a visit. The village centre is just ten minutes walk away from the quay, here you will find cute little cafes, a grocery store and a post office. Olden is one of the country's most popular cruise ship stop-offs and also serves as a gateway for people travelling to Brikdalsbreen Glacier.