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.

Germany's second largest city, with its 1.8 million inhabitants, is on the river Elbe. Hamburg has its dense network of waterways and significantly more bridges than Venice. The legendary entertainment district of St. Pauli, the harbour at Landungsbrücke and Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railway attraction.

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'.

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.

Innvikfjord is a fjord located in the Stryn municipality, in Norway. It has a length of approximately 4.5 kilometres and it is a continuation of the Utvik fjord. Visitors should be prepared for a show of nature like no other. Innvikfjord also offers more glaciers than any other of the Norwegian fjords, in addition to offering spectacular views of the highest mountain peaks in the area. The little picturesque town of Olden is also located at the Innvikfjord.

The 565m deep Nordfjord is located in the Norweigian county of Hordaland and is surrounded by a 1400m high mountain landscape. It is one of the longest fjords in the country.

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