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.

Leixões is Portugal's largest artificially constructed harbor and is situated near the city of Porto. Porto is known for its famous port wine. The port city is characterized by its picturesque quaintness. Closely packed houses, steep cliffs and numerous terraces contribute to this cosy atmosphere.

La Coruna is a city in northwestern Spain . The city is known for the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse from the 2nd Century which, in the past, has shown the way into the harbor. One of the attractions in the relatively near vicinity is the pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela.

The Spanish port of Gijon in northern Spain is located on the Bay of Biscay. Highlights of the City are the harbor, the botanical garden and the aquarium. Furthermore, Gijon offers a variety of museums, such as the International Bagpipe Museum. Also worth seeing is the church of San Lorenzo and the Revillagigedo Palace.

Pauillac, a beautiful small city in western France, is located on the Gironde and is known for its vineyards and its world-famous award-winning wines. Attractions include castles, many of which are house museums, art exhibitions and historically interesting buildings.

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.