Azamara Journey
August 17, 2028

Portsmouth, England, provides docking at Portsmouth Port. Travelers explore the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. Excursions visit Stonehenge’s ancient stones. Local markets sell pork pies. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures naval ships and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dockyard walks. Portsmouth’s naval heritage offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ships, prehistoric sites, and coastal charm, making Portsmouth an engaging destination for exploring England’s maritime and ancient history.

Caen, France, docks on the Orne River, 10 kilometers from the city center, with buses for 20-minute rides. The city, population 100,000, features the 11th-century Abbaye aux Hommes. Travelers visit the Mémorial de Caen for WWII history. Local markets sell Camembert cheese. Excursions to Bayeux, 30 minutes west, view the Tapestry. Peak season May to September; buses 2 EUR. Dining includes tripes à la mode at bistros. Souvenirs feature Norman cider bottles.

Rouen, France, offers docking at a Seine River port. Travelers explore Rouen Cathedral and Joan of Arc sites. Excursions visit Giverny’s Monet gardens. Local markets sell tarte normande. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for river tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Seine vistas. Dining onboard includes sole meunière, a Norman favorite. Souvenirs, like calvados, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Normandy history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Rouen’s medieval charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, artistic heritage, and riverfront beauty, making Rouen an engaging destination for exploring France’s Normandy region.

Returning to Rouen — see Day 3 above for port info.

Honfleur, France, has docking at Honfleur Port. Travelers explore the picturesque harbor and Sainte-Catherine Church. Excursions visit Deauville’s beaches. Local markets sell Calvados brandy. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures cobblestone streets and Seine views. Dining onboard includes moules marinières, a Norman dish. Souvenirs, like cider bottles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Impressionist history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance harbor walks. Honfleur’s charming waterfront offers a delightful French stop, blending artistic heritage with coastal beauty.

Dunkerque, France, has docking at Dunkerque Port. Travelers explore the WWII Operation Dynamo museum. Excursions visit Malo-les-Bains’ beaches. Local markets sell mussels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures historic fortifications. Dining onboard includes carbonnade flamande. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are available in ship shops. Briefings cover wartime history. Light layers suit coastal weather. Dunkerque’s historic port offers a poignant French coastal stop.

Ijmuiden, Netherlands, has docking at Ijmuiden Port with excursions to Amsterdam. Travelers explore Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and canal cruises. Excursions visit Zaanse Schans’ windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, April to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures canals and historic facades. Dining onboard includes bitterballen, a Dutch snack. Souvenirs, like Delft pottery, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch Golden Age. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Ijmuiden’s access to Amsterdam offers a vibrant Dutch stop, blending culture with canal charm.

Antwerp, Belgium, docks on the Scheldt River at Kattendijkdok, 2 kilometers from Grote Markt, with trams or a 20-minute walk. The city, population 530,000, features the Cathedral of Our Lady with Rubens’ altarpieces. Travelers visit the MAS Museum for maritime history. Excursions to Bruges, 90 minutes west, explore medieval canals. Local markets sell Belgian waffles. Peak season April to October; trams 3 EUR. Dining includes moules-frites at old town brasseries. Souvenirs feature lace bookmarks.

Returning to Antwerp — see Day 8 above for port info.

Returning to Portsmouth — see Day 1 above for port info.