Insignia - August 17, 2024

Located along the North Sea, Zeebrugge is located ten miles north of Brugge (Bruges) and serves as its port. The Brugge-Zeebrugge Canal connects the seaside resort with the cultural mecca that is its sister city. Visitors to Brugge will see stunning representations of gothic and roman architecture and collections of Dutch and Belgian art.

The former home of pirates and navigators, Honfleur is today a town of fishermen, writers and artists. Situated between two hills at the mouth of the Seine, Honfleur was untouched during WW2 and has retained all its charm - picturesque houses, cobbled streets, and its harbour, enclosed on three sides by improbably tall, narrow buildings.

Discover the relics of old Ireland on a port call to Dun Laoghaire, located only 15 minutes from Dublin. In Dublin, visit Trinity College and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Tour the emerald countryside of Portmamock, and visit nearby Malahide Castle, or see the magnificent Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow. Save time, too, for Dublin's colorful pubs, or a visit to the world-renowned Guinness brewery.

Climb the hill beyond Belfast Castle for a stunning view of this charming city. Soak up the nine thousand years of Irish history at the Ulster Museum in the Botanical Gardens. Sit on one of Belfast's many benches and watch the street musicians or head to the pub for a pint. Stroll the streets and marvel at the city's Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Adventurous travelers will cherish their experience in St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador. If it's art and culture you seek, you'll find it in spades, with options ranging from Atlantic Canada's largest university to the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. Hikers and bikers can make the most of St. John's expansive walkways and bike trails, framed by placid and scenic countryside.

St. Pierre, lying off the shores of Newfoundland and first claimed by France in the 1500s, represents the only French holding left in North America. Explore St. Pierre's quaint village of brightly colored houses and rural fishing communities, then embark Le Levant and watch for whales and puffins as the ship sails into the late-setting sun.

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Portland has a thriving waterfront in the heart of downtown that is a hodgepodge of condos, fish markets, and ferry docks. Bordered by Maine's rocky coast to the north, and miles of white, sandy beaches to the south, the city offers hiking, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, and fishing, and to the west and north lies some of the best skiing in the world. This is Maine, "the way life should be".

Newport, RI is one of the USs oldest towns. Eat quahogs and clamcakes until you burst and wash them down with Del's famous lemonade. Newport has always liked to party and is home to the oldest tavern in the nation, the White Horse Inn (1673). It's the perfect balance of big-city excitement and New England small-town living.

The question is never What will I do in New York? but rather, What won't I do in New York? With over 18,000 restaurants, 150 world-class museums, and more than 10,000 shops filled with brand names and bargains from around the world, New York City has something for everyone. And that's not including the shows, landmarks and history that make New York one of the finest cities in the world.

Newport, RI is one of the USs oldest towns. Eat quahogs and clamcakes until you burst and wash them down with Del's famous lemonade. Newport has always liked to party and is home to the oldest tavern in the nation, the White Horse Inn (1673). It's the perfect balance of big-city excitement and New England small-town living.

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Bobbies directing traffic, afternoon tea, and the drums of Gombey dancers - this is Bermuda! Hamilton, Bermuda's capital, is the perfect blend of historic architecture, beautiful pink beaches, and terrific cuisine. Walk along the island-long promenade or take a romantic ride in a horse-drawn carriage for a truly memorable experience.

Bobbies directing traffic, afternoon tea, and the drums of Gombey dancers - this is Bermuda! Hamilton, Bermuda's capital, is the perfect blend of historic architecture, beautiful pink beaches, and terrific cuisine. Walk along the island-long promenade or take a romantic ride in a horse-drawn carriage for a truly memorable experience.

Find peace in Bermuda. No neon signs, billboards, or rental cars spoil its beauty. Bask on pink sands and watch blue waters rife with tropical fish. Rent a sailboat and glide by the world's northernmost coral reef. Enjoy over 100 tennis courts and more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else. As Twain said, "You go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay in Bermuda." No doubt you'll agree.

Bobbies directing traffic, afternoon tea, and the drums of Gombey dancers - this is Bermuda! Hamilton, Bermuda's capital, is the perfect blend of historic architecture, beautiful pink beaches, and terrific cuisine. Walk along the island-long promenade or take a romantic ride in a horse-drawn carriage for a truly memorable experience.

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

The question is never What will I do in New York? but rather, What won't I do in New York? With over 18,000 restaurants, 150 world-class museums, and more than 10,000 shops filled with brand names and bargains from around the world, New York City has something for everyone. And that's not including the shows, landmarks and history that make New York one of the finest cities in the world.