Holland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, United Kingdom Cruise on Nieuw Statendam from Dover

Dover

Today Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and the second busiest cruise port in the UK. What makes Dover so special is its impressive location with miles of beautiful, un-spoilt coastline and its internationally famous White Cliffs dominated by Dover Castle, known throughout the world. Dover is the town in Kent which is geographically closest to the continent and, as the world´s busiest ferry port, many justifiably describe as ´the gateway to England´. The cliffs are popular with tourists and offer the opportunity for wonderful walks and superb views out towards the English Channel. Or you may simply choose to simply gaze at them from the beach.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located about a half-hour away from The Hague and an hour from Amsterdam, and has the largest port in Europe, with the rivers Meuse and Rhine providing excellent access to Basel, Switzerland and into France. This city is known for its Erasmus University and the cutting-edge architecture as the large congress and concert building called De Doelen, many well known museums. Rotterdam has its own orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra with its world famous musical director Valery Gergiev, plus many theatres that includes the new Luxor theatre and movie theatres. Rotterdam has also a lively cultural life (the Ahoy complex located in the south of the city hosts pop concerts and all sorts of music, poetry and cinema festivals, exhibitions, tennis tournaments and other activities). Northwest of Rotterdam you will find the major zoo called Diegaarde Blijdorp complete with a walkthrough sea aquarium called Oceanjum.

Andalsnes (Norway)

Andalsnes is located on the shores of the Romsdalsfjorden near where the Isfjorden begins. It is also located at the mouth of the Rauma River..The river flows through the Romsdalen valley, which features some of the most spectacular scenery in the entire country. Trollveggen one of the cliff formations in the valley, has a vertical drop of over 3,300 ft. It was an early launch site for European BASE jumpers. In Andalsnes town there are restaurants, shops and other tourist services.

Romsdalsfjord (cruise by)

Trondheim (Norway)

It is the capital of Norway,Trondheim it is the third most populous and largest city municipality in Norway, after Oslo and Bergen. With its wide streets and part of its centre transformed into pedestrian centre a beautiful place with a long history.

Honningsvag (Norway)

The city of Honnigsvag is 1.900kms from the North Pole, the visitors can be in one of the higest points in europe. From here we can see one of the most impressive natural phenomena, Midnight Sun, in the near dates to the summer solstice, the sun is visible 24 hours a day over the Arctic Ocean.

Hammerfest (Norway)

Hammerfest is a typical picturesque little village in Norway, which differs from the rest because just in the middle of it, on the open air and seen by everyone, there is a magnificent work of art, which does not outstand for it's beauty, but it is also a cultural symbol that represents affection and love between two nations.

Alta (Norway)

Alta is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Alta is the northernmost city in the world. For those interested in bird watching, the river outlet, known locally as Altaosen is well worth a visit. This tidal area is used as a stopover for many wetland species.

Cruising Lysefjord/Pulpit Rock

Husavik (Islandia)

Akureyri (Iceland)

Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's second largest urban area (after the Greater Reykjavík area) and fourth largest municipality (after Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður, and Kópavogur). Nicknamed the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. The area has a relatively warm climate due to geographical factors, and the town's ice-free harbour has played a significant role in its history. Sites that have been cited as areas of interest include various museums, churches, and the Botanical Gardens. Local museums include the Akureyri Museum, Akureyri Art Museum, Nonni house or Jón Sveinsson Memorial Museum, for the writer, David's house or Davíð Stefánsson Memorial Museum, for the poet), Akureyri Museum of Industry, a motorcycle museum,[and Aviation Museum. The most northerly botanical gardens and the most northerly 18 hole golf course in the world are in the town.The Nature Museum was is in the grounds of the Botanical Gardens.The Botanical Gardens are located in Spítalavegur. Large churches include the The church of Akureyri and The church of Glerá. Sundlaug Akureyrar is a swimming pool in Akureyri.

Cruising Eyjafjörður

Isafjordur (Iceland)

Capital of the region of Westfjords. It is one of the most beautiful natural ports of the country. Offers attractive views of the mountain in a urban atmosphere. If you are looking for history and culture, don't loose the oportunity of visiting the Maritim Museum that is based in one of the eldest buildings in Isafjord.

Nanortalik (Greenland)

Ilulissat (Jakobshavn, Greenland)

Ilulissat is the third largest settlement in Greenland and covers an area of ​​47,000 km with a population of 4,594 inhabitants in 2011. Illulisat is also widely known by its Danish name of Jakobshavn ("Port of Jacob"). Ilulissat is the Greenlandic word for "Icebergs". Its one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greenland because of its proximity to the picturesque Ilulissat Icefjord (Ilulissat Fjord), and tourism is now the main industry of the village. Ilulissat was the birthplace of the famous polar explorer Knud Rasmussen and his childhood home in the center of the settlement is now a museum dedicated to him. “Inuit” settlements have existed in the fjord area (declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 2004) for at least 3000 years. The modern village was founded in 1741 by the Danish missionary Poul Egede and the merchant Jakob Severin who established a trading accommodation in the area

Sisimiut (Greenland)

Sisimiut, formerly called Holsteinsborg in Danish, is a town in West Greenland, located 75 km north of the Arctic Circle in the Davis Strait and is the northern most free ice port during the year in Greenland. Sisimiut is the capital of the municipality of Qeqqata. With approximately 5,460 inhabitants in 2010, it is the second largest settlement in Greenland. The place where the village is currently located has been inhabited for 4 500 years. Its first inhabitants were the Inuit natives and today their descendants are the main ethnic group of the town.

Nuuk (Greenland)

Nuuk, also known by its Danish name Godthåb (Good Hope), is the cultural, financial, commercial and tourist capital of Greenland. It is the smallest capital in the world and the most populated city of Greenland with about 22,000 inhabitants. New and modern buildings with a Scandinavian touch confronted with old houses of the old town with their colorful painted houses. In Nuuk there are many things to do, such as visiting the National Museum of Greenland, as well as the Nuuk Art Museum, that offer cultural and historical exhibitions. Also interesting is the House of Culture, which focuses mainly on contemporary art exhibitions and live performances.As for whale watching, there is a good chance to see three species of whales that are almost always present between May and November.

Reykjavik (Iceland)

Iceland is the second biggest isle of Europe and it is known as the land of ice and fire. In the capital Reykjavik, you will find a very cosmopolitan city and adapted to the times. With so much touristic variety that it will be hard to decide between glaciars or thermal waters. A city full of contrasts where you will find typical constructions and futuristic buildings, in one of the youngest countries in the world.

Reykjavik (Iceland)

Iceland is the second biggest isle of Europe and it is known as the land of ice and fire. In the capital Reykjavik, you will find a very cosmopolitan city and adapted to the times. With so much touristic variety that it will be hard to decide between glaciars or thermal waters. A city full of contrasts where you will find typical constructions and futuristic buildings, in one of the youngest countries in the world.

Runavik (Faroe Islands)

Runavík is a village in , Faroe Islands. It has an important port, originally used by fishing boats. The Faroe Islands are 18 islands in the northwest of Scotland, halfway between Iceland and Norway. The Islands are a self-governing island territory of Denmark and astand out due to their incredible nature and scenery, the fresh air, the deep blue ocean, the vertical sea cliffs and the green mountains, turning extraordinarily green in summertime.

Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Lerwick is the capital of the principal island of Mainland, and is the most northern village of Britania. The atractions of the village include the old port, the city chamber, flower parks, in the outskirts the Pictish Broch in Clickimin, a prehistoric site that has a fortress of the Bronze Age.

Dover

Today Dover is a major port town facing into the English Channel and the second busiest cruise port in the UK. What makes Dover so special is its impressive location with miles of beautiful, un-spoilt coastline and its internationally famous White Cliffs dominated by Dover Castle, known throughout the world. Dover is the town in Kent which is geographically closest to the continent and, as the world´s busiest ferry port, many justifiably describe as ´the gateway to England´. The cliffs are popular with tourists and offer the opportunity for wonderful walks and superb views out towards the English Channel. Or you may simply choose to simply gaze at them from the beach.