Northern Europe onboard Celebrity Eclipse

Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands is built around a concentric network of canals spanned by over 1000 bridges making canal cruises one of the most attractive ways of viewing the city. Many of the houses date back to the 17th century. These narrow-fronted merchants' houses are characterised by the traditionally Dutch ornamented gables. The oldest part of the city is Nieuwmarkt, located near the first canals - Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht - built to protect the city against invasion in the 17th century. Today, Amsterdam's famous liberalism has survived in the city's 'coffee shops and thriving sex industry. The city has also long been a centre of diamond cutting and it is still possible to see diamond cutters at work. Amsterdam has a booming cultural life, boasting 53 museums, 61 art galleries, 12 concert halls and 20 theatre. A special canal boat (the 'museum boat') links 16 of the major museums. In the local countryside it is still possible to see working windmills. There are annual events such as the Amsterdam Arts Week and the Holland Festival. Things to see and do * Museums & art gallleries * Rijksmuseum - masterpieces exhibition * Anne Frank house * Van Gogh Museum * Vondelpark

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Cork, with the charming harbour town of Cobh as its cruise gateway, is located on Ireland’s scenic south coast along the River Lee, where rolling green hills meet the sparkling waters of Cork Harbour. The scenery is beautifully Irish, with colourful waterfront houses, historic churches, peaceful countryside views, and a coastal atmosphere filled with maritime history. Top things to do include visiting the iconic St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh, exploring the Titanic Experience (the ship’s last port of call), strolling the picturesque Cobh waterfront promenade, taking a short trip into Cork City to see the English Market, discovering the famous Blarney Castle and kissing the Blarney Stone, enjoying a tasting at a local Irish whiskey distillery, and soaking up the region’s natural beauty on a scenic drive through the surrounding countryside.

Dún Laoghaire is a charming coastal town just south of Dublin, set on the shores of Dublin Bay with sweeping sea views and a lively harbour atmosphere. The scenery is a mix of elegant seaside architecture, colourful marinas, rocky shoreline walks, and fresh ocean air, making it one of Ireland’s most scenic waterfront spots. Top things to do include walking the famous East and West Piers, visiting the National Maritime Museum of Ireland, enjoying a coffee or seafood meal along the harbour, taking a quick trip into Dublin to explore landmarks like Trinity College, shopping on Grafton Street, touring the Guinness Storehouse, and relaxing in the beautiful People’s Park with its weekend market and gardens.

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Holyhead is a coastal port town located on the Isle of Anglesey in northwest Wales, surrounded by rugged sea cliffs and looking out across the Irish Sea. The scenery is wild and dramatic, with rocky headlands, sweeping coastal paths, green hills, and stunning ocean views that feel distinctly Welsh. Top things to do include walking the Holyhead Mountain trail for panoramic views, exploring the South Stack Lighthouse perched on the cliffs, spotting seabirds at the South Stack RSPB reserve, visiting the historic Holyhead Maritime Museum, enjoying a scenic coastal drive around Anglesey, relaxing on nearby beaches such as Trearddur Bay, and discovering ancient history at local sites like Bryn Celli Ddu burial chamber.

Liverpool is a vibrant waterfront city in northwest England, set along the River Mersey and famous for its rich maritime heritage, music history, and lively cultural scene. The scenery blends historic docklands, modern waterfront architecture, grand Victorian buildings, and buzzing streets filled with pubs, museums, and galleries. Top things to do include exploring the Royal Albert Dock, visiting The Beatles Story museum, touring the iconic Cavern Club, discovering world-class art at the Tate Liverpool, taking in the impressive Liverpool Cathedral, enjoying a ferry ride across the River Mersey for skyline views, and shopping and dining around Liverpool ONE and the city centre.

Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is located on the banks of the River Lagan where it flows into Belfast Lough, surrounded by green hills and a dramatic coastal landscape not far away. The scenery blends historic shipbuilding docks, modern waterfront developments, Victorian architecture, and lively streets filled with culture and character. Top things to do include visiting the world-famous Titanic Belfast museum, exploring the Cathedral Quarter for pubs and live music, touring the impressive City Hall, walking along the waterfront at the Titanic Quarter, taking a day trip to the Giant’s Causeway, driving the scenic Causeway Coastal Route, and discovering local history through the powerful murals and political stories of the Falls and Shankill areas.

Greenock is a historic port town on Scotland’s west coast, set on the banks of the River Clyde and serving as a gateway to Glasgow and the stunning Scottish Highlands. The scenery is beautifully rugged, with sweeping river views, misty hills in the distance, and a coastline dotted with charming villages and castle landscapes. Top things to do include taking a day trip to Glasgow for its museums and shopping, exploring the scenic Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, visiting the impressive Inveraray Castle on Loch Fyne, enjoying a whisky tasting at a local distillery, discovering Scottish history at the Greenock Cut viewpoint walk, cruising along the Clyde for panoramic scenery, and spotting wildlife and coastal views on a drive through the Argyll countryside.

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Inverness, the charming capital of the Scottish Highlands, sits at the northern end of Loch Ness where the River Ness flows into the Moray Firth, surrounded by rolling hills and dramatic Highland landscapes. The scenery is atmospheric and breathtaking, with misty lochs, rugged mountains, ancient forests, and stone castles straight out of a legend. Top things to do include cruising on Loch Ness in search of the famous Nessie, visiting the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle, exploring Inverness Castle and its river views, strolling along the scenic River Ness and its islands, discovering local history at the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, tasting Highland whisky at a nearby distillery, and enjoying a drive through the beautiful Great Glen for unforgettable scenery.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands