Marvel at the colourful facades looking out over the water, then see everything the city has to offer. From the main square Praça do Comércio to the imposing Saint George’s Castle, there’s plenty of gorgeous landmarks to explore. The local culinary scene is fantastic, with innumerable delightful restaurants to discover, with a particular focus on fresh seafood.

A world-beloved tourist destination, Amsterdam is an incredible stop for anyone. Museums and galleries, music and restaurants, monuments and canals… there’s no end to the things you’ll discover. Enjoy the beauty of the city’s many attractions and iconic streets by day, then experience the famous nightlife for yourself once the sun falls.

Make port at Zeebrugge in Belgium, just a short 15-minute transfer to the city of Bruges. This small medieval city is immaculately well-preserved, boasting a vast wealth of historic buildings interspersed by lovely canals. The museums here are famous, as are the galleries, with famous works and artefacts to be visited. Take a canal tour, sample the famous Belgian chocolate and waffles, or try out your choice of more than 350 Belgian craft beers.

A charming blend of old and new, this port enjoys easy access to beautiful beaches and a very scenic old town. Visit the collonaded Maria Pita Square, discover the aquarium or planetarium, enjoy the interactive House of Mankind museum, or just spend some quality time on the beach. This is also the main Atlantic gateway to the stunning Galicia region of Spain, so a good choice for extensions to your holiday.

Known as Spain’s busiest fishing port, this scenic town enjoys a place on a rugged Galician coastline, looking out upon a beautiful fjord-like harbour. You can be sure that Vigo restaurants will give you a taste of the freshest, finest seafood in the region, with a variety of fantastic sites for sight-seeing nearby, including the spectacular El Castro citadel. There’s even a fantastic beach nearby.

From culture lovers to history buffs and foodies, La Rochelle has something for everyone. In this beautiful French port, enjoy oyster-tasting, tours of old stone towers and historic graffiti carvings, and even boat-paddling down the gorgeous canals. Sometimes called France’s ‘green Venice’, this city boasts gorgeous scenery, history, and absolutely magical sea views.

Placed off the Normandy Coast, the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey make for a fantastic visit. Jersey is the largest of the two, renowned for its great beaches and stunning cliffside trails perfect for hiking. Guernsey is a perfect destination for lovers of history and architecture, with Georgian and Regency styles in evidence everywhere, and the magnificent Castle Cornet giving a noon-time cannon firing every day.

The Republic of Ireland’s capital city of Dublin sprawls across the valley of the river Liffey, populating the Dublin Bay with iconic Georgian architecture and beautiful parks. Whether you want to visit a museum or gallery, take pictures of local landmarks, enjoy the shopping boutiques, or sample the local foodie scene, there’s plenty to do here. Even beyond the city itself, there’s beauty to find: take a hike or tour to scenic areas in the bay and valley.