Southampton is a historical port city located in Hampshire county, southern England. A popular city in its own right, with attractions including the Tudor House, the stunning gardens of Mottisfont Abbey, and more, most of its appeal is held in its status as your gateway to the metropolis of London. Most cruise lines visiting Southampton will start or end their cruise here, or will offer excursions to explore nearby London. There you can enjoy everything from history to culture, cuisine and everything in between. The Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and a whole lot more await.

p> Saint Malo is a walled city in the Brittany region of north western France. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of France. The historic city centre and fortifications are the symbol of Saint-Malo. Saint Malo’s fascinating history dates back before Roman times and developed as an important Seaport in the sixteenth century, not to mention gaining a reputation for being a haven of pirates. There’s both a range of historic landmarks and cultural gems in Saint Malo, as well as a stunning stretch of sandy beaches. The city is divided into several districts, the most popular being “Intra Muros”. This is where you’ll find many bars, restaurants and hotels. Intras Muros also boasts tall granite buildings, some restored from being bombed in the war. </p> <b>Highlights of Saint Malo</b> <ul> <li>Walk along the ramparts of the city for incredible views of the sea and the harbour<li> <li>See over 600 species of marine life in the Great Aquarium </li> <li> Discover all about the long history of Saint Malo at Château de St-Malo</li> </ul>

Bordeaux, in southwestern France is known in particular for the wine produced in the region, and has undergone rapid development in recent years. Bordeaux is characterized by palatial architecture and has a late-baroque arrangement of its squares and streets. Place De La Bourse square, has long been a symbol of the city and is a popular visitor spot. La Cité du Vin is a popular attraction for those looking to increase their knowledge of wine and its connections to french culture. Bordeaux also offers a wide range of public parks and gardens such as the beautiful Botanical Gardens.

San Sebastian is a coastal city located in the Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. The main economic activities are commerce and tourism, and it is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Spain with events such as the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

The Spanish port of Gijon in northern Spain is located on the Bay of Biscay. Highlights of the City are the harbor, the botanical garden and the aquarium. Furthermore, Gijon offers a variety of museums, such as the International Bagpipe Museum. Also worth seeing is the church of San Lorenzo and the Revillagigedo Palace.

La Coruna is a city in northwestern Spain . The city is known for the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse from the 2nd Century which, in the past, has shown the way into the harbor. One of the attractions in the relatively near vicinity is the pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela.

In Bilbao, one finds both the vibrant life of a metropolis and a vast natural texture. Among the attractions of the city are the Guggenheim Museum, the Congress and Music Palace Euskalduna and numerous architectural masterpieces of architect Arata Isozaki and Cesar Pelli. Far from the hustle and bustle, there are forests, mountains and beautiful beaches.

Due to its excellent location in the heart of the Atlantic coast, the port city of La Rochelle is a popular destination for tourists. Both nature and architecture lovers will love their time here. One of the attractions is Vieux Port, which is watched over by two Medieval towers.

The French port of Brest in Brittany is situated on the extreme western tip of France. The harbor is one of the major naval ports in France. In the city there is an old fortress, from which one gets a good view of the marina. In one of the towers is a museum, the "Musée de la Marine," in which there is much information on the history of the harbor and the marina.