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.

Zeebrugge is located in the Flanders region of Belgium. The small town has nearly 3865 inhabitants and is situated in close proximity to Bruges. Brugge is characterized especially by its medieval old town, ramparts and windmills. Since Brugge was not affected by war or large-scale fires, the city is very well preserved. It is explorable on foot and by boat. Local attractions include the Church of Our Lady of the Madonna by Michelangelo and the four remaining city gates (Gentpoort, Kruispoort, and Smedenpoor Ezelpoort).

The second largest port in France can be found in Le Havre, a town in the northwest of the country. With almost 180,000 inhabitants, Le Havre is the largest town in Normandy. Local attractions include the city centre, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, the Church of St. Joseph, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Bridge of Normandy. The 'Pont de Normandie' with a span of 856m is the largest cable-stayed bridge in Europe.

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.

Le Verdon-sur-Mer is a small village with about 1400 inhabitant and is situated on the Atlantic coast. It is home to a rich nature, characterized by extensive beaches, forests and bogs. One of the more interesting landmarks is the lighthouse of Cordouan.

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.

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.

The city is home to one of the largest fishing ports in the world. Watch the hustle and bustle as you stroll through narrow and winding streets. In many cafes and restaurants you can taste the traditional Spanish cuisine.

Portugal's capital is one of Europe's oldest cities, and offers tourists a diverse and interesting cultural activities. The Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos were recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Lisbon has many interesting buildings, parks and museums and also hosts the annual jazz festival 'Jazz em Agosto'. Saint George castle comes highly recommended, as it offers a spectacular view of the city. In addition, you must try the Portuguese cuisine. Try one of the city's famous dishes, the cod is a particularly loved dish.