22 nights · Denmark · Departs Copenhagen (Denmark) · Visiting Bornholm Island Denmark, Visby, Ystad, Skagen, Lysekil, Oudeschild-Texel Island, Ostend, Dunkirk, London-Greenwich, Dover, Poole, Guernsey Island, Plymouth UK, Lundy Island England, Holyhead, Dublin, Isle of Man, Portrush, Rathlin Island, Belfast · Aboard Seabourn Cruises on the Seabourn Venture
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| Cruise line | Seabourn Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seabourn Venture |
| Duration | 22 nights |
| Port calls | 21 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $21,003 per person |
| Year built | 2022 |
| Guests | 317 |
| Cabins | 132 |
| Crew | 120 |
| Length | 170 m |
| Beam | 26 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
Copenhagen is best explored at street level, where royal history meets modern design. At Nyhavn, colorful harbor-front houses frame canal tours; nearby Amalienborg Palace is the monarch’s winter residence. Christiansborg Palace combines Denmark’s parliament with historic royal rooms, while Christianshavn’s canals reveal a quieter side. Pause for smørrebrød, the open-faced rye-bread staple, and explore the city’s design shops before returning to port.
Bornholm lies in the Baltic Sea, closer to Sweden than mainland Denmark. Rønne, its principal port, opens onto an island of granite cliffs, sandy beaches and quiet farmland. Visit Hammershus, northern Europe’s largest medieval castle ruin, or seek out Bornholm’s distinctive round churches. In Gudhjem, smokehouses serve the local specialty: smoked herring. Bornholm rewards unhurried exploration, with striking coastlines and Danish character within easy reach.
On Gotland’s western shore, Visby makes a striking first impression with its medieval walls and Baltic setting. Inside the ring wall, cobbled lanes lead past merchants’ houses, church ruins and rose-filled gardens. Once a powerful Hanseatic port, the town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, best explored on foot. Pause at St Mary’s Cathedral, then follow the ramparts for broad views over rooftops and sea. Visby rewards a slow walk, with island scenery just beyond the walls.
Walk from Ystad’s harbour into a medieval centre of cobbled streets and pastel half-timbered houses. At St Mary’s Church, listen for the night watchman’s horn, a centuries-old local tradition. Then visit Greyfriars monastery, one of Sweden’s best-preserved medieval monastic buildings. Ystad is also the setting for Henning Mankell’s Wallander novels, adding a literary thread to its quiet, lived-in streets. Beyond town, Skåne’s open coastline and sandy beaches invite a longer pause.
At Denmark’s northernmost town, the distinctive light has drawn artists and travellers for generations. Skagen’s ochre houses with white trim line quiet streets, while its fishing harbour remains central to local life. A short journey leads to Grenen, where the Skagerrak and Kattegat meet in shifting waves. At Skagens Museum, discover works by the Skagen Painters, then browse local galleries or linger over fresh seafood.
Lysekil sits on Sweden’s Bohuslän coast, where smooth pink granite meets the Skagerrak. From the harbour, explore the old town’s lanes, then follow the shore to Stångehuvud Nature Reserve. Its bare granite headland opens onto wide sea views. Havets Hus aquarium introduces the marine life of Gullmar Fjord, Sweden’s only true fjord. Try local seafood beside the harbour, where working boats keep Lysekil’s fishing heritage in view.
Oudeschild is Texel’s working harbor, where fishing boats meet the wide waters of the Wadden Sea. Visit Kaap Skil to explore the island’s maritime history and see objects recovered from nearby shipwrecks. Beyond the quay, cycle past open fields and dunes to Texel’s broad beaches. As the largest Dutch Wadden Island, Texel rewards a little time beyond the harbor.
Ostend offers a bracing North Sea welcome, with a broad beach and lively seafront promenade. Its harbour serves fishing and trade, while seafood restaurants bring the catch close to the table. Art lovers can explore the former home of local painter James Ensor, now a museum. Direct trains link Ostend with Bruges and Brussels, making inland excursions straightforward.
Dunkirk is a working port with a story that reaches far beyond its busy quays. Its broad beaches witnessed Operation Dynamo, the 1940 evacuation of Allied troops. The Dunkirk 1940 Museum tells that story with clarity and memorable detail. In town, explore the rebuilt centre, Flemish-influenced architecture and the 58-metre belfry, a UNESCO-listed landmark. Allow time for the waterfront and a plate of local seafood before returning to the ship.
Begin at St Paul’s Cathedral, whose dome has defined London’s skyline since the 18th century. The City is the capital’s ancient Square Mile, where Roman Londinium meets one of the world’s great financial centres. Walk its lanes to Guildhall, the historic heart of civic London, then explore Leadenhall Market beneath its ornate Victorian roof. Between glass towers and churchyards, history remains part of a working city.
Dover is a working Channel port, but its appeal begins before you leave the harbour. Above the waterfront, Dover Castle has watched over the Strait for centuries, with Roman, medieval and wartime history to explore. Walk the clifftop paths for views across the water. At Fan Bay, explore a wartime tunnel complex cut into the chalk. Inland, Canterbury offers a celebrated cathedral and a compact old centre.
Poole gives you a handsome harbour, a lively old town and easy access to Dorset’s celebrated coast. Step ashore to explore the quayside, where fishing boats and pleasure craft share one of Europe’s largest natural harbours. Nearby, Sandbanks and the beaches of Studland offer broad sands, while Brownsea Island shelters red squirrels and rare wildlife. Choose a harbour cruise for the finest perspective, or linger over seafood before discovering Poole’s Georgian streets.
Guernsey rewards travellers who look beyond its handsome harbour. St Peter Port rises from the waterfront, its lanes climbing past Georgian houses and independent shops. At the harbour entrance, Castle Cornet has guarded the island for centuries. Beyond town, cliff paths, sheltered coves and country lanes reveal a landscape shaped by sea and history. Guernsey is a self-governing Crown Dependency, not part of the United Kingdom. It uses sterling, and issues its own banknotes and coins.
Plymouth faces the open waters of Plymouth Sound, where naval history and a working harbour shape the city’s character. The Hoe opens broad views across the Sound to Drake’s Island. The Barbican’s historic quays include the Mayflower Steps, commemorating the Pilgrims’ 1620 departure for America. Independent shops and waterfront restaurants make this old port rewarding to explore on foot.
Three miles long and a world apart, Lundy rises from the Bristol Channel off north Devon. Seasonal ferries sail from Bideford or Ilfracombe; helicopter flights operate from Hartland Point in winter. Follow granite paths to 13th-century Marisco Castle, historic lighthouses and expansive cliff-top views. Watch for seals and seabirds, including puffins in season. The surrounding waters became England’s first Marine Conservation Zone in 2010. Lundy rewards visitors who trade shops and schedules for wildlife, open air and genuine solitude.
Holyhead is more than a ferry port. It opens the way to Anglesey, an island of cliffs, castles and quiet roads. Walk Holy Island’s coast to South Stack Lighthouse, or climb Holyhead Mountain for views across the Irish Sea. The town itself is a working gateway, with regular sailings linking Wales and Ireland. Further east, Beaumaris Castle offers a striking lesson in medieval ambition.
Dublin is a city best explored on foot, where Georgian squares, lively lanes and centuries of history sit close together. From Dublin Port, the centre is a short drive away, making a day ashore easy to shape. See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, then trace the Liffey through the city centre. A pint in a traditional pub is an invitation to linger.
Douglas, the Isle of Man’s capital, welcomes visitors with a broad seafront. Its Victorian promenade and Manx Museum offer a concise introduction to the island’s history. Ride the electric railway north to Ramsey, or visit Tynwald Hill, where the island’s parliament holds its annual open-air sitting. Beyond town, rugged cliffs, sandy bays and quiet roads reward exploration on foot or by car.
Portrush puts Northern Ireland’s celebrated Causeway Coast within easy reach. Start in town, where a working harbour and two broad sandy beaches frame the Atlantic. Royal Portrush Golf Club has hosted The Open, while nearby Dunluce Castle stands dramatically above the sea. Farther east, the Giant’s Causeway’s interlocking basalt columns reward a visit, especially when the light shifts. Bring a windproof layer; coastal weather changes quickly, and the views are best enjoyed outdoors.
Rathlin Island lies six miles off County Antrim, reached by ferry from Ballycastle. This small, inhabited island rewards visitors with rugged coastal walks, quiet lanes and broad views across the North Channel. At the RSPB’s West Light Seabird Centre, watch nesting seabirds, including puffins, from a dramatic cliff-top setting. The West Lighthouse is famously inverted, with its light housed near ground level.
Belfast pairs a proud maritime past with a lively, walkable centre. At Titanic Belfast, the story of the famous liner unfolds beside the shipyard where she was built. Nearby, grand City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter reveal different sides of the city, from civic confidence to café-lined lanes. Across west Belfast, political murals offer a vivid perspective on its recent history. With the Giant’s Causeway within reach, Belfast also makes a compelling starting point for Northern Ireland’s dramatic coast.
Published August 21, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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