13 nights · Netherlands North Holland · Departs IJmuiden (Netherlands) · Visiting Zeebrugge, Dover, Le Havre-Paris, Cobh-Cork, Waterford, Dublin, Liverpool, Greenock-Glasgow, Belfast, Stornoway, Reykjavik · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Mariner
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| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seven Seas Mariner |
| Duration | 13 nights |
| Port calls | 12 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $34,598 per person |
| Year built | 2001 |
| Guests | 779 |
| Cabins | 354 |
| Crew | 445 |
| Length | 216 m |
| Beam | 28 m |
| Cruising speed | 21.0 kn |
IJmuiden sits where the North Sea meets the canal leading inland to Amsterdam, about 25 kilometres away. Watch ocean-going ships pass the sea locks, a striking reminder that this is one of Europe’s busiest ports. Choose Amsterdam’s museums and canal houses, or explore Haarlem’s historic centre. IJmuiden aan Zee offers broad sands and a bracing North Sea walk. This is a practical gateway with a distinctly coastal edge.
Zeebrugge is Belgium’s North Sea gateway, but Bruges is the reason many travellers come ashore. The medieval city lies about 17 kilometres inland, its canals, brick gables and market square remarkably intact. The coast has its own appeal: stroll the broad beach, watch fishing boats return, or find seafood near the harbour. Choose your day well, and you can pair Bruges’ rich history with the Flemish coast’s open skies and sea air.
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.
Le Havre is more than a gateway to Normandy; it is a city worth seeing in its own right. Rebuilt after wartime destruction under architect Auguste Perret, its striking concrete centre earned UNESCO World Heritage status. Visit the Musée d’Art moderne André Malraux for an exceptional collection of Impressionist paintings, then walk the seafront. Beyond the city, Normandy offers medieval Honfleur, the D-Day landing sites and the abbey at Mont-Saint-Michel.
Cork is Ireland’s most independent-minded city, built on islands in the River Lee and shaped by its maritime past. Most cruise ships berth at Cobh, a handsome harbour town about 15 miles from Cork. A direct railway connects the two. Browse the English Market, visit St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, or seek out the city’s cafés and pubs. Allow time for Blarney Castle, a short drive away.
Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city, founded by Vikings in 914, and its compact centre rewards exploration on foot. Begin at the Medieval Museum, where the city’s story unfolds through remarkable objects, including a fragment of ornate cloth-of-gold vestments. Then follow the Viking Triangle’s lanes to Reginald’s Tower, a riverside landmark that has stood watch for centuries. Allow time for Waterford’s celebrated crystal, still made here, and a meal of local seafood beside the River Suir.
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.
Liverpool’s waterfront makes a striking first impression, but the city’s appeal reaches well beyond the Mersey. At Pier Head, the Three Graces—the Royal Liver, Cunard and Port of Liverpool buildings—reflect the city’s maritime wealth. The Cavern Quarter recalls the Beatles’ early years, while the Walker Art Gallery offers a strong collection of European art. Leave time to explore the Georgian Quarter’s handsome streets and independent cafés.
Greenock places you on the broad Firth of Clyde, with the hills of Argyll rising across the water. Once a shipbuilding and trading powerhouse, this port rewards a closer look at its waterfront. The neoclassical Custom House, built between 1818 and 1822, is one of Scotland’s finest examples of its kind. Glasgow’s museums and architecture are within reach, while the Clyde coast offers quieter views and small-town stops.
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.
Stornoway is the working heart of Lewis, where fishing boats share a harbour with ferries and visiting ships. Lews Castle houses Museum nan Eilean, while its grounds make an easy first walk. The road west leads to Callanish, where prehistoric standing stones rise above the Atlantic-facing moor. Here, Gaelic heritage is not a display alone; it remains part of daily life, heard in place names and conversation.
Reykjavík is a capital with one foot in the wild. The Atlantic frames the city, volcanic mountains rise on the horizon, and geothermal water warms its pools. Start at Hallgrímskirkja, whose tower commands broad views, then walk down to the harbor and Harpa concert hall. Cafés, design shops, and museums make the compact center easy to explore on foot. Beyond town, geysers and waterfalls make a striking day trip; return for a soak in a neighborhood pool.
Published September 9, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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