11 nights · Netherlands North Holland · Departs IJmuiden (Netherlands) · Visiting Mandal, Skagen, Copenhagen, Warnemunde-Rostock, Gdynia-Gdansk, Visby, Riga, Stockholm · Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises on the Seven Seas Voyager
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| Cruise line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seven Seas Voyager |
| Duration | 11 nights |
| Port calls | 9 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $28,398 per person |
| Year built | 2003 |
| Guests | 777 |
| Cabins | 353 |
| Crew | 447 |
| Length | 206 m |
| Beam | 29 m |
| Cruising speed | 20.0 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.
Mandal rewards a slow arrival. This southern Norwegian town lies where the Mandalselva meets the Skagerrak, with white wooden houses gathered around its harbor. Walk the riverfront into the old center, then visit Mandal Church, one of Norway’s largest wooden churches. In summer, Sjøsanden’s long, pale beach is an easy walk from town. The appeal is simple: sea air, handsome streets and a distinctly southern pace.
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.
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.
Warnemünde brings the Baltic close, with sandy beaches and a working harbour beside the cruise pier. Follow the Alter Strom, where fishing boats share the waterway with cafés and old captains’ houses. Climb the 1898 lighthouse for a clear view over the coast, or catch a train to Rostock’s brick Gothic centre. This is a port best explored at your own pace.
Gdańsk pairs a Hanseatic waterfront with a history that shaped modern Europe. Follow the Royal Route to the Long Market, where Neptune’s Fountain anchors the old town. St Mary’s Church rises above streets rebuilt after the Second World War. At the European Solidarity Centre, learn how the 1980 shipyard strike helped weaken communist rule. Amber shops and waterfront cafés offer an easy pause between landmarks.
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.
Riga rewards a day ashore with a compact UNESCO-listed Old Town and one of Europe’s richest Art Nouveau districts. Begin at the House of the Blackheads, then follow cobbled lanes to Riga Cathedral and the riverfront. Across the canal, Alberta Street displays ornate façades that made the city a landmark of early twentieth-century design. For local life, browse Riga Central Market, set in former Zeppelin hangars near the Daugava.
Stockholm rewards the curious with a capital spread across 14 islands, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. From the waterfront, ferries and bridges lead to Gamla Stan’s narrow lanes, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Prize Museum. Visit the Vasa Museum to see a 17th-century warship recovered from the harbor. Then pause for coffee in a city where water, design, and history shape everyday life.
Published August 19, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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