Northern Europe And Scandinavia

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: Southampton, UK

  Embark on board P&O Arcadia for your 14-night cruise.

• Day 2: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 3-4: Hamburg, Germany (Overnight)

  Germany's largest port and second-biggest city is found on the River Elbe in the north of the country. Hamburg has been an integral part of German trade since the Middle Ages and its strong maritime history can be seen throughout its culture, atmosphere and UNESCO-listed architecture today. Stroll through the legendary Fish Market, take a scenic barge tour, or visit one of many museum ships to learn more about Hamburg's seafaring past. Tower over Hamburg Airport and the Alps at the home of the largest model railway in the world — Miniatur Wunderland — or start at the Jungfernstieg in the city centre to find shops, cafes and multicultural restaurants.

• Day 5: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 6-7: Copenhagen, Denmark (Overnight)

  Copenhagen, Denmark's capital city, is your next port of call. Relish the old-style amusement rides at Tivoli Gardens and get up close to colourful marine life at National Aquarium Denmark. Shop 'til you drop along the world's longest pedestrian shopping street - Strøget. A tour of the Carlsberg Brewery is a popular choice and enjoy family fun at Dyrehavsbakken amusement park. Kronborg Castle and Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen Island are must-sees for culture fans. If you fancy something different, why not head out to the workshops, galleries, and organic eateries at Freetown Christiania? No trip to Copenhagen would be complete without snapping a selfie with the world-famous Little Mermaid statue.

• Day 8: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 9-10: Oslo, Norway (Overnight)

  Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. The city is famous for its vast parks, verdant forests and hills, countless lakes, and eclectic mix of museums. Explore the Viking ships at the Viking House Museum and Norwegian Maritime Museum, learn about the German occupation of 1940-45 at Akershus Fortress' Museum of the Norwegian Resistance, and uncover 500 years of Norwegian culture at Norsk Folkemuseum. See the New National Museum's collections from the National Gallery, National Museum - Architecture, and contemporary art and design; view Norway's largest natural history collection at the Natural History Museum and Botanical Gardens, and enjoy the Ski Museum at the base of Holmenkollbakken ski jump. Visit the Norwegian Royal Palace, Oslo Cathedral, City Hall, Aker Brygge, and Oslo Opera House. Stop by the Vigeland Sculpture Park in Frogner Park and become fascinated with the 650+ unique stone, iron, and bronze human figures by Gustav Vigeland.

• Day 11: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 12-13: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Overnight)

  There's so much to experience when you step ashore in the Netherland's capital city of Amsterdam. Explore the Museum District — home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum — and step back in time at Anne Frankhuis. Discover the opulent Canal Ring district — an UNESCO World Heritage site, or simply escape to the tranquil surroundings of Vondelpark. You can get close to marine and animal life at Natura Artis Magistra; buy colourful tulips at Bloemenmarkt; or enjoy an interactive beer tour with the Heineken Experience.

• Day 14: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 15: Southampton, UK

  Today your cruise comes to an end.