European Cruises

Discover England
If, to you, England is all about pubs, fish&chips and rain, think again. Of course they are a big part of the English culture, but England has a lot more to offer than beer, mouthwatering deep fried fish, and bad weather. Part of the United Kingdom, England shares its land borders with Scotland (North) and Wales. The rest of the country is surrounded by the Irish Sea, the Celtic Seat, the North Sea and the English Channel.

History
England is a country full of history. Now a leader in democracy and freedom ideology, England also have a historical past famous for its kingdoms and empires. The creation of historical significant ideologies (think Magna Carta) and literature that has impacted the world (think Shakespeare) are linked to England. But England is not all about big dreams and great ideologies, it’s also the home of comedies such Monty Python or Mr. Bean, and pop culture, such as the Beatles and more recently Cold Play. England has a diverse culture and more history and museums than you will be able to handle in one trip. So this year, take a cruise to England, and find out what the tea-lovers and football fanatics are all about. Welcome to England.

Throughout your cruise to England, you will notice the Norman Castles, built after 1066.

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Cruise to England
To visit the beauties and the picturesque sides of England, why not start with a cruise to England? Most often, England is chosen as the departing or the finishing city of European cruises.

London
Of course, one of the main destination of cruises to England is London, where most cruises depart from. A cruise to England without a London trip is incomplete. Because London is not a port of call per say, cruise ships will stop at other nearby port cities, such as Southampton and Dover, located to the south of London, or Harwich, located to the east of the city. Because London has so much to see, it is best to book a city tour that will bring you to the major attractions, including the Big Ben, the Parliament, the Tower of London and St-Paul’s Cathedral. For cruises passengers who love museums, the British Museum and the National Gallery are two hot spots. Of course, you can simply walk around town, do some shopping at London’s famous store Harrod’s and take pictures in Hyde Park.

Falmouth
Add some magic in your life and embrace yourself in some mythical Arthurian legend at Tintagel Castle when your cruise to England stops at Falmouth port, located on the southwest coast of Cornwall. Tintagel Castle is Cornwall’s most iconic site and is where the legend of King Arthur was born. This historic spot is located in a breathtaking spot, rich in flora and fauna, a paradise for sea birds, lizards and butterflies.

The Channel Islands
When cruising between England and France, chances are that your cruise to English will make a trip to The Channel Islands. The culture of these islands opposes a unique combination of English and French influence and traditions.

Liverpool
Liverpool is home to the Beatles. If your cruise to England stops in Liverpool, visit the hallowed landmarks such as the Eleanor Rigby park bench or the well-known Cavern Club, in which the Fab Four start their career.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Located at the North-East of England, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne was founded around 2,000 years ago. The Tyne Bridge and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, acclaimed worldwide for its physical and aesthetic look, are worth seeing.

Norman Castles
As your cruise to England advances, you will notice a lot of those Norman castles, which were build the Normans to defend the territory they had conquered after 1066.

If you are planning a cruise to England, you can opt for a Northern Europe cruise, which often features England on their itinerary. Those cruises usually go from May to August and will visit many of the Northern Europe countries. You can also opt for a cruise that focuses on the British Isles only. Finally, if you are planning a Mediterranean cruises or other types European cruises, London is often a starting or an ending point. So you could easily add on a few extra days to visit England to your trip. Remember that most cruise lines will also offer a pre-cruise hotel package in London, making your life even easier!