By land or by sea, this is where we track the actual itineraries — port by port, city by city. Most of our travel happens aboard a cruise ship, waking up somewhere new every few days, but we always build in time on land before or after to dig in further. Browse by region below to find the ports, precruise stays, and full city visits from each of our trips.
Ways to Wander:
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A Stop Over in Rotterdam Before Setting Sail
A day exploring Rotterdam before boarding Holland America’s Rotterdam — cube houses, Markthal, and a seafood dinner at Langoest.
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A Day in Delft
A day trip to Delft, Netherlands — Hotel Arsenaal, the Molen de Roos windmill, Maria van Jessekerk, Oostpoort, and dinner at Bij Harry.
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Art & Farewell
Van Gogh Museum: a morning spent deep diving into the life and works of this great artist before heading to Delft.
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Canals and Jordaan: A Walking Food and History Tour Through Amsterdam
A morning canal cruise and a Jordaan food and history walking tour in Amsterdam, from apple pie to bitterballen, plus dinner at The Good Companion.
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Amsterdam Arrival: First Steps Into a New Adventure
Our first day in Amsterdam — Centraal Station, Damrak, the Basilica of St. Nicholas, Our Lord in the Attic, and dinner at Lucius.
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A London Afternoon: Our Final Stop Before Flying Home
Our final stop after disembarking in the UK — Hyde Park, The Victoria Pub, St. James Church, and one last dinner at The Mitre Pub.
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A Third Round in Belfast: City Walk, St. Anne’s Cathedral, and Mourne’s Seafood Bar
A return visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland — a walk through St. George’s Market, St. Anne’s Cathedral, and lunch at Mourne’s Seafood Bar.
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Kirkwall, Scotland: Standing Stones, Skara Brae, and St. Magnus Cathedral
Our Kirkwall, Orkney port day — the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, and St. Magnus Cathedral.
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Akureyri: Lava Fields, Mud Pots, and Godafoss in Northern Iceland
Our last Iceland port, Akureyri — Lake Myvatn, Dimmuborgir lava fields, Namafjall Hverir’s boiling mud pots, and Godafoss waterfall.
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Ísafjörður: The Hike to Dynjandi Waterfall
Our Ísafjörður port day in Iceland’s Westfjords — the drive to Dynjandi Waterfall and the hike up past six smaller falls to the top
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Grundarfjörður: Into the Wild Heart of Snæfellsnes
Our second Iceland port, Grundarfjörður — Djúpalónssandur’s black pearl beach, Arnarstapi’s sea cliffs, and Snæfellsnes National Park.
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A Stroll Through Reykjavík
Our first stop in Iceland — Reykjavík’s Harpa Opera House, Hallgrímskirkja Church, and a walk through the city before our food tour.