To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simp...

• Visit WWII bunkers where the Germans stored V2 rockets meant to destroy London.
• Gain insight into the horrors behind the building of the bunkers and the V2 rockets.
• Discover how V2 rocket technology contributed to America’s moon landing and more.

• Walk through Old Town, admiring Lille’s outstanding French and Flemish architecture.
• Browse the interior of Lille’s cathedral, which is unexpectedly modern and Gothic.
• See the square named for former president Charles de Gaulle, who was born in Lille.
• Spend free time dining and shopping along the winding cobblestone streets of Old Town.

• Recognize the devastating and lasting impact of World War I, especially on Belgium.
• Visit a cemetery and memorial gate that commemorate those lost in battle.
• Browse a museum whose exhibits detail the German invasion of Belgium during WWI.
• Independently explore the city of Ypres, which had to be rebuilt following the war.

• Browse the sprawling Nausicaa aquarium on your own and at your own pace.
• Concentrate on the marine creatures that are of the most interest to you.
• Learn fascinating facts about the animals, some of them incredible.
• Observe reptiles, amphibians and terrestrial animals, which the aquarium also displays.

• Browse a World War II museum devoted to the Battle of Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo.
• Gain insight into the enormity of the operation, in which 340,000 soldiers were evacuated.
• See some of the weaponry used in the battle and photos depicting key moments.
• Visit the beaches where the soldiers were evacuated on more than 1,000 ships.

• Enjoy the fairytale-like atmosphere in medieval Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• See icons such as the Belfry Tower, Basilica of the Holy Blood and 14th-century city hall.
• View Bruges from a water perspective while cruising one of its many canals.
• Spend free time exploring, dining and shopping on your own.

• Browse a remarkable collection of ceramics that features ancient and contemporary pieces.
• Enjoy an enlightening walk along the architecturally rich street Rue de Lille.
• See landmarks that include a 13th-century castle that played a vital role through history.
• Visit a basilica built over a Roman crypt that held rare archaeological treasures.

• Walk through the Old Town of Calais, whose atmosphere is decidedly medieval.
• Behold the 13th-century Tower of Guet, which has become a symbol of Calais.
• Enjoy the tranquility of Richelieu Park, named for influential Cardinal Richelieu.
• Hear the heroic story behind the Monument to the Burghers of Calais statue.