Transatlantic Cruise - from Norfolk - 125838

With a population of 270,000, Norfolk is the largest city in the state of Virginia. It is also the largest US Navy base in the world. The prominent position of the marines in the city is documented in the Naval Museum. The Chrysler Museum is also worth a visit, as it has an excellent collection of European and American paintings and sculptures. Directly before the city lies Virginia Beach, a popular destination for holidaymakers with its beaches and range of water sports facilities. Hampton is situated on a tongue of land opposite Norfolk. It was founded in 1610, making it the oldest permanent settlement of English origin in the USA. Visitors will also enjoy the highly interesting Virginia Air and Space Centre.

The historic city of Sydney with its Scottish flair is the gateway to the National Park and the natural paradise that is Cape Breton. Long mountain roads through the highlands of Cape Breton provide breathtaking views of a unique landscape. You will often see moose (Canadian elks) during walks and you might even be lucky enough to see the whales cavorting near the coast. Nova Scotia's third-largest city is also home to the oldest Catholic church in Cape Breton, St. Patrick's, as well as numerous golf courses and a historic steel works, which helped the city prosper in the 19th century.

With a population of around 140,000 St. John's is the largest city in Newfoundland and also the oldest city in North America. Since large areas of the craggy island are uninhabitable, the majority of the population lives in the city and in small coastal suburbs. Colorful wooden houses and rustic pubs, particularly in legendary George Street, are St. John's trademark. In the middle of the city is Signal Hill, where the first wireless message from Europe was received in 1901. In the spring visitors are highly likely to be able to see massive icebergs drifting past; in the summer, whales frolic in the bay. It was not far from here that the Titanic sank. Sights include: Newfoundland Museum, the Colonial Building, Arts and Culture Centre, Signal Hill National Historic Site.

The Scottish port of Greenock is just a kilometre from Glasgow with views of the Scottish Highlands. Greenock has excellent shopping facilities in the form of the Braehead Shopping Centre and the large Ikea store. Sights in Glasgow include: the Gallery of Modern Art, the Cathedral, the Police Museum, the Mitchell library, the Transport Museum, Tollcross Park, and the Scotland Street School Museum.

The former fishing village of Ringaskiddy, which developed into a deep-sea port in the course of the last century, has still retained its old Gaelic traditions. This small town is the gateway to Cork, the second-largest city in Ireland, renowned among other things for its whiskey making. Trading is brisk at the covered English Market. Numerous churches line the town and the famous mystery-steeped Blarney Castle with its extensive gardens is also nearby.

The port of Dover is just 28 km from France. 14 million passengers pass through here on the journey between the British Isles and the French mainland. But what Dover is most famous for is its beautiful white cliffs, upon which, hardly visible, stands the largest fort in England. Other sights include: Dover Castle and the lighthouse.