Western Europe Cruise - from Bremerhaven - 124045

Bremerhaven, an administrative district in its own right in the federal state of Bremen, lies to the North of Bremen, on the lower Weser. Founded in 1827, the first regular connection between America and Europe set out from Bremerhaven in 1847. In 1938, Bremerhaven was amalgamated with the town of Wesermünde. In 1947, Wesermünde was re-named Bremerhaven, forming the federal state of Bremen. Sights include: the Atlanticum, the German Shipping Museum, the Historical Museum, the Kunsthalle Bremerhaven, the harbour museum, the museum ships the "Wal", the "Gera" and "Goliath", the fishing harbour, the "Wilhelm Bauer" submarine and the zoo.

Falmouth is in Cornwall, a duchy with must-see castles and a long history of seafaring. The town centre has excellent shopping amenities and a wide selection of restaurants and cafés. Sights include: the natural harbour, St. Mawes and Pendennis castles and the National Maritime Museum of Cornwall.

Due to its location on the coast, its high city walls and uniform cityscape, the old town of Saint Malo is one of the most important sights in Brittany. Fort la Latte, rising majestically from the blue sea and the medieval town of Dinan, 75m above the Rance tributary with its pretty half-timbered houses and a fortress are close by Saint Malo, as is Cap Fréhel, with its breathtaking views. The most important attraction is, however, Mont Saint Michel, the huge abbey which appears to rise up out of the ocean.

Rouen has the fourth-largest seaport in France and lies between Paris and Le Havre. The old trading town is on the outer edge of an imposing bend in the Seine surrounded by steep slopes. It was in Rouen that Joan of Ark was burnt at the stake. Impressive restored half-timbered Norman buildings dominate the image of the city. There are lots of old castles and chateaus in the surrounding area that bring France's history back to life. Sights include: the old market, Jeanne d'Arc church, the impressive clock tower, the Gothic cathedral and the town hall.

Rouen has the fourth-largest seaport in France and lies between Paris and Le Havre. The old trading town is on the outer edge of an imposing bend in the Seine surrounded by steep slopes. It was in Rouen that Joan of Ark was burnt at the stake. Impressive restored half-timbered Norman buildings dominate the image of the city. There are lots of old castles and chateaus in the surrounding area that bring France's history back to life. Sights include: the old market, Jeanne d'Arc church, the impressive clock tower, the Gothic cathedral and the town hall.

This city with its 500,000 inhabitants is a real economic metropolis. It is home to the world centre of the diamond trade, the second largest port in Europe and various other industries and trade fairs. The second-largest city in Belgium boasts many attractions, such as the cathedral, which dates from the 14th -16th century, the market, the 16th century town hall and the fort of "Steen" dating from the 12th century. Other attractions include the "Royal Museum of Fine Arts", the Rubens house from the early 17th century and the international port.

The Venice of the North! Along the canals and waterways and in the winding streets between the stepped gable houses, Amsterdam has a cosy but cosmopolitan flair. Idyllic pavement cafés, lively flea markets, the Anne Frank House, the Rijks- or Van-Gogh-Museum and many, many galleries and shops selling products designed and made by young designers and artists.

Bremerhaven, an administrative district in its own right in the federal state of Bremen, lies to the North of Bremen, on the lower Weser. Founded in 1827, the first regular connection between America and Europe set out from Bremerhaven in 1847. In 1938, Bremerhaven was amalgamated with the town of Wesermünde. In 1947, Wesermünde was re-named Bremerhaven, forming the federal state of Bremen. Sights include: the Atlanticum, the German Shipping Museum, the Historical Museum, the Kunsthalle Bremerhaven, the harbour museum, the museum ships the "Wal", the "Gera" and "Goliath", the fishing harbour, the "Wilhelm Bauer" submarine and the zoo.