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Portsmouth to Hamburg

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Explore the Isle of Wight, Belgium, and Germany on this 9-day cruise exploration of Sea Cloud Spirit from Portsmouth to Hamburg. Enjoy the magnificent scenery on the Scheldt to Antwerp, the Steinway Prizewinner concert, the Elbphilharmonie concert, and the stunning harbor entrance in Hamburg. Discover temperatures, steady winds, and a backdrop of white chalk cliffs that make up the Isle of Wight. Visit Cowes in the Isle of Wight, Ostend, and Antwerp in Belgium, and conclude your journey in Hamburg, Germany.
AntwerpAntwerp city centerThe sprawling city of HamburgVisit vineyards in eastern GermanyLandscapes of GermanyDusk reveals the glow of city lights
Highlights
  • Enjoy the magnificent scenery during a cruise on the Scheldt to Antwerp
  • Visit a concert in the Elbphilharmonie
  • Discover the warm temperature and backdrop of the white chalk cliffs in the Isle of Wight
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bruges or Brussels
Places Visited
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Portsmouth | Embark

This coastal strip in southern Hampshire, blessed by the Gulf Stream, has always been an easily defensible natural harbor. Indeed Henry VII made it his Royal Dockyard at the end of the 15th century. Still an important Royal Navy base, the vast port of Portsmouth is situated on the peaceful west coast of Portsea Island, a spit of land that stretches far out to sea. In the old harbor, historic ships with grandiose names proclaim the city's glorious past, and several museums are devoted to the navy and seafaring. Where once adventurers and admirals set sail to re-write the English history books, countless yachts now rock gently in numerous marinas. The lavishly renovated quayside with its looming, futuristic Spinnaker Tower and the long seafront at the South sea is now the beating heart of modern life in the city.

Day 2-3: Cowes, Isle of Wight

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  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
Cowes is an English seaport town and civil parish on the Isle of Wight. Cowes is located on the west bank of the estuary of the River Medina, facing the smaller town of East Cowes on the east bank. The two towns are linked by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry.

Day 4: At sea

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy this day offshore, relaxing and taking in the smell of the fresh ocean breeze up on deck.

Day 5: Ostend, Belgium

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Ostend is a city on the Belgian coast. It's known for its long beach and promenade. Docked in the marina, the Mercator is a 3-masted 1930s ship that now acts as a floating museum. The Mu.ZEE displays Belgian art from the 1830s onward. The neo-Gothic–style Church of St. Peter and St. Paul has soaring spires and distinctive stained-glass windows. Near the harbor, Fort Napoleon is a 5-sided fortification built in 1811.

Day 6: Antwerp, Belgium

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Antwerp in Belgium is the third-largest port in Europe, traditionally a center for the diamond trade, a romantic Renaissance city, and a stronghold of young designers and couturiers. For centuries the town, whose most famous citizen was renowned Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, has been a place where an elegant lifestyle, appreciation of art, and cultural history are right at home. Continuing on from its rich past, in the last few years, Antwerp has developed into a modern, vibrant city and been given a strong impetus toward the future.

Day 7: At sea

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Enjoy this day offshore, relaxing and taking in the smell of the fresh ocean breeze up on deck.

Day 8: Hamburg, Germany

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Hamburg has seen many ships in its time. Richly laden Hanseatic cogs, famous 19th-century windjammers, and giant vessels have dropped anchor in its port. The beautiful banks of the Elbe from prominent cordons for ships sailing in or out of the port of Hamburg. Moving towards the mouth of the Elbe, they glide by the patrician villas on the Elbchaussee, the Treppenviertel in Blankenese, the Airbus site, and the picturesque banks of the Elbe with their green dykes and white beaches. You can catch charming harbor views of the little villages all along the banks of the Elbe.

Day 9: Hamburg, Germany | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
After breakfast, prepare to conclude your journey. say farewell to your fellow guests, taking memories of sun-drenched vineyards with you. Disembark.

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Superior single cabins, outside
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Superior Single
Superior Single Cabins (approx. 13 and 14.5 m²/139 and 156 sq ft) are equipped with a single bed, a small sitting corner with a table and a chair, a dressing table and a wardrobe. The bathroom is equipped with a sink, shower and WC. These cabins have portholes and are located on the Cabin Deck.
Superior cabins, outside
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Superior
Superior Cabins (approx. 16.5 to 19 m²/177 to 204 sq ft) are equipped with a double bed (two single beds), a small comfortable sitting corner with a chair or couch and a table as well as a dressing table, wardrobe and bureau. The spacious bathroom is equipped with a sink, shower and WC. These cabins have portholes and are located on the Cabin Deck.
De luxe cabins, outside
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Deluxe
Deluxe Cabins (approx. 20 m²/215 sq ft) are equipped with a double bed (two single beds), a small comfortable sitting corner with a chair or couch and a table as well as a dressing table, bureau and wardrobe. The spacious bathroom is equipped with a sink, shower and WC. These cabins have portholes and are located on the Cabin Deck.
De luxe lido cabins, outside
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Deluxe Lido
Deluxe Lido Cabins (approx. 16.5 to 20 m²/177 to 215 sq ft) are equipped with a double bed (two single beds), a small comfortable sitting corner with a chair or couch and a table as well as a dressing table, bureau and wardrobe. The spacious bathroom is equipped with a sink, shower and WC. These cabins have portholes and are located on the Cabin Deck.
Junior suites with balcony
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Junior Suite
Junior Suites (approx. 26 to 30 m² /280 to 323 sq ft including balcony) are located on the Panorama Deck and offer a private balcony and panoramic windows. The cabins include a sitting corner with a couch and a table, two single beds (of 90 cm x 200 cm each), which can be placed separately or as a double bed, and a walk-in closet. The bathroom is equipped with a sink, WC and bathtub.
Suites with balcony
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Owner's Suite
Owner's Suites are located on the Panorama Deck, and have a sitting area and panoramic windows as well as a private balcony. Each of the suites (approx. 36 to 39 m²/388 to 420 sq ft including balcony) is equipped with two single beds (of 95 cm x 200 cm each) that can be placed separately or as a large double bed, and a walk-in closet. The bathroom features sink and bathtub; the WC is separate.

Notes

Rates are based on double occupancy. A limited number of cabins can be booked for individual use for an additional charge.
Included
  • 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners
  • 8 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Gratuities
  • Port Fees
  • Welcome and Farewell Cocktails   
  • Welcome champagne in the suite/stateroom
  • Daily fresh fruit basket in suite/stateroom
  • All coffee, tea specialties and soft drinks
  • Bottled water on the excursions
  • Fine wines from renowned winemakers
  • Open bar (except premium brands)
  • Beach barbecues in select destinations
  • Marina platform with use of water sports equipment such as snorkel gear, stand-up paddleboards, and towable tube (weather permitting)
  • Laundry service in suites
  • Curated moments
  • All meals including nightly 4-course menu and a 5-course gala dinner
Excluded
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Wifi

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