7 nights - Richness of Western Europe - from/to Hamburg

About this cruise

You board in Hamburg on September 15, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Dover, Le Havre (Paris), Zeebrugge and Rotterdam, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 4 countries along the British Isles & Western France coast: United Kingdom, France, Belgium and Netherlands. Zeebrugge stands out. It's Belgium's gateway to Bruges and Belgian chocolate. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 11 restaurants on Mein Schiff 2, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Hamburg itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.