European Metropolis – Zeebrugge, Cherbourg & Southampton

About this cruise

By December 13, 2026 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of Hamburg, visiting Zeebrugge, Cherbourg, Le Havre (Paris) and Southampton, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The British Isles & Western France route takes in Belgium, France and United Kingdom, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 12 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Preziosa keeps you well fed. 7 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. While everyone else deals with the December cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.