European Ports – Hamburg, Zeebrugge & Cherbourg

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Southampton on December 11, 2026 visits Hamburg, Zeebrugge, Cherbourg and Le Havre (Paris) and doesn't try to cram in too much. 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 3 countries along the British Isles & Western France coast: Germany, Belgium and France. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Hamburg, Germany's gateway to the world on the Elbe. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Preziosa has 7 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Southampton itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.