Gilded Spire – Copenhagen & Rotterdam

About this cruise

There's a reason 10-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Southampton on June 29, 2026 and visits Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Hamburg and Le Havre (Paris). Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. The Baltic route takes in Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and France, 5 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, Majestic Princess keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A June departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.