Nordic & Hanseatic – Kristiansand & Copenhagen

About this cruise

You sail from Southampton on August 23, 2026 and spend 8 nights visiting Kristiansand, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Rotterdam. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. Sea days bookend the port visits. You settle in, see the ports, then have time to wind down before heading home. Crossing 4 borders through the Northern Europe & Scandinavia: Norway, Denmark, Germany and Netherlands. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Liberty Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Southampton has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 8-night sailing is a strong place to start.