Ocean Discovery – Amsterdam, Edinburgh & Invergordon

About this cruise

Clear the calendar from September 1, 2028. This one's 28 nights from Dover, and the route visits Amsterdam, Leith (Edinburgh) and Invergordon, with additional stops along the British Isles & Western France. By the time you're a week in, you'll have completely stopped checking your phone. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 9 borders through the British Isles & Western France: Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Nieuw Statendam takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Dover has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.