Ocean Discovery – Fort Lauderdale, Dover & Zeebrugge (Bruges)

About this cruise

You won't run out of things to do on a trip this long, but you also won't feel like you have to do any of them. 13 nights from Fort Lauderdale on April 3, 2028, visiting Dover, Zeebrugge and Rotterdam. The sailing ends in Rotterdam. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. The Northern Europe & Scandinavia route takes in United Kingdom, Belgium and Netherlands, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Rotterdam keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 13-night sailing is a strong place to start.