Ocean Discovery – Ijmuiden, Newcastle & Edinburgh

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 11 nights from Southampton on August 13, 2028, visiting IJmuiden (Amsterdam), Newcastle and Leith (Edinburgh), with additional stops along the British Isles & Western France. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. It's a proper British Isles & Western France tour: 4 countries, from Netherlands to Ireland. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Norwegian Star has 13 dining spots on board, most of them included. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in Southampton and come back with stories from Netherlands, Australia, United Kingdom and Ireland.