Ocean Discovery – Rotterdam (Amsterdam), Haugesund & Alesund

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 14 nights from Dover on July 7, 2028, visiting Rotterdam, Haugesund and Ålesund, with additional stops along the Northern Europe & Scandinavia. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 9 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. It's a proper Northern Europe & Scandinavia tour: 3 countries, from Netherlands to United Kingdom. Tromsø stands out. It's The Arctic capital where the Northern Lights dance. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Nieuw Statendam has 12 dining spots on board, most of them included. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.