Ocean Discovery – Rotterdam (Amsterdam), Porto & Lisbon

About this cruise

Block out 28 nights from September 29, 2028 and let this sailing from Dover do its thing. The route covers Rotterdam, Leixões (Porto) and Lisbon, with additional stops along the Northern Europe & Scandinavia and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 13 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. It's a proper Northern Europe & Scandinavia tour: 5 countries, from Netherlands to Norway. Leixões (Porto) alone is worth the trip, Port wine cellars on the Douro's banks. Roughly 10 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. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Worth booking. That's the short version.