Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth
9 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard Azamara Journey, departing Portsmouth and calling at Caen, Rouen, Honfleur, Dunkirk, IJmuiden and Antwerp.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Journey
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe
- Departs
- Portsmouth
- Returns
- Portsmouth
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Portsmouth
Depart 17:00
England's historic naval city on the south coast, home to the Royal Navy for centuries. Its Historic Dockyard holds HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, while the Spinnaker Tower rises over the harbour and Solent waters.
- HMS Victory
- Historic Dockyard
- Spinnaker Tower
- Day2
Caen
Arrive 9:30 · Depart 20:15
- Day3
Rouen
Arrive 13:55
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day4
Rouen
Depart 17:15
A historic city on the Seine in Normandy, where river ships moor within walking distance of the centre. Its medieval old town keeps half-timbered houses and a soaring Gothic cathedral, and it is the place where Joan of Arc was put to death in 1431.
- Rouen Cathedral
- Old town
- Joan of Arc
- Day5
Honfleur
Arrive 5:00 · Depart 21:00
A picturesque harbour town at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, France, its tall slate-fronted houses ringing the old basin. The port inspired the Impressionist painters, and it lies within reach of the Normandy landing beaches and the city of Rouen.
- Vieux Bassin
- Sainte-Catherine church
- Normandy beaches
- Day6
Dunkirk
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
IJmuiden
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 21:00
A North Sea port at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands, the seaward gateway to Amsterdam. Set behind long harbour piers and broad beaches, it sits within easy reach of the capital and the bulb fields of the surrounding region.
- Amsterdam gateway
- North Sea beach
- Harbour locks
- Day8
Antwerp
Arrive 8:30
A Belgian port city on the Scheldt and one of Europe's largest harbours. Its medieval Grote Markt and Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady anchor the old centre, in a city long tied to Rubens, diamond trading and Flemish art.
- Grote Markt
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- Diamond district
- Day9
Antwerp
Depart 14:00
A Belgian port city on the Scheldt and one of Europe's largest harbours. Its medieval Grote Markt and Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady anchor the old centre, in a city long tied to Rubens, diamond trading and Flemish art.
- Grote Markt
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- Diamond district
- Day10
Portsmouth
Arrive 6:00
England's historic naval city on the south coast, home to the Royal Navy for centuries. Its Historic Dockyard holds HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, while the Spinnaker Tower rises over the harbour and Solent waters.
- HMS Victory
- Historic Dockyard
- Spinnaker Tower
Upcoming departures
- 17 Aug 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Portsmouth, Caen, Rouen, Honfleur, Dunkirk, IJmuiden and Antwerp.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Portsmouth.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Azamara Journey.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Aug 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.