Cruise itinerary
12-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Copenhagen
12 nights · Northern Europe · 10 ports of call
12-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Emerald Destiny, departing Copenhagen and calling at Amsterdam, Veere, Willemstad, Dordrecht, Rotterdam and The Hague and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Destiny
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Copenhagen
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Veere
- Day7
Dordrecht
One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, set where three rivers meet in the province of South Holland. Its historic centre holds canalside merchant houses, the Grote Kerk and a working harbour, with the windmills of Kinderdijk nearby.
- Grote Kerk
- Historic harbour
- Kinderdijk windmills
- Day8
Rotterdam
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day9
The Hague
- Day10
Liège
- Day11
Antwerp
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
- Day12
Brussels
- Day13
Amsterdam
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
Upcoming departures
- 13 Mar 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Copenhagen FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Veere, Willemstad, Dordrecht, Rotterdam, The Hague, Liège, Antwerp and Brussels.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Copenhagen and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Emerald Destiny.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 Mar 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.