Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Hamburg
7 nights · Europe · 5 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard MSC Preziosa, departing Hamburg and calling at Rotterdam, Cherbourg, Le Havre and Southampton.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Preziosa
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Hamburg
- Returns
- Hamburg
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Hamburg
Depart 21:00
Germany's largest port, set on the Elbe with more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined. The brick warehouses of the Speicherstadt and the wave-roofed Elbphilharmonie line the water, while the Reeperbahn nightlife district lies in St. Pauli nearby.
- Speicherstadt
- Elbphilharmonie
- Reeperbahn
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4
Cherbourg
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
A naval port at the tip of France's Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, sheltered by one of the world's largest artificial harbours. It is known for the Cité de la Mer maritime museum in its old transatlantic terminal and as a gateway to the D-Day landing beaches.
- Cité de la Mer
- D-Day beaches
- artificial harbour
- Day5
Le Havre
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day6
Southampton
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Hamburg
Arrive 07:00
Germany's largest port, set on the Elbe with more bridges than Venice and Amsterdam combined. The brick warehouses of the Speicherstadt and the wave-roofed Elbphilharmonie line the water, while the Reeperbahn nightlife district lies in St. Pauli nearby.
- Speicherstadt
- Elbphilharmonie
- Reeperbahn
Upcoming departures
- 18 Oct 2026
- 29 Nov 2026
- 6 Dec 2026
- 27 Dec 2026
- 7 Feb 2027
- 14 Feb 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Hamburg FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Hamburg, Rotterdam, Cherbourg, Le Havre and Southampton.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Hamburg.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard MSC Preziosa.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Oct 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 6 Dec 2026 and 27 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.