Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden
11 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Silver Spirit, departing IJmuiden and calling at Dover, Antwerp, Zeebrugge, At Sea, Rouen and Honfleur and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Silver Spirit
- Cruise line
- Silversea
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- IJmuiden
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
IJmuiden
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2
Dover
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A historic Channel port in southeast England, set beneath its famous white chalk cliffs. A medieval castle crowns the heights above the harbour, guarding the narrowest crossing to France for many centuries.
- White Cliffs
- Dover Castle
- English Channel
- Day3
Antwerp
Arrive 09:00
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
- Day4
Antwerp
Depart 19:00
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
- Day5
Zeebrugge
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A North Sea port on the Belgian coast and the gateway to Bruges, about a quarter-hour inland by road. Zeebrugge itself is a working harbour and beach resort, while nearby Bruges draws visitors for its canals, belfry, and medieval market square.
- Bruges canals
- Belfry of Bruges
- Coastal tram
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Rouen
Arrive 09:00
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
- Day8
Rouen
Depart 22:00
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
- Day9
Honfleur
Arrive 04:30 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day10
Saint-Malo
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 19:00
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day11
Saint Peter Port
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:30
- Day12
Southampton
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 1 Jul 2026
- 16 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at IJmuiden, Dover, Antwerp, Zeebrugge, At Sea, Rouen, Honfleur, Saint-Malo, Saint Peter Port and Southampton.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from IJmuiden and ends in Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Silver Spirit.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Jul 2026 and 16 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.