A Winter Fable

Meet your Tour Leader before checking in for your flight to London. On arrival at London Heathrow, transfer to Southampton Port, where your ship will be waiting. Step onboard, settle into your cabin & take a moment to feel it: the beginning of a beautifully planned cruise through Northern Europe. As the ship prepares to sail, enjoy your first evening at sea with dinner onboard, elegant lounges, live entertainment & the excitement of the journey ahead.

Today, the sea sets the pace. Take time to discover the ship’s restaurants, panoramic decks, spa facilities & cosy indoor spaces while the winter coastline slowly disappears into the horizon.

Hamburg has a true Northern European soul, with grand waterways, red-brick warehouses, elegant bridges, harbour views & crisp winter air. Walk through areas filled with character, from the Speicherstadt warehouse district to HafenCity, the Elbphilharmonie area, Hamburg Harbour, the Old Town, city squares & riverside viewpoints. There is something special about Hamburg in Winter.

As MSC Preziosa sails towards the Netherlands, enjoy another peaceful day at sea. Watch the winter horizon drift by, enjoy lunch onboard, join an activity, browse the shops or relax with a warm drink while admiring the sea views. In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard followed by live music, theatre performances or a quiet stroll on deck beneath the winter sky.

Today, arrive in Rotterdam, a city where bold modern architecture meets classic Dutch charm. Discover the striking Markthal, the famous Cube Houses, the Old Harbour & elegant waterfront areas shaped by Dutch innovation & design. Enjoy Rotterdam’s lively cafés, winter atmosphere & riverside views, or choose an optional excursion to Amsterdam, where canals, festive lights & historic streets create a magical Dutch winter experience.

Today brings you to Cherbourg, a historic French port in Normandy, where maritime heritage, coastal scenery & quiet French charm come together beautifully. Wander through the harbour area, discover the Old Town & enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Normandy in winter. For those wishing to experience one of France’s most iconic sights, an optional excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel offers an unforgettable journey through medieval streets, ancient stone walls & breathtaking views across the bay. Rising dramatically from the sea, this world-famous abbey feels like something from a storybook.

Today, arrive in Le Havre, where sea air, French design & Normandy atmosphere welcome you to your final port of call. Le Havre has its own quiet beautiful boulevards, coastal views, a modern UNESCO-listed city centre & that unmistakable feeling of northern France in winter. Or opt for a beautiful Paris finale. Wonder at the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Seine River views, Notre-Dame area & classic Parisian boulevards.

After breakfast & disembarkation, transfer to London Heathrow Airport for your return flight to Malta. As you make your way home, you take with you more than souvenirs. Carry the feeling of a true Northern European winter journey: crisp city air, grand ports, riverside views & historic streets.