Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Spotlight on History from Southampton, August 12, 2024

Cruising from: Southampton, England;

Departure Date: 12 August, 2024;

Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Seven Seas Splendor;

Duration: 8-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Southampton, Bruges, Dunkirk, Honfleur, Honfleur, Honfleur, Cherbourg, Cherbourg, Southampton;

Day 0 Southampton, England

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.

Day 1 Bruges, Belgium

Zeebrugge is a Belgian port and seaside resort. It's linked to the city of Bruges by the Baudouin Canal. Located in the Flanders region of northern Belgium, Bruges is the closest thing you're likely to find in the real world to a fairytale city. The focal point of the town is Grote Markt, a large medieval square overlooked by the most perfect belfry you'll ever see. Bruges is also home to a number of fascinating art and history museums, with the Groeninge Museum being one of the best.

Day 2 Dunkirk, France

Cruising to Dunkirk, France.

Day 3 Honfleur, France

Honfleur is one of the prettiest harbours in all of France located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France. It's a buzzing, vibrant, colourful and truly enchanting little place that is quaintly charming and full of character because of the high number of tourists.

Day 4 Honfleur, France

Honfleur is one of the prettiest harbours in all of France located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France. It's a buzzing, vibrant, colourful and truly enchanting little place that is quaintly charming and full of character because of the high number of tourists.

Day 5 Honfleur, France

Honfleur is one of the prettiest harbours in all of France located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France. It's a buzzing, vibrant, colourful and truly enchanting little place that is quaintly charming and full of character because of the high number of tourists.

Day 6 Cherbourg, France

Known to the British above all as a ferry port, Cherbourg has a gritty history as a naval harbour. It also has glamorous connections with cruise ships and major yacht races. The Cherbourg-Octeville's marina, with its 1350 hoops, is just within a few encablures from the Channel Island. The right heart of town is situated in its fishing port and marina. Cruise ships will dock at the Quay de France or at Quai de Normandie.

Day 7 Cherbourg, France

Known to the British above all as a ferry port, Cherbourg has a gritty history as a naval harbour. It also has glamorous connections with cruise ships and major yacht races. The Cherbourg-Octeville's marina, with its 1350 hoops, is just within a few encablures from the Channel Island. The right heart of town is situated in its fishing port and marina. Cruise ships will dock at the Quay de France or at Quai de Normandie.

Day 8 Southampton, England

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.