Western Europe Passage

Overview

A 13-night voyage aboard Regal Princess, departing Fort Lauderdale on 17 Apr 2027 and arriving in Southampton, calling at 5 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Fort LauderdaleEmbark

   17 Apr 2027

   Depart 16:00

   According to the popular 1960 beach movie, Fort Lauderdale is "where the boys are." The city's reputation as America's Spring Break capital, however, has been replaced with the more favorable image of a prime family tourist destination, attracting more than 10 million visitors annually. The most popular beach resort in Florida is even more rightly famed as the "Yachting Capital of the World," with more than 40,000 registered crafts calling its waters home. The city also prides itself on being the "Venice of America" with more than 300 miles of navigable waterways. Fort Lauderdale boasts world-class theaters, museums, sightseeing, and shopping.
   
2. 2

   Day 2 ·At Sea

   18 Apr 2027
3. 3

   Day 3 ·At Sea

   19 Apr 2027
4. 4

   Day 4 ·At Sea

   20 Apr 2027
5. 5

   Day 5 ·At Sea

   21 Apr 2027
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   Day 6 ·At Sea

   22 Apr 2027
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   Day 7 ·At Sea

   23 Apr 2027
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   Day 8 ·Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada)

   24 Apr 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00

   Rising from the depths of the Atlantic, the rugged, volcanic Azores lie 800 miles off the coast of Portugal. Colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, the nine islands have provided a haven to Atlantic mariners for over five centuries. The Azores offer travelers spectacular landscapes that range from lush meadows fringed with brightly colored hydrangea to ancient caldera filled with lakes. And the many small villages and shops retain an otherworldly air and 18th-century charm.
   
   Ponta Delgada is located on São Miguel, the largest of the nine Azores. The island's rich volcanic soil sustains fields of tobacco and tea, vineyards, and pineapple greenhouses. The Azores are also noted for fine crafts, particularly basketry and pottery.
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   Day 9 ·At Sea

   25 Apr 2027
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    Day 10 ·At Sea

    26 Apr 2027
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    Day 11 ·Vigo

    27 Apr 2027

    Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00

    Vigo clings to the slope of Monte del Castro, overlooking a namesake bay so vast, it could shelter an entire fleet. The city's medieval heritage is seen in the narrow streets and granite houses of the Ribera del Berbes, the old fishermen's quarter. Vigo is also the gateway to Santiago de Compostela, the most venerated shrine in all Europe during the Middle Ages. Pilgrims from the four corners of Christendom flocked to the magnificent cathedral, built between the 11th and 13th centuries. The cathedral still draws thousands of daily visitors today.
    
    An important fishing and commercial port, Vigo was first settled by Celts 300 BC. The Celtic legacy lingers on in the province's old legends - and in the bagpipes played on festive occasions.
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    Day 12 ·At Sea

    28 Apr 2027
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    Day 13 ·Cherbourg

    29 Apr 2027

    Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

    Perched at the crossroads of France and Great Britain, it's no surprise that this piece of real estate was a prize among its many conquerors. Romans, Vikings, Saxons and Normans all fought over this strategic port on the English Channel. Cherbourg's port was once again the center of conflict when German forces captured it during World War II. Liberated by American forces in 1944, Cherbourg serves as your gateway to the historic Normandy landings of D-Day. And there's more to explore-medieval villages, a rugged countryside, charming city sights and castles and churches are all reminders that Cherbourg is a fascinating city worth discovering.
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    Day 14 ·Southampton (London)Disembark

    30 Apr 2027

    Arrive 07:00

    The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway.
    
    The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.

Your ship: Regal Princess