Europe: France, Germany & Belgium Singles Cruise
October 10 - October 20, 2024
Join us on this singles cruise stopping at amazing ports of call to see and visit Europe: France, Germany & Belgium. Our European Cruise has this plus much much more. So why wait, Book Now!
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All Shore Excursions Included
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Europe: France, Germany & Belgium Singles Cruise Daily Itinerary
Cruise Day 1: London (Southampton) (Thursday: October 10, 2024 / 4:00pm)
Southampton is a port city on England’s south coast. It’s home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. Nearby, Southampton City Art Gallery specializes in modern British art. Solent Sky Museum features vintage aircraft like the iconic Spitfire. Tudor House Garden displays artifacts covering over 800 years of history, including a penny-farthing bike.
Board the Norwegian Star: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Cruise Day 2: Le Havre (Paris), France (Friday: October 11, 2024 / 6:00am - 7:00pm)
Le Havre is a major port in northern France's Normandy region, where the Seine River meets the English Channel. It's joined to the city across the estuary, Honfleur, by the Pont de Normandie cable-stayed bridge. Following WWII, Le Havre's heavily damaged city center was famously redesigned by Belgian architect Auguste Perret. Today it features many landmark examples of reinforced-concrete architecture.
Included Shore Excursion: Mont St Michel Visit - Enjoy the French countryside as we travel from the port of Le Harve to Mont St Michel. So worth the 2 1/2 hour drive as Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights and will take your breath away.. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries, it is set in the mesmerizing bay where Normandy and Brittany merge. Rising hundreds of feet above a rocky islet amidst vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides stands a Gothic Benedictine abbey surrounded by a medieval village.
We will have a few hours to explore the village and Mont St Michel's surrounding views. There are many things to see including museums, churches and the spectacular Abbey (10 Euro). The climb up to the Mont Saint-Michel is considerable: the pathway leading to the top is steep, narrow and cobblestoned and there is a lot of stairs, especially when going to the Abbey. You can explore as much or as little as you would like.
Cruise Day 3: Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium (Saturday: October 12, 2024 / 8:00am - 6:00pm)
Bruges is an ancient city located in the northern part of Belgium, about 62 miles from Brussels. The city was once a main port of Belgium welcomed artists and nobles from Europe during the 15th century and is distinguished by canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Market square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and a 272 foot tower with panoramic views.
Included Shore Excursion: Shuttle to Bruges & Private Walking Tour - Our drive to Bruges is 
about a half an hour and where our walking tour begins. Our old town walk will take us to the best of countless bridges, chocolate shops and medieval treasures highlighting the splendor of this historically rich city. Having gracefully aged from its days as a medieval trading center, Bruges seems almost too good to be true, made of stunning gothic and Renaissance buildings and presenting a charming atmosphere today.
We will tour the striking canal side views, cross legendary bridges and have some breaks for photos at the Market Square, Belfry Tower, Quay of the Rosary, Chapel of the Holy Blood and Saint John’s Hospital, an eight hundred-year-old venue once caring for pilgrims and travelers.
Before we depart for our ship the guide will be happy to direct us towards the most delectable Belgian chocolate shops, legendary breweries or waffle shops for a taste of local delicacies.
Cruise Day 4: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sunday: October 13, 2024 / 7:00am - 8:00pm) 
Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.
Included Shore Excursion: Amsterdam Highlights & Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Tour - Leave the city behind as we drive to one of Holland's most charming villages, Zaanse Schans. Travelers associate Holland with its windmills, and Zaanse Schans has plenty of historic windmills and houses, most completed in the late 1500s to the 1600s. At one time, Zaanse Schans had more than 500 windmills along its canals. Sadly, most of them are long gone. We will walk tour past some of the historic green-timbered houses and canals to a working windmill.
Cheese-making is also an old Dutch guild and a visit to a local dairy farm offers us an opportunity to view a cheese-making demonstration and experience the taste of fresh cheese.
Then we will drive back to the beautiful capital of the Netherlands for an overview tour of Amsterdam. See the architecture of city mansions, countless canals and amazing views from the famous museum district to the historic city center. We will walk by St. Nicholas Basilica and around Amsterdam's main square, the Dam.
Cruise Day 5: Cruising ( Monday: October 14, 2024 )
Our first day at sea should be relaxing but lots of fun. So let's get to know each other using the interesting Conversation Starter questions. We never know what the question is or the unexpected answers from your fellow cruisers.
This afternoon is Paint Your Tote time. If you can color then you will love painting a tote bag. So sit back and let your artistic juices start flowing. And yes you get to keep the bag so get as creative as you like.
Cruise Day 6: Oslo, Norway (Tuesday: October 15, 2024 / 6:00am - 3:00pm)
Oslo, the capital of Norway, sits on the country’s southern coast at the head of the Oslofjord. It’s known for its green spaces and museums. Many of these are on the Bygdøy Peninsula, including the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century. The Holmenkollbakken is a ski-jumping hill with panoramic views of the fjord. It also has a ski museum
Included Shore Excursion: Oslo Highlights Tour - Our tour starts with a panoramic drive along the Oslo harborside and past the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, Akershus Fortress and the inventive Oslo Barcode buildings. Then we will stroll through the artworks of sculptor Gustav Vigeland at Frogner Park. The life-size granite and bronze statues exhibited are a pageant of mankind's many faces and phases, each one telling a story.
Next we travel to see some of the world's greatest Viking treasures on the Bygdøy peninsula. Located in the Viking Ship Museum we will see 3 of the world's best-preserved Viking ships up close. The Gokstad, Tune and Oseberg were sea-going ships before they were towed ashore and used in funeral rituals for their wealthy owners around the Oslo Fjord. In the tombs, archaeologists found some of the richest grave finds of the Viking Age. At the Viking Ship Museum we will see the ships and skeletal remains, beautiful wooden carvings and objects that shed light on the Vikings' fascinating world.
On the way back to the city center we will stop for a sky-high panoramic view on top of the Holmenkollen Hill. Here, the true beauty of Oslo is palpable and we will experience the stunning landscape of gently sloping hills and sea surrounding this Nordic gem.
Once back in the historic Oslo center, enjoy free time for coffee or shopping before we continue our tour. Our guide will take us for an outside visit of City Hall and a stroll along the pedestrian street of Karl Johans gate, Oslo's main thoroughfare. Our day of Oslo discoveries comes to an end back to the cruise port.
Cruise Day 7: Copenhagen, Denmark (Wednesday: October 16, 2024 / 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, sits on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager. It’s linked to Malmo in southern Sweden by the Öresund Bridge. Indre By, the city's historic center, contains Frederiksstaden, an 18th-century rococo district, home to the royal family’s Amalienborg Palace. Nearby is Christiansborg Palace and the Renaissance-era Rosenborg Castle, surrounded by gardens and home to the crown jewels.
Included Shore Excursion: Copenhagen Highlights & Christiansborg Palace -
Touring Denmark's capital is as exciting and adventurous as the history of this Viking nation itself. We will stop and see the highlights of Danish culture and history at Amalienborg Palace Square, admire the Little Mermaid and drive past the best of Copenhagen with Tivoli Gardens, Town Hall Square and old harbor front area at Nyhavn canal. On our tour to Christiansborg Palace we will revel in the beauty of the Royal Reception Rooms followed by free time in the heart of historic Copenhagen on Hojbro Square for a coffee break or a bit of shopping. Then we'll walk through the cobbled streets of picturesque old Copenhagen and meet our bus for a scenic drive back to the cruise harbor.
Cruise Day 8: Warnemunde, Germany (Thursday: October 17, 2024 / 7:00am - 9:00pm)
What does Berlin have that other world cities don't? Well, first of all, there's the locals, whose rough yet friendly charm is all part of the Berlin experience. It's been more than two decades since the walls came down and Berlin became unified in many ways, including the pursuit of joy. Add to that an incredible array of sights that reflect not only the city's new-found swagger but also its great history. Germany's capital city is a city that balances cosmopolitan chic with a liberal undercurrent of creativity and cool. Famous landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag fascinate and the elegant Bavarian Quarter amazes.
Included Shore Excursion: Schwerin and its Fairy-tale Castle - Depart Warnemünde by coach and travel directly to the fairy-tale city of Schwerin. Upon arrival, we’ll be taken on a guided walk of the Old Town. Our walk will cover the main highlights, such as the historical buildings, the Mecklenburg State Theatre, medieval Schwerin Cathedral, and the imposing Romanesque-Gothic red-brick building. We’ll also get to see the magnificent Schwerin Castle, a historic castle located on a picturesque island, considered the capital’s most famous building.
Enjoy some time on your own for lunch, maybe a boat ride, depending on the schedule or some shopping. Next, we get to enjoy a guided walk through Schwerin Castle to admire the beautiful interior and the gardens with their majestic beauty offering stunning views.
Cruise Day 9: Helsingborg, Sweden(Friday: October 18, 2024 / 9:00am - 9:00pm)
Helsingborg is a coastal city in southern Sweden, across the Øresund Strait from Denmark, which is to the west. It’s known for its old town, home to the medieval Kärnan tower, the only surviving element of a fortress. Nearby is the Gothic Church of St. Mary, dating from the 1300s. The neo-Gothic Town Hall, with its tall clock tower, features stained-glass windows depicting important episodes in the city's history.
Included Shore Excursion: Join our host as we tender from our ship to explore the small town of Helsingborg on foot. Helsingborg is small enough to feel cozy yet large enough to feel vibrant. Surrounded by lush gardens, castles and a beautiful harbor area, it’s easy to fall in love with this compact seaside city. In Helsingborg's city centre there are five hundred shops, cosy restaurants and cafes. The shopping district starts from the Kullagatan pedestrian precinct in the center including its adjacent side streets and stretches to the city's center in the south around Gustav Adolf Torg. We will see Town Hall - This building is a symbol of the city, Karnan Tower before heading over to Fredriksdal Open-Air Museum to experience a piece of Swedish history with its old buildings, farmhouses and gardens.
Cruise Day 10: A Day at Sea (Saturday: October 19, 2024)
Our final day at sea together. Time to finish your jewelry projects, make any last minute purchases, take any last minue photos and to enjoy the calm of the sea as tomorrorow is disemabarkment day. Get your luggage packed then enjoy our Farewell Dinner together.
Cruise Day 11: London (Southampton), England (Sunday: October 20, 2024 / 8:00am Disembark)
Cruise docks in Southampton - Arrange your flights accordingly - Time to say goodbye to all your new single cruise friends as we make our way to the airport for our flights home.
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Singles Cruise Pricing
Inside Cabin
Interior staterooms are an excellent value. These spacious staterooms have no window which is great if you like to sleep late!
Ocean View
The large picture window will delight you and provides an excellent view of the ocean and all destinations!
* Some oceanview cabins have obstructed views
Private Balcony
Enjoy the scenic views from your own private balcony. Most balcony staterooms also have a separate sitting area.
I will share a cabin with a friend or use the Singles Cruise Match Program
| Cabin Type | Deposit | Cruise Full Payment |
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Inside
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$350 |
$3297.50 |
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Oceanview
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$350 |
$3697.50 |
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Balcony
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$350 |
$4397.50 |
Best Single Travel provides roommate matching to our clients who confirm their reservations at least 70 days before departure.
Prices are in US Dollars and Include Shore Excursions, Taxes and Surcharges - Onboard Gratuities are Not Included |
I want my own cabin
| Cabin Type | Deposit | Cruise Full Payment |
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Inside
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$600 |
$4716.85 |
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Oceanview
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$600 |
$5296.85 |
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Balcony
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$600 |
$6916.85 |
| Prices are in US Dollars and Include Shore Excursions, Taxes and Surcharges - Onboard Gratuities are Not Included |
Pre & Post Cruise Packages
Southampton - 1 Night Holiday Inn - Cruise Transfer - Walking Tour
Share Room - $235
Single Room - $315
