Traditional, modern, Nordic: Hamburg is considered the lively metropolis of the north of Germany and inspires thousands of visitors every year with its austere and lovable charm. When you start a cruise in Hamburg, you have the chance to discover an ancient Hanseatic city for which the past and the future are not opposites, but an opportunity. You can start your journey in the Port of Hamburg from 0 to 100 before you even get on board.

A stop in the port of Gijón is a must on a cruise through the Bay of Biscay to northern Spain. Gijón is the economic and cultural center of the Asturias region. In it a varied combination of traditional port city, outstanding buildings and works of art from different eras and an adventurous landscape come to life. Travel through the centuries on your shore leave and discover northern Spain

A Coruña is a port city on a promontory in the Galicia region of northwest Spain. It’s known for its Roman lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules, which has sweeping coastal views. In the medieval old town is the arcaded Plaza de María Pita, surrounded by narrow pedestrianized lanes. In this square is the Estatua de María Pita, a statue of a 16th-century woman who warned the town of an invasion by Sir Francis Drake.

Lisbon is considered the most beautiful city in Portugal, and certainly one of the most beautiful in Europe. The city on the Tejo plays out its very special charm in an unpretentious way and immediately wraps every visitor around the finger. A bunch of sights makes the city a popular cruise destination. Visitors to the metropolis also appreciate good flight connections and the year-round mild climate.

The Portuguese island of Madeira lies within the archipelago of the same name in the Atlantic Ocean. Like the Canaries and Azores, the Madeira archipelago is of volcanic origin. It lies at the height of Morocco between Portugal and the Canary Islands. With the Azores and Cape Verde, Madeira forms the "blissful islands". Located around 630 km off the west coast of Africa, the mountainous island shines with a diverse flora and fauna. Their tropical climate favors the growth of a large number of exotic plants and fruits. A cruise to Madeira offers many impressive experiences.

La Palma is the unknown beauty among the Canary Islands. It is the greenest and most densely forested and - apart from the Teide towering over Tenerife - La Palma is also the island with the highest elevations in the archipelago. It is a world of its own that has many surprises to offer. A cruise to La Palma is a journey into a breathtaking nature with dense forests, high mountains and volcanic ash fields, to a cultural landscape with outstanding wine and traditional cigars as well as to a city with a centuries-old history.

Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, off West Africa. It's dominated by Mt. Teide, a dormant volcano that is Spain's tallest peak. Tenerife may be best known for its Carnaval de Santa Cruz, a huge pre-Lent festival with parades, music, dancing and colorful costumes. The island has many beaches (with sands from yellow to black) and resort areas, including Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas.

When cruising through the Canary Islands archipelago, a visit to Gran Canaria with the port of Las Palmas is a must. Gran Canaria is the third largest island in the Canaries - only Tenerife and Fuerteventura are bigger. But Gran Canaria has a lot to offer: Millennia-old cultural treasures, volcanic mountains and beautiful beaches await you.