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10 Night Secrets of the North Sea Cruise from Copenhagen
Ship: Le Laperouse
Cruise Line: Ponant Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025 from Copenhagen, Denmark
Ended: Saturday, Aug 30, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
departure of the Le Laperouse. If Ponant Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
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Connected to the far eastern side of Zealand island, a few kilometres away from the Swedish coasts, Copenhagen offers you the high colour of Scandinavian capitals. You can discover the city's riches that weaves through the canal networks through the historical districts of Christiansborg and Nyhavn. Many palaces provide an apercu of Danish history. For eating, you can try out the smorrebrod, traditional danish sandwiches made with ham, cheese, or smoked fish.
Day 2 - Thursday - Aug 21, 2025
At Sea
During your journey at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness center. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest, and entertainment.
Warnemunde, Germany
Located at the estuary of the Warnow river, Warnemunde is a highly popular German seaside resort on the Baltic Sea. This 12th-century fishing village became a port of crucial importance to the economy of the Hanseatic City of Rostock in the 14th century. Today, the old fishermen's houses have become shops and cafes, and beautiful mansions line the promenade. You will also be able to discover Rostock, where the city-center architecture and the ramparts, built of bricks from Brandenburg, are a reminder of the city's position in the Hanseatic League. Succumb to the charms of the merchant houses around New Market Square or of the Saint Mary's Church and its astronomical clock.
Day 3 - Friday - Aug 22, 2025
Travemunde, Germany
Made famous by Thomas Mann and Dostoevsky, Travemunde has, since the 19th century, been a popular seaside resort for the cultural elites of Northern Europe. It features colorful beach huts that line the 4.5 km of fine sandy beach, a seafront walkway lined with boutiques and cafes, and wide streets that have kept their yesteryear charm. From Travemunde, you can discover the magnificent historical center of Lubeck, the former capital of the Hanseatic League, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Characterised by its unique profile with seven bell towers and the island of its Old Town surrounded by quaysides and parks, the city has managed to preserve many patrician dwellings of the 15th and 16th centuries and a monumental fortified town gate.
Day 4 - Saturday - Aug 23, 2025
Cruising the Kiel Canal, Germany
Spanning around one hundred kilometres, the Kiel Canal links the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, crossing the Jutland peninsula. It is the world's busiest artificial waterway.
Day 5 - Sunday - Aug 24, 2025
Harlingen, Netherlands
Lying at the mouth of the Van Harinxma Canal in the Frise province of the Netherlands, Harlingen has always had a very close relationship with the sea. Once a whale fishing centre and today a port specialised in shrimp fishing, its dynamism has transformed it into a modern city which also offers travellers museums and sites of interest. The local museum, the Hannemahuis, is housed in an 18th-century dwelling and presents a collection of regional furniture and objects retracing the history of the city. The lighthouse and the city hall with their typically Dutch architecture also deserve a visit.
Day 6 - Monday - Aug 25, 2025
Scheveningen, Netherlands
Scheveningen, a former small fishing village, is the seaside resort of The Hague, which is the seat of the government of the Netherlands and official residence of its king, and also called the "legal capital of the world". Only a 20-minute tram ride from the city center, Scheveningen has a holiday feel, with its long fine sandy beach, its kitesurf boards, and its windsurf boards. On the promenade that runs along the sea, you will admire the Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus, a jewel from the Baroque era, as well as the De Pier, a 382-meter-long (1,250 feet) pier - one of the longest in the world - as well as many trendy restaurants.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Aug 26, 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam is above all a city of water. Omnipresent, it guides the traveller's steps, from street to street, from canal to canal, its bridges seeming to bend their arches to form allegiances with him. Let yourself fall in love with the grace and romanticism that emanate from this charming scene. Known around the world for its museums and the finest collection of the Dutch and Flemish masters of the golden age, this city is home to many other treasures. Take a stroll through the old district or pay a visit to a diamond house - do not miss this "treasure chest" of the Netherlands.
Day 8 - Wednesday - Aug 27, 2025
Antwerp, Belgium
Located in the Flemish region of Belgium, Antwerp is worth a visit for its remarkable architectural heritage. In this moderately-sized cosmopolitan city, you will be able to stroll around the ancient city centre, dominated by the most important monument in Antwerp, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museums of the city retrace the history of Antwerp, including the home of Rubens, containing the works of the painter, and the Plantin-Moretus Museum, a print works and publishing house that is UNESCO listed. From Grote Markt, the central square in the city, you will be captivated by the attractive sight formed by the unusual medieval architecture of the guild houses.
Day 9 - Thursday - Aug 28, 2025
Ostende, Belgium
Located on the Flemish coastline, halfway between France and the Netherlands, the elegant city of Ostend is a favourite summer destination for Belgians. You can enjoy the "queen of beaches", a stretch of fine white sand punctuated by breakwaters, covered by the North Sea at high tide. The seafront boasts sumptuous facades from the Belle Epoque, such as Villa Maritza, which stands witness to this seaside town's rich past. Art amateurs will enjoy the excellent Kunstmuseum aan Zee, where a retrospective of Belgian art dating from 1830 is on display.
Day 10 - Friday - Aug 29, 2025
London, United Kingdom
The main residence of the British monarch, financial hub, and seat of British government, London is the economic and cultural heart of the country. A city of contrasts, attached to its traditions while buzzing with modernity, the capital of the United Kingdom has countless historic districts and notable sites to explore. From Hyde Park to the City through Westminster and Trafalgar Square, get ready to take on London's frenetic tempo. Between a visit to the National Gallery, a stroll through Covent Garden, and a trip to Tower Bridge, you can take a quiet breather in one of London's many beautiful parks and gardens.
