Royal Caribbean International Northern Europe Cruises

Northern Europe is the land of fairytales, and Royal Caribbean wants to take you there. It’s where Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm Brothers grew up and cultivated their fanciful stories. It’s filled with quaint history and beautiful castles. While the past is highly prized, these cities and towns are modern and offer exciting innovative architecture, cuisine and fashion. Every minute you spend in Northern Europe will be filled with sites to explore and cultural experiences that will put a smile on your face. See the best of Northern Europe with a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Things to Do on a Northern Europe Cruise with Royal Caribbean

Explore the quaint little villages in Northern Europe with their old architecture and storied pasts, but don’t forget to see the big cities as well, where modernity takes center stage. Featured below are some of the best ways to spend your time cruising to Northern Europe with Royal Caribbean:

• Gotlands West Coast (Visby, Sweden)
  Explore the quaint, walled hanseatic town of Visby, located on Sweden’s west coast. You’ll see the wall which dates back to the 13th century and you’ll see medieval structures all around. Then you’ll visit the fishing village of Gnisvard.
   

• Berlin’s Jewish History and Story (Berlin, Germany)
  Visit the Jewish Museum in Berlin to learn about the 2,000 years of Jewish history in Berlin. You will also see monuments and exhibits erected in memory of Holocaust victims. Continue your tour to see the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, a stunning modern building.
   

• Funen – Fairytale Island (Frederica, Denmark)
  Go in-depth into the life of one of the world’s most beloved authors, Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen wrote such classics as The Princess and the Pea and The Little Mermaid. Explore his childhood home, now converted into a museum.
   

• Resort Town Jurmala (Riga, Latvia)
  See how the people of Latvia choose to unwind by visiting Jurmala, a spa town on the Baltic Sea. You’ll see quaint cottages and soothing cafes. If the weather cooperates, take a dip in the sea or relax on the beach.
   

• Cap de la Hague with Crepe Tasting (Cherbourg, France)
  Take in the scenic setting of Cherbourg before heading to the village of Greville, home of Jean-Francois Millet. Then you’ll travel to sight-see the region’s giant cliffs and visit a church with some of Millet’s paintings. Before you head back to the ship, enjoy some crepes in a local restaurant.
   

• Keukenhof Festival of Tulips (Amsterdam, Holland)
  Keukenhof is famous for its garden, which features thousands of tulips in the spring. The 80-acre garden is a sight to behold. You’ll see gorgeous varieties of flowers but also learn about different aspects of flora, fauna and horticulture.