Christmas Cruise

Combine the crispest of seasons with the warmest of welcomes, then add the chance to see a little known side of fairytale Northern Europe. Did we mention the extended possibilities for Christmas shopping, and the unlimited baggage allowance? This really is a voyage to somewhere magical and enchanted; a kind of fairytale in slow motion. Copenhagen glistens under a coating of gently falling snow as Black Watch docks near to Hans Christian Andersen's immortal Little Mermaid.The famous Tivoli Gardens has been transformed into a shimmering, ethereal wonderland of coloured lights, Christmas trees and exotic outdoor markets. Along the bustling mile long sprawl of Stroeget, enjoy some of the best shopping in the world with exquisite Danish porcelain, cutting edge electrical goods and beautiful silverware. Back on board, our traditional hospitality will warm you on more than one level.Two nights in elegant, boisterous Hamburg allows ample time for shopping in traditional German Christmas markets laid out among cobbled market squares fringed by buildings festooned with green copper spires.There are ice skaters on frozen lakes and carol singers bundled up against the clear, cold air. Snow lined streets are flanked by bustling bars and restaurants, their lights forming warm, reflecting pools in the busy streets and squares.This is an adventure like no other, savoured from the most welcoming of backdrops.