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About Amsterdam
There is a fairytale quality to the tree-lined canal streets of Amsterdam. Boutiques, cafes, apartments and hotels may hide behind the facades of the gabled townhouses, but the look of this beautiful old city has not changed much since its 17th-century Golden Age. Some 7,000 historic buildings remain, many of them beautiful merchants' mansions, located along canals that are laid out in five concentric circles, connected by bridges and intriguing small streets. No matter how many times you walk along the canals, they are enchanting to see, even when traffic and whizzing bicycles dispel the Old-World illusion. On a silent Sunday morning or on a summer evening when the old facades are floodlit, the city is magical.
Amsterdam is small enough that much of the city can be covered on foot, allowing visitors to savor sights such as the charming no-two-alike gables atop the houses, houseboats bedecked with potted greenery and masses of blooms in the colorful, floating flower market. Shops offering antiques and avant-garde art beckon everywhere. Outdoor markets, selling everything from postage stamps and parakeets to "junk-tiques," are another intriguing facet of the city.
Considered one of Europe's major art capitals, Amsterdam boasts three great Dutch museums as well as a branch of the Hermitage, the famous trove of art treasures in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Anne Frank House and Rembrandt's home are also popular attractions. In the performing arts, the city has two international stars: the National Ballet and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. (A 2008 poll from classical music magazine Gramophone called the latter the world's best.)
The canal streets of the old city are protected by ordinance and will never change, but Amsterdam is expanding outward and architecture buffs will find both modern and historic neighborhoods to explore. Though quite close to the old city, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA), known as "the wave" for its free-form facade (shaped like a whale), is the part of the Eastern Docklands area where shipping docks have given way to neighborhoods of striking contemporary design that now house more than 20,000 people. Muziekgebouw aan het IJ, a concert hall for jazz and modern music, is adjacent to the terminal, and ongoing construction will bring many more amenities, including hotels.
With so much to see and do, Amsterdam makes for a rewarding stay before or after cruising.
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Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 3: Skagen
Day 5: Tallinn
Day 6: St. Petersburg
Day 8: Helsinki
Day 9: Stockholm
Day 11: Copenhagen
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Ship DetailsJewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Few gimmicks, great service, rarely raucous
Cons
Costly extras, unimaginative entertainment
Bottom line
Uncomplicated classic cruising with all the traditional trimmings
ReviewsJewel of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.5/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service5.0Value3.0Jewel of the Seas made its debut in spring 2004. Measuring 90,090 tons and carrying 2,100-plus ...
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Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 3: Copenhagen
Day 5: Tallinn
Day 6: St. Petersburg
Day 8: Helsinki
Day 9: Stockholm
Day 11: Skagen
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Ship DetailsBrilliance of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Good dining for line's pricing, particularly at Windjammer and specialty restaurants
Cons
Air quality is smoky throughout ship despite smoking restrictions
Bottom Line
This comfortable, midsize ship is a good choice for theme cruises or short itineraries
ReviewsBrilliance of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.0/5Cabins4.0Dining4.0Service4.0Value4.5Brilliance of the Seas is the second Radiance-class ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet. The ship's...
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Day 1: Stockholm
Day 2: Tallinn
Day 3: Helsinki
Day 4: St. Petersburg
Day 7: Riga
Day 8: Klaipeda
Day 9: Gdansk
Day 12: Amsterdam
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Ship DetailsAzamara Quest - Azamara
Pros
Destination-focused itineraries; friendly and fun onboard vibe
Cons
Standard cabins are small with tiny bathrooms, despite a high price tag
Bottom Line
Destination-immersive, upscale cruising, with not a lot of nickel and diming
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Day 1: Barcelona
Day 2: Cartagena
Day 3: Gibraltar
Day 4: Lisbon
Day 7: Paris
Day 8: Brugge
Day 9: Amsterdam
Day 11: Copenhagen
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Ship DetailsJewel of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International
Pros
Few gimmicks, great service, rarely raucous
Cons
Costly extras, unimaginative entertainment
Bottom line
Uncomplicated classic cruising with all the traditional trimmings
ReviewsJewel of the Seas Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall3.5/5Cabins3.0Dining3.0Service5.0Value3.0Jewel of the Seas made its debut in spring 2004. Measuring 90,090 tons and carrying 2,100-plus ...
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Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Florence
Day 3: Cannes
Day 4: Barcelona
Day 5: Palma de Mallorca
Day 7: Malaga
Day 8: Seville
Day 9: Lisbon
Day 11: Bilbao
Day 13: Le Havre
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Ship DetailsNorwegian Jade - Norwegian Cruise Line
Pros
Venues are spread evenly throughout the ship, limiting congestion
Cons
Standard cabins are a bit on the small side
Bottom Line
Recent refurbishments have the ship looking and feeling like new
ReviewsNorwegian Jade Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.0/5Cabins3.5Dining4.0Service5.0Value4.0Launched in 2006, Norwegian Jade isn't Norwegian Cruise Line's newest vessel, but via the
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Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 3: Oslo
Day 4: Aarhus
Day 6: Klaipeda
Day 8: St. Petersburg
Day 10: Helsinki
Day 11: Stockholm
Day 13: Copenhagen
Day 17: Bergen
Day 18: Molde
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Ship DetailsVeendam - Holland America Line
Pros
Lots of dining options and intimate music spots for evening lounging
Cons
Slow dining room service and room service delivery
Bottom Line
Upscale, mid-sized ship catering to more mature cruisers
ReviewsVeendam Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.0/5Cabins4.0Dining4.0Service3.5Value4.0Veendam holds true to Holland America's maritime past and cruising traditions with an emphasis on ...
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Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 5: Vigo
Day 6: Lisbon
Day 8: Seville
Day 9: Gibraltar
Day 10: Malaga
Day 11: Cartagena
Day 13: Rome
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Ship DetailsNieuw Statendam - Holland America Line
Pros
A ship for music-lovers, with venues representing rock, pop, jazz, classical and the blues
Cons
Free dining is strong, but some higher-cover specialty restaurants aren't worth the extra money
Bottom Line
Perfect for the modern cruiser who is interested in exploration, music and culinary arts
ReviewsNieuw Statendam Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.5/5Cabins5.0Dining4.5Value4.5Nieuw Statendam represents the latest offering from a more modern and engaging Holland America....
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Day 1: Southampton
Day 3: Oslo
Day 5: Copenhagen
Day 6: Berlin
Day 8: Amsterdam
Day 9: Brugge
Day 10: Le Havre
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Ship DetailsReviewsCelebrity Apex Reviews
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Day 1: Budapest
Day 3: Vienna
Day 5: Durnstein
Day 6: Passau
Day 7: Regensburg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Bamberg
Day 10: Wurzburg
Day 11: Miltenberg
Day 12: Rudesheim
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Ship DetailsAmaReina (APT) - APT
Pros
Casual all-day eatery offers a change from formal dining
Cons
Cabins on the lowest deck are only accessible via stairs
Bottom Line
A stylish yet casual river cruising experience
ReviewsAmaReina (APT) Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall5.0/5Cabins5.0Dining5.0Service5.0Value5.0AmaReina, a nearly identical sister ship to AmaPrima, AmaCerto, AmaBella and AmaVerde, spends i...
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Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Passau
Day 12: Vienna
Day 13: Budapest
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Ship DetailsAmaVerde (APT) - APT
Pros
Great staff-to-guest ratio, excellent food and superb off-ship touring
Cons
Quality of wines, while adequate, could be improved
Bottom Line
A well-designed ship offering wonderful curated journeys through Central Europe
ReviewsAmaVerde (APT) Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.5/5Cabins4.5Dining5.0Service5.0Value4.5APT's Amaverde is one of the Concerto river ships that cruise the Rhine and Danube rivers and t...
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Day 4: Invergordon
Day 5: Bergen
Day 6: Alesund
Day 7: Geiranger
Day 9: Belfast
Day 10: Dublin
Day 12: Le Havre
Day 13: London (Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Tilbury)
Day 14: Brugge
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Ship DetailsNorwegian Jade - Norwegian Cruise Line
Pros
Venues are spread evenly throughout the ship, limiting congestion
Cons
Standard cabins are a bit on the small side
Bottom Line
Recent refurbishments have the ship looking and feeling like new
ReviewsNorwegian Jade Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.0/5Cabins3.5Dining4.0Service5.0Value4.0Launched in 2006, Norwegian Jade isn't Norwegian Cruise Line's newest vessel, but via the
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Day 5: La Rochelle-La Pallice
Day 6: Bordeaux
Day 8: Porto
Day 9: Lisbon
Day 10: Gibraltar
Day 11: Malaga
Day 12: Cartagena
Day 14: Rome
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Ship DetailsVeendam - Holland America Line
Pros
Lots of dining options and intimate music spots for evening lounging
Cons
Slow dining room service and room service delivery
Bottom Line
Upscale, mid-sized ship catering to more mature cruisers
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Day 2: Geraldton
Day 5: Broome
Day 7: Darwin
Day 10: Bali
Day 14: Singapore
Day 24: Sihanoukville
Day 26: Bangkok
Day 27: Koh Samui
Day 32: Phuket
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Ship DetailsVasco da Gama (Cruise & Maritime Voyages) - Cruise & Maritime Voyages
Pros
** Compact ship with convivial, relaxing onboard atmosphere
Cons
** Some features may not meet expectations of modern cruisers
Bottom Line
** A classic cruise experience that remains relevant despite the ship's age
ReviewsVasco da Gama (Cruise & Maritime Voyages) Reviews
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Day 4: Stavanger
Day 6: Oslo
Day 10: Eidfjord
Day 11: Bergen
Day 12: Molde
Day 13: Trondheim
Day 18: Alesund
Day 19: Skjolden
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Ship DetailsNieuw Statendam - Holland America Line
Pros
A ship for music-lovers, with venues representing rock, pop, jazz, classical and the blues
Cons
Free dining is strong, but some higher-cover specialty restaurants aren't worth the extra money
Bottom Line
Perfect for the modern cruiser who is interested in exploration, music and culinary arts
ReviewsNieuw Statendam Reviews
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Day 1: Rotterdam
Day 2: London (Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Tilbury)
Day 3: Amsterdam
Day 5: Invergordon
Day 6: Lerwick
Day 7: Kirkwall
Day 8: Portree
Day 9: Tobermory
Day 10: Belfast
Day 13: St. Peter Port
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Ship DetailsColumbus - Cruise & Maritime Voyages
Pros
Friendly crew and some surprisingly good speciality dining
Cons
Evening entertainment is lacklustre at times
Bottom Line
A ship offering exactly what it promises: traditional cruising at affordable prices
ReviewsColumbus Reviews
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Day 6: Lisbon
Day 8: Casablanca
Day 17: Barbados
Day 19: St. George's
Day 22: Cartagena
Day 23: Colon
Day 37: Tahiti
Day 39: Huahine
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Ship DetailsVasco da Gama (Cruise & Maritime Voyages) - Cruise & Maritime Voyages
Pros
** Compact ship with convivial, relaxing onboard atmosphere
Cons
** Some features may not meet expectations of modern cruisers
Bottom Line
** A classic cruise experience that remains relevant despite the ship's age
ReviewsVasco da Gama (Cruise & Maritime Voyages) Reviews
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Day 3: Cologne
Day 4: Koblenz
Day 5: Miltenberg
Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Passau
Day 12: Vienna
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Ship DetailsViking Skadi - Viking River Cruises
Pros
Group excursions and shared dining tables mean great conversations with new friends
Cons
Low river bridges can make the sun deck off limits for days at a time
Bottom Line
Relaxing, hassle-free way to discover Europe's history-rich towns and cultural treasures
ReviewsViking Skadi Reviews
Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.0/5Cabins5.0Dining4.0Service5.0Value4.0Stepping aboard Viking Skadi, you would never suspect it was one of the first in the company's ...
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Ship DetailsViking Kvasir - Viking River Cruises
Tours and most drinks included in price
Real balcony cabins; a rarity in river cruising
Sails Europe's Rhine and Danube
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Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Regensburg
Day 10: Passau
Day 12: Vienna
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Ship DetailsViking Magni - Viking River Cruises
Tours and most drinks included in price
Real balcony cabins; a rarity in river cruising
Sails Europe's Rhine and Danube
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Day 6: Passau
Day 7: Regensburg
Day 8: Nuremberg
Day 9: Bamberg
Day 10: Wurzburg
Day 12: Koblenz
Day 13: Cologne
Day 15: Amsterdam
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Ship DetailsViking Gefjon - Viking River Cruises
Sails Europe's Rhine and Danube
Tours and most drinks included in price
Real balcony cabins; a rarity in river cruising
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Day 6: Wurzburg
Day 7: Bamberg
Day 8: Nuremberg
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Day 10: Passau
Day 12: Vienna
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Ship DetailsViking Baldur - Viking River Cruises
Tours and most drinks included in price
Real balcony cabins; a rarity in river cruising
Sails Europe's Rhine and Danube
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Day 3: Copenhagen
Day 4: Rostock
Day 6: Tallinn
Day 7: St. Petersburg
Day 9: Helsinki
Day 10: Stockholm
Day 12: Kiel
Day 13: Aarhus
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Ship DetailsNieuw Statendam - Holland America Line
Pros
A ship for music-lovers, with venues representing rock, pop, jazz, classical and the blues
Cons
Free dining is strong, but some higher-cover specialty restaurants aren't worth the extra money
Bottom Line
Perfect for the modern cruiser who is interested in exploration, music and culinary arts
ReviewsNieuw Statendam Reviews
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Day 5: Bordeaux
Day 7: Porto
Day 8: Lisbon
Day 9: Gibraltar
Day 11: Cartagena
Day 13: Rome
Day 15: Katakolon
Day 16: Athens
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Ship DetailsVeendam - Holland America Line
Pros
Lots of dining options and intimate music spots for evening lounging
Cons
Slow dining room service and room service delivery
Bottom Line
Upscale, mid-sized ship catering to more mature cruisers
ReviewsVeendam Reviews
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Day 1: Stockholm
Day 2: Tallinn
Day 3: St. Petersburg
Day 6: Helsinki
Day 8: Berlin
Day 9: Copenhagen
Day 10: Cherbourg
Day 12: Amsterdam
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Ship DetailsAzamara Quest - Azamara
Pros
Destination-focused itineraries; friendly and fun onboard vibe
Cons
Standard cabins are small with tiny bathrooms, despite a high price tag
Bottom Line
Destination-immersive, upscale cruising, with not a lot of nickel and diming
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Cruise Critic Editor RatingsOverall4.5/5Cabins3.5Dining4.5Service5.0Value3.5Editor's Note: A March 2019 dry dock saw the ship's casino converted into ...
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Day 1Amsterdam
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Day 2Kinderdijk
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Day 3Cologne
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Day 4Koblenz
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Day 5Speyer
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Ship DetailsViking Alruna - Viking River Cruises
Suites with separate bedrooms and sitting rooms
Daily excursions, drinks with lunch and dinner and other extras included in the fare
Attentive, English-speaking crew
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Pros: Amsterdam is charming and easy to navigate, and most people speak English.
Cons: There's way too much to see and do in just one day.
Bottom Line: Plan ahead to maximize time in port during your visit.
The Amsterdam cruise terminals are busy in season, hosting more than 200 oceangoing vessels and more than 1,800 river ships that carry more than 786,000 passengers from spring through fall.
If you're on an ocean cruise, you'll dock at one of two areas. The Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA), near the start of the new Eastern Docklands development, is a 10-minute walk or a five-minute ride from Central Station, where all of the city's bus, trolley and boat lines can be boarded. The second terminal area is Felison Terminal, which recently added a second berth. This area is located just in front of the locks.
The city's multitude of river cruise vessels dock behind the Central Station on the River IJ, along a long street called de Ruyterkade.
Though vendors usually appear in the terminal when a ship arrives, there is far more to do, see and buy nearby in town. The port offers a welcome market in the terminal, where you can buy access cards for various attractions. You can also purchase an iAmsterdam card at the tourist office in front of Central Station. The card will give the holder discounts on bus tickets, museum admission and entrance to other places of interest.
The Red Light District can get a bit rowdy at night, with the mobs coming out to pay their respect for various reasons. Amsterdam visitors should also be aware that the term "coffee shop" has a different meaning here; these are places where no hard liquor is sold, but the sale of marijuana is officially tolerated.
On Foot: For visitors who plan to explore on their own, almost everything can be done on foot -- and when you tire, trams cover the main areas of the old city, and buses go almost everywhere, including the Docklands area. (The tourist office, opposite Central Station, is a convenient place to get maps and information and purchase tickets.).
The city's central point is the huge Dam Square, just a five-minute walk from Central Station via Damrak, a busy tourist street. The canals form five circles around Dam Square, and several other squares will help you get your bearings as you study the city map. Lively Leidseplein and Rembrantsplein are lined with sidewalk cafes that are ideal places to rest and watch the passing scene.
Major museums and the classic Concertgebouw concert hall are near the Museumplein, just beyond the canals. Waterlooplein is home to the Jewish Museum, the Muziektheater, the city's handsome concert hall, and Amsterdam's biggest flea market; the Hermitage museum and Rembrandt's House are also nearby. The Jordaan, a bohemian neighborhood with unusual shops and galleries, can be found by looking for the Westerkerk Church and the Anne Frank House.
The adventurous can join the Dutch on their bicycles; rentals are available at MacBike at Central Station.
By Bus: The #326 bus, headed to Central Station, stops right in front of the cruise terminal; the #16 trolley travels from the passenger terminal to the city center. The Canal Bus, a cruise boat traversing the canals with stops at all the city's main attractions, is a sightseeing trip, as well as an easy way to get around; you can get on and off all day.
By Taxi: Metered taxis are readily available, but they can be expensive. There are also human-powered Tuk Tuk taxis. Pricing is based on "zones."
The Netherlands is part of the European community, and the euro is the official currency. For up-to-the-minute conversions, visit www.xe.com or www.oanda.com.
Bank hours are typically Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; on Mondays, some banks are open only in the afternoon. ATM's are plentiful; a machine can be found just to the left as you exit the cruise terminal, as well as at the airport, train station and dozens of banks. When out and about, look for the ubiquitous lion symbol (IMG ATM's). Credit cards are widely accepted.
Awards and Recognition
Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination
- 2018 Top-Rated British Isles & Western Europe Destinations
- 2017 Top-Rated British Isles & Western Europe Destinations
- 2016 Top-Rated British Isles & Western Europe Destinations
- 2015 Top-Rated British Isles & Western Europe Destinations
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