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5-night Northern Europe cruise from Southampton on Britannia

The Belgium and Netherlands is a 5-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Britannia, operated by P&O Cruises. Departing Southampton on October 11, 2026, the voyage visits 3 ports including Zeebrugge, Rotterdam. CruiseCaptain has fare history for this sailing.

Length
5 nights
Departs
Oct 11, 2026
Returns
Oct 16, 2026
Ports of call
3
Days at sea
1

Voyage code B624

Southampton

5 nights · Northern Europe

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Southampton

Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise. In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive Tudor House & Garden sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city walls in the UK where the Bargate – the ancient entrance – still stands intact. There are bustling marina-side bars, shiny shopping districts and a vibrant cultural quarter where the Mayflower Theatre puts on West End musicals and the SeaCity Museum catalogues Southampton’s seafaring past. Some of England’s most impressive landmarks are an easy drive away, including the Neolithic wonder Stonehenge, the picturesque spa city Bath or Buckingham Palace, Tate Modern and Tower Bridge in the bustling capital of London. Discover 5,000 years of history and more on a Southampton cruise.

Zeebrugge

The ultimate fairytale city, Bruges is a snowglobe medieval town brought to life and lovingly preserved. The medieval majesty rises just inland from Zeebruge's busy port and sandy beaches, and the two are linked by the short stretch of the Baudouin Canal. Arrive in Bruges to discover a dreamlike place where time has stood still. Explore the Unesco World Heritage Site centre to wander at leisure among some of the world's most atmospheric streets. View less Laced with pretty canals, winding paths of cobbled stones, and glorious squares surrounded by soaring church spires, Bruges is an irresistible journey back through time. A city for the seasons, see the towering cups of tulips glowing, or snowy layers adding a cosy blanket during winter. The climb is not to be underestimated, but there are few better places to start a visit to Bruges than the ascent up to the 83-metre lookout of the Belfry of Bruges, which rockets up from the city's primary market square. Discover the city's pretty canals, and admire the colour-splashed facades - tangled with ivy - that line up appealingly on their banks. With plenty of museums and galleries among the incredible architecture, Bruges is a city that effortlessly lives up to its heavy hyping, and there are countless cultural attractions to immerse yourself in. Indulge a sweet tooth at the chocolate museum - or sample the wares of countless artisan chocolate shops - to leave this Zeebrugge's port with the most satisfying of tastes lingering.

Rotterdam

Your MSC cruise will lay anchor in the largest port in the world, Rotterdam, is a no-nonsense working-class city lying at the heart of a maze of rivers and artificial waterways that together form the outlet of the rivers Rijn (Rhine) and Maas (Meuse). After devastating damage during World War II, Rotterdam has grown into a vibrant, forceful city dotted with first division cultural attractions. Your MSC cruise of Northern Europe will give you the opportunity to see that the immense land reclamation work hasn’t obliterated its earthy character though: its tough grittiness is part of its appeal, as are its boisterous bars and clubs. Amongst the most interesting attractions to enjoy during your vacation in Holland, is Rotterdam’s Kunsthal, the museum of contemporary art, and the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, which has an outstanding art collection including representative works from almost all the most important Dutch painters: both are in the city’s designated culture zone, the Museumpark. Other interesting sites to visit on an MSC excursion are the Oude Haven, the city’s oldest harbour, ravaged during World War II but sympathetically redeveloped, and Delfs haven, an antique harbour that managed to survive the bombs pretty much intact. Rotterdam also boasts a string of first-rate festivals, including the much-lauded North Sea Jazz Festival and the colourful Summer Carnival. The postwar period saw the rapid reconstruction of the docks and, when huge container ships and oil tankers made the existing port facilities obsolete, Rotterdammers promptly built an entirely new deep-sea port, the Europoort, jutting out into the North Sea some 25 km to the west of the old town. Completed in 1968, the Europoort is able to welcome the largest ships in the world, amongst which also the MSC cruise ships.

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
Superior Deluxe Balcony DA Balcony
Superior Deluxe Balcony DB Balcony
Superior Deluxe Balcony DC Balcony
Balcony with Sofa GA Balcony
Balcony with Sofa GB Balcony
Balcony with Sofa GC Balcony
Balcony with Sofa GD Balcony
Balcony with Sofa GE Balcony
Balcony with Sofa GF Balcony
Balcony HA Balcony
Balcony HB Balcony
Balcony HC Balcony
Balcony HD Balcony
Balcony HE Balcony
Balcony HF Balcony
Balcony with Sofa (Obstructed View) IB Balcony
Balcony with Sofa (Obstructed View) IC Balcony
Balcony with Sofa (Obstructed View) IE Balcony
Balcony (Obstructed View) JB Balcony
Balcony (Obstructed View) JC Balcony
Balcony (Obstructed View) JE Balcony
Single Balcony QF Balcony
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The journey

5 nights, in order

Southampton

Day 1 Oct 11, 2026

Southampton

Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world…

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Britannia

Welcome aboard Britannia Contemporary glamour Celebrating 10 years as part of the fleet, Britannia’s a firm favourite, especially among families. She’s sure to take your breath away the moment you step on board and into her atrium. Sip a glass of fizz underneath her Star Burst sculpture, browse Market Cafe and grab a sweet treat or visit the ELEMIS pop-up for a spot of relaxation – the choice is yours.

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