Amsterdam to the British Isles

2025 Amsterdam to the British Isles and Back Again

Summer 2025

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths. Some say there are more bikes than people in Amsterdam.

Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.

Five things to experience in Belgium

Fries
Waffles
Chocolate
Lace
Beer - Click beer made from cherries, clack beer 🍺

6/2 - Windmill Tour

Zaandam is a city in the province of North Holland, Netherlands. It is the main city of the municipality of Zaanstad and received city rights in 1811. It is located on the river Zaan, just north of Amsterdam. The statistical district Zaandam, which encompasses both the city and the surrounding countryside, has about 76,804 residents. Zaandam was a separate municipality until 1974, when it became a part of the new municipality of Zaanstad.

At the antique wooden shoe factory is where block of wood is transformed into wooden shoes/clogs in minutes!

Link to Pictures from Willie

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6/3 - Hop on Hop off and Canal Cruise and Visit to the Anne Frank House

6/4 - onboard ship Celebrity Eclipse

6/5 - Day at sea

6/6 - Cork (Cobh) Ireland

Cobh known before 1849 until 1920 to be Queenstown, is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. It is known as the Titanic’s last port of call in 1912. Cobh is on the south side of the Great Island in Cork Harbor.

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6/7 - Liverpool England

Liverpool is a vibrant city in the northwest of England, known for its rich maritime history, iconic waterfront, and cultural contributions to music and football. It's a major port city, famously the birthplace of The Beatles and home to two Premier League football clubs, Liverpool FC and Everton FC.

Paul McCartney's Signature

Liverpool boasts a strong musical heritage, with The Beatles' legacy prominently featured in the city, including The Cavern Club and The Beatles Story museum.

Liverpool Cathedral - Britain’s largest Cathedral

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6/8 - Powers Court, Garden

Dun Laoghaire (Dublin Bay) is a coastal town located just south of Dublin, Ireland. It is renowned for its seaside charm, historical significance, and vibrant community. A key feature is its bustling harbor, one of the largest in Ireland.

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6/9 - Holyhead (pronounced Holly Head) is the largest town on the island of Anglesey an is perhaps best known for being a busy ferry port.

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6/10 - Glasgow Scotland

Glasgow is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands. It's famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city's 18th–20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Today it's a national cultural hub, home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriving music scene.

6/11 - Day at Sea

6/12 - Belfast Northern Ireland

Belfast has undergone an enormous transformation in recent years, and thanks to a focus on expansion and regeneration, the city is now experiencing a tourism renaissance. There’s beautifully restored Victorian architecture and a fabulous shopping center. Enjoy the Irish experience at the lively waterfront, which is a friendly hub of live overflowing pubs and modern art.

Giant's Causeway

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6/13 - Day at Sea

6/14 - Loch Ness Cruise, Destination Cruise

Invergordon is the gateway to the Inverness, the Scottish Highland’s major city. Literally, it means “mouth of the River Ness,” and it’s the hub for international visitors who come hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous yet, elusive Loch Ness Monster.