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Killybegs, Ireland

We arrived on a sunday so we booked a trip to the Folk musuem in the morning (worth a visit if you can) then found a local pup for a proper Guiness. Not a great deal to do otherwise on a sunday. The ship did berth alongside which is a walkable distance but around 20 mins so if wo have mobility sags get the free shuttle bus.

Southampton (London), England

As only the one ship in, we travelled straight through and boarded very quickly,

Belfast, Northern Ireland

We did not berth in our originally allocated place due to the wind but got a berth the other side of the river (more industrial) but the transport (both for trips and the shuttle bus) were diverted very quickly for us. We got the shuttle bus into town (city hall) and purchased some tickets for the Hop on Hop off bus which are just around the corner from the drop off point, did the 90 min tour then went into town shopping and found some very nice things to eat in the market (depend what day you go so check). A vibrant city with lots to discover.

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Due to the wind we could not berth, so another sea day

Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Hebrides

A tender port which did cause some problems with the tenders (two broke down), but we did find a craft market going on which was worth a visit. We also found a nice cafe but not a great deal to do if you are not on a trip. It was wet...

Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland

It has been a lot of years since i last visited this port and found there were local information staff giving out maps and information. Directly outside the terminal we found a Hop on Hop off bus which we didn't know about but enjoyed the 90 trip before going into town for a coffee. Not a lot of nice shops but a large supermarket and saw whilst on the bus some out of town shopping which you would need transport to get to.

La Palma, Canary Islands

Only a walk into town and the local shops. Plenty of places to stop for a drink or something to eat. A land train also operates.

Lisbon, Portugal

I like Lisbon and have been a few times. We berthed in the new terminal very close to the main town and walked in. Got the Hop on Hop off bus for a trip before having the local Pastel Del Nata and a coffee (we also got some to take back with us) and of course lots of shops to get those deals which we all love.

Funchal, Madeira

We anchored out for the new year's eve fireworks which were wonderful (over 8 mins all around the bay) but were due to use tenders but the wind was too much so another sea day.

Tenerife, Canary Islands

We berthed closer to the port entrance so not far to walk into town. Main shopping area fully open with plenty of places with free wifi.

Fuerteventura

First time we have visited. A short walk to the sea front paths and an information office just down the road which supplies a local map and directions if needed. Found the shopping centre with lots of larger shops and free wifi. Very pretty place.

Lanzarote

Too windy to enter port, so we had a sea day.

Southampton (London), England

Only travelled to the ship and did not go into town.

Vigo, Spain

I like Vigo, but we didn't stay ashore too long as the rain decided to fall rather a lot. As we visited on Christmas Eve the shops didn't open early and also shut early.

Aurora

If you like marmite take your own, it seems the 'packets' are no longer used, so if it does not work in a dispenser then it will not be available.

Fredericia, Denmark

Very friendly with a lovely band and cannon firing on arrival and departure. Found a very nice cake shop and a radio musuem.

Riga, Latvia

Berthed just by the bridge and a short walk into the old town, eventually found a couple of tourist shops and got some bits but again lots of cobbles to walk on. Did find a nice park to sit and ponder in.

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

As Saint Petersburg was cancelled we went to Kiel instead, which being a sunday, was shut. The only things we found open was the small museum (free) and the red light area.

Visby, Sweden

Too windy for us to dock.

Stockholm, Sweden

We got the shuttle bus into town and did mostly the old town. Found the oldest public toilet, the statue of the small boy, the kings garden (not too kingly) and lots of walking. Lots to see and we did manage to also find the museum of the wooden horse which did take real money. We also found a christmas shop which also took real money.

Tallinn, Estonia

We have been before and you can walk in, but we took the shuttle bus. We headed for the viewing point which overlooks the walled city but found that building work was going on so we had to go around the corner for the next one. Lots of cobbles and hills so beware. Go to the shops just off the main roads and they are a lot cheaper.

Southampton (London), England

just went through to embark.

Goteborg

We have been before but a few years ago. Berthed quite a distance away right next to the Volvo Museum (not that i went in) and the shuttle bus was provided which took around 20 mins and dropped off in the middle of town. We booked a table at the Hard Rock Cafe so wandered around before lunch. Found the indoor market and found a bakery with very nice cakes (we went back after our lunch and got some cakes) and had a good walk around before the Hard Rock opened. The park and canal area's are very nice to visit and relax. Generally nice and clean. Sweden is now mostly cashless so take a card with you.

St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Again we have been before, so only did a couple of tours which we missed the last time. Just make sure you give enough time to get through passport control, when a few trips go at the same time, there is a rather large line, and the same happened on the return - that was due to the x-ray machine, yep just the one.

Fredericia, Denmark

Almost the same as Skagen, a bit larger and easy to walk around - we did find a very nice local bakers for our Danish... also found an Army exhibition of radio equipment which was free and very good and a toilet to use.

Kristiansund, Norway

I like this port, we have been before, and they are building the port up. The exchange rate offered by the 'land train' was not the best - 100 Kroner (for us that worked out to 10 pounds sterling which i purchased before the trip) or 15 pounds sterling, 15 euros or 15 us dollars, to take you to a place that takes only 10 mins to walk. A nice street of shops etc but again not cheap.

Klaipeda, Lithuania

First time for this ship and for us, nice and cheap, Amber shops (yes we did spent some money) and a nice chocolate shop (they didn't last very long). We used the shuttle to get in, (it was raining) and found the tourist information (just by the drop off point) and the roads and pavements cobbled, which when wet, are not easy to navigate. A good selection of shops with a local market in the square which if you wanted any cheap amber, you could get, however never really sure if it is the real thing. We had a band and some cannons on our way out.

Gdansk, Poland

We did a trip that took in the local Amber factory then into Gdansk which we really enjoyed - Gdansk is now on our hit list for a return. Gdynia looked nice, but we didn't get the time to walk around and look - our choice, but worth a visit. Gdansk if a fair way from the port so worth doing a ships visit just incase things don't quite go to plan, but really worth a visit.

Helsinki, Finland

We have been before, again took the shuttle but if you feel brave you can walk. Not cheap, but lots and lots of shops.

Oslo, Norway

Easy to walk in to the main town, a bit disappointed that the local tourist information was not at the port waiting for us and the ones on the map, not easy to find. However lots of shops (not cheap) and not too far away - however if wet (like it was for us) not too many places to get under cover.

Skagen, Denmark

A nice small and quiet place to visit, not far to walk in with a few shops and photo opportunities. Easily done in a couple of hours, not cheap.

Valencia, Spain

First time in Valencia, very hot. The bus dropped us off and left us - didn't have a clue where to go, so a local news agent (who seemed busy) told us the way. Lots to see - if hot make sure you take some water with you.

Malaga, Spain

An easy walk into the main part of town with all the big and small shops and of course lots of places to eat and drink.

Barcelona, Spain

I do like Barcelona, we walked in and got the bus back... after all the shopping and waling around we needed it. Stopped and had some food at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Cannes, France

As we have been to Cannes before, we did a trip to a small villiage and the Fragonard perfume factory - which, i actually enjoyed.

Cartagena, Spain

I have no been to both Categena's, the south american one many years ago. A very nice place, we went up to the fort via the lift (just walk around from the ship) for a small cost and got a lovely photo. Roman bits to see and a fair amount of shops.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

A long walk from the ship, but transport is available, we went on a trip to a vineyard, with a few bottles to taste and small food provided. It was very pleasant, I am sure my glass was never empty until we got back on the bus.

Aurora

Andersons bar serves some very nice bits on a formal evening, and it has got some very nice seating.

Stavanger, Norway

I like Stavanger and have been a couple of times. Just walked ashore and went to the maritime museum which also allowed us to visit the canning factory, not our first choice but as it was included went to visit, and really enjoyed it. Not the cheapest port of call but really enjoyable.

Flaam, Norway

We did a trip out for some more food and again the views stunning. We did have time to enjoy the shops in Flaam.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Really enjoyed Reykjavik, we had two days in port and we had booked the second day for our trip, which worked out very well as the organisation for getting off the first day left a lot to be desired. We nearly has a fight in the queue to get off as people were trying to push in the ONE line to get off... The port is well worth a visit and you must do at least one trip (we did the golden triangle) - just make sure you take something waterproof with you.

Geiranger, Norway

Our own thing here, and really enjoyed the shopping and the views are stunning, we even found a very nice chocolate shop... we did get a bit wet though.

Akureyri, Iceland

We just walked ashore, which in nice weather would be lovely, however we got wet - and as it was a sunday, not a lot open, but we did find a couple of places to find something to take away with us.

Kristiansand, Norway

A pleasant surprise, a very nice welcome as we got off and even managed to have our photo taken by the tourist board (didn't know until we got home). Easy to walk around but there is also the land train which will take you if you don't want to walk or cant. Plenty of shops and we even had some nice sunshine.

Klaksvik, Faroe Islands

We did a trip to a small villiage with some food. We found all the local very friendly and had a great experience.

Marseille (Provence), France

Went into the old town by the harbour using the ship's transport, which was very expensive (we complained) and enjoyed our wander. Found a market and got some nice stuff.

Barcelona, Spain

Love Barcelona and have been a few times, so did some shops

Gibraltar (U.K.)

We both used to work in Gib and met there so know it really well, just a shame the visits are not longer.

Alicante, Spain

A pleasant surprise, our first visit to this part of the coast and really enjoyed it. Not the typical costa del sol place.

Vigo, Spain

Been a few times so we did a trip and really enjoyed it -went to a small villiage just in Portugal.

Ibiza, Balearic Islands

A pleasant surprise. We have all heard the reports of the clubs and loud music, however a lovely place with lots to see and do and very clean.

Santorini, Greece

Lovely place, very scenic - however it does get busy...