Day 1 : Rotterdam/NETHERLANDS

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : S. Queensferry

Day 4 : Invergordon

Cromarty Firth opens in Scotland's saw-toothed Atlantic coast, welcoming travelers to the safe haven of Invergordon. This capital of the Scottish Highlands contains vivid reminders of the fierce independence of the Highlands clans. Visit Cawdor Castle, tour a famous scotch distillery, or scan the dark, windswept waters of nearby Loch Ness for signs of the monster.

Day 5 : Stornoway/isle Of Lewis

Day 6 : Portree

On the Isle of Skye.

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : Belfast

Day 9 : At Sea

Day 10 : Liverpool

Day 11 : Holyhead

Day 12 : Cork/IRELAND

A town of churches, bridges and pubs, Cork is best known for Blarney Castle where you are invited to kiss the famed stone to acquire the "gift of gab." St. Patrick Street, the town's main thoroughfare, is good for shopping and people watching. See the Shandon bells in St. Anne's church. Those who are willing to climb the 134 winding steps to the top of the steeple will be rewarded with a wondrous view of the city, harbor and hills.

Day 13 : At Sea

Day 14 : Bruges/BELGIUM

A crossroad in the English Channel for centuries, Zeebrugge is the entry to Flanders, whose golden age heritage resides in three historic cities: Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges-a jewel of a town beribboned with picturesque canals and a truly charming medieval beauty. In this region, museums proudly display the glories of the old Flemish masters, from Van Dyck to Rubens, and summertime is delightful when window boxes boast colorful flowers and the graceful arcs of windmills can be seen.

Day 15 : Rotterdam/NETHERLANDS

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 18 : Jondal

Day 19 : Flam/NORWAY

Tucked at the end of a fjord, tiny Flam huddles between steep peaks and deep, still water. From its gingerbread rail station, an electric train zigzags through mountaintops and tunnel after tunnel, emerging on the "Roof of Norway." It's an amazing experience. Return by the same route, or take one of the world's most scenic drives through the Romsdal Alps.

Day 19 : At Sea

Day 20 : Stavanger/NORWAY

The southern gateway to the Fjordlands, Stavanger is also the home port of much of the fleet that serves the North Sea oil fields. View its medieval Cathedral, and other highlights of the town, or travel out to Pulpit Rock, a breathtaking vista point high above the fjords.

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 22 : Rotterdam/NETHERLANDS