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                                    Ajaccio%u2019s marina37Gems of Denmark and ScandinaviaLook forward to exploring a succession of scenic Scandinavian ports during the summer. At the northern tip of Denmark, discover Skagen%u2019s exceptional quality of light that inspired 19th-century impressionist painters, and take a look at some of their work. Cruise south to Jutland where Fredericia features historic ramparts and is a new port of call for Spirit of Discovery. Enjoy an extended visit to Latvia%u2019s capital city Riga, which has a UNESCO-listed old town and a wealth of Art Nouveau architecture. While the Lithuanian city of Klaipeda, built in the Middle Ages, boasts numerous sculptures, including a statue of Ann from Tharau and a Magical Mouse, a diminutive bronze sculpture reputed to convert good wishes into reality. Continue your cruise to Poland and explore the beautiful medieval quarter of Gdansk with its Dutch-style terraces of narrow multi-storied townhouses. Return to Denmark to explore the cultural sights of Copenhagen and street art of Aalborg. The final port of call on this Scandinavian adventure, Kristiansand, sits on Norway%u2019s southern Skagerrak coast.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: August 6, 2026CRUISE CODE: SD192Sailing from Dover %u2022 Skagen, Denmark %u2022 Fredericia, Denmark %u2022 Riga, Latvia %u2022 Klaipeda, Lithuania %u2022 Gdansk, Poland %u2022 Copenhagen, Denmark %u2022 Aalborg, Denmark %u2022 Kristiansand, Norway. Returning to Dover.The waterfront at GdanskTales of the MediterraneanStep ashore in Portugal%u2019s lively capital Lisbon, known for its vintage trams, UNESCO-listed landmarks and tempting pastel de nata. Contrast the rugged scenery and traditional island attractions of Minorca, Sardinia and Elba, each with their own unique identity. On the shores of the Ligurian Sea, visit the colourful port city of La Spezia, whose Technical Naval Museum attests to the city%u2019s maritime heritage. Continue to the mountainous island of Corsica which has a distinctly Italian ambience, regardless of its French connection. The capital Ajaccio was the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and his childhood home is now a museum dedicated to his life. In the Andalusian city of Almeria see highlights such as the neoclassical San Pedro church and hilltop citadel. While Gibraltar features Palladian architecture and typically British sights, such as red pillar boxes and familiar highstreet chains.SHIP: Spirit of AdventureINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: August 19, 2026CRUISE CODE: SU171Sailing from Dover %u2022 Lisbon, Portugal %u2022 Mahon, Minorca %u2022 Alghero , Sardinia %u2022 Portoferraio , Elba %u2022 La Spezia, Italy %u2022 Ajaccio, Corsica %u2022 Almeria, Spain %u2022 Gibraltar. Returning to Portsmouth.Opulent Riga Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon
                                
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