Medieval Bruges- Festive lights illuminate Copenhagen's Nyhavn
- Christmas decorations on Spirit of Adventure
- Oslo’s Vigeland Sculpture Park
Festive Traditions of Scandinavia
Spirit of Adventure departing Portsmouth
from
£6,505 per person
16 nights
22nd December 2026
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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Enjoy the festivities on board
Discover the yuletide traditions of Northern Europe on this all-inclusive festive cruise aboard Spirit of Adventure in 2026. From Zeebrugge, head to Bruges to experience the festive atmosphere and explore its Christmas markets, where stalls are brimming with tempting treats. Look forward to a relaxing Christmas Day on board with special celebrations and a festive lunch. Then, enjoy a stroll through Vigeland Sculpture Park during an overnight visit to Oslo.
Warnemünde offers a gateway to Rostock, where the New Market Square is home to Renaissance merchants’ houses, and 14th-century St Mary’s Church with its famous Astronomical Clock. At the entrance to the Baltic and the Kiel canal, visit Kiel, a historic maritime city with numerous attractions including Kiel Botanical Gardens and 13th-century St Nicholas’ Church. Celebrate New Year with an overnight visit to Copenhagen where local traditions often involve plate smashing and champagne.
Included excursion in every port
Itinerary
Embark Spirit of Adventure.
Depart 1700.
Arrive 0900. Depart 2200.
Zeebrugge was developed during the late 19th century after Bruges’ marine channel silted up. The port’s fishing and wartime heritage can be seen at the interactive Seafront museum, the walkable seawall and the 100-metre-long Russian sub-marine, the Foxtrot. Head to Bruges on an included excursion and enjoy the festive atmosphere while browsing the stalls of the popular Christmas markets.
Included excursion
Visit Bruges and discover a variety of festive treats and crafts on the stalls of the Christmas market.
Optional excursion
Travel to Ypres and visit sites associated with World War One.
Spend the day at sea. Enjoy the festive celebrations and Christmas lunch on board.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Arrive 0800 on December 26.
Depart 1400 on December 27.
Oslo’s roots reach back to the Viking era when Harald Hardrada, in 1040, established a trading place at the head of the Oslofjord. It is a compact city packed with sights, including theatres, art galleries and museums. The festive atmosphere will fill the air at this time of year, the streets will be decorated with twinkling lights. Vigeland Sculpture Park has 200 pieces made by the artist after which it is named. Landmark sights the Opera, Nobel Peace Centre and City Hall can be seen from the waterfront.
Included excursion
Explore Vigeland Sculpture Park on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
The Fram and Kon-Tiki Museums tell stories of Norwegian ocean expeditions.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Straddling the Warnow River on Germany’s north coast, Rostock was part of the Hanseatic League during the 13th century. At the heart of the city is the pedestrianised New Market Square, home to Renaissance merchants’ houses, the 15th-century Town Hall with an 18th-century Baroque façade, the Cultural History Museum, and 14th-century St Mary’s Church, with its famous Astronomical Clock.
Included excursion
An included excursion explores the Mecklenburg region.
Optional excursion
Discover Rostock on an optional excursion.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Set at the entrance to the Baltic and the Kiel canal, the 60-mile waterway that links the North Sea to the Baltic, the city of Kiel has a rich maritime history and shipbuilding tradition. Its most popular attractions include Kiel Botanical Gardens, 13th-century St Nicholas’ Church and a Maritime Museum displaying model ships and nautical instruments in a former fish auction hall. The Hindenburg Embankment alongside the waterfront is another highlight. From Kiel, you can visit medieval Lübeck, famed for its marzipan.
Included excursion
Enjoy an introduction to the city during an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Visit medieval Lübeck.
Arrive 0900 on December 31.
Depart 1700 on January 1.
The cosmopolitan Danish capital is an eclectic mix of architectural styles which attest to its long history. Once a small village, it was fortified when Bishop Absalon of Roskilde built a castle here in 1167. Attractions include Tivoli Gardens, characterful Nyhavn Canal graced with 17th-century houses, the Baroque-inspired Christiansborg Palace and Rococo Amalienborg Palace, residence of the Danish Royal Family. The Little Mermaid Statue, which has been plucked straight from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy-tale of the same name, graces the waterfront.
Included excursion
A sightseeing tour of the city will show you the many highlights.
Optional excursion
Head across the Öresund Bridge into Sweden to visit the city of Malmö.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
The attractive waterside city of Aalborg lies in the north Jutland region of Denmark is best known for its revitalised waterfront on the Limfjord. The city boasts more than 300 shops and is home to the Kunsten – a Museum of Modern Art designed by the iconic Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Beneath one of the city’s busy shopping streets lies a Franciscan Monastery Museum documenting the medieval history of the monastery, which was established in around 1250. Today, the city has a thriving art and culture scene with an vast collection of street art.
Included excursion
Enjoy an included excursion exploring the highlights of Aalborg.
Optional excursion
See sites associated with World War Two.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Step ashore in southern Sweden and the cosmopolitan city of Gothenburg. With its canals, fascinating architecture, trams and art, this is one of Sweden’s trendiest cities. Join an included panoramic excursion, then soak up the Scandi atmosphere as you stroll along the waterfront or through the ‘Haga’ – the city’s old quarter. The city has a choice of museums and galleries to visit, from the Gothenburg Museum of Art with its fine collections and the cutting edge Roda Sten Art Centre, to the niche Radiomuseet (Radio Museum).
Included excursion
See the city sights on an included excursion.
Optional excursion
Explore Gothenburg’s Haga district.
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
The southern Skagerrak coast paints a different picture of Norway with its lowland countryside interrupted only by the occasional painted waterfront house. Along its scalloped coastline lies the popular holiday resort of Kristiansand, founded in 1641 by King Christian IV. At its heart is the Quadrature, where streets follow an orderly Renaissance style grid pattern.
Included excursion
An included excursion will offer an introduction to the local area.
Optional excursion
Take a coastal drive to the charming village of Lillesand.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Arrive 0700.
Disembark Spirit of Adventure after breakfast.
from
£6,505 per person
16 nights
22nd December 2026
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Spirit of Adventure
2020
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
All inclusive
Enjoy an unlimited selection of drinks in all the on-board bars and lounges.
The Living Room
Relax in one of the many sociable spaces on the ship.
Spa
Look forward to included access to a range of wellbeing services.
Entertainment
Enjoy a colourful show in The Playhouse theatre.
Enjoy fine cuisine
Make the most of free-to-dine speciality restaurants.
The Dining Room
The main restaurant brings you the finest in British and international cuisine.
The Verandah
Dine with stunning alfresco views.
On board activities
Try shuffleboard and deck quoits, or play virtual golf at sea.
from
£6,505 per person
16 nights
22nd December 2026
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £87 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.