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8-night England, Germany And Belgium Cruise: North Sea Heritage And History

OFFER ID 1665052

Cruise Line
National Geographic - Lindblad Expeditions
Ship
National Geographic Explorer
Destination
Edinburgh/Portsmouth, UK
Departure Date
Apr 18, 2026
Length
8
from $4,566

The Signature Collection – A Hosted Sailing
Hosted Sailings offer Outstanding Value and Exclusive Amenities.

Exclusive Amenities

  • $200 per Couple Shipboard Credit

Ship Info  |  National Geographic Explorer
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Edinburgh
Arrive
04/18/2026
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Depart
04/18/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Edinburgh: Royal Edinburgh - 8 hours

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Edinburgh: Royal Edinburgh - 8 hours

With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city, Edinburgh provides a fantastic introduction to this magical country. This morning you will receive a warm welcome by your local guide as you disembark your cruise for your full day sightseeing tour (8 hours) by private vehicle.

You will first head up to Edinburgh Castle, where you will see the 'Honours of Scotland', or the Scottish Crown Jewels, and have the opportunity to admire striking views across the city. Drive along the Royal Mile to the imposing Holyrood Palace*, the Queen's Official Residence in Scotland.

Continue the Royal theme this afternoon, with a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Built in Scotland, and now permanently moored here, this famous ship hosted many official voyages during her working life. Your guide will bring the Royal Yacht Britannia’s intriguing history to life prior to the short transfer back to your cruise ship.

*You will tour the staterooms of the palace if no member of the Royal Family is staying here at the time.
 
Highlights:
  • Privately guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
  • Visit Holyrood Palace (Subject to Royal Visit)
  • Discover the history of the Royal Yacht Britannia
Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning/ Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light
 
Inclusions:
  • Private transport by BMW 7 Series or similar for 1 or 2 passengers or Viano (6 passenger seats) or similar for 3, 4, or 5 passengers or Sprinter for 6 passengers.  
  • Expert local guide for stated sightseeing 8 hours in Edinburgh
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities
  • Supplement for public holidays
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Inclusions” list above.

Edinburgh: Introducing Edinburgh - 4 hours

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Edinburgh: Introducing Edinburgh - 4 hours

The capital city of Scotland is undoubtedly one of the most dramatically-situated cities in Europe; this setting has had a profound effect on its historical development and today your expert local guide unravels these themes on a half-day sightseeing tour. The focal point of the city is Edinburgh Castle, a royal fortress that symbolises the Scottish nation and is home to the 'Honours of Scotland', the oldest set of Crown Jewels in the British Isles. From the impressive military installations there are stunning views of the city. The Royal Mile stretches down on from castle through the 'Old Town' of Edinburgh, at the heart of which is St. Giles Cathedral. This fascinating Gothic church is topped by a fine medieval spire in the shape of a crown. At the foot of the Royal Mile is Holyrood Palace, the Queen's Official Residence in Scotland*. The palace's neighbour is the much more recent Scottish Parliament Building; its striking contemporary designs are in eye-catching contrast to the classical style of the palace. 

*Tour of palace staterooms is included if no member of the Royal Family is present at time of visit

Highlights:

  • Take in the stunning views of the city from Edinburgh Castle, a royal fortress home to the oldest set of Crown Jewels in the British Isles
  • At the foot of the Royal Mile see Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament Building

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning / Afternoon

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Private transport by luxury car or minivan
  • An expert local guide for 4 hours
  • Entrance fees to all sights and museums
  • All taxes
Exclusions:
  • All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
  • Gratuities

No information currently available.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Arrive
04/19/2026
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Depart
04/19/2026
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Destination Guide
At Sea
Arrive
04/20/2026
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Depart
04/20/2026
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No information currently available.

Northern Germany
Arrive
04/21/2026
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Depart
04/21/2026
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No information currently available.

Northern Germany
Arrive
04/22/2026
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Depart
04/22/2026
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No information currently available.

Harlingen
Arrive
04/23/2026
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Depart
04/23/2026
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No information currently available.

Oostende
Arrive
04/24/2026
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Depart
04/24/2026
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Destination Guide
Bruges
Arrive
04/24/2026
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Depart
04/24/2026
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Destination Guide
East Sussex
Arrive
04/25/2026
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Depart
04/25/2026
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No information currently available.

Portsmouth, UK
Arrive
04/26/2026
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Depart
04/26/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Oceanview

Solo Outside Cabin [ SB ]

CALL

Solo Cabin [ SA ]

CALL

Outside Cabin [ 04 ]

$5,790 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$5,790 per person

Outside Cabin

Category 04

Outside Cabin [ 03 ]

$5,514 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$5,514 per person

Outside Cabin

Category 03

Outside Cabin [ 02 ]

$4,794 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$4,794 per person

Outside Cabin

Category 02

Outside Cabin [ 01 ]

$4,566 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$4,566 per person

Outside Cabin

Category 01

Balcony

Balcony Cabin [ 05 ]

$7,237 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$7,237 per person

Balcony Cabin

Category 05

Suite

Suite [ 07 ]

$9,986 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$9,986 per person

Suite

Category 07

Suite [ 06 ]

$8,322 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Combinable with Exclusive Amenities listed above
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$8,322 per person

Suite

Category 06

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Departure Date
Apr 18, 2026
Number of Nights
8
Cruise Inclusions
  • 8-nights accommodations
  • All meals aboard ship
  • And more
Remarks

Price is per person, double occupancy.

Costs Include: All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals , nonalcoholic beverages* aboard ship and meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of taxes and service charges, and services of our expedition staff.
*Alcoholic beverages except super-premium brands and crew tips now included on Explorer and Orion.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1665052

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