Holland America Line Ocean Cruises: 14 nights from Fort Lauderdale with Rotterdam
Mar 22, 2026

Falmouth

With the biggest sugar port, Falmouth, is the ideal first step to exploring Jamaica. It is located on the Northern coast of the island in the Parish of Trelawney with Montego Bay to the West and Ocho Rios to the east, the tropical forest of Cockpit Country to the southwest (a nature reserve inhabited by yellow snakes, butterflies and various bird species).

The picturesque town of Falmouth was a true economic engine and at the center of a significant social upheaval during the English colonial period. The town was built in 1769 according to carefully planned criteria, with all the comforts of a sewer system that even New York did not have. The architecture is particularly noteworthy, with the Courthouse, the waterfront, and the buildings, which are UNESCO world heritage sites.

Enjoy a walk through the historic center of Falmouth, where tourists can still admire 19th century Georgian architecture, enjoy local art and crafts, taste delicious local specialities and tour the town by carriage. It’s possible to practice diving, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins. Inside the island there are many volcanic caves that formed a long time ago and are known for their natural beauty. Whatever you choose to do, your stay will truly be unforgettable.

Portland (GB)

Southampton

Southampton is a city positioned in the South of Great Britain and its port is one of the main ports in Europe. From the port of Southamptos it is possible to set sail for a Cunard transatlantic cruise and reach New York, or visit Amsterdam and Belgium with an MSC cruise. The city offers, further to the New Forest National Park, a wide natural park with its suggestive woods, also many museums and art galleries and remarkable architectural works. Noteworthy is King John’s Palace, of Norman origins as well as the old walls with 7 entrances to the city. An evidence of the Victorian Age is Tudor House, collecting objects dated back to that period. For the art lovers, Southampton City Art Gallery offers exhibitions of any kind of art, from drawing to photography with shows that attract many visitors.

Zeebrugge

Connected to Bruges by 7.5-kilometer canal, Zeebrugge is a seaside resort that looks to the future.

On the sea front, hotels and cafes offer a warm welcome. Zeebrugge is the most important Belgian fishing port. The Zeebrugge wholesale fish market, located in a modern complex in the inner port, is one of the largest and sophisticated of its kind in Europe. Zeebrugge also has an attractive tourist port that can contain a maximun number of 100 ships. Furthermore, its geographical position is very convenient, near the beautiful city of Bruges, the trendy seaside resort of Knokke and the picturesque village of Lissewege.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam, the second largest city in Netherlands, was destroyed during World War II and it was rebuilt some decades after. Because of the war, classic medieval Dutch architecture was washed away along with the other rubble and debris of war. Despite destruction, as a result of the city's postwar, postmodern philosophy, the city has developed an architectural aesthetic that is unique in Europe.

In fact, Rotterdam is known as a city rich in history and architecture. In the few square kilometers of the city center, you have a comprehensive overview of what the 20th century produced in terms of modern architecture. Thanks to its position, the city has always been a meltingpot of people and it is still known as a multicultarl city.