Norwegian Cruise Line Ocean Cruises: 11 nights from Southampton with Norwegian Prima
Oct 20, 2025

Belfast

Belfast has grown to become a cosmopolitan and attractive city, so much so that it has become a very popular and cool destination for European tourism.

Belfast offers the frenetic pace of the British capital, providing a gateway to the deep countryside of Northern Ireland. With feelings of optimism and life pulsing through the city, Belfast makes itself exciting and intense for the tourist. It has never been easier to tour the city, thanks to a series of buses, taxis, and boats available and, of course, the pedestrian option. Don't miss the Ulster Folk Museum and Belfast Cathedral, be sure to try some of the award-winning restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries, and theaters. Also known thanks to its numerous monuments, the city also contains a series of Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Ulster Bank, built in 1860 and the Northern Bank, founded in 1769, were built from large representative buildings from these architectural styles. Spectacular and unique beauty of the Antrim coast, flanked by cliffs, not to mention the Giants Causeway, its peculiarity will remain forever etched in your memories. A couple of hours away, you can admire attractions such as the Giant's Causeway, stroll through the Mourne mountains or fish in Fermanagh. This metropolis is the ideal place to discover what remains of Northern Ireland! Belfast's industrial heritage, the birthplace of the Titanic, has designed a place rich in culture. The splendid exhibitions of the Ulster Museum and Culturlann reveal the best heritage of the place, where you can learn about its history. Located on the slopes of Cave Hill, 120 m above sea level, is the imposing Belfast Castle. If you visit the city with children, don't miss W5, a large interactive museum with interesting exhibits. And in summer the best places to relax outdoors are Sir Thomas, Lady Dixon Park, or Cave Hill Country Park. Its historic center is definitely the ideal place to go shopping, sip a cocktail in the various bars and clubs in the area. Rich in attractions for all tastes and all ages.

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Halifax

The Canadian historic city, preserves the charm of the colonial era and the adventurous spirit of the time

As the ship enters port, a bagpiper will welcome you to Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia. The "city of trees" offers the warmth and charm of a small town along with all the excitement and attractions expected from a big city. Cove Peggy, Citadel Hill, and the Acadian village are just some of the places that herald your arrival here. The capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, Halifax, was once an important military bastion of Great Britain in North America. The beautifully restored buildings on the Halifax waterfront are reminiscent of the city's centuries-old naval and maritime heritage. A walk on the waterfront, and you can find historic galleons and ships like the schooner Bluenose II, tied up to the pier of the corsair, as well as old sailing ships over 200 years old. Halifax is also the gateway to breathtaking landscapes in Nova Scotia, including the famous Peggy Cove, where granite cliffs and a lonely lighthouse create a scenery with unsurpassed charm based on natural beauty.

New York

New York is an incredibly diverse and active place, which consists of an intricate mosaic of neighbourhoods, each has its own character and history, yet they merge together seamlessly.

New York is an urban island full of unparalleled art and architecture, lively ethnic neighbourhoods, thousands of shops and some of the best restaurants in the world. The main attractions are grouped in Midtown Manhattan, not far from the cruise port.

Drift down the Hudson River and discover unforgettable attractions, such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. In the city that never sleeps there is no end of things to do, from the lights of Broadway and Times Square to world-class museums, shopping and a plethora of places to eat.