Copenhagen, Denmark

On June 5 we will be visiting Copenhagen.  Here are the highlights of Copenhagen on the Princess Cruises website. 

Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs, and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture.

Copenhagen deserves its accolade as the Venice of the North. Founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city. Stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's most celebrated pleasure gardens.

The weather forecast for Copenhagen on June 5 predicts a mostly cloudy day with a low of 11 degrees and a high of 18 degrees celsius.  Hopefully it will be a great day for sightseeing! 

Port of Dover

For the next few days we'll take a look at some of the countries and ports that we'll be visiting on our cruise.  We'll board our ship in the beautiful town of Dover.  The following information is taken from Princess Cruises website.  Ports of Call - Dover

London (Dover), England

Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London - Britain's ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.

Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbor filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

Click here to view the guide for the  Dover Cruise Port Terminal