Disney Magic, Western Europe Cruise ex Dover Return

5 Night Cruise sailing from Dover to Barcelona aboard Disney Magic.

From the hearts and minds of the dream-makers at Disney come the most imaginative vessel afloat: The Disney Magic®. Step aboard and discover a ship as classic as the greatest ocean liners of years gone by. Staterooms that are among the largest at sea. And separate activity areas for adults, teens, and kids. Discover what makes every Disney cruise a voyage into adventure and enchantment.

Highlights of this cruise:

Dover
Dover, England is one of the charming ports of call on a Disney Cruise Line European Cruise vacation. It is a seaside city in the southeast corner of Great Britain, situated only 80 miles from London and 28 miles from France. The white cliffs of Dover have remained the city's proudest and most recognizable feature since it was first settled. This attractive sight has welcomed visitors traveling to England from continental Europe for centuries. Today, Dover is the world's busiest harbor, one of England's most active cruise liner ports and a major dock for freight, as attested to by the ever-present fleet of colossal cargo ships docked there. On a clear day, you can easily see France from Dover's shores.

Amsterdam
Get a feel for the atmosphere of Amsterdam with its enchanting windmills and impressive architecture. Don’t be fooled by the size of this capital! Amsterdam has it all—canals, museums, historic sites and more. Many hold the opinion that this is also one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in Europe. The culture is one of tolerance and diversity which cultivates extraordinary, international cuisine. It may be hard to believe that modern-day Amsterdam was once a 13th-century fishing village. The city has evolved into a mecca for trade and tourism. As it developed further into the 15th century, immigrants fled to its shores to escape religious persecution. When the Dutch East India Company was established in 1602, Amsterdam had the great fortune of holding a majority share in what was destined to be world’s first multinational company. The resulting 17th century absolutely flourished with dramatic increases in economic wealth, culture and world influence that has carried over into Amsterdam’s international reputation today.

Zeebruge (Bruges)
This bustling international port city on the North Sea includes a resort town boasting the largest sandy beach on the Belgian coast. Learn more about this unique destination and its “mother city” Bruges, home to one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns and in day-trip proximity to Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp. Zeebrugge, meaning “Bruges of the Sea,” is a precinct of Bruges and an important center for fishing and European trade, as well as a major cruise ship and ferry port with traffic from all directions. During the busy summer months, fresh ocean air and miles of pristine white-sand beaches beckon convoys of beachgoers. The picturesque old fish market in the marina is another big draw, housing the maritime theme park Seafront. In Bruges proper—the breathtaking capital of West Flanders—discover a fairy-tale town square with soaring towers and carillon chimes, romantic tree-lined canals and splendorous architectural treasures dating from the 12th to 18th centuries. This dreamy medieval city also boasts over 80 stone bridges. Other historic highlights include the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall), the Markt (market square), the 12th-century Belfry of Bruges and the many fine examples of gabled Hanseatic League architecture.

Le Havre (Paris)
Le Havre is located at the mouth of the Seine River on France’s north coast in Normandy. With a name whose translation means “The Harbor,” Le Havre is the second-largest port in France and a premier cruise destination for the European west coast. Le Havre holds a legacy as the birthplace of Impressionism. Claude Monet’s groundbreaking 1872 painting "Impression, Sunrise" was painted here—not only ushering in the first Modern Art movement, but inspiring its name as well! Today, there are 5 museums in Le Havre that are classified as Musées de France, a distinction granted only to museums of the highest status.