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The Transatlantic Voyage

NEW YORK to BRUGES, AMSTERDAM, & the BRITISH ISLES

From the has-it-all, ’’city that never sleeps’’ to the Atlantic archipelago,
come experience a luxurious transatlantic adventure like no other. 

 

Belgian chocolate shops. Rotterdam’s windmills. The highland scenery in Oban.
An Edinburgh Castle Tour.  A visit to Stonehenge and Bath.

A kiss for the Blarney Stone?

From the historic architecture and picturesque canals to

the amazing landscapes and abundant wildlife...
there’s so much to experience on this voyage.

New York, New York, USA; Southampton, England, UK;
Zeebrugge & Bruges, Belgium;
Rotterdam, Netherlands;
Cobh & Cork, Ireland;
Liverpool, England, UK;
Isle of Mull (cruise by), UK;
Oban, Scotland, UK;
Invergordon, Inverness & Loch Ness, Scotland, UK;
South Queensferry & Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
30 Nights – September 3-October 3, 2025

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SEA DAYS

Designed for long sea voyages, the Queen Mary II is a ship

with a world unto its own.

You’ll be amazed at just how much there is to experience on board.

Sunbathe by the pool, indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment,

visit the shops or galleries, enjoy a performance or dance late into the night,

watch or play your favorite sport, join in a yoga class,

advance your appreciation of wine, take a fencing lesson,

or delight in a signature Afternoon Tea.

Take your pick of elegant fine dining, gastro pubs, and indulgent buffets.

Sea days are full of possibilities.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGE​
WITH KENSINGTON TRAVELER SERVICES

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA

Start your journey in the bustling ’’Big Apple’’ where one can do

and see just about everything –

shop in the abundance of stores and boutiques; take in a Broadway show; 

stroll across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge; visit the Empire State Building

or the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island;

immerse yourself in world-renowned museums –

the American Museum of Natural History, The Museum of Modern Art,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum,

Whitney Museum of American Art, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum,

Intrepid Museum, and the American Folk Art Museum, to name just a few;

tour Chinatown and Little Italy;

escape to nature in the scenic trails and beautiful gardens of Central Park;

go for a walk on the High Line; 

experience the vibrant energy of Times Square;

and ... no matter what type of cuisine you’re in the mood for,

you’ll find it in New York.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND

Cruise to the vibrant waterfront city of Southampton, England

where maritime heritage is married with modern attractions.

Whether you stroll through the historic areas

or explore the contemporary districts,

Southampton offers an array of cafes, restaurants, museums, and galleries.

See Southampton’s medieval city walls – a 1.25 mile perimeter with

13 remaining towers and 6 city gates.

Visit the SeaCity Museum or the Tudor House and Garden

(a beautifully preserved 15th Century Tudor-era building and gardens),

delve into the incredible story of aviation
in Hampshire in the Solent Sky Museum,

relax at Southampton Common (the largest outdoor space in Southampton),

catch a show at the Mayflower Theatre,

dine on the exquisite cuisine at the Ocean Village Marina...

ZEEBRUGGE / BRUGES, BELGIUM

​From the harbor-town of Zeebrugge, journey to the delightful city of Bruges.
With its picturesque canals, cobblestone streets, and historic medieval architecture,
Bruges is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved cities in Europe.

The historic city centre is a prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site

and Bruges is home to a host of famous landmarks and historical museums.


Enjoy a scenic canal ride, a stroll among the delectable Belgian waffle houses
and abundant chocolate shops, a tour of the De Halve Maan Brewery

to taste Belgium’s premier, distinctive beers

or a visit to one of the many notable Bruges must-sees ... 

the Church of Our Lady (the world’s second-highest brick tower/building),

the Belfry of Bruges, the Gothic Town Hall, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood –

the Basilica reputedly houses a crystal phial containing a drop of Christ’s blood.

 

And shop! If it’s the world’s finest chocolate you seek,

you’ll find a myriad of chocolate shops – all with intoxicating aromas.

The main shopping streets are between the Market Square

and the old city gates. Dijver flea market (held from spring to autumn

on the weekends) has a range of second-hand wares that attract shoppers

from across Belgium.

 

While Bruges has much to offer, you’ll find other must-see towns close by:
the seaside resort of BLANKENBERGE, known for its art nouveau architecture

and broad sandy beach; DAMME, a beautiful town filled with many

historic buildings, and GHENT with the formidable Castle of the Counts

and beautiful canals. Also nearby is the city of YRES (southwest of Bruges) –

for those interested in World War history. The cemetery houses

1,500 WWI graves; Menin Gate is inscribed with the names

of 54,000 British soldiers.

ROTTERDAM / AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

With its rings of canals, charming gabled houses, grand art museums,
quirky boutiques and gorgeous flower markets, Amsterdam is simply captivating.

Explore the canals by bike, canal boat, or on foot; they’re lined with trees
and cafés and criss-crossed with charming humped bridges –

several are illuminated at night.

 

Amsterdam, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site,

is most definitely a city for art lovers. The majestic Rijksmuseum

displays thousands of paintings and sculptures, including masterpieces

by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals. Close by, the Van Gogh Museum

holds the largest collection of his works in the world.

If your tastes are more modern, head next door to

the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

to see contemporary art and design.

Admire some of the city’s grand landmarks, like Oude Kerk, the imposing

800-year-old church or the opulent Royal Palace on Dam Square.

More poignant is Anne Frank House, where the famous diarist hid

with her family from the Nazis.

Should you wish to shop in Amsterdam, you’ll find any number of boutiques,

the Albert Cuypmarkt (the street market which houses about 250 stalls

with vendors that sell a bit of everything, including specialty cuisine.

There is the famous, floating Bloemenmarkt, filled with seasonal flowers and,

toward the end of the year, a number of Christmas markets

are scattered festively throughout the city.

 

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

Liverpool is a unique city in the north of England. Energetic and modern,

but still with an unmistakable taste of the 60s,

Liverpool is the world-renowned home of The Beatles.

A rich maritime past first put Liverpool on the map.

Today, the vibrant city is known for its diversity and contributions

in the world of sport and music.

 

From fascinating museums to endless shops, restaurants, street art, and

eye-catching architecture, there is much to see in Liverpool.

There are three iconic buildings at Liverpool’s harborside –

all constructed in turn-of-the-century Gothic-style architecture – known as

the city’s Three Graces: the Royal Liver Building, the Port of Liverpool Building,

and the Cunard Building – once the headquarters

for the Cunard Steamship Company.

 

Visit the Royal Albert Dock, home to the single largest collection of

Grade I listed buildings in the UK and a host of museums, shops, and restaurants.

The Liverpool Cathedral is one of the largest cathedrals in the world at over

330 feet high and 620 feet long.

Discover the history of Liverpool’s famous football club; retrace the steps of the

Beatles at Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and The Cavern Club where the group

is known to have played almost 300 gigs; or, visit one of the city’s many museums.

Learn more about Liverpool’s industrial history in the Museum of Liverpool

or visit Anfield Stadium.

​Liverpool’s culinary scene offers everything from delicate gastro cuisine

to hearty northern classics. Want to ‘eat like a local’? Try Scouse, a traditional meat

and vegetable-based stew. Perhaps another British dishe? ‘Toad in the Hole’

or ‘Bubble and Squeak’? Liverpudlian bread pudding –

or ‘Wet Nelly’ – is a local dessert made with soaked sponge cake

or bread mixed with dried fruit, spices, sugar, and eggs –

served with a generous helping of custard. There’s also the Liverpool Tart,

which dates back to the late Victorian era.

 

The main shopping center, Liverpool ONE, is home to well over

100 mainstream shops and restaurants. The independent shops

on Bond Street offer more unique and local choices. Typical Liverpudlian

treasures include The Beatles and Liverpool FC merchandise,

and souvenirs that proudly showcase the Liver Bird –

Liverpool’s mythical symbol of the city.

SOUTH QUEENSFERRY (tours to EDINBURGH), SCOTLAND

When you arrive in South Queensferry upon the River Forth,

you’ll find three magnificent bridges which represent the pinnacle of engineering

across three centuries. The oldest is the Forth Bridge,

a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and Scottish icon

that is recognised the world over as the most famous of cantilever designs.

 

Queensferry, or  ‘The Ferry’, is a pretty town with several historic attractions.

Among them is Inchcolm Abbey, one of the

best preserved monastic buildings in Scotland.


From Queensferry, head east to explore Scotland’s beautiful cultural capital,

Edinburgh. The city‘s incredible architecture and majestic buildings

are crowned by Edinburgh Castle which sits as it has for over a thousand years

on top of Castle Rock.

Edinburgh is truly a shopper’s paradise with luxury brands, big department stores

and exclusive boutiques. On Saturdays, there is a traditional farmers’ market

with local produce and crafts.

Food in Edinburgh is varied and exciting – what you would expect

from a cosmopolitan capital. There is a diverse range of tea rooms, chic bars and

traditional pubs which boast some of the best authentic international cuisine.

For a flavor of the traditional, try the local specialty of haggis.

Made with minced meat, oatmeal, suet and spices –

all boiled in the stomach of a sheep.

Haggis is an acquired taste. Scottish shortbread and whisky are

two more palatable delicacies to try in Edinburgh.

For the adventurous traveler, take a guided tour or ghost walk in the network

of tunnels and vaults which lie below the streets. The labyrinthine of

rooms and dwelling places dates back to early Georgian times

and some very curious and unexplained phenomena have recorded there.

INVERGORDON (tours to INVERNESS or LOCH NESS), SCOTLAND

The Scottish Highlands are shrouded in myth and folklore.

Amid the conical hills and verdant glens beyond Inverness,

one cannot help but look for the legendary Loch Ness monster.

Nearby is Culloden Moor where Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated

in the Battle of Culloden and Cawdor Castle

at the summit of Castle Hill – forever linked with Macbeth.

Visit Beauly Priory, the historic priory built in 1230 by a French order of monks.

Explore Clava Cairns, one of Scotland‘s most evocative prehistoric sites

and the inspiration for the fictional Craigh na Dun standing stones in the book

and TV Series Outlander.

 

OBAN, SCOTLAND

In Oban, you can visit McCraigs Tower, an architectural masterpiece​

inspired by the Roman Colosseum; 

Dunstaffnage Castle; and, Dunollie Castle,

built in the Middle Ages when Oban was the center of the Kingdom of Dál Riata.

 

With miles of glorious coastline, Oban is renowned for the magnificent seafood

hauled fresh from its waters. You’ll find a host of restaurants, pubs and hotels that

serve an array of fabulous fish and shellfish.

And, you can sample the local, single malt Scotch whisky,

distilled at one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, Oban Distillery.

Oban is also home to some of Scotland‘s most amazing scenery and wildlife.

In and beyond the magnificent harbor, look for sea eagles, golden eagles,

peregrine falcons, puffins, cormorants, oystercatchers, sandpipers, grey seals,

and otters. Oban is one of the best places in the world to see basking sharks

(the second-largest living fish). Take a tour to swim, kayak,

or snorkel with them.

 

ISLE OF MULL (Scenic Cruising), SCOTLAND

En route, keep your eyes on the waves for bottlenose dolphins, harbor porpoises,

minke whales, and even the elusive basking shark.

The island is dominated by the Mull mountains – a beautiful combination

of gray granite and green slopes. Small coastal towns can be seen from the ocean,

most notably the colorful seafront houses of Tobermory,

made famous by the CBBC series Balamory.

Mull is home to rugged coastlines and over 260 bird species.

Also known as Eagle Island, the area has the densest population

of breeding golden eagles (Scotland’s national bird) in the world.

Though sightings are rare, you may also see the majestic,

white-tailed eagle with a 2.5-meter wingspan. Alongside these winged giants,

are gray heron, oystercatcher, puffins, and many others.

COBH (tours to CORK), IRELAND

On a steep hill on the Great Island in Cork’s natural harbor, you’ll find Cobh –

the quaintly charming seaside town with colorful houses

and the impressive spire of the classically Victorian Saint Coleman’s Cathedral.

There are numerous sights of historical interest and importance to visit,

such as the Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens and the

magnificent Regency country house and hunting lodge.

 

You can shop in the stylish boutiques and major department stores

or visit the English market, which dates back to 1788 and is

a foodie’s heaven with a myriad of family-run stalls.

Sample unique traditional fare – Drisheen (a blood sausage) and Battlebord

(dried salted ling fish from the cod family). There are quality meats, fish,

and speciality cheeses as well as delicious baked goods to indulge in.

Ireland is of course famous for its whiskey and Irish Distillers

(makers of Jameson Whiskey).

The largest distillery in Ireland, the Midleton Distillery,

is only 10 minutes from Cork city and produces more than 8 million gallons

of whiskey each year. Before you leave Cork,

do try to visit Blarney Castle, the site of the famous stone. To kiss the Blarney Stone

is to receive the mythical gift of eloquence.

 

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Itinerary

Day 1 – Departs from New York, NY

Days 2-7 – Sea Days

Day 8 – Southampton, England, UK

Days 9 – Zeebrugge (tours to Bruges), Belgium

Day 10 – Rotterdam, Netherlands

Day 11 – At Sea Day

Day 12 – 
Southampton, England, UK


Day 13 – At Sea

Day 14 – Cobh (tours to Cork), Ireland

 

Day 15 – At Sea

 

Day 16-17 – Liverpool, England, UK

 

Day 18 – Isle of Mull (cruise-by), United Kingdom

Day 19 – Oban, Scotland, UK

Day 20 – At Sea

Day 21 – Invergordon (tours to Inverness or Loch Ness), Scotland

Day 22 – South Queensferry (tours to Edinburgh), Scotland, UK

Day 23 – At Sea

Day 24 – Southampton, England, UK

Days 23-30 – Sea Days

Day 31 – New York, NY

New York; Southampton, England, UK;
Zeebrugge & Bruges, Belgium;
Rotterdam, Netherlands;
Cobh & Cork, Ireland;
Liverpool, England, UK;
Isle of Mull (cruise by), UK;
Oban, Scotland, UK;
Invergordon, Inverness & Loch Ness, Scotland, UK;
South Queensferry & Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 
30 Nights – September 3-October 3, 2025
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Call your Travel Specialist

for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Cindy Jackson @ (917) 805-9859.

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