German Christmas Markets

• Day One – Depart London Tilbury

  Depart: 1600hrs

  Board Columbus in Tilbury, today, settle in to your cabin and relax as your cruise begins.

• Day Two – Amsterdam, Netherlands

  Arrive: 0900hrs

  Depart: 1400hrs

  Today Columbus arrives in Amsterdam. The city comes alive with festive cheer at this time of year, from Museumplein's 'Christmas Square' to the ancient Jordaan district and Dam Square's illuminated tree. Step ashore to discover its step-gabled houses, canals and friendly atmosphere.

• Day Three – Hamburg, Germany

  Arrive: 1300hrs

  Depart: 2300hrs

  After a morning at sea, Columbus arrives in the great German port-city of Hamburg. Head ashore to soak up the atmosphere of this famously vibrant metropolis, browse the Christmas Market in front of its Renaissance Revival town hall, and enjoy an afternoon and early evening exploring, before Columbus sets sail in the evening.

• Day Four – At sea

  Spend today relaxing on board.

• Day Five – Arrive London Tilbury

  Arrive: 0800hrs

  Say goodbye to Columbus, her crew and your fellow passengers as she arrives in Tilbury, today, and you disembark at the end of a wonderful cruise.

Days marked above with an anchor include ports where you will be transferred to shore by landing boat. These ports may be inaccessible for customers with mobility difficulties as a result. Any days not listed will be spent at sea.

• Passport requirements
  British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.
• Foreign Office travel advice
  Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice  to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.