13 Night Cruise sailing from Dover roundtrip aboard Quest for Adventure.

Cruise to some of Northern Europe's more unusual spots, such as the fairytale town of Mandal in Norway and the quiet island of Heligoland. You'll also be able to admire the contemporary architecture, world-class museums and historic monuments of some of Scandinavia's most iconic cities.

Highlights of this cruise:

Heligoland
Heligoland is a small German island in the North Sea. It's a very popular destination for one-day ship cruises. A feature of the island is the almost total absence of car traffic, which makes it a quiet location. This red sand-stone rock with its green land steeplys stands out against the German Sea.

Heavily fought over during World War II, this small island has plenty of history and interesting places to see.

Ronne
Rrnne is the capital of Bornholm, a tiny island to the east of Denmark characterised by sandy beaches in the south and craggy cliffs and hilly landscapes in the north. Rrnne was founded in the 13th century and was once an important Baltic trading post.

The town grew up around its natural harbour and today the population lives by fishing, farming and, increasingly, tourism. Approaching Rrnne from the sea, you will see St Nikolai's church on the hill just above the port. Close to the harbour, in Laksegade, there is an enchanting area of rose-clad, half-timbered 17th and 18th-century houses, including the terracotta-roofed Erichsen's Gaard.

The oldest building in Rrnne is situated near the harbour and was originally constructed as a warehouse for storing provisions for the Navy. The oldest theatre in Denmark, built in 1823, is in Rrnne and the ruins of one of northern Europe's largest castles are to be found nearby, at Hammerhus.

Copenhagen
By the 11th century, Copenhagen was already an important trading and fishing centre and today you will find an attractive city which, although the largest in Scandinavia, has managed to retain its low-level skyline.

Discover some of the famous attractions including Gefion Fountain, the Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace, perhaps cruise the city's waterways, visit Frederiksborg Castle or explore the medieval fishing village of Dragoer.

Once the home of Hans Christian Andersen, Copenhagen features many reminders of its fairytale heritage and lives up to the reputation immortalised in the famous song 'Wonderful Copenhagen'.

Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries.

Situated on the west coast of Sweden, Gothenburg holds a lively cultural scene, stylish shopping and - with five Michelin-starred restaurants - is quickly earning a reputation as a centre of gastronomic excellence.

Oslo
Oslo is the capital of Norway and is also its largest city, situated at the head of Oslo Fjord and surrounded by hills and forests. Home to some 50 museums including the Viking Ships Museum and full of galleries, cafes, a sculpture park and the Royal Palace, this vibrant city with its handsome 19th century buildings and wide streets has much to offer.

Its history dates back 1000 years and includes a rich seafaring heritage spanning the Vikings to Thor Heyerdahl's Kon Tiki expedition.

Stavanger
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stavanger flourished in the early 19th century as a centre for the fishing trade and while other towns and cities in Norway have suffered with the decline of the industry, Stavanger has managed to keep its economy booming by diversifying, first into ship building and now into oil.

These two contrasting industries have led to Stavanger being a city of two halves - it has a bustling and modern area of high-rise buildings and a historic old centre of warehouses, stock rooms, cobbled streets and clapboard residential buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

The city centre has a range of shopping and dining opportunities but is also home to a number of historically significant attractions and was the birthplace of Alexander Kielland, one of the great 19th-century Norwegian novelists. Its cathedral, dating back to 1125, is an impressive building and the only cathedral in Norway to retain its original features.

From here you can explore the attractive blue waters of Lysefjord, surrounded by cliffs and striking rock formations, and visit Hafrsfjord where 29 small kingdoms were united to form the Kingdom of Norway in the 9th century. For those interested in learning more about oil excavation from the North Sea, an independent visit to the very informative Petroleum Museum is recommended.