An exhilarating three-hour fast boat adventure from Perast to the famous Blue Caves for swimming and snorkeling was fun and memorable.

An exhilarating three-hour fast boat adventure from Perast to the famous Blue Caves for swimming and snorkeling was fun and memorable.

After a two-hour Transavia flight from Orly Airport in Paris, we land in Tivat, Montenegro. To be honest before planning this holiday, I wasn’t sure even where Montenegro was!
A 40-minute drive from the airport and we’re at the picture perfect, small (277 population), idyllic seaside village of Perast.


Back on the ship, we take time to lounge around and savour the final moments of our stunning surrounds before we traverse the North Sea, to end our cruise in Amsterdam!

The MS Rotterdam sails north overnight to Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Nicknamed the King of the Fjords. Yes, the best fjord was definitely kept to last!! We awaken to find ourselves in paradise at the enchanting village of Skjolden, the highlight of our cruise!!

Along Norway’s dramatic North Sea coastline lies historic Stavanger, our next port of call.
Yes, it must be Wednesday because the ship lift mats are never wrong! I’m hiding amongst the mirrors there somewhere?

We all cram into tender boats for the short five-minute ride to Kristiansand where our coach is ready for us.

Our wonderful friends, Jacqueline and Peter live in Goes, in Zeeland, Netherlands, and Bruce drives us there!!!
Well, of course we did! The boat is about to depart so grab your cameras (phone) and enjoy the quintessential views of Amsterdam with us.

Europe’s largest maritime festival is on again. It’s every five years, except the last one was cancelled during corona/covid. A massive fleet of tall ships, sailing boats and vessels of all shapes and sizes. This year is the 10th edition and coincides with Amsterdams 750th birthday! Comprising a sail-in parade, 5 days of activities and a sail-out parade.
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