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Traditional shrimp fishing by horseback in Bruges and cruising canals in Amsterdam on a vintage boat are among other new city-based shore experiences.

In Hamburg, guests can follow in the footsteps of The Beatles. The itinerary offers an evening adventure to uncover where the Fab Four found fame. The visit includes a visit to a cult bar for German Schnapps and a visit to the Ritze, an old cellar boxing club.

For cruise fans who are worried about how Brexit will affect cruises – the government has said the UK’s departure from the EU will not affect the holidays.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK Ireland has predicted a rise in the number of British cruise passengers in 2019, despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. 

Meanwhile, both the British Government and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) have also provided reassurances about travel arrangements taking place after 29 March 2019. They have stated that, from 29 March, if there is a no-deal Brexit, cruise operations will continue as they are.

Cruise passengers departing from a UK port be protected by EU regulation on maritime passengers’ rights as it will be brought into UK law.

Andy Harmer, director of CLIA UK Ireland, said: “We welcome this advice and hopes it reassures UK and EU citizens planning a cruise holiday.”