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Available To Book Featured Speaker Bob Schmuhl from Notre Dame†

English Channel Discovery

Date: May 24-31, 2026
Starting Price: $2,799
Trip Length: 7 nights
Trip: Paris (Le Havre), France to London (Southampton), England
Cruise line: Oceania Cruises | Marina

Sail away with us to Europe on this 7-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina. Let the ebb and flow of the ocean take over as you feel relaxed and energized by the people and places along the way.

Begin your journey near Paris in Le Havre and set sail for Cherbourg to explore the city’s rich maritime history. Visit Dunkirk, known for its role in World War II. Visit a war museum to learn about the famous Dunkirk evacuation, or spend time relaxing at the beach. Then, proceed to Bruges to enjoy the medieval architecture and cozy town square. Stop in Ijmuiden and visit the Ijmuiden Lighthouse to enjoy panoramic views from the top, or take a day trip to Amsterdam and see the Anne Frank House. In Dover, enjoy the English countryside and explore medieval castles. Before journeys end in London, home to the famed Big Ben, spend time in Torbay on the English Channel. Enjoy the day in nature with a walk through Dartmoor National Park or cruise the riviera and watch for dolphins and other fascinating wildlife.

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Features

 


Your World Included Amenities Featuring:
  • Shipboard Gratuities
  • Gourmet Specialty Restaurants
  • Unlimited Starlink® Wi-Fi
  • Sodas, Specialty Coffees, Teas, & Vero Water®
  • Juices, Smoothies, & Gourmet Ice Cream
  • Free Launderettes
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and reflect all savings. Onboard meals and entertainment are included. Wi-Fi offer includes two devices per stateroom. Prices, itinerary, and offer are subject to change. For more details visit gonext.com/terms.

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Featured Speaker
Bob Schmuhl from Notre Dame
Bob Schmuhl is the Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Professor of American Studies and Journalism, Emeritus, at Notre Dame. He’s the author or editor of over a dozen books, including The Glory and the Burden: The American Presidency from the New Deal to the Present, Fifty Years with Father Hesburgh: On and Off the Record, and Ireland’s Exiled Children: America and the Easter Rising. His most recent book is Mr. Churchill in the White House: The Untold Story of a Prime Minister and Two Presidents, which was featured on “CBS Saturday Morning” and C-SPAN’s “Booknotes+.” A 1970 Notre Dame graduate, he joined the Notre Dame faculty in 1980 and has lectured throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Africa, and South America. In 2010 he was the recipient of the Frank O’Malley Award for excellence in undergraduate teaching at Notre Dame.

A minimum number of participants is required to secure the services of a Notre Dame representative. We make every effort to send a faculty lecturer, priest, or host from Notre Dame on each departure as our travelers tell us this greatly enhances their experience and makes the trip unique. If this is important to you in making your decision to travel with this program, please contact us at alumtrav@nd.edu to confirm that one will accompany the group before making your final payment. 

 

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Itinerary

  • May 23: Depart for Paris, France
  • May 24: Paris (Le Havre), France
  • May 25: Cherbourg, France
  • May 26: Dunkirk, France
  • May 27: Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
  • May 28: Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Netherlands
  • May 29: London (Dover), England
  • May 30: Torbay, England anchor icon
  • May 31: London (Southampton), England
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Deck Plans

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More time and peace of mind. Don’t just wave at your port city from the deck—extend your trip with an overnight land stay and city exploration. Spend more time with your feet on the ground and immerse yourself in local culture with engaging tours led by an expert travel guide. Let us handle the logistics of your airport transportation, luggage handling, and so much more, so you can worry less and go all in on your vacation.

Extend the fun! Go Beyond with Go Next exclusive Pre-Cruise & Post-Cruise Programs.

A Paris Pre-Cruise program and a London Post-Cruise Program may be offered. Details to follow.

Cancellation Policy

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS:
If you choose to cancel your reservation, we must receive written notice of your cancellation either via certified mail, overnight courier, or e-mail sent to cancel@gonext.com. (with a confirmation of receipt from us). The following cancellation fees apply to cancellations received by us on the days below before the date of departure.
Cruise Cancellation Fees:
181 days or more = $150 per person
180-151 days = $500 per person
150-121 days = 25% of total fare
120-91 days = 50% of total fare
90-61 days = 75% of total fare
60-0 days = 100% of total fare
For Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites, the cancellation amounts are as listed above with one exception, the administrative fee from 180 to 91 days prior to sailing is 10% of the fare.

ADDITIONAL REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
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181 days or more = No Penalty, Full Refund
180-121 days = 25% penalty of total fare, per program
120-91 days = 50% penalty of total fare, per program
90-61 days = 75% penalty of total fare, per program
60-0 days = 100% of total fare, per program
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Available To Book

English Channel Discovery

Date: May 24-31, 2026
Starting Price: $2,799
Trip Length: 7 nights
Trip: Paris (Le Havre), France to London (Southampton), England
Cruise line: Oceania Cruises | Marina
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