Cruises to Portland, UK

Step into 5,000 years of mystery with a two-hour drive to Stonehenge, where you’ll circle the massive stones like a druid with a camera. Afterwards, head to Salisbury, one of the world’s most charming cathedral cities, to see the spire, the cloisters and an original Magna Carta (no, you can’t touch it).

Step into a living swan colony founded by monks in the 14th century and still thriving today. Over 1,000 swans nest here, and between May and June you might see hundreds of tiny cygnets tottering through the reeds. After the lagoon, visit the subtropical gardens first planted in 1765 and now a riot of rare botanicals.

Drive through the Dorset countryside to meet the 180-foot-tall Cerne Abbas Giant carved into the hillside—a chalk figure whose origins are as mysterious as Stonehenge. Then tour a Tudor manor built in 1485, exploring its Great Hall, King’s Room and award-winning gardens before pausing for refreshments. 

A direct hit of prehistoric awe. Two hours from port, you’ll arrive at the visitor center then head to the stones themselves along an encircling path. The site’s sheer scale, precise alignment and ancient engineering remain as staggering today as they were to the builders. Audio guides and exhibits fill in the blanks while your eyes do the rest.