Our ports were the Azores (actually really liked these two ports, had zero expectations for them and they turned out so well, took Viator tours) Cherbourg, Brugges, and Amsterdam. All were excellent, many different excursions available and we were able to see the Keukenhoff at the peak of tulip season so this was amazing timing. We took a ship, HA, tour to Ypres, WW I cemeteries and an excellent museum. Would not take a ship tour again for this but would certainly take this same excursion privately. We weren't allowed enough time and the guide wasn't great.. The Kuykenhoff excursion through the ship was also much too short so booked through Viator. The pick up spot was very close to the pier in Amsterdam so this was easy. We were on back to back cruises so we just returned to the ship at the end of the tour in time to sail to Norway.