Cruise itinerary
18-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden
18 nights · Europe · 17 ports of call
18-night Europe cruise aboard Azamara Quest, departing IJmuiden and calling at Rosendal, Olden, Molde, Ålesund, Svolvær and Sailing in Trollfjorden and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Azamara Quest
- Cruise line
- Azamara
- Duration
- 18 nights
- Region
- Europe · Norwegian Fjords · Northern Europe
- Departs
- IJmuiden
- Returns
- Dublin
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
IJmuiden
Depart 17:00
A North Sea port at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands, the seaward gateway to Amsterdam. Set behind long harbour piers and broad beaches, it sits within easy reach of the capital and the bulb fields of the surrounding region.
- Amsterdam gateway
- North Sea beach
- Harbour locks
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Rosendal
Arrive 7:00 · Depart 15:30
- Day4
Olden
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 20:00
A village in western Norway set at the inner end of the Nordfjord, surrounded by glacier-fed valleys. It serves as the base for excursions to the Briksdal and Kjenndal arms of the vast Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier.
- Briksdal glacier
- Jostedalsbreen
- Nordfjord scenery
- Day5
Molde
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day6
Ålesund
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 22:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Svolvær
Arrive 7:00 · Depart 17:00
Sailing in Trollfjorden
Arrive 18:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day9
Tromsø
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 22:00
A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen cable car
- Northern lights
- Day10
Honningsvåg
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 20:00
A fishing town near the northern tip of Norway, the closest harbour to the North Cape cliff. Set among treeless Arctic hills, it serves as the jumping-off point for the cape's plateau, with reindeer, king crab and the midnight sun in summer.
- North Cape
- King crab
- Arctic landscapes
Cruising Along North Cape
Arrive 23:50 · Depart 23:59
- Day11
Alta
Arrive 9:00 · Depart 17:00
A town at the head of a long fjord in Norwegian Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. It is famous for prehistoric rock carvings at Hjemmeluft and as one of the best places to watch the northern lights through the dark winter.
- Rock carvings
- Northern lights
- Alta River
- Day12
Harstad
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day13
Bodø
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day14
Trondheim
Arrive 13:30 · Depart 22:00
A historic Norwegian city at the head of a long fjord, once the country's Viking-age capital. The medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful warehouses along the Nidelva river define its centre, with the old Bakklandet quarter and its wooden bridge close by.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet
- Old Town Bridge
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 8:00 · Depart 18:00
The main town of the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland, set around a sheltered bay. The red-stone St Magnus Cathedral towers over the centre, with Neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar across the islands.
- St Magnus Cathedral
- Skara Brae
- Ring of Brodgar
- Day17
Oban
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day18
Dublin
Arrive 13:00
Ireland's capital on the river Liffey, a Georgian city of literary pubs and brick terraces. The cruise berth sits in the working port east of centre, with Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and the medieval streets of Temple Bar all within the compact core.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Temple Bar
- Day19
Dublin
Arrive 6:00
Ireland's capital on the river Liffey, a Georgian city of literary pubs and brick terraces. The cruise berth sits in the working port east of centre, with Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and the medieval streets of Temple Bar all within the compact core.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Temple Bar
Upcoming departures
- 27 Jun 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
18-Night Europe Cruise from IJmuiden FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 18-night Europe cruise calls at IJmuiden, Rosendal, Olden, Molde, Ålesund, Svolvær, Sailing in Trollfjorden, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Cruising Along North Cape, Alta, Harstad, Bodø, Trondheim, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Oban and Dublin.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from IJmuiden and ends in Dublin.
How long is this cruise?
18 nights aboard Azamara Quest.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Jun 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.