Cruise itinerary
11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
11 nights · Northern Europe · 7 ports of call
11-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Celebrity Apex, departing Southampton and calling at Porto-Vecchio, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lisbon and Vigo.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Apex
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 16:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Porto-Vecchio
Arrive 10:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Funchal, Madeira
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day6
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
- Day7
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The largest city of the Canary Islands, on Gran Canaria off the African coast. A long city beach curves beside the port, and the historic Vegueta quarter holds the cathedral and the house where Columbus is said to have stayed.
- Las Canteras Beach
- Vegueta quarter
- Columbus House
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Lisbon
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 17:00
Portugal's hilly capital, spread across seven hills above the Tagus estuary. Yellow trams climb to the Alfama's tangled lanes and the Castle of São Jorge, while Belém's monastery and pastéis de nata anchor the riverside to the west.
- Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- Tram 28
- Day10
Vigo
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
A port city in Galicia on Spain's green Atlantic northwest, set along one of the region's deep coastal inlets. Famed for fresh oysters and seafood, it has an old fishermen's quarter above the harbour and serves as a stop on the Camino pilgrim routes.
- Oyster street
- Cíes Islands
- Old town
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Southampton
Arrive 07:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
Upcoming departures
- 26 Sep 2026
- 7 Oct 2026
- 25 Sep 2027
- 6 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Porto-Vecchio, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Lisbon and Vigo.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Celebrity Apex.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Sep 2026, 7 Oct 2026, 25 Sep 2027 and 6 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.