Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
12 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard Celebrity Apex, departing Southampton and calling at Zeebrugge, Flåm, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Tromsø, Honningsvåg and Ålesund and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Celebrity Apex
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
- Wildlife
- Polar
- Family Friendly
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
- Day2
Zeebrugge
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
A North Sea port on the Belgian coast and the gateway to Bruges, about a quarter-hour inland by road. Zeebrugge itself is a working harbour and beach resort, while nearby Bruges draws visitors for its canals, belfry, and medieval market square.
- Bruges canals
- Belfry of Bruges
- Coastal tram
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Flåm
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day5
Crossing the Arctic Circle
- Day6
Tromsø
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day7
Honningsvåg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day8
Crossing the Arctic Circle
- Day9
Ålesund
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day10
Olden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day13
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
- 11 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Zeebrugge, Flåm, Crossing the Arctic Circle, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Ålesund, Olden and Rotterdam.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 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?
12 nights aboard Celebrity Apex.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.