Cruise itinerary
19-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth
19 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call
19-night Europe cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing Portsmouth and calling at Zeebrugge, At Sea, Queensferry, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Nordfjord and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 19 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Portsmouth
- Returns
- Reykjavík
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Portsmouth
England's historic naval city on the south coast, home to the Royal Navy for centuries. Its Historic Dockyard holds HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, while the Spinnaker Tower rises over the harbour and Solent waters.
- HMS Victory
- Historic Dockyard
- Spinnaker Tower
- Day2
Zeebrugge
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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Queensferry
- Day5
Aberdeen
- Day6
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
The main town of Scotland's Shetland Islands, a far-northern port closer to Norway than to London. Lerwick is known for its grey-stone waterfront, the Iron Age broch and settlement at Clickimin, and the surrounding treeless moorland and sea cliffs.
- Clickimin Broch
- Commercial Street
- Shetland ponies
- Day7
Nordfjord
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Bodø
- Day10
Leknes
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Honningsvåg
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
- Day13
Hammerfest
- Day14
Tromsø
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
- Day15
At Sea
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Siglufjørdur - høfn
A small fishing town at the head of a deep fjord in northern Iceland, once the country's herring capital. Steep mountains rise on three sides, and the Herring Era Museum recounts the boom years along the colourful waterfront.
- Herring Era Museum
- Fjord setting
- Mountain backdrop
- Day18
Patreksfjørdur
- Day19
Reykjavík
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
- Day20
Reykjavík
Iceland's northerly capital, the launch point for sailings around the island's volcanic coast. The Hallgrímskirkja church rises above its low-rise centre, with the Blue Lagoon, geysers and waterfalls of the Golden Circle reachable on day trips.
- Hallgrímskirkja
- Blue Lagoon
- Golden Circle
Upcoming departures
- 20 Jun 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
19-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 19-night Europe cruise calls at Portsmouth, Zeebrugge, At Sea, Queensferry, Aberdeen, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Nordfjord, Bodø, Leknes, Honningsvåg, Hammerfest, Tromsø, Siglufjørdur - høfn, Patreksfjørdur and Reykjavík.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Portsmouth and ends in Reykjavík.
How long is this cruise?
19 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 20 Jun 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.