Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth
11 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard Crystal Symphony, departing Portsmouth and calling at Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newhaven/Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and At Sea and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Symphony
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Portsmouth
- Returns
- Copenhagen
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Crystal Symphony sailing, typically within 24 hours.
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
IJmuiden
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
- Day4
IJmuiden
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
- Day5
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Day6
Newhaven/Edinburgh
- Day7
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
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
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Oslo
Norway's capital, set at the head of a long fjord ringed by forested hills. The waterfront pairs the sail-like Opera House with museums of Viking ships and Munch's art, and the sculpture-filled Vigeland Park lies a short way inland.
- Opera House
- Vigeland Park
- Viking ships
- Day10
Lysekil
A small fishing town on Sweden's western Bohuslän coast, set among the smooth pink granite rocks of the Skagerrak. Wooden houses line the harbour, and the surrounding archipelago of skerries and islets is known for seafood, sailing and sea bathing.
- Bohuslän coast
- granite cliffs
- harbour seafood
- Day11
Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day12
Copenhagen
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
Upcoming departures
- 9 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Portsmouth, Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newhaven/Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, At Sea, Oslo, Lysekil and Copenhagen.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Portsmouth and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Crystal Symphony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.