Cruise itinerary
23-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
23 nights · Europe · 17 ports of call
23-night Europe cruise aboard Crystal Symphony, departing Reykjavík and calling at Tórshavn, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Newhaven, Le Havre, Saint-Malo and Fowey and 10 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Symphony
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 23 nights
- Region
- Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Lisbon
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
Reykjavík
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Tórshavn
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing nation in the North Atlantic. One of the world's smallest capitals, it gathers turf-roofed timber houses on the Tinganes headland, surrounded by steep treeless hills and a deep harbour.
- Tinganes headland
- Turf-roofed houses
- North Atlantic cliffs
- Day4
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Newhaven
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Le Havre
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day9
Saint-Malo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A walled corsair city on the coast of Brittany, built of granite within ramparts above the sea. The tidal beaches, the offshore forts and the long sweep of the Emerald Coast define a town once home to privateers and explorers.
- City ramparts
- Emerald Coast
- Tidal forts
- Day10
Fowey
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
Dunmore East
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day12
Holyhead
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day13
Isle of Man
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day14
Liverpool
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 19:00
A maritime city in northwest England on the River Mersey, once Britain's gateway to the Atlantic. The waterfront's Three Graces and Albert Dock, the Beatles trail and two cathedrals anchor a UNESCO-listed mercantile centre.
- Albert Dock
- Beatles trail
- Royal Liver Building
- Day15At sea
- Day16
Brest
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17
Nantes
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day18
Bordeaux
Arrive 13:15 · Depart 14:30
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21
Bilbao
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
The largest city of the Basque Country in northern Spain, set inland on the Nervión estuary. Once an industrial port, it was reshaped around Frank Gehry's titanium Guggenheim Museum, with pintxo bars and the old quarter close by.
- Guggenheim Museum
- Casco Viejo
- Pintxos bars
- Day22At sea
- Day23
Porto-Vecchio
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day24
Lisbon
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
Upcoming departures
- 21 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
23-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 23-night Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Tórshavn, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Newhaven, Le Havre, Saint-Malo, Fowey, Dunmore East, Holyhead, Isle of Man, Liverpool, Brest, Nantes, Bordeaux, Bilbao, Porto-Vecchio and Lisbon.
How many days are spent at sea?
7 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Reykjavík and ends in Lisbon.
How long is this cruise?
23 nights aboard Crystal Symphony.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 21 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.