Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
8 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA III, departing Southampton and calling at At Sea, Mandal, Sandnes, Olden, Bergen and Flåm and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA III
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Copenhagen
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 18:00
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
At Sea
- Day3
Mandal
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Norway's southernmost town, a tidy harbour of white wooden houses set among smooth coastal rocks where the Mandal river meets the sea. It is known for its long sandy beach, summer artists and a sheltered old town of narrow lanes.
- Sjøsanden beach
- white wooden town
- Mandal river
- Day4
Sandnes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
- Day5
Olden
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
Bergen
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
A historic port on Norway's western fjord coast, ringed by seven mountains and once the country's largest city. Bergen is known for the colourful wooden Hanseatic warehouses of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, and its lively fish market.
- Bryggen wharf
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish Market
- Day7
Flåm
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Copenhagen
Arrive 08:00
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
- 17 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, At Sea, Mandal, Sandnes, Olden, Bergen, Flåm and Copenhagen.
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 departs from Southampton and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA III.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 17 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.