Cruise itinerary
11-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
11 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
11-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Southampton and calling at At Sea, Geiranger, Ålesund, Flåm, Bergen and Eidfjord and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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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
At Sea
- Day4
Geiranger
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day5
Ålesund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6
Flåm
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day7
Bergen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day8
Eidfjord
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A small Norwegian village at the head of the Hardangerfjord, ringed by steep cliffs and waterfalls. It sits at the gateway to the Hardangervidda plateau, with the thundering Vøringsfossen falls and the Måbødalen valley a short drive inland.
- Vøringsfossen falls
- Hardangervidda plateau
- Måbødalen valley
- Day9
Sandnes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Zeebrugge
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day12
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
- 5 Jun 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, At Sea, Geiranger, Ålesund, Flåm, Bergen, Eidfjord, Sandnes and Zeebrugge.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 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?
11 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Jun 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.