Cruise itinerary
12-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
12 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
12-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Southampton and calling at At Sea, Mandal, Trondheim, Brønnøysund, Leknes and Flåm and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 12 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
Mandal
Arrive 09:00 · 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
At Sea
- Day5
Trondheim
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A historic Norwegian city at the head of a long fjord, once the country's Viking-age capital. The medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful warehouses along the Nidelva river define its centre, with the old Bakklandet quarter and its wooden bridge close by.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet
- Old Town Bridge
- Day6
Brønnøysund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Leknes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Flåm
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Nordfjordeid
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 16:30
A small village at the head of the Eidsfjord in western Norway, where green farmland meets steep mountain walls. It serves as a quiet gateway to the glaciers of Jostedalsbreen and the painted churches and waterfalls of the inner Nordfjord.
- Eidsfjord setting
- Jostedalsbreen glacier
- inner Nordfjord
- Day11
Sandnes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
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
- 4 Aug 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, At Sea, Mandal, Trondheim, Brønnøysund, Leknes, Flåm, Nordfjordeid and Sandnes.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 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?
12 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Aug 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.