Cruise itinerary
13-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
13 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
13-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Southampton and calling at At Sea, Trondheim, Brønnøysund, Leknes, Tromsø and Honningsvåg and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 13 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
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
- Day5
Brønnøysund
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Leknes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Tromsø
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A northern Norwegian city well above the Arctic Circle, ringed by fjords and snow-streaked peaks. Known as a base for aurora viewing and Arctic expeditions, it has the soaring Arctic Cathedral, a cable car to the heights and the world's northernmost brewery.
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen cable car
- Northern lights
- Day8
Honningsvåg
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A fishing town near the northern tip of Norway, the closest harbour to the North Cape cliff. Set among treeless Arctic hills, it serves as the jumping-off point for the cape's plateau, with reindeer, king crab and the midnight sun in summer.
- North Cape
- King crab
- Arctic landscapes
- Day9
Harstad
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Ålesund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day12
Leirvik
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
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
- 10 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
13-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 13-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, At Sea, Trondheim, Brønnøysund, Leknes, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Harstad, Ålesund and Leirvik.
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?
13 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.