Cruise itinerary
16-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
16 nights · Europe · 12 ports of call
16-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Reykjavík and calling at At Sea, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Oban, Belfast, Southampton and Greencastle and 5 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Reykjavík
Depart 21:00
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
- Day2
Reykjavík
Depart 17:00
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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The main town of the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, set around a natural harbour in a Gaelic-speaking heartland. Harris Tweed is woven across the island, and the ancient Callanish standing stones rise on the moorland a short drive away.
- Callanish Stones
- Harris Tweed
- Lews Castle
- Day5
Oban
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Belfast
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00
The capital of Northern Ireland, set where the River Lagan meets the sea. The city that built the Titanic now centres its waterfront on a striking museum to the ship, with Victorian halls and the green Antrim coast within reach.
- Titanic Belfast
- City Hall
- Giant's Causeway
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Southampton
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
Greencastle
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
A coastal village on the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal, at the head of Lough Foyle in Ireland's far north. Guarded by a ruined medieval castle and a fort, it looks across the lough toward Northern Ireland, set among green hills and quiet shore.
- Greencastle fort
- Lough Foyle
- Inishowen peninsula
- Day11
Killybegs
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day12
Portree, Isle of Skye
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day13
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day14
Invergordon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A deep-water firth port in the Scottish Highlands, the usual gateway to Inverness and Loch Ness. Cruise ships dock close to town, with castles, single-malt distilleries along the Speyside route, and the Culloden battlefield within easy reach of the harbour.
- Loch Ness
- Speyside whisky
- Culloden battlefield
- Day15
Edinburgh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
Scotland's capital, a city of medieval closes and Georgian terraces built across volcanic hills, with ships docking at Leith and Newhaven. A clifftop castle crowns the Old Town above the Royal Mile, which runs down to the royal palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Edinburgh Castle
- the Royal Mile
- Arthur's Seat
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
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
- 30 Jun 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
16-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 16-night Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, At Sea, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Oban, Belfast, Southampton, Greencastle, Killybegs, Portree, Isle of Skye, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Invergordon and Edinburgh.
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 departs from Reykjavík and ends in Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
16 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 Jun 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.