Cruise itinerary
19-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
19 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call
19-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Reykjavík and calling at Isafjørdur, Akureyri, At Sea, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Portree, Isle of Skye and Belfast and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 19 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 18:00
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
Isafjørdur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A small town at the head of a deep fjord in Iceland's remote Westfjords, ringed by steep flat-topped mountains. Ísafjörður is known for its preserved timber houses, access to nearby seabird cliffs and Arctic-fox country, and dramatic fjord scenery.
- Old timber houses
- Westfjords mountains
- Seabird cliffs
- Day3
Akureyri
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A town at the head of a long fjord in northern Iceland, the country's largest settlement outside the capital region. Snow-capped mountains rise on either side, with botanic gardens, whale-watching boats and the lava fields near Lake Mývatn within reach.
- Eyjafjörður fjord
- Goðafoss waterfall
- Lake Mývatn
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day6
Portree, Isle of Skye
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day7
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
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Southampton
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
Geiranger
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day13
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
- Day14
Flåm
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day15
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
- Day16
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
- Day17
Sandnes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18
At Sea
- Day19
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
- Day20
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
- 28 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
19-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 19-night Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Isafjørdur, Akureyri, At Sea, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Portree, Isle of Skye, Belfast, Southampton, Geiranger, Ålesund, Flåm, Bergen, Eidfjord, Sandnes and Zeebrugge.
How many days are spent at sea?
5 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?
19 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 28 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.