Cruise itinerary
19-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
19 nights · Europe · 14 ports of call
19-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Southampton and calling at At Sea, Mandal, Geiranger, Bergen, Flåm and Haugesund and 7 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 19 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
Geiranger
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Bergen
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7
Flåm
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Haugesund
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A coastal town on the south-west Norwegian seaboard, sheltered among islands along a historic shipping channel. It lies near the Viking site at Avaldsnes and the dramatic Langfoss waterfall, with skerries and fjords spreading around it.
- Avaldsnes Viking site
- Langfoss waterfall
- Island skerries
- Day9
Eidfjord
Arrive 08:00 · 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
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Zeebrugge
Arrive 09:00 · 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 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day13
At Sea
- Day14
Cork
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Ireland's second city, set on the river Lee in the country's south. Larger ships use the deep harbour at Cobh nearby, while the compact centre is known for its covered English Market, riverside quays and the bell tower of Shandon.
- English Market
- Shandon Bells
- river Lee quays
- Day15
Dun Laoghaire
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A harbour town on Dublin Bay in Ireland, long the main ferry gateway to the capital just to the north. A pair of granite piers enclose the port, lined by Victorian terraces, and the coastal path leads past Martello towers to the seaside village of Dalkey.
- gateway to Dublin
- granite piers
- James Joyce Tower
- Day16
Greencastle
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day17
Killybegs
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day18
Greenock
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A port on the Firth of Clyde in western Scotland, set below green hills downriver from Glasgow. Long a shipbuilding centre, it is the main cruise gateway to Glasgow, Loch Lomond and the Highlands, with the Victorian Custom House on its waterfront.
- gateway to Glasgow
- Loch Lomond
- Firth of Clyde
- Day19
At Sea
- 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
- 16 Jul 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
19-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 19-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, At Sea, Mandal, Geiranger, Bergen, Flåm, Haugesund, Eidfjord, Zeebrugge, Cork, Dun Laoghaire, Greencastle, Killybegs and Greenock.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
19 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Jul 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.