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 Zeebrugge, At Sea, Flåm, Bergen, Nordfjordeid and Copenhagen 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
- Copenhagen
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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
Zeebrugge
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 15:00
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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Flåm
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day5
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
- Day6
Nordfjordeid
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
Copenhagen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day9
Skagen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A fishing town at the northern tip of Denmark's Jutland peninsula, where the Baltic and North Seas meet at a long sandy spit. Its clear northern light drew a noted colony of painters, and the area is known for yellow-walled houses and migrating birds.
- Grenen sandspit
- Skagen painters
- Yellow harbour houses
- Day10
At Sea
- Day11
Geiranger
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day12
Molde
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day13
Trondheim
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day14
Brønnøysund
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day15
Leknes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day16
At Sea
- Day17
Ålesund
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day18
Bergen
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day19
At Sea
- Day20
Copenhagen
Arrive 08:00
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
Upcoming departures
- 9 Jul 2027
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, Zeebrugge, At Sea, Flåm, Bergen, Nordfjordeid, Copenhagen, Skagen, Geiranger, Molde, Trondheim, Brønnøysund, Leknes and Ålesund.
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 Southampton and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
19 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.