Cruise itinerary
21-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton
21 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call
21-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Southampton and calling at At Sea, Mandal, Trondheim, Brønnøysund, Leknes and Flåm and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 21 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
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
- Day6
Brønnøysund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day7
Leknes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Flåm
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day10
Nordfjordeid
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 16:30
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
- Day11
Sandnes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
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
- Day14
At Sea
- Day15
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
- Day16
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
- Day17
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
- Day18
Killybegs
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day19
Oban
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day20
Greenock
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day21
At Sea
- Day22
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
- 4 Aug 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Europe cruise calls at Southampton, At Sea, Mandal, Trondheim, Brønnøysund, Leknes, Flåm, Nordfjordeid, Sandnes, Cork, Dun Laoghaire, Greencastle, Killybegs, Oban and Greenock.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 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?
21 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Aug 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.