Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
8 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, departing Reykjavík and calling at Isafjørdur, Siglufjørdur - høfn, At Sea, Thorshavn, Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Edinburgh and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA IV
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 8 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 19:00
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
Siglufjørdur - høfn
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A small fishing town at the head of a deep fjord in northern Iceland, once the country's herring capital. Steep mountains rise on three sides, and the Herring Era Museum recounts the boom years along the colourful waterfront.
- Herring Era Museum
- Fjord setting
- Mountain backdrop
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Thorshavn
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day6
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The main town of Scotland's Shetland Islands, a far-northern port closer to Norway than to London. Lerwick is known for its grey-stone waterfront, the Iron Age broch and settlement at Clickimin, and the surrounding treeless moorland and sea cliffs.
- Clickimin Broch
- Commercial Street
- Shetland ponies
- Day7
Edinburgh
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
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
- 2 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Isafjørdur, Siglufjørdur - høfn, At Sea, Thorshavn, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Edinburgh and Southampton.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 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?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA IV.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.