Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Copenhagen
8 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA V, departing Copenhagen and calling at At Sea, Flåm, Sandnes, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Akureyri and Isafjørdur and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA V
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Copenhagen
- Returns
- Reykjavík
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Copenhagen
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
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Flåm
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:30
- Day4
Sandnes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Akureyri
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day8
Isafjørdur
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day9
Reykjavík
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 7 Jul 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Copenhagen FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Copenhagen, At Sea, Flåm, Sandnes, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Akureyri, Isafjørdur and Reykjavík.
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 Copenhagen and ends in Reykjavík.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard EXPLORA V.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Jul 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.