Cruise itinerary
12-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
12 nights · Northern Europe · 10 ports of call
12-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Oceania Insignia, departing Reykjavík and calling at Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Killybegs, Galway, Foynes and Dingle and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Insignia
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Reykjavík
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
Reykjavík
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 10:00
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 19:00
The main town of the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland, set around a sheltered bay. The red-stone St Magnus Cathedral towers over the centre, with Neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar across the islands.
- St Magnus Cathedral
- Skara Brae
- Ring of Brodgar
- Day5
Ullapool
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6
Killybegs
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Galway
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Foynes
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day9
Dingle
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day10
Glengarriff
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day11
Cobh
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The historic deep-water harbour outside Cork, and the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912. Its waterfront terraces of coloured houses climb to St. Colman's Cathedral, with an Emigration museum recalling the millions who left Ireland from these quays.
- St. Colman's Cathedral
- Titanic Experience
- deck of cards houses
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Southampton
Arrive 08:00
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
- 3 Aug 2026
- 14 Jul 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Ullapool, Killybegs, Galway, Foynes, Dingle, Glengarriff, Cobh 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?
12 nights aboard Oceania Insignia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Aug 2026 and 14 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.