Cruise itinerary
8-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
8 nights · Northern Europe · 7 ports of call
8-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Le Lapérouse, departing Reykjavík and calling at Surtsey Island Iceland, Heimaey Island Iceland, Vestmanna, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Isle of Skye and Dublin.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Lapérouse
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Dublin
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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
Heimaey Island Iceland
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 23:59
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Vestmanna
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 16:30
- Day6
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 17:45
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
Isle of Skye
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Dublin
Arrive 07:00
Ireland's capital on the river Liffey, a Georgian city of literary pubs and brick terraces. The cruise berth sits in the working port east of centre, with Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and the medieval streets of Temple Bar all within the compact core.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Temple Bar
Upcoming departures
- 10 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Surtsey Island Iceland, Heimaey Island Iceland, Vestmanna, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Isle of Skye and Dublin.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Reykjavík and ends in Dublin.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Lapérouse.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.