Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
8 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Lapérouse, departing Reykjavík and calling at Heimaey Island, Westman Islands, 2021 Total Eclipse observation, At Sea, Streymnes, Streymoy and Lerwick, Shetland Islands and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Lapérouse
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · 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
The largest of Iceland's Westman Islands off the south coast, a fishing town rebuilt after a 1973 eruption that buried part of it in lava and ash. Puffin colonies crowd the sea cliffs in summer, and the new volcano Eldfell rises above the harbour.
- Eldfell volcano
- Puffin cliffs
- Eldheimar museum
Westman Islands
- Day3
2021 Total Eclipse observation
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Streymnes, Streymoy
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 16:30
- Day6
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive 13:00 · Depart 19:00
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
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day8
At 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 Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Heimaey Island, Westman Islands, 2021 Total Eclipse observation, At Sea, Streymnes, Streymoy, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands and Dublin.
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 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.