Cruise itinerary
14-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
14 nights · Europe · 11 ports of call
14-night Europe cruise aboard Zuiderdam, departing Reykjavík and calling at Grundarfjørdur, Heimaey Island, Runavík, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Amsterdam and Kristiansund and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Zuiderdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Reykjavík
Depart 23:00
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
Grundarfjørdur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A small fishing town on Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, framed by the pyramid-shaped Kirkjufell mountain. The harbour looks out across a wide bay toward open Atlantic waters, with lava fields, waterfalls and the Snæfellsjökull glacier nearby.
- Kirkjufell mountain
- Snæfellsnes peninsula
- Coastal waterfalls
- Day3
Heimaey Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Runavík
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day6
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Amsterdam
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Kristiansund
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:00
- Day11
Ålesund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 21:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day12
Scenic Cruising
Olden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A village in western Norway set at the inner end of the Nordfjord, surrounded by glacier-fed valleys. It serves as the base for excursions to the Briksdal and Kjenndal arms of the vast Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier.
- Briksdal glacier
- Jostedalsbreen
- Nordfjord scenery
- Day13
Scenic Cruising
Odda
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Amsterdam
Arrive 07:00
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
Upcoming departures
- 29 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Grundarfjørdur, Heimaey Island, Runavík, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Amsterdam, Kristiansund, Ålesund, Scenic Cruising, Olden and Odda.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Reykjavík and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Zuiderdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 29 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.