Cruise itinerary
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
14 nights · Northern Europe · 8 ports of call
14-night Northern Europe cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa, departing Southampton and calling at Cobh, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Iceland, Reykjavík, Måløy, Norway and Hellesylt and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Virtuosa
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 19:00
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Akureyri
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day7
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Reykjavík
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Måløy, Norway
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day12
Hellesylt
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day13
Sandnes
Arrive 14:00 · Depart 20:00
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Southampton
Arrive 09:00
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
- 6 Jun 2026
- 25 Jul 2026
- 29 Aug 2026
- 12 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Cobh, Akureyri, Ísafjörður, Iceland, Reykjavík, Måløy, Norway, Hellesylt and Sandnes.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard MSC Virtuosa.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 6 Jun 2026, 25 Jul 2026, 29 Aug 2026 and 12 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.