Cruise itinerary
10-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
10 nights · Northern Europe · 9 ports of call
10-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Prima, departing Southampton and calling at Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Bergen, Geiranger, Ålesund and Akureyri and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Prima
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe · Scandinavia
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Reykjavík
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 16:00
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
- Day2
Zeebrugge
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A North Sea port on the Belgian coast and the gateway to Bruges, about a quarter-hour inland by road. Zeebrugge itself is a working harbour and beach resort, while nearby Bruges draws visitors for its canals, belfry, and medieval market square.
- Bruges canals
- Belfry of Bruges
- Coastal tram
- Day3
IJmuiden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
A North Sea port at the mouth of the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands, the seaward gateway to Amsterdam. Set behind long harbour piers and broad beaches, it sits within easy reach of the capital and the bulb fields of the surrounding region.
- Amsterdam gateway
- North Sea beach
- Harbour locks
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Bergen
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A historic port on Norway's western fjord coast, ringed by seven mountains and once the country's largest city. Bergen is known for the colourful wooden Hanseatic warehouses of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, and its lively fish market.
- Bryggen wharf
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish Market
- Day6
Geiranger
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
- Day7
Ålesund
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Akureyri
Arrive 09:00 · 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
- Day10
Isafjørdur
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A small town at the head of a deep fjord in Iceland's remote Westfjords, ringed by steep flat-topped mountains. Ísafjörður is known for its preserved timber houses, access to nearby seabird cliffs and Arctic-fox country, and dramatic fjord scenery.
- Old timber houses
- Westfjords mountains
- Seabird cliffs
- Day11
Reykjavík
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 8 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Bergen, Geiranger, Ålesund, Akureyri, Isafjørdur and Reykjavík.
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 Southampton and ends in Reykjavík.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Norwegian Prima.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 8 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.