Cruise itinerary
11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
11 nights · Northern Europe · 9 ports of call
11-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Sky, departing Southampton and calling at Belfast, Dun Laoghaire, Liverpool, Queensferry, Newcastle upon Tyne and IJmuiden and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Sky
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 11 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe · British Isles
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Belfast
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Northern Ireland, set where the River Lagan meets the sea. The city that built the Titanic now centres its waterfront on a striking museum to the ship, with Victorian halls and the green Antrim coast within reach.
- Titanic Belfast
- City Hall
- Giant's Causeway
- Day4
Dun Laoghaire
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
A harbour town on Dublin Bay in Ireland, long the main ferry gateway to the capital just to the north. A pair of granite piers enclose the port, lined by Victorian terraces, and the coastal path leads past Martello towers to the seaside village of Dalkey.
- gateway to Dublin
- granite piers
- James Joyce Tower
- Day5
Liverpool
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A maritime city in northwest England on the River Mersey, once Britain's gateway to the Atlantic. The waterfront's Three Graces and Albert Dock, the Beatles trail and two cathedrals anchor a UNESCO-listed mercantile centre.
- Albert Dock
- Beatles trail
- Royal Liver Building
- Day6At sea
- Day7
Queensferry
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Newcastle upon Tyne
Arrive 06:45 · Depart 18:00
- Day9
IJmuiden
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day10
Zeebrugge
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day11
Le Havre
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 21:00
A working port at the mouth of the Seine in France's Normandy region, rebuilt in concrete after the war. It is the main gateway for Paris and for the gardens of Giverny, the D-Day beaches and Norman towns such as Honfleur and Rouen.
- Gateway to Paris
- Giverny gardens
- D-Day beaches
- Day12
Southampton
Arrive 05:00
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
- 7 Jun 2026
- 28 Jun 2026
- 19 Jul 2026
- 9 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 11-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Belfast, Dun Laoghaire, Liverpool, Queensferry, Newcastle upon Tyne, IJmuiden, Zeebrugge and Le Havre.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Norwegian Sky.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 7 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 19 Jul 2026 and 9 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.