Cruise itinerary
10-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
10 nights · Northern Europe · 8 ports of call
10-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Star, departing Reykjavík and calling at Ísafjörður, Iceland, Akureyri, Ålesund, Bergen, Invergordon and Leith and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Star
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Reykjavík
Depart 17:00
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
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day3
Akureyri
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 17:30
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Ålesund
Arrive 11:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day6
Bergen
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Invergordon
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A deep-water firth port in the Scottish Highlands, the usual gateway to Inverness and Loch Ness. Cruise ships dock close to town, with castles, single-malt distilleries along the Speyside route, and the Culloden battlefield within easy reach of the harbour.
- Loch Ness
- Speyside whisky
- Culloden battlefield
- Day9
Leith
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The historic port of Edinburgh on Scotland's Firth of Forth. Its converted dockside warehouses now hold restaurants and the royal yacht Britannia, with the Scottish capital's castle and Royal Mile a short ride inland up the hill.
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Gateway to Edinburgh
- The Shore
- Day10At sea
- Day11
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
- 11 Jun 2026
- 2 Jul 2026
- 23 Jul 2026
- 3 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Ísafjörður, Iceland, Akureyri, Ålesund, Bergen, Invergordon, Leith and Southampton.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Reykjavík and ends in Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Norwegian Star.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Jun 2026, 2 Jul 2026, 23 Jul 2026 and 3 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.