Cruise itinerary
11-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
11 nights · Northern Europe · 8 ports of call
11-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Star, departing Southampton and calling at Le Havre, Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Newhaven/Edinburgh, Inverness and Belfast and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Star
- 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
- Day2
Le Havre
Arrive 06:30 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day3
Zeebrugge
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day4
IJmuiden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Newhaven/Edinburgh
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day7
Inverness
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Belfast
Arrive 06:20 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day10
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
- Day11At sea
- 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
- 23 May 2027
- 13 Jun 2027
- 4 Jul 2027
- 25 Jul 2027
- 15 Aug 2027
- 5 Sep 2027
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, Le Havre, Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Newhaven/Edinburgh, Inverness, Belfast and Dun Laoghaire.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
11 nights aboard Norwegian Star.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 May 2027, 13 Jun 2027, 4 Jul 2027 and 25 Jul 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.