Cruise itinerary
12-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
12 nights · Northern Europe · 7 ports of call
12-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Star, departing Southampton and calling at Gothenburg, Nynashamn, Tallinn, Helsinki, Copenhagen and IJmuiden.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Star
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe · Scandinavia
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 17:00
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
Gothenburg
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Nynashamn
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Tallinn
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Estonia on the Gulf of Finland, with one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in northern Europe. Tallinn is known for its walled hilltop at Toompea, Gothic merchant houses, and the cobbled, tower-ringed lanes of the lower town.
- Old Town walls
- Toompea Hill
- Town Hall Square
- Day7
Helsinki
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Finland, set on a granite peninsula and surrounding islands on the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is known for its white Lutheran Cathedral above Senate Square, the sea-fortress of Suomenlinna offshore, and a strong design and architecture scene.
- Senate Square
- Suomenlinna fortress
- Market Square
- Day8At sea
- Day9
Copenhagen
Arrive 12:00
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day10
Copenhagen
Depart 15:00
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
- Day11At sea
- Day12
IJmuiden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 14:00
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
- Day13
Southampton
Arrive 07:00
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
- 26 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Gothenburg, Nynashamn, Tallinn, Helsinki, Copenhagen and IJmuiden.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 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?
12 nights aboard Norwegian Star.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.