Cruise itinerary
7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
7 nights · Northern Europe · 6 ports of call
7-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Star, departing Southampton and calling at Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Bergen, Akureyri, Isafjørdur and Reykjavík.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Star
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 7 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
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00
The main town of the Orkney Islands off the north coast of Scotland, set around a sheltered bay. The red-stone St Magnus Cathedral towers over the centre, with Neolithic sites such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar across the islands.
- St Magnus Cathedral
- Skara Brae
- Ring of Brodgar
- Day4
Bergen
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Akureyri
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day7
Isafjørdur
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day8
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
- 2 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Southampton, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Bergen, 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?
7 nights aboard Norwegian Star.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.