Cruise itinerary
12-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Southampton
12 nights · Transatlantic · 7 ports of call
12-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Norwegian Sun, departing Southampton and calling at Le Havre, Cobh, Belfast, Sydney, New South Wales, Halifax, Nova Scotia and New York, New York.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Sun
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- New York, New York
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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 06:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Cobh
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The historic deep-water harbour outside Cork, and the last port of call for the Titanic in 1912. Its waterfront terraces of coloured houses climb to St. Colman's Cathedral, with an Emigration museum recalling the millions who left Ireland from these quays.
- St. Colman's Cathedral
- Titanic Experience
- deck of cards houses
- Day5
Belfast
Arrive 08:30 · Depart 15:30
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
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Sydney, New South Wales
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 18:00
Australia's harbour city, whose cruise terminal sits across the water from the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The ferries at Circular Quay reach Manly and Bondi, while the historic Rocks district lies right beside the berths.
- Opera House
- Harbour Bridge
- Bondi Beach
- Day11
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
The largest city in Atlantic Canada, built around one of the world's great natural harbours in Nova Scotia. A star-shaped hilltop Citadel overlooks the waterfront boardwalk, and the city holds strong ties to the Titanic and the age of sail.
- Halifax Citadel
- Harbourfront boardwalk
- Titanic graves
- Day12At sea
- Day13
New York, New York
Arrive 07:00
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
Upcoming departures
- 12 Oct 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Southampton, Le Havre, Cobh, Belfast, Sydney, New South Wales, Halifax, Nova Scotia and New York, New York.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Southampton and ends in New York, New York.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Norwegian Sun.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.