Cruise itinerary
7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton
7 nights · Northern Europe · 6 ports of call
7-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Sun, departing Southampton and calling at Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Kiel, Warnemünde and Copenhagen.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Sun
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Copenhagen
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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
Zeebrugge
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day3
IJmuiden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Kiel
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A Baltic port in northern Germany at the end of the Kiel Canal, gateway to the Schleswig-Holstein coast. Known for its sailing waters and Kiel Week regatta, with maritime museums along the fjord and Hamburg and Lübeck within reach.
- Kiel Canal
- Kiel Week sailing
- Kiel Fjord
- Day6
Warnemünde
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 22:00
A seaside resort and port on Germany's Baltic coast, with a long sandy beach and a tall striped lighthouse. It is the main gateway to Berlin by rail and to the old Hanseatic city of Rostock just up the river.
- Gateway to Berlin
- Baltic beach
- Lighthouse
- Day7
Copenhagen
Arrive 11:30 · Depart 11:30
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
- Day8
Copenhagen
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
Upcoming departures
- 1 Jun 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, Zeebrugge, IJmuiden, Kiel, Warnemünde and Copenhagen.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Southampton and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Norwegian Sun.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 1 Jun 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.