Cruise itinerary
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
14 nights · Northern Europe · 10 ports of call
14-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Rotterdam, departing Reykjavík and calling at Heimaey Island Iceland, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Leith, Rotterdam, Ålesund and Nordfjordeid and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Rotterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Amsterdam
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Reykjavík
Depart 23:00
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
- Day2
Heimaey Island Iceland
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day5
Leith
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:00
The historic port of Edinburgh on Scotland's Firth of Forth. Its converted dockside warehouses now hold restaurants and the royal yacht Britannia, with the Scottish capital's castle and Royal Mile a short ride inland up the hill.
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Gateway to Edinburgh
- The Shore
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 15:00
The Netherlands' great port city, rebuilt after wartime destruction into a showcase of bold modern architecture. The Erasmus Bridge spans the Maas, the cube houses tilt over the Oude Haven, and the covered Markthal anchors a skyline unlike anywhere else in the country.
- Erasmus Bridge
- Cube houses
- Markthal
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Ålesund
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 21:00
A port town spread across islands on Norway's northwest coast, rebuilt in Art Nouveau style after a 1904 fire. Ålesund is known for its ornate Jugendstil architecture, the viewpoint atop Mount Aksla, and access to the surrounding fjords and islets.
- Art Nouveau centre
- Mount Aksla viewpoint
- Sunnmøre fjords
- Day11
Nordfjordeid
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A small village at the head of the Eidsfjord in western Norway, where green farmland meets steep mountain walls. It serves as a quiet gateway to the glaciers of Jostedalsbreen and the painted churches and waterfalls of the inner Nordfjord.
- Eidsfjord setting
- Jostedalsbreen glacier
- inner Nordfjord
- Day12
Norwegian fjords cruising
- Day13
Bergen
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Amsterdam
Arrive 07:00
The Dutch capital, laced with concentric canals and gabled merchant houses from its 17th-century golden age. Most river sailings depart from here, leaving time for the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House or a stroll through the Jordaan before lines cast off.
- Rijksmuseum
- Anne Frank House
- Jordaan canals
Upcoming departures
- 22 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Heimaey Island Iceland, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Leith, Rotterdam, Ålesund, Nordfjordeid, Norwegian fjords cruising, Bergen and Amsterdam.
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 Reykjavík and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard Rotterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 22 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.