Cruise itinerary
21-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík
21 nights · Northern Europe · 15 ports of call
21-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Rotterdam, departing Reykjavík and calling at Heimaey Island Iceland, Djúpivogur, Runavík, Leith, Rotterdam and Måløy, Norway and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Rotterdam
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Reykjavík
- Returns
- Rotterdam
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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
- Day3
Djúpivogur
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Runavík
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:30
- Day5At sea
- Day6
Leith
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 01:00
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
- 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
Måløy, Norway
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
Trondheim
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A historic Norwegian city at the head of a long fjord, once the country's Viking-age capital. The medieval Nidaros Cathedral and the colourful warehouses along the Nidelva river define its centre, with the old Bakklandet quarter and its wooden bridge close by.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet
- Old Town Bridge
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Honningsvåg
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:30
A fishing town near the northern tip of Norway, the closest harbour to the North Cape cliff. Set among treeless Arctic hills, it serves as the jumping-off point for the cape's plateau, with reindeer, king crab and the midnight sun in summer.
- North Cape
- King crab
- Arctic landscapes
- Day14
Tromsø, Norway
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day15
Harstad
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day16
Leknes
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day17At sea
- Day18
Kristiansund
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day19
Ålesund
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day20
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The main town of Scotland's Shetland Islands, a far-northern port closer to Norway than to London. Lerwick is known for its grey-stone waterfront, the Iron Age broch and settlement at Clickimin, and the surrounding treeless moorland and sea cliffs.
- Clickimin Broch
- Commercial Street
- Shetland ponies
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Rotterdam
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 23 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Reykjavík FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Reykjavík, Heimaey Island Iceland, Djúpivogur, Runavík, Leith, Rotterdam, Måløy, Norway, Trondheim, Honningsvåg, Tromsø, Norway, Harstad, Leknes, Kristiansund, Ålesund and Lerwick, Shetland Islands.
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 Rotterdam.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Rotterdam.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.