Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth
10 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Valiant Lady, departing Portsmouth and calling at Amsterdam, At Sea, Edinburgh, Invergordon, Akureyri and Isafjørdur and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Valiant Lady
- Cruise line
- Virgin Voyages
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe · British Isles
- Departs
- Portsmouth
- Returns
- Reykjavík
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Where this voyage takes you
- Adults Only
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Portsmouth
Depart 17:00
England's historic naval city on the south coast, home to the Royal Navy for centuries. Its Historic Dockyard holds HMS Victory and the Mary Rose, while the Spinnaker Tower rises over the harbour and Solent waters.
- HMS Victory
- Historic Dockyard
- Spinnaker Tower
- Day2
Amsterdam
Arrive 18:00
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
- Day3
Amsterdam
Depart 17:00
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
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Edinburgh
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Scotland's capital, a city of medieval closes and Georgian terraces built across volcanic hills, with ships docking at Leith and Newhaven. A clifftop castle crowns the Old Town above the Royal Mile, which runs down to the royal palace of Holyroodhouse.
- Edinburgh Castle
- the Royal Mile
- Arthur's Seat
- Day6
Invergordon
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A deep-water firth port in the Scottish Highlands, the usual gateway to Inverness and Loch Ness. Cruise ships dock close to town, with castles, single-malt distilleries along the Speyside route, and the Culloden battlefield within easy reach of the harbour.
- Loch Ness
- Speyside whisky
- Culloden battlefield
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Akureyri
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day10
Isafjørdur
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day11
Reykjavík
Arrive 06:30
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
- 27 Aug 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Portsmouth FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Portsmouth, Amsterdam, At Sea, Edinburgh, Invergordon, Akureyri, Isafjørdur and Reykjavík.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Portsmouth and ends in Reykjavík.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Valiant Lady.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.