12-day Nordland cruise from Southampton to Reykjavik on the Norwegian Star, from €717 per person in an inside cabin (flights included from €1,436 p.p.). Departing 23 August 2026, this one-way voyage links England, Scotland, the Norwegian fjords and Iceland in a single trip – with three relaxing sea days built in.

Cruise at a glance

• Ship: Norwegian Star (Norwegian Cruise Line)
• Route: Southampton, England → Reykjavik, Iceland (one-way)
• Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
• Departure: 23 August – 3 September 2026
• Price: from €717 p.p. (inside cabin); from €1,436 p.p. including flights
• Countries visited: England, Scotland, Norway and Iceland
• Included: all main-restaurant meals, coffee and tea with meals, accommodation. Balcony cabins currently get 50% off the Free at Sea package; suites add restaurant, beverage and internet packages plus shore-excursion credit.

Day-by-day itinerary

About the Norwegian Star

The Norwegian Star is a mid-size Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying around 2,350 guests, built around NCL’s signature Freestyle Cruising concept – no fixed dining times and no assigned seating, so you eat where and when you like. On board you’ll find a broad choice of restaurants from casual buffets to speciality venues, pools and hot tubs, a spa and fitness centre, a casino, and nightly entertainment. Its smaller size is a real advantage on this itinerary, letting it dock at compact northern ports like Ísafjörður and Kirkwall that larger ships often have to skip.

What you’ll see at each stop

• Newhaven (Edinburgh), Scotland: the port gateway to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace.
• Kirkwall, Orkney: the 12th-century St Magnus Cathedral and the UNESCO-listed Neolithic sites of Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar.
• Bergen, Norway: the colourful UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, the fish market and the F&loslash;yen funicular – the classic gateway to the fjords.
• Ålesund, Norway: a striking Art Nouveau town rebuilt after the 1904 fire, with the Aksla viewpoint over the surrounding islands.
• Akureyri, Iceland: Iceland’s northern capital, near Goðafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn and prime whale-watching waters.
• Ísafjörður, Iceland: a remote Westfjords town surrounded by dramatic cliffs, with access to the Hornstrandir nature reserve.
• Reykjavik, Iceland: your final stop – Hallgrímskirkja, the Blue Lagoon and the Golden Circle all within reach.

Why choose this cruise

One-way repositioning-style voyages like this pack a lot of variety into a single trip: you get Scottish history, the Norwegian fjords and the Icelandic Arctic without booking separate flights between them. August is also the sweet spot for this route – long daylight hours, the mildest northern weather of the year, and peak whale-watching season off Akureyri.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this cruise cost?

From €717 per person in an inside cabin, or from €1,436 per person including flights.

How long is the cruise and where does it start and end?

12 days / 11 nights, one-way from Southampton, England to Reykjavik, Iceland.

Which ports does the cruise visit?

Newhaven (for Edinburgh) and Kirkwall in Scotland, Bergen and Ålesund in Norway, then Akureyri, Ísafjörður and Reykjavik in Iceland – plus three sea days.

What ship operates this cruise?

The Norwegian Star, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying around 2,350 guests and using NCL’s Freestyle Cruising format.

When does it depart?

23 August 2026, with a single confirmed sailing date shown on the booking site.

What is included in the price?

Accommodation, main-restaurant meals and coffee/tea with meals. Balcony cabins currently include 50% off the Free at Sea package, and suites add beverage, restaurant and internet packages plus shore-excursion credit.

Do I need a separate flight home?

Yes – the cruise ends in Reykjavik, so either book the flight-inclusive package or arrange your own return flight from Keflavík.

Where to book?

Visit e-hoi.de for full pricing, cabin options and the exact departure date.

The website is in German. Please use Google Translate if it is needed.

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