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EXPLORA III · Northern Europe, Iceland & Greenland

9 nights, Hamburg to Reykjavik

September 7, 2026 – September 17, 2026 · 9 nights · 7 stops

Explora's name for it: An Extended Journey of Scenic Discovery, Celtic Beauty & Icelandic Enchantment

Hamburg (open port guide)HamburgSouthampton (open port guide)Greencastle (County Donegal) (open port guide)Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) (open port guide)Seyðisfjörður (open port guide)Akureyri (open port guide)Reykjavik (open port guide)Reykjavik

The itinerary, port by port

7 calls over 9 nights, Hamburg to Reykjavik. Open any port for my full day-ashore guide, what to see, when to go, and how the day actually runs.

Getting there: Flights to Hamburg (HAM) are already bookable for these dates. I watch the fare for booked clients so you book at the right moment. When to book your flights →

  1. Embark
    Hamburg

    Hamburg is Germany's port city, a network of canals, brick warehouses, and harbor basins where the Elbe meets the city center. Port guide →

  2. 2
    Southampton

    Southampton is England's main cruise gateway, a working port city on the south coast whose old quarter holds some of the best-preserved medieval town walls and gatehouses in the country, plus a maritime… Port guide →

  3. 3
    Greencastle (County Donegal)

    Greencastle is a working fishing village on the Inishowen Peninsula at the mouth of Lough Foyle, used as a tender anchorage that puts ships within reach of Derry and Ireland's wild northern coast. Port guide →

  4. 4
    Stornoway (Isle of Lewis)

    Stornoway is the main town of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, a Gaelic-speaking island of peat moor, weaving sheds, and a harbor town that feels like the edge of Europe. Port guide →

  5. 5
    Seyðisfjörður

    Seydisfjordur is a small town at the head of a long, steep-walled fjord in East Iceland, settled by Norwegian traders who left behind colorful timber houses. Port guide →

  6. 6
    Akureyri

    Akureyri is Iceland's largest town outside the Reykjavik area, set at the head of Eyjafjordur, the country's longest fjord, on the north coast. Port guide →

  7. Disembark
    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik is the compact, walkable capital of Iceland and the gateway to the volcanic landscapes inland. Port guide →

Fares on this departure, decoded

Reading the fare fine print is the job. Here's what this sailing currently carries:

Invitation to Discover More
Explora's discovery fare, available across most of the calendar. Onboard credit where the offer applies.

The ship and your suite

This sailing is aboard EXPLORA III, all-suite, every suite with a private ocean-front terrace. Suites run from the entry Ocean Terrace to the Owner's Residence; the right tier depends on how you travel. Compare suites → · What's included →


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