Northern Europe Singles Cruise
NCL’s New Ship – PRIMA
from Southampton, England to Iceland!

** Shore Excursions and Post Night Included **

Join our Northern Europe cruise that departs from Southampton with a group of fun-loving singles. Board the Norwegian Prima and let our Singles Travel host take care of everything. Shore excursions are included. Travel from Southampton to Reykjavic, stopping at ports of call in Northern Europe, Includes Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Bergen, Norway – Geiranger, Norway – Alesund, Norway – Akureyri, Iceland and Ísafjörður, Iceland. Enjoy all the cruise ship’s amenities, all the exclusive singles activities. Don’t miss our Northern Europe Singles Cruise and you will enjoy a great Getaway!

Northern Europe Singles Cruise Itinerary

Cruise Day 1: London (Southampton), England 

Southampton is a port city on England’s south coast. It’s home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. Nearby, Southampton City Art Gallery specialises in modern British art. Solent Sky Museum features vintage aircraft like the iconic Spitfire. Tudor House & Garden displays artifacts covering over 800 years of history, including a penny-farthing bike.

Board Cruise Ship – Sail from London (Southampton), England at 5:00pm (boarding is from 12pm to 2pm) onboard the Norwegian Prima. Join us for lunch on-board before we watch the ship sail away.

Cruise Day 2: Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium 

Bruges is an ancient city located in the northern part of Belgium, about 62 miles from Brussels. The city was once a main port of Belgium welcomed artists and nobles from Europe during the 15th century and is distinguished by canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Market square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and a 272 foot tower with panoramic views.

Included Shore Excursion: Shuttle to Bruges & Private Walking Tour – Our drive to Bruges is about a half an hour and where our walking tour begins. Our old town walk will take us to the best of countless bridges, chocolate shops and medieval treasures highlighting the splendor of this historically rich city. Having gracefully aged from its days as a medieval trading center, Bruges seems almost too good to be true, made of stunning gothic and Renaissance buildings and presenting a charming atmosphere today.

We will tour the striking canal side views, cross legendary bridges and have some breaks for photos at the Market Square, Belfry Tower, Quay of the Rosary, Chapel of the Holy Blood and Saint John’s Hospital, an eight hundred-year-old venue once caring for pilgrims and travelers.

Before we depart for our ship the guide will be happy to direct us towards the most delectable Belgian chocolate shops, legendary breweries or waffle shops for a taste of local delicacies.

Cruise Day 3: Amsterdam, Netherlands 

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.

Included Shore Excursion: Amsterdam Highlights & Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Tour – Leave the city behind as we drive to one of Holland’s most charming villages, Zaanse Schans. Travelers associate Holland with its windmills, and Zaanse Schans has plenty of historic windmills and houses, most completed in the late 1500s to the 1600s. At one time, Zaanse Schans had more than 500 windmills along its canals. Sadly, most of them are long gone. We will walk tour past some of the historic green-timbered houses and canals to a working windmill.
Cheese-making is also an old Dutch guild and a visit to a local dairy farm offers us an opportunity to view a cheese-making demonstration and experience the taste of fresh cheese.
Then we will drive back to the beautiful capital of the Netherlands for an overview tour of Amsterdam. See the architecture of city mansions, countless canals and amazing views from the famous museum district to the historic city center. We will walk by St. Nicholas Basilica and around Amsterdam’s main square, the Dam.

Cruise Day 4: Day At Sea

Time to relax and have fun on our first day at sea. Let’s claim our lounge chairs, have a leisurely breakfast and enjoy all of today’s activities. Capture a breathtaking photo as you walk over water across Oceanwalk, NCL’s first glass bridge. Stroll through The Concourse, a seaside sculpture garden, and explore interactive art installations that incorporate technology for stunning effects. Or swim up to the horizon on Infinity Beach. Discover new and exciting experiences for everyone aboard Norwegian Prima.

Cruise Day 5: Bergen, Norway 

View this lovely and charming Norwegian city from your cruise ship and you’ll see how the city is nestled between seven mountains, seven fjords and the North Sea. The Norwegian King resided here, and many historical events took place in this busy port. These events come alive when you amble down the old streets of Bryggen, past picturesque, wooden buildings and the Romanesque-style St. Mary’s church.

Included Shore Excursion – Private Guided City Tour (3 hours) + Funicular – For over 400 years, The Bergen Wharf was one of the offices of the Hanseatic League (an alliance of trading guilds established to maintain a trade monopoly). We stroll through the wooden tenements and delve into bygone days and the history of the Wharf and the stories of those who lived and worked there. The narrow alleyways will make you feel like we stepped back in time to the era when the Hanseatic merchants dominated Bergen’s trade. Visit the Hanseatic Museum, one of the oldest wooden buildings in Bergen, furnished in 18th century style and shows the life of the Hanseatic merchants. From the Wharf it’s a short walk to the Bergenhus Fortress, with the royal stone hall and the Rosenkrantz tower.
Then we take the funicular railway, one of Norway’s most famous attractions to Mount Fløyen and see all of Bergen in just 8 minutes. The exiting trip up the mountain is a magnificent experience in itself. From Mount Fløyen, approx 1000 feet above sea level, we can enjoy the beautiful view and fjords surrounding Bergen.

Cruise Day 6: Geiranger, Norway 

Geisinger is a village in western Norway, at the head of Geirangerfjord. The Norwegian Fjord Center has multimedia on the history of the region and its inhabitants. Part of the steep Trollstigen mountain road weaves through the village, connecting to Flydalsjuvet lookout, which has views over the fjord. The fjord’s waterfalls, including the Seven Sisters, the Suitor and the Bridal Veil, are visible by boat.
Included shore excursion – Panoramic tour with Mount Dalsnibba (5 hours) – First stop — Eagle Road, a spectacular road with 11 hairpin bends. On the steep sides of the road you might spot goats and sheep grazing grass. Once you arrive at the last hairpin bend, we will stop for a break. You can walk to the platform for another majestic view over the
Geirangerfjord and the waterfall “Seven Sisters”. Next stop — at Flydalsjuvet, an amazing place to look out over the Geirangerfjord.
Our excursion continues to Djupvatnet, a beautiful lake which lies at approximately 1000 meters above sea level, where you can take some more pictures. Our last stop is at Mountain Dalsnibba.

Cruise Day 7:  Alesund, Norway 

Alesund NorwayOne of Norway’s most beautiful towns, renowned for its Jugend-style architecture and art nouveau style. Cruise visitors will immediately notice Alesund’s unique layout, as it is built on islands extending to the sea, and offers scenic views of fjords and the Sunnmore Alps. Alesund is the fishing capital of Norway. Explore more of Alesund on a European cruise!
Included Shore Excursion – Viking Islands & Alesund Highlights (4 hours) – From the cruise dock we will be taken through the beautiful area outside of Ålesund, through several underwater tunnels to reach our first destination, the Island of Giske. A relatively flat and fertile island, we will find farms, grazing cows and sheep. Giske is known as the birthplace of the famous Viking Rollo, who was the first Duke of Normandy and an ancestor of the British Royal AlesundFamily. Then we continue to the beautiful island of Godøy and its typical fishing village Alnes. Enjoy an amazing view over the Atlantic Ocean, visit the lighthouse or go for a stroll on the beach before.
After visiting all the islands our excursion takes us back to Alesund and Mount Aksla, from where we can enjoy the spectacular view over the city and its surrounding islands. Drive past the old city center in original Art Nouveau style and see the modern and business part of Ålesund before our tour ends back at the pier.

Cruise Day 8: Day At Sea 

A great day at sea and the perfect time to check out one of the boulevard’s offerings, the Indulge Food Hall, Norwegian’s first food hall concept. This take-out dining hub will have 11 eateries, beverage shops, and dessert offerings. If you’d rather dine in, you can head to one of Ocean Boulevard’s three restaurants, which will all be equipped with both indoor and outdoor tables.

Cruise Day 9: Akureyri, Iceland

Akureyri is a city at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord in northern Iceland. In the center, the 1940 Akureyri Church has stained-glass windows portraying scenes from Icelandic Christian history. There are views of the fjord from the forecourt. Nearby, the Akureyri Art Museum displays contemporary art from Iceland and farther afield. To the south are the Botanical Gardens, with specimens from across Iceland.

Included Shore Excursion – Akuereyri Walking Tour (3 Hours) – Following a short introduction by our guide, we take a pleasant walk into the town along the Strandgata, enjoying the views of the harbor, town and fjord. Once in town we stroll up the colorful Artist’s Alley to the Akureyri church, one of the town’s proud symbols and consecrated in 1940. The church houses many artefacts including part of a strained glass window, stems from Coventry Cathedral in England. Following our church, we continue exploring the old mid town area. Akureyri’s past life as a trading post for Danish merchants is apparent throughout the walk – easily recognizable in the old town houses’ distinctive architecture. Visit the Museum of Akureyri to absorb more of the locality’s profoundly interesting past.

Cruise Day 10: Ísafjörður, Iceland

Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It’s known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains archives and photography.

Included Shore Excursion: Ísafjörður city tour – Dynjandi Falls – After meeting our local guide at the pier, we start our tour by driving straight to Dynjandi, the majestic “Jewel of the Westfjords”. A series of 7 waterfalls falling like a bridal veil from the edge of a cliff, Dynjandi is breathtaking. We stop for an hour so we can enjoy the waterfall and scenic landscape. It is even possible to take a short hike for a closer look at the top tier and to get a spectacular view of the fjord and surrounding mountains.

The route back is longer as we drive through a steep mountain pass, charming fishing villages and some of the most beautiful fjords in Iceland. Arnarfjordur, 18 milies long, is one of the longest fjords in Iceland and famous in folklore for being home to sea monsters. The town of Thingeyri, one of the oldest settlements in the Westfjords is where the regional Viking assembly was held and the first trading post was established. Next we’ll find Hrafnseyri farmstead, the birthplace of Jon Sigurdsson, the leader of the 19th Century Icelandic Independence movement.  A museum opened in 1980 features a recreated turf house modelled after the one that Jón grew up in. There is also an old church dating to 1886.

Cruise Day 11: Reykjavik, Iceland

There’s a good reason that Iceland is considered a photographer’s dream destination. Its terrain is visually stunning, offering views of lava flows, hot sprnature – and colorful, fascinating cities like Reykjavik. The world’s most northerly capital brings together quaint villages, exciting museums, a flourishing music scene and restaurants that rival Europe’s finest.
Included Shore Excursion – Grand Circle Tour (8 hours) – Our full day excursion inlcudes many of the scenic natural wonders for which Iceland is justly renowned, such as Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir hot springs and Thingvellir National Park. We start with the highland plateau of Hellisheiði, large lava fields and steaming valleys then pass the greenhouse town of Hveragerði. Gain a unique insight into the processes of greenhouse horticulture and the use of geothermal heating with a visit to Friðheimar. Enjoy the special experience of entering a greenhouse with its fragrant tomato plants – and then sitting down to a feast of the famous and delicious Friðheimar tomato soup with freshly baked bread – with tomato plants all around. You might even like to raise a glass of tomato schnapps
Then we reach the geothermal active valley of Haukadalur which contains the geysers Geysir and Strokkur. Explore this otherworldly geothermal field covered with multicolored pools of water where hot springs are in abundance, geysers erupt and pools of mud bubble. Strokkur, the Great Geysir’s little brother, is spouting to a height of about 82 ft and erupts in 5-7 minute intervals.
One of the Golden Circles many highlights is the Gullfoss waterfall, the queen of Iceland’s waterfalls. We will walk around the Falls, where the river Hvitá tumbles 105 ft in a double cascade. When the sun is shining, we’re likely to see a rainbow through the massive spray that forms.
Finally, but no less spectacular is a visit to the Þingvellir National Park (Thingvellir), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll around the country’s most sacred site, home of the oldest existing parliament in the world, the Alþingi. Thingvellir, a place of fascinating natural beauty, is set on a vast plain flanked by large fissures, right in Iceland’s largest lake, Thingvallavatn. The Great Atlantic rift is clearly visible; a rift that is slowly pulling Iceland apart along tectonic plates and you can literally walk between the American and Eurasian continental plates.

Cruise Day 12/Post Day: Reykjavik, Iceland 

Reykjavik, Iceland’s coastal capital, is renowned for the late-night clubs and bars in its compact center. It’s home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s dramatic landscape is the volcanic setting of the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa.
Included Shore Excursion – Reykjanes Peninsula and Blue Lagoon (7 Hours) – At 8:00am the Norwegian Prima docks in Reykjavik where we will begin our post trip. Our morning city tour includes the most significant places of the world’s most northern capital and surrounding towns. This is a detailed and comprehensive introduction to Reykjavik’s past and present. During our guided tour Reykjavik’s main attractions are highlighted on foot and by bus. The main landmarks, such as The Pearl, Hallgrímskirkja church, the National Museum of Iceland, the harbor and the famous 101 Reykjavik neighborhood are visited. We will drive through narrow streets with old timer houses, pass the university campus, the Nordic house, the Lutheran and Catholic cathedrals, the Parliament, the City Hall and Höfði house, where the Reagan/Gorbachev summit meeting took place in 1986.
The Blue Lagoon is a natural geothermal pool in the middle of a large and dramatic lava field and an oasis that owes its existence to a nearby geothermal power plant, looming large over the aqua tinted waters. Enjoy a refreshing bath or swim in the inviting, rejuvenating and pleasantly warm mineral-rich water (37°C-39°C/98-102°F), reputed for its healing properties. An indoor pool and geothermal sauna are also on the site. Bathing in this surreal environment is a unique experience no one should miss. The Blue Lagoon’s warm water and natural active ingredients like mineral salts, silica and blue green algae help you relax. Overnight Grand Hotel Reykjavík incl. Breakfast

Cruise Post Day 13: Reykjavik, Iceland 

After breakfast, and according to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the Keflavík Airport (KEF) for your international flight. Say goodbye to all your new friends and the end of another singles vacation.