Norwegian Star itinerary map for May 17, 2025
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12 Night Northern Europe: Iceland Norway & Scotland on Norwegian Norwegian Star

May 17, 2025

Norwegian Star May 17, 2025

The Norwegian Star May 17, 2025 cruise departs from Southampton (London), England. On this 12 Night Northern Europe: Iceland Norway & Scotland (Southampton To Reykjavik) sailing, the Norwegian Star will visit a total of 12 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Saturday, May 17th and returns on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Southampton
England
Port Stops
12
Sea Days
1
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Norwegian Star · May 17, 2025

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Norwegian Star · May 17, 2025

The Norwegian Star sails on May 17, 2025 for a 12 Night Northern Europe: Iceland Norway & Scotland (Southampton To Reykjavik). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Reykjavik, Iceland on May 29th at 7:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Norwegian Star will visit 11 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

12 Night Northern Europe: Iceland Norway & Scotland (Southampton To Reykjavik)

  • MAY17
    Southampton (London), England
    Southampton (London), England
    A: — - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY18
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY19
    Newhaven Harbour (edinburgh), Scotland
    Newhaven Harbour (edinburgh), Scotland
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY20
    Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
    Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY21
    Haugesund
    Haugesund
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY22
    Bergen, Norway
    Bergen, Norway
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY23
    Alesund, Norway
    Alesund, Norway
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY24
    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
    Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
    A: 9:30 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY25
    Torshavn, Faroe Islands
    Torshavn, Faroe Islands
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:30 PM
  • MAY26
    Djupivogur, Iceland
    Djupivogur, Iceland
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY27
    Akureyri, Iceland
    Akureyri, Iceland
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY28
    Isafjordur, Iceland
    Isafjordur, Iceland
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • MAY29
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 17, 2025 · 12 Night Northern Europe: Iceland Norway & Scotland (Southampton To Reykjavik)

Southampton (London), England
Day 1•Saturday, May 17

Southampton (London), England

Arrival: —•Departure: 4:00 PM

Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 2•Sunday, May 18

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Newhaven Harbour (edinburgh), Scotland
Day 3•Monday, May 19

Newhaven Harbour (edinburgh), Scotland

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Newhaven Harbour (Edinburgh), Scotland, offers docking at Newhaven Port with excursions to Edinburgh. Travelers explore Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Excursions visit Holyrood Palace. Local markets sell shortbread. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures medieval castles and Georgian architecture. Dining onboard includes haggis, a Scottish favorite. Souvenirs, like tartan scarves, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Scottish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Newhaven’s access to Edinburgh offers a vibrant Scottish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty, making Newhaven an engaging gateway to explore Scotland’s capital and its rich traditions.

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Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Day 4•Tuesday, May 20

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, has docking at Kirkwall Port. Travelers explore Skara Brae’s Neolithic ruins and St. Magnus Cathedral. Excursions visit Ring of Brodgar’s stone circle. Local markets sell Orkney cheese. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures ancient sites and rugged coasts. Dining onboard includes bannocks, an Orkney staple. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Neolithic history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the cool climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Kirkwall’s ancient heritage offers a vibrant Scottish stop, blending history with coastal charm.

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Haugesund
Day 5•Wednesday, May 21

Haugesund

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Haugesund, Norway, has docking at Haugesund Port. Travelers explore Haraldshaugen’s Viking monument. Excursions visit Skudeneshavn’s charming fishing village. Local markets sell smoked herring. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures coastal vistas and historic sites. Dining onboard includes fiskesuppe, a Norwegian fish soup. Souvenirs, like Viking replicas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance coastal views. Haugesund’s Viking heritage offers a serene Norwegian stop, blending history with scenic beauty.

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Bergen, Norway
Day 6•Thursday, May 22

Bergen, Norway

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Bergen, Norway, offers docking at Bergen Port. Travelers explore Bryggen Wharf and Mount Fløyen. Excursions visit Hardangerfjord. Local markets sell fiskesuppe. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Hanseatic buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Bergen’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic fjords, making Bergen an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s west coast.

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Alesund, Norway
Day 7•Friday, May 23

Alesund, Norway

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Ålesund, Norway, offers docking at Ålesund Port. Travelers explore Jugendstil architecture and Aksla Viewpoint. Excursions visit Geirangerfjord. Local markets sell svele. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Art Nouveau buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Ålesund’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of architectural beauty and scenic fjords, making Ålesund an engaging destination for exploration.

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Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Day 8•Saturday, May 24

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Arrival: 9:30 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, has docking at Lerwick Port. Travelers explore Scalloway Castle and Jarlshof’s prehistoric site. Excursions visit seabird cliffs at Noss. Local markets sell Shetland wool. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures rugged coasts and Viking relics. Dining onboard includes bannocks, a Shetland staple. Souvenirs, like knitwear, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance birdwatching. Lerwick’s rugged heritage offers a vibrant Scottish stop, blending history with coastal beauty.

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Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Day 9•Sunday, May 25

Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:30 PM

Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, offers docking at Tórshavn Port. Travelers explore Tinganes and Nordic House. Excursions visit Kirkjubøur’s historic sites. Local markets sell skerpikjøt. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful houses and North Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb soup, a Faroese favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal walks. Tórshavn’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Faroese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic islands, making Tórshavn an engaging destination for exploration.

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Djupivogur, Iceland
Day 10•Monday, May 26

Djupivogur, Iceland

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Djupivogur in Iceland has docking at Djupivogur Port. Travelers explore Petra’s Stone Collection. Excursions visit Seydisfjordur’s colorful village. Local markets sell wool crafts. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather; taxis cost 2,000-5,000 ISK. Photography captures Eastfjords’ cliffs. Dining onboard includes skyr. Souvenirs, like lava rocks, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Icelandic geology. Light layers suit temperate conditions. Djupivogur’s serene fjords offer a peaceful Icelandic stop.

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Akureyri, Iceland
Day 11•Tuesday, May 27

Akureyri, Iceland

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Akureyri, Iceland, docks at Oddeyrarbryggja Quay, steps from the town center on Eyjafjörður Fjord. The city, population 19,000, features Akureyrarkirkja Church, a 1940 landmark with a 3200-pipe organ and free carillon concerts. Travelers stroll the Laxárdalur Botanical Garden, the world's northernmost, with 7,000 plant species including arctic poppies. Guided tours to Goðafoss Waterfall, 45 minutes east, cover the 12-meter drop where chieftain Þorgeir tossed pagan idols in 1000 AD. Lake Mývatn, 1 hour away, offers pseudocraters and geothermal areas. The Akureyri Art Museum displays contemporary Nordic works. Dining includes hangikjöt (smoked lamb) at harborside spots. Souvenirs feature lava jewelry. Peak season June to August; buses 1-2 EUR. Taxis 10-15 EUR short trips.

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Isafjordur, Iceland
Day 12•Wednesday, May 28

Isafjordur, Iceland

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Isafjordur, Iceland, has docking at Isafjordur Port. Travelers explore Westfjords’ rugged cliffs and Dynjandi waterfall. Excursions visit puffin colonies on Vigur Island. Local markets sell skyr. The peak season, June to August, brings midnight sun. Photography captures fjord vistas and seabirds. Dining onboard includes Icelandic fish stew. Souvenirs, like wool sweaters, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover fjord geology. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance puffin spotting. Isafjordur’s dramatic scenery offers a breathtaking Icelandic stop, immersing travelers in its natural beauty.

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Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 13•Thursday, May 29

Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Reykjavik, Iceland, offers docking at Reykjavik Port. Travelers explore Hallgrimskirkja and Blue Lagoon. Excursions visit Thingvellir National Park. Local markets sell skyr. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures geothermal pools and North Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes lamb soup, an Icelandic favorite. Souvenirs, like lava crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park hikes. Reykjavik’s natural charm offers a vibrant Icelandic stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of geothermal wonders and scenic landscapes, making Reykjavik an engaging destination for exploration.

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Weather Forecast

Norwegian Star - May 17, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Southampton (London), England

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May

Typical Weather

76°F

Average High

33°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.1 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
89 / 100
safer than 89% of all cruises
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8
/ 10
Southampton (London), England
Southampton
Southampton is a safe port city for cruise travelers, but vigilance against pickpocketing is advised in busier areas.
8
/ 10
Newhaven Harbour (edinburgh), Scotland
Newhaven Harbour
Newhaven Harbour is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance is advised, especially in urban areas and at night.
9
/ 10
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Kirkwall
Kirkwall offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, featuring low crime rates and a welcoming community for exploration.
9
/ 10
Haugesund
Haugesund
Travelers can explore Haugesund confidently, as it boasts very low crime rates and prioritizes safety for a pleasant experience.
9
/ 10
Bergen, Norway
Bergen
Bergen is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant for occasional pickpocketing in tourist areas.
9
/ 10
Alesund, Norway
Alesund
Alesund, Norway, offers a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates and excellent infrastructure for a worry-free experience.
9
/ 10
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
Lerwick
Lerwick offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, characterized by low crime rates and a welcoming local community.
9
/ 10
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Torshavn
Torshavn is one of Europe's safest ports, with low crime rates and minimal tourism-related incidents, ensuring a secure environment for travelers.
9
/ 10
Djupivogur, Iceland
Djupivogur
Djupivogur is a safe cruise port with low crime rates and environmental safety considerations typical of Iceland's natural landscape.
9
/ 10
Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri
Akureyri is one of Iceland's safest towns, offering travelers a secure environment with a low crime rate and friendly locals.
9
/ 10
Isafjordur, Iceland
Isafjordur
Isafjordur offers a safe environment for travelers with low crime rates and welcoming locals, though weather conditions should be considered.
9
/ 10
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is one of the safest cities globally, with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere for confident exploration.

Cruise Ship

Norwegian Star

⚓ Tonnage

91,740

vs avg 123,300

🛠️ Year Built

2,001

vs avg 2,011

📏 Length (ft)

965

vs avg 994

👥 Passenger Count

2,348

vs avg 3,120

The Star has a construction date of 2001 and a total size of 91,740 gross tons. The ship measures 965 feet in length. Norwegian Star is included in Norwegian’s Dawn class. At full capacity, the Norwegian Star holds 2,348 passengers. That includes 1,317 cruise vacationers and 1,031 staff members. The Star total number of staterooms is 1,174.

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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Norwegian Star sailing on May 17, 2025?

This is a 12-night cruise itinerary departing from Southampton (London), England.

What ports does the Norwegian Star visit on the May 17, 2025 cruise?

This route includes southampton-england, newhaven-harbour-edinburgh-scotland, kirkwall-orkney-islands-scotland, haugesund, bergen-norway, alesund-norway, lerwick-shetland-islands-scotland, torshavn-faroe-islands, djupivogur-iceland, akureyri-iceland, isafjordur-iceland, reykjavik-iceland.

How many sea days are included on this Norwegian Star May 17, 2025 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 1 sea day.

Who is the cruise director for the Norwegian Star sailing on May 17, 2025?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Norwegian Star itinerary?

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