DAY 1 – Cork
When you step ashore from your MSC cruise in Cork, everywhere there is evidence of its history as a great mercantile centre, with grey-stone quaysides, old warehouses, and elegant, quirky bridges spanning the River Lee to each side of the city’s island core but equally powerful draws are its lively atmosphere and large student population, combined with a vibrant social and cultural scene.
DAY 2 & 3 – At Sea
DAY 4 – Akureyri
When you set ashore from your cruise ship for a vacation in Akureyri, you should take an excursion to Lake Myvatn. To get there you will pass through Eyjafjördur, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the city port and then a stopover in Godafoss, where the waters form a 12 meter tall waterfall.
DAY 5 – Isafjordur
When your MSC cruise to northern Europe takes you to the north western point of Iceland, you will cast anchor at Isafjordur, a small town of ancient origins.In Isafjordur you will find the oldest standing Icelandic house, built in 1743. In the periphery of Bolungarvík, the northernmost location in the western fjords, one can instead visit Ósvör, once a fisherman’s village and now an open air museum.
DAY 6 & 7 – Reykjavik
Take a stroll down Frakkastigur up to Lækjartorg, to admire the Sólfar, also known as the Sun Voyager, a large modern steel sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason. Go back in history as you reach the historic centre, in the districts of Aðalstræti and Suðurgata, where you can still see the remains of some primitive Icelandic dwellings. Also the church of Hallgrímur, probably the most important architectural monument in Reykjavik, is worth a visit.
DAY 8 – At Sea
DAY 9 – Maloy
Located on picturesque Vagsoy Island in Vestland County, Norway, Maloy is a place where undulating mountains serve as a backdrop. Maloy is a gateway to Norway’s unspoiled wilderness and a host of exciting adventures.
DAY 10 – Hellesylt
Hellesylt, Norway lies at the head of the breathtaking Sunnylvsfjorden. Set against dramatic mountains, the village is the perfect launching pad to reach beautiful Briksdal glacier, part of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier National Park.
DAY 11 – Sandnes Stavanger
Stavanger offers visitors a variety of activities. Starting from a visit to the town itself, that has a centre full of shops, narrow streets climbing up the hill and an attractive cathedral. You will have the opportunity to walk around the old part of town facing the sea where there are a wide variety of museums you can enjoy. The region of Stavanger is known especially for its fjords and in particular the Lysefjord. The mountain walls drop almost a thousand metres vertically along the 42 kilometres of coast.
DAY 12 – At Sea
DAY 13 – Southampton
Unfortunately this is where your Northern Europe cruise to Iceland and Norway will come to an end. From here you can begin your journey home.
