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Arctic Loop via Greencastle, Stornoway & Seydisfjørdur

Greencastle · Stornoway · Seydisfjørdur · Akureyri · Reykjavík

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Ireland, United Kingdom, and Iceland.

8 nights Southampton Arctic 5 ports 3 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Balanced, varied and easy to pace

This route gives you a steady mix of ship time and 5 ports. It suits travelers who want meaningful days ashore without turning every day into an early start and a tightly planned port call.

Balanced pace

5 ports in 8 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Greencastle · Stornoway · Seydisfjørdur + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Southampton

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Greencastle · You'll usually have a long port day

Cruise calls here typically give passengers plenty of time between arrival and departure.

Best for · A mix of ship and shore time · First-time visitors · Travelers who like a steady pace

Think twice if · You want either an all-ports itinerary or a mostly ship-focused escape

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value

Explora IV

Southampton → Greencastle → Akureyri → Reykjavík

May 25 · 8 nights

Good value

$6,785 suite · $848/night

13% below typical · 6-month low

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $839/night, with most departures landing in the $678-$891/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$839/night

$6,710 total

Normal range

$678-$891/night

$5,424-$7,131 total

Lowest recent fare

$848/night

$6,785 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

Used for itinerary baseline

When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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8 nights · 5 port calls · 3 sea days · 3 countries

5 port calls across Ireland, United Kingdom, Iceland · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Southampton

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Greencastle

    Ireland · British Isles

  3. 3

    Stornoway

    United Kingdom · British Isles

  4. 4

    Seydisfjørdur

    Iceland · Arctic

  5. 5

    Akureyri

    Iceland · Arctic

  6. 6

    Reykjavík

    Iceland · Arctic

  7. 7

    Disembark in Reykjavík

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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Longer trip

Make it 10 nights

Arctic: Reykjavík

10 nights · 1 port · 9 sea days

+2 nights +6 sea days

More time onboard without changing the trip's overall pace much.

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From $6,803

FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.