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Arctic Passage via Kirkwall & Nordfjordeid

Kirkwall · Skjolden · Nordfjordeid · Sandnes

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers United Kingdom and Norway.

7 nights Southampton Arctic 4 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 4 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

4 ports in 7 nights

A steady alternation between time onboard and time ashore.

Broad destination variety

Kirkwall · Skjolden · Nordfjordeid + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Southampton

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Skjolden · Expect plenty of cruise traffic

This port regularly handles substantial cruise traffic, although conditions still vary by date.

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
MSC Cruises

MSC Meraviglia

Southampton → Kirkwall → Sandnes → Southampton

Jun 5 · 7 nights

$1,068 inside · $153/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $149/night, with most departures landing in the $136-$167/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$149/night

$1,046 total

Normal range

$136-$167/night

$949-$1,169 total

Lowest recent fare

$153/night

$1,068 total

Comparison set

1 sailings

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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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7 nights · 4 port calls · 3 sea days · 2 countries

4 port calls across United Kingdom, Norway · 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

    Kirkwall

    United Kingdom · British Isles

  3. 3

    Skjolden

    Norway · Arctic

  4. 4

    Nordfjordeid

    Norway · Arctic

  5. 5

    Sandnes

    Norway · Norwegian Fjords

  6. 6

    Disembark in Southampton

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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More port time

Spend more of the trip ashore

Arctic: Longyearbyen

7 nights · 6 ports · 1 sea day

Same length +2 ports

Much more time ashore without making the trip longer.

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From $8,939

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.