Nordic Sea Lanterns – Reykjavik & Dublin

About this cruise

Clear the calendar from August 5, 2026. This one's 15 nights from Portsmouth UK, and the route visits Dublin, Greenock (Glasgow) and Liverpool, with additional stops along the British Isles & Western France. By the time you're a week in, you'll have completely stopped checking your phone. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 3 borders through the British Isles & Western France: Ireland, United Kingdom and Iceland. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Valiant Lady takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 12 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. Suits retirees, remote workers, or anyone who doesn't need to be anywhere else for a while. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Portsmouth UK has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 15-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.