Northern Realm Odyssey – Oslo, Tallinn & Reykjavik

About this cruise

40 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Southampton on April 29, 2028 and the route takes you through Zeebrugge, Amsterdam and Kristiansand, with additional stops along the Baltic at a pace where there's never any need to rush. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 13 countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Faroe Islands and United Kingdom) across the Baltic, each with its own character. Bornholm stands out. It's Denmark's sunshine island of smoked herring. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Caribbean Princess. 7 restaurants come with the fare, plus 6 more when you feel like treating yourself. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All in all, it's a solid trip.