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3-night belgium cruise from southampton.

Discover the fascinating maritime history of Southampton, England before setting sail on a 3-night, fairy-tale adventure to Belgium. Drop anchor in Zeebrugge, the breathtaking capital of West Flanders. In Bruges proper, be greeted by an enchanting town square with soaring towers and carillon chimes, romantic tree-lined canals and splendorous architectural treasures dating from the 12th to 18th centuries—including many fine examples of gabled buildings from the Hanseatic League era. Those looking for surf and sand will appreciate the miles of white-sand beaches the region has to offer. While at sea, delight in freshwater pools, imaginative kids clubs, adult escapes and world-famous Disney entertainment.

3-Night France Cruise from Southampton

Soak in the maritime heritage, scenic beauty and cultural delights of France’s Normandy region during a round-trip voyage from Southampton to Cherbourg. Discover picturesque gardens, historic architecture and coastal scenery. Or head to the beaches of Normandy to explore the region’s WWII past. While at sea, delight in world-class entertainment, themed dining, imaginative kids clubs and more.

4-Night France Cruise from Southampton

Set sail for the sunny seaside town of La Rochelle in the south of France. Stroll the medieval streets and explore the old harbour, the 14th-century Town Hall and the local maritime museum, home to Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s famous boat, The Calypso. Or simply soak in some rays at Rivedoux Beach. While at sea, relax and enjoy the best of Disney, with spectacular entertainment, imaginative dining and so much more.

4-Night Spain Cruise from Southampton

Depart from historic Southampton to one of Spain’s stunning port cities. Depending on your itinerary, drop anchor in La Coruña and explore the historic Tower of Hercules, stroll the beautiful waterfront and savor Gallaecian cuisine. Or chart a course to Bilbao, where the world-famous Guggenheim Museum and tasty small bites called pintxos await. On board, delight in some at-sea time overflowing with magical amenities, live shows, themed dining and world-famous Disney hospitality at every turn.

5-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

Revel in a diverse getaway that blends first-rate amenities with extraordinary destinations. Start and end in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona and travel to culturally rich cities in France and Italy. A day at sea gives you a chance to enjoy the lively entertainment, themed dining and fun recreational activities aboard your Disney cruise ship.

5-Night Spain Cruise from Southampton

Journey through the splendors of Spain on a glorious 5-night voyage from Southampton, England. In La Coruña, stroll sun-drenched streets, savor delicious seafood and explore ancient Roman ruins, including the 2,000-year-old Tower of Hercules lighthouse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on your itinerary, drop anchor in either Vigo, famed for its stunning beaches, historical plazas and incredible nature trails, or Bilbao, known for its world-famous Guggenheim Museum and tasty small bites called pintxos . On board, enjoy epic pools, themed dining and spectacular Disney entertainment.

7-Night Western Europe Cruise from Southampton

Cast off for the irresistible charms of 3 western European cities during a 7-night voyage from Southampton, England. Cruise to the maritime metropolis of Hamburg, Germany—also known as the “Venice of the North”—for gothic architecture, sumptuous local delicacies, luxury shopping and museums galore. Continue to Rotterdam, your gateway to the dreamy canals, rustic bridges and colorful tulips of Amsterdam. Then drop anchor in Zeebruge, the breathtaking capital of West Flanders. Explore the fairy-tale town square in nearby Brugge, with its soaring towers, romantic tree-lined canals and splendorous architectural treasures dating as far back as the 12th century. Or settle in for a day of surf, sand and sun along the many miles of white-sand beaches the region has to offer.

7-Night British Isles Cruise from Southampton

Indulge your senses in the natural and urban wonders of Northern Ireland, Scotland and England on this round-trip voyage from Southampton, England. From castles, churches and cottages to standing stones, rolling green hills and dramatic coastal cliffs, the British Isles offer an adventure steeped in culture and history. Shop till you drop in Glasgow, visit a whiskey distillery in Cork and walk in the footsteps of the Beatles in Liverpool. In Scotland, take off on an exciting excursion to Edinburgh to tour the city’s famed hilltop castle. Conclude your unforgettable vacation at sea standing in awe at the majesty of Stonehenge. On board, delight in magical activities, freshwater pools, themed dining and spectacular Disney entertainment.

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona ending in Civitavecchia (Rome)

Depart from Barcelona to sun-soaked Marseilles—one of the oldest cities in France’s Provence region—for historic architecture, cosmopolitan charm and undeniable joie de vivre . Continue on to ports of call in Italy, stopping at Genoa, Livorno, Naples and Civitavecchia, where Milan, Florence, Pisa, ancient Pompeii and Rome linger at your fingertips. Sprinkle in 2 days at sea in between all the action for a dash of onboard fun, magic and relaxation!

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

Experience the famed streets of Barcelona before or after you cast off to must-see Mediterranean ports of call in France and Italy. Explore cultural treasures, view Renaissance masters, walk in the footsteps of the ancients and take in the pleasures of seaside cafes and golden beaches. Plus, 2 days at sea gives you a chance to enjoy the lively entertainment, themed dining and fun recreational activities aboard your ship.

7-Night Western Europe Cruise from Barcelona ending in Southampton

Experience the dramatic beauty of Spain and Portugal as you set sail from Barcelona to Southampton, England. Explore the best of the Iberian Peninsula, from the sparkling beaches of Valencia to the lush gardens of Vigo to the vibrant dining scene in La Coruna. This itinerary also includes a stop in Lisbon—a city that blends winding streets and ancient architecture with a lively urban vibe. On board, delight in 2 fun-filled days at sea with all the world-class amenities and hospitality you’ve come to expect from Disney.

7-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Immerse yourself in the historic highlights of Rome before or after setting sail through the Mediterranean on an unforgettable Greco-Roman holiday—featuring stops in Italy and Greece. Soak up the sun on golden beaches and embrace ancient sites, architectural wonders, seaside towns and tantalizing cuisine. And with 2 days at sea, delight in sparkling pools, savor gourmet fare and spectacular entertainment only Disney can create.

7-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton

Natural wonders and majestic fjords await on this round-trip voyage from Southampton, England. Stops on this itinerary include the Norwegian port towns of Mekjarvik (Stavager), Alesund, Olden and Haugesund. Hike the famed Pulpit Rock, kayak deep-blue fjords, stroll alongside pretty marinas and immerse yourself in the maritime traditions of the Hanseatic League on this truly magical adventure at sea. On board, delight in the world-class hospitality and entertainment only Disney can create.

7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Southampton

Experience the fairytale charm of Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and Norway during a round-trip voyage from historic Southampton. Drop anchor in Zeebrugge, where stunning seaside vistas, delectable chocolate and architectural marvels await. Continue to Amsterdam for picturesque canals and renowned museums. In Gothenburg, stroll the charming tree-lined streets and embrace the thrills of Liseberg amusement complex. And in Kristiansand, explore majestic fjords, idyllic villages and centuries-old traditions. While at sea, enjoy epic pool areas, Broadway-style shows, themed dining and more.

8-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton

Natural wonders and majestic fjords await on this round-trip voyage from Southampton, England. Stops on this itinerary include Zeebrugge, Belgium and the Norwegian port towns of Nordfjordeid, Haugesund, Stavanger and Kristiansand. Hike the famed Pulpit Rock, kayak deep-blue fjords, stroll alongside attractive marinas and immerse yourself in the maritime traditions of the Hanseatic League on this truly magical adventure at sea. On board, delight in the world-class hospitality and entertainment only Disney can create.

9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Barcelona ending in Civitavecchia

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and ancient cultures of some of the Mediterranean’s most iconic destinations—with 3 stops in Italy, 2 in Greece and one in Turkey. Experience stunning shorelines, landscaped gardens and inviting taverns in Greece—plus, must-see wonders like the Acropolis in Athens and the blue-domed churches of Santorini. In Italy, walk the ruins of Pompeii, climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa or relive the Renaissance in Florence. In Turkey’s charming coastal town of Kusadasi, discover bustling markets, Byzantine ruins and glorious sandy beaches. And with 3 fun-filled days at sea, you’ll have plenty of time to fully enjoy the freshwater pools, live shows, Character encounters, themed dining and more.

9-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Set sail on a classic voyage that departs from Civitavecchia to 5 breathtaking ports in the Mediterranean. Experience charming beaches, landscaped gardens and inviting taverns in Greece—plus, must-see archeological wonders like the Acropolis in Athens. In Italy, walk the ruins of Pompeii and wander through the charming cliff-side town of Sorrento. And in Kuşadası, explore the ruins of Ephesus, one of the ancient world’s best-preserved cities. You’ll also have 3 fun-filled days at sea to delight in freshwater pools, Broadway-style shows, Character encounters, themed dining and more.

11-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) Ending in Barcelona

Discover the ultimate way to explore 9 dazzling destinations within Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta and Spain. Your vacation kicks off in historic Civitavecchia (Rome) and winds down in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona. Along the way, call upon 3 stunning Greek islands, 3 unique Italian cities and one stop in Turkey. Discover ancient mythology in Santorini, a Mediterranean paradise of stunning beaches in Kusadasi and a mix of modern luxury and 16th-century mansions in Vallenta.

12-Night Mediterranean with Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) ending in Barcelona

Depart from Civitavecchia (Rome) en route to the breathtaking city of Barcelona, Spain. Along the way, explore ancient history in picturesque Greece at Santorini, Piraeus (Athens) and Mykonos. Drop anchor on the Turkish coast to explore the Byzantine ruins of Ephesus, one of the ancient world’s best-preserved cities. Sail on to Italy and the historic ports of Naples (Pompeii), Messina (Sicily)—plus a stop at Valletta, Malta’s famed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relish 4 fun-filled days at sea—complete with sparkling pools, live shows, themed dining, Character encounters, kids clubs, adult escapes and more.

12-Night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise from Southampton

Delight in deep-blue fjords, volcanic landscapes, adorable Atlantic puffins and fantastical tales of Norwegian and Icelandic trolls on this enchanting 12-night voyage from Southampton, England. In Norway, meander the cobbled streets of picturesque Stavanger, encounter dramatic waterfalls and wildlife while exploring Briksdal Glacier, and marvel at the art nouveau architecture of Alesund. Then be awed by the incredible vistas of Iceland—from the raw beauty of Hengall Volcano and the Ring of Fire in Reykjavik to the colorful maritime houses, snowcapped mountains and breathtaking waters of Isafjordur.

Norwegian Fjords Disney Cruise Line Report – Day 1

Welcome to the first installment of our Disney Cruise Line Norwegian Fjords Report. This recaps our experience in Norway aboard the Disney Magic, and will be something of a hybrid trip report and planning guide. Actually, I’m going to try doing something different with this cruise report–I’ll be pulling out the portions that are relevant for planning, and adding them to a makeshift Disney Norway Planning Guide at the end. So, if you’re planning your own Disney Cruise Line Norway adventure and don’t care to read me blather on about other stuff, you might wait for that.

For starters, background. Even as of earlier this year, we had no intentions of doing Disney’s Norwegian Fjords cruise. A trip to Norway has been on my bucket list, and it’s actually something we started planning earlier this year for this Christmas-time, as airfare from Los Angeles to Oslo is absurdly low (~$250) that time of year, and hotels are similarly low.

After finding the airfare deal, I had done a ton of research into the Norway in a Nutshell tour, and also how to incorporate Stockholm and Copenhagen into our itinerary. We had held off booking that trip, primarily due to some hesitations about the amount of daylight, cold weather, and other potential schedule conflicts, but were still pretty confident it was going to happen. That is, until we inadvertently stumbled upon a deal for Disney’s Norwegian Fjords cruise a little over two months ago…

As we mentioned in our 101 Disney Cruise Line Tips post, we routinely scour DCL’s site for last minute deals, and we found one such offer for an IGT rate. After crunching some numbers, it was only slightly more expensive to do this cruise than to pay for hotels, meals, and rail tickets out of pocket. On the plus side, this would allow us to visit in summer, which seemed much more desirable than winter. On the downside, no Oslo.

Airfare was prohibitively expensive, but there were two workable options with miles, so we decided to go for it. My preferred option was arriving several days early, and actually flying into Stockholm before taking the train to Copenhagen, the port city for the cruise. However, due to other travel plans, we deemed that a bit excessive, and scaled back, arriving directly into Copenhagen a day before the cruise was to begin.

We did quite a bit of research for this trip, reading a ton of blog posts and checking out several books from the library (the best ones were Rick Steves Snapshot Norway and Eyewitness Guides Norway ). Even though the vast majority of Norwegians have fluency in English, we also learned a few key phrases of Norwegian, such as “hei” “tusen takk” and “Vi stemte ikke for den oransje buffoonen, men vi ber om unnskyldning for Amerika.”

Fast forward to the day of our flight. I’ll warn you in advance: this is a long story about our mis-adventure in getting to Copenhagen, the conclusion to which is foregone given that you’re reading this report. (There are also almost no photos in that story.) If it does not interest you, please click here to skip ahead to Page 2 , which starts out with day 1 of the Norwegian Fjords cruise.

We had used United miles to book via LOT Air, which is a Polish carrier. We were checking out flight status and discovered that our flight from LAX to Warsaw had been canceled. Neither United nor LOT had provided notice to us.

In a panic, Sarah called United, explained the situation, and was told that LOT would have to rebook us. Sarah is really adept at dealing with airlines, and didn’t settle for this ‘passing the buck’ response (it’s almost always the default answer you’ll get when dealing with Star Alliance, and is rarely true). After a few transfers and maybe 30 minutes on the phone, United rebooked us for another flight flying Lufthansa through Frankfort.

While initially disconcerting, this was no big deal. Thankfully, we live near-ish LAX, where there are hundreds of flights to Europe everyday, because we had plenty of alternative options (albeit nothing nonstop). If we were still in Indianapolis, I would’ve been a bit more worried.

It also got us off of LOT and onto Lufthansa, an airline we’ve both generally liked in the past. The initial downside to Lufthansa was at LAX when they weighed our carry-on bags and made us check them. We are big proponents of traveling only with carry-on luggage (a “philosophy” we espouse in our Luggage Tips & Recommendations post), and normally don’t check bags both for the sake of convenience and simplicity.

This whole weight limitation was a curveball, but no big deal–the bags would be checked to our final destination. I was just glad they didn’t weigh my camera bag and try to make me check that, too!

After an uneventful flight, we arrived in Frankfurt, Germany (stock photo above…although perhaps somewhere in Frankfurt looks like this too). As we stepped off the plane there, the scene was chaos. The flight board immediately outside the plane showed dozens of flights canceled (I heard someone near me say 33), which was supposedly due to lightning. These cancelations included our flight.

We promptly headed to the customer service line, which already was quite long. As we did, Sarah called United to be rebooked. Same stock answer as before, that Lufthansa had to rebook us. With a bit of persistence and transfers, Sarah was able to get United to rebook us while we waited in the physical line.

We stayed in this line anyway, as United was only able to get us a flight the following morning, and we wondered whether the in-airport reps might be willing to put us on another airline. By the time we got to the front of the line, everything for that evening was full (which was why we called in the first place–to “beat” the physical line).

Our fear was that if our flight to Copenhagen was canceled the next morning, we would miss the cruise. We quickly analyzed some options via train, and decided that would be the safer bet, even if it would take through the night to get to Copenhagen.

With the decision made, we had to request our luggage from Lufthansa. We did this, and were told the bags would arrive on carousel 16 within 30 minutes.

This is the point in the story where you’re going to have skepticism. I know I would–wondering whether there are just too many coincidences for them to be coincidences, and perhaps the person sharing the experience made some gaffe or brought some of the troubles upon themselves. Assume what you will, I suppose…

After about an hour of waiting down at carousel 16, we inquired with the Lufthansa baggage services desk about the status of our luggage. We were told to keep waiting. Shortly after that, we were told there was a part broken in the tunnel that delivers the bags, and they couldn’t be manually off-loaded because it was in a spot where no one could fit.

In the interim, our window for taking the train (at least, a route that was not incredibly convoluted) closed. Once that occurred, I headed upstairs to the Lufthansa customer service desk for a hotel voucher. This area of the departures terminal was even more chaotic than where we’d previously waited in line, presumably because new customers kept arriving to the airport and Lufthansa was not staffed to handle 30+ flights of passengers with issues.

I was directed upstairs to claim a hotel voucher. Upstairs, I was directed back downstairs to a different line. That line snaked through much of the departures lobby. As I waited in line, I kept overhearing stories about how other guests had waited in that line, only to be told to go elsewhere for the vouchers. No Lufthansa reps were on the floor handling crowd control, which exacerbated the confusion.

As I waited over 2 hours in that line, I was rehearsing in my head what I was going to say if I got to the front and was told to go to a different line. I try to be polite (but assertive) in these situations because I’m sure the rep is having just as poor of a day as me, and it’s not as if they created the situation. I’ve worked in customer service, and it sucks. Truthfully, I’m not sure if I could’ve waited in another line after this. I might’ve just melted down on the spot. Thankfully, receiving the voucher was “painless” (if you exclude the 130 minute wait for it).

Back downstairs, what had been a modest crowd at baggage claim before now was a horde of people. Apparently, whomever was in charge of baggage at Lufthansa had not communicated to someone else that the “tunnel was broken” and more baggage had been added to said tunnel. (This does not even make sense to me–I’m just repeating what we were told.)

Suffice to say, there were a lot of unhappy guests in that baggage claim area.

Sarah had staked out a spot on some nice chairs inside Lufthansa’s baggage office. I joined her there, prepared to wait until midnight (when the office was said to close) to see if our luggage would arrive. As we waited, we heard some interactions that made us say “wow.”

In the past, I’ve generally associated Lufthansa with quality customer service. What we witnessed in Frankfurt was anything but. And it was not because customers were being unreasonable or unpleasant. It was incredibly disappointing.

After overhearing an interaction with other guests that led us to believe our luggage was not showing up that night, we went up and spoke with a CSR who seemed to be one of the “good” ones. He was polite, filed a report and took our flight info down for the following morning, assuring us that our bags would be on that plane…but also that we should come check their office before our flight the following morning just to be sure.

We took a taxi to our hotel in downtown Frankfurt, and got around 2 hours of sleep before heading back to the airport at 4 a.m. We had to wait for Lufthansa’s office to open, but once it did, a very nice CSR informed us that he had traced it to being “en route” to our plane.

At that point, there was nothing we could really do aside from hope for the best. We boarded the plane, both assuming there’d be a 50/50 shot that our luggage was waiting for us in Copenhagen. At least the weather was looking good that morning…

Lufthansa’s in-flight magazine included a pitch for All Star Sports, home of Dynamic Duck. Seems odd given that Pandora is the big marketing push right now, but perhaps the Germans really like sports and cheap motels?

We arrived in Copenhagen (small victory!), and that 50/50 prediction was more or less right. Sarah’s bag arrived, but mine did not. Unfortunately, we did not follow the basic (and very wise) advice that you should mix up your clothes among multiple pieces of luggage in case a piece is lost. Normally, it’s a non-issue since we carry-on everything.

We followed up on our lost luggage claim there, and the CSR in Copenhagen was incredibly friendly and helpful. She promised me that they’d do everything they could to deliver the bag to the Disney Magic in Norway, and even showed us the book of cruise itineraries (unprompted) and their port cities, presumably to allay our fears that the promise was total B.S.

This is actually a somewhat condensed version of the events, but it’s already pretty long and I’ve probably lost most of you by now. Ultimately, it did sour us on Lufthansa a bit (particularly the interactions we overheard at the baggage desk), but we also understand that it was a pretty chaotic day for the airline. Some of the accommodations made and interactions were great, others…not so much. This also wouldn’t be the last of our canceled flights for the trip (if you can believe that!). Okay, enough travel problems…let’s get to day 1 of the Norwegian Fjords cruise on Page 2 !

Written by Tom Bricker

I typed in the last Norwegian phrase you decided to learn into an online translator and laughed so hard that my co-workers came running to see what was so funny.

I was not very happy with you after your review of the “live-action” Beauty and the Beast movie (how could you not be completely mesmerized by Emma Watson?), but that laugh more than makes up for it. Thanks for that, Tom!

Ok, I’m sure I’ll get flamed for this, but …

I wish people would stop apologizing for America or from being from America. Regardless of the Mad Tweeter’s antics and irrespective of political affiliation, this is still the greatest country in the world. This isn’t our best moment, to be sure. However, there’s nowhere else in the world I’d rather be.

I’ll jump down from my soap box and try hard not to pull a hamstring in the process. 🙂 I’m a huge fan of your work and look forward to reading the rest of your report.

“or for being from America” is what that first sentence should have said.

We are so looking forward to the rest of your reports. We leave on the Magic next week. Your tips are great & your writings are so fun. Please hurry up with the rest of your trip!!

My family was on this cruise as well! I am so sad we didn’t see you guys but it’s probably a good thing as I would have embarrassed myself asking for your autographs! We loved this cruise and did many of the same things as you. I look forward to reading the rest of your report!

It really was an awesome cruise, wasn’t it?! Hope you share what other things you did in subsequent report installments. 🙂

The few key phrases of Norwegian you looked up literally made me laugh out loud, I was not expecting that! I really hoped the rest of your travel was better than its start 🙂

I wonder if the Disney Cruise Line knew who you were and that you were likely to publish a widely read article about the experience. They could have easily added a note to your booking to take extra good care of you, assuming they knew who you were at booking time. Perhaps that is why you got such great treatment from customer service, like the free wardrobe and laundry service? Or do you think they treat every customer in this way?

That’s a possibility, I suppose, but I doubt it. We are not on Disney Cruise Line’s media list, nor have we ever received any perks, special offers, etc. from Disney Cruise Line in the past.

Usually in situations where you’re being “handled” it’s easy to tell that it’s happening. I did not perceive anything like that on this cruise.

We did this cruise in 2015 and really loved it. However, we were rather amused by the Regional Inspirations on the menus. We are German and have travelled in Scandinavian a lot. Norway was the last country to cross off the list. We found that about half of the special dishes on the menu were not really Scandinavian at all, more kind of Central European. But we did enjoy the greater variety and thought it was a nice touch! And the summer berry pudding on the next update is definitely regiona as I assume it was this: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rødgrød It Ian really easy to make as well.

I am sorry that Lufthansa failed you so badly! They usually are my airline of choice (considering that they are one of only three major airlines that go to my local regional airport) and I only ever had one bad incident with them, which was weather related, too.

It does not surprise me that a lot of the dishes are not strictly Scandinavian. The regional inspirations are heavy on fish, which is probably a good proxy for Scandinavian dishes in the perception of most guests.

We still enjoyed the menus, and I’ll continue pretending that what we had was 100% authentic Norwegian cuisine! 😉

We had a terrible stay years ago in the Bahamas. My husband, myself and our three young sons were to spend four days there, and then spend five night at the Contemporary. Sounds great, right? Nope. We had one problem after the other, and no one at the hotel made any attempt to resolve the issues.

So, after making a few calls, we left the Bahamas. Luckily, the airline had seats available (not difficult then, as many times they flew “empty”). Even more lucky, the Contemporary had a room. We arrived at WDW in just a few hours. I was so happy and relieved, I wanted to hug the cast member.

Bad experiences, while exhausting and frustrating, should never sour anyone on traveling. I don’t know how I would have handled your situation Tom, but it sounds like you felt the same sense of relief I did when you got to your Disney ship. Your trip report really was “a series of unfortunate events” (pun intended). Thankfully, it worked out. Except for, I imagine, that dollar store underwear.

I really appreciate these reviews. I travel a lot domestically, but go overseas usually once every two years and I always appreciate reading how other people deal with these situations so I’m more prepared when they come up.

I’ve been trapped in Amsterdam on my way to Paris during an airline strike (took the train, but it was definitely not easy to get our bags and handle all of the logistics), had my mother’s suitcase just not arrive in Rome before a cruise, had my flight out of a small town in Africa cancelled because it was raining and the pilot didn’t know how to use the instruments to land in the rain… Any time you travel outside the US, it’s good to to have a plan for dealing with unexpected travel changes. It seems like there’s always something.

I don’t fly Lufthansa anymore after what was possibly the WORST long-haul flight experience ever. (And it didn’t even involve cancelled flights or lost luggage, so I can only imagine how much worse your experience was!)

Oslo is quite a nice city to visit (albeit prohibitively expensive for the budget traveler) so it’s a pity you missed it. But my favourite city in that part of the world is Stockholm. It has everything from ABBA to the Vikings to a World Heritage cemetery!

I think we’ll likely make a return visit to do Oslo and Stockholm later. We’ll likely do winter for that trip, as hotel prices are significantly lower at that time (at least per my research) and I’d love to see the Christmas markets.

Stockholm in the summer is just plain stunning. It is a series of islands whose beauty needs a boat trip and sunlight for full impact.

Excited to read all the posts and “re-live” our trip :). We did the Norwegian fjord cruise this same time last year and it was so magical. We flew Icelandair to Copenhagen the day before and visited Tivoli and stayed at the Tivoli hotel, which we really enjoyed. The only downside of flying Icelandair is now we really want to visit Iceland after watching the promo videos on the plane :). Thinking of the 11 night Iceland/Norway Disney cruise (we assumed Norway was a once in a lifetime trip, but it was so beautiful we want to go back. Plus our trip started off with a (non-travel related) bad event that makes us feel like we kind of deserve a do-over for ourselves anyways 🙂 ).

We’re also now starting to look at some of the other itineraries DCL does in Europe. Not necessarily the Iceland/Norway cruise, but there are a few on our radar. We also assumed this would be a once in a lifetime trip. Funny how that works!

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Delight in deep-blue fjords, volcanic landscapes, adorable Atlantic puffins and fantastical tales of Norwegian and Icelandic trolls on this enchanting 12-night voyage from Southampton, England. In Norway, meander the cobbled streets of picturesque Stavanger, encounter dramatic waterfalls and wildlife while exploring Briksdal Glacier, and marvel at the art nouveau architecture of Alesund. Then be awed by the incredible vistas of Iceland—from the raw beauty of Hengall Volcano and the Ring of Fire in Reykjavik to the colorful maritime houses, snowcapped mountains and breathtaking waters of Isafjordur.

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Southampton

Southampton is a port city on England’s south coast. It’s home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. Nearby, Southampton City Art Gallery specialises in modern British art. Solent Sky Museum features vintage aircraft like the iconic Spitfire. Tudor House & Garden displays artifacts covering over 800 years of history, including a penny-farthing bike.

Stavanger, the oil capital of Norway, is actually a medieval city. Although it didn't gain city status until 1125 when construction of the beautiful medieval cathedral began, the area has been populated for over 10,000 years. The city is an exciting combination of old and new. Narrow lanes and white timber houses are all in well preserved traditional style, from classic style to funkis. It is a modern city with a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. Contrast characterises this city, the people who live there, the surrounding landscape - and the weather! All this makes Stavanger a pleasant and very charming city. Stavanger is also the centre of higher education in Rogaland county. It has a number of cultural institutions including international, British and French schools because of the great influx of foreigners connected to the oil industry and to the "Emigration Centre for Genealogical Studies and Contact Between Norway and North America". The Canning Museum is the only one of its kind in the world and testifies to what has been an important industry for Stavanger. Among the many other attractions are the theatre and the symphonic orchestra that has its home in the beautifully situated Kulturhuset.

On the shores of the Nordfjord, little Olden is a gateway to a spectacular ice wilderness of stunning dimensions. Climb an amazing zig-zag road past towering cliffs and tumbling waterfalls to the giant Jostedal glacier--the largest icefield in Europe, where summer skiers zip over ice moguls! Or take a horse-drawn carriage to a beautiful lake watered by the blue ice massif of Briksdal Glacier.

Alesund is a port town on the west coast of Norway, at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord. It’s known for the art nouveau architectural style in which most of the town was rebuilt after a fire in 1904, as documented at the Jugendstilsenteret museum. There are panoramic views of Ålesund’s architecture, the surrounding archipelago and fjords from the Mount Aksla lookout.

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.

Isafjorour is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains archives and photography.

Onboard the Disney Dream

Disney Dream

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• Year Built: 2011
• Year Refurbished: 2015

Double Occupancy Capacity: 2500

As can be expected from Disney, the Disney Dream was specially designed with families in mind, combining sleek style and convenient facilities with splashes of magic and cruise-industry firsts—like the splashtacular AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea.

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Onboard Activities

Activities & services (included in cruise).

• Disco/Nightclub
• Game Arcade
• Theater/Show Lounge
• Fitness Center
• Sauna/Steam Room
• Pool - Adults Only
• Pool - Children's
• Pool - Outdoor
• Sports Facilities
• Water Slide
• Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
• Bars/Lounges
• Children's Outdoor Play Area
• Organized Age Specific Activities
• Teen Center or Disco
• Teen Programs
• Concierge Desk
• Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
• Safe Deposit Boxes

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

• Beauty Salon
• Full-Service Spa
• Internet Center
• Babysitting
• Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
• Infirmary/Medical Center
• Self-Service Laundromat

Animator's Palate

Main Dining

Rotational Dining:  The Disney Cruise Line method for making sure each guest experiences each themed dining environment onboard. Every evening you dine with the same tablemates and have the same servers as you "rotate" to one of the three main restaurants: Animator's Palate, Enchanted Garden, and Royal Palace. You will be given your schedule when you board, so you'll know exactly when you'll enjoy the unique atmosphere of each restaurant.

Animator's Palate:  Animator's Palate is a Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 3, Aft aboard the Disney Dream that serves dinner. Inspired by the magic of Disney animation, Animator's Palate includes a unique dinner show starring some of your favorite Disney characters.

Enchanted Garden:  Enchanted Garden on the Disney Dream is a Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 2, Midship that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inspired by the luxurious gardens of Versailles, Enchanted Garden magically transforms from day to night.

Royal Palace:  Royal Palace is a Main Dining restaurant located on Deck 3, Midship aboard the Disney Dream. Inspired by classic Disney films like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, Royal Palace serves a mouthwatering menu of culinary delights—fit for a king or a queen—for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Specialty Dining

Palo:  Palo on the Disney Dream is an intimate Adult Exclusive restaurant located on Deck 12, Aft that boasts Northern Italian cuisine for dinner nightly. Along with its rich cuisine and upscale atmosphere, Palo offers sweeping ocean views and an elegant décor—a perfect romantic setting for Guests 18 years of age or older. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Remy:  Remy is a luxurious Adult Exclusive restaurant located on Deck 12, Aft aboard the Disney Dream. Offering the most upscale and romantic dining experience available onboard, the restaurant serves the finest in French-inspired cuisine for dinner. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Vanellope’s Sweets & Treats:  Race on down to this decadent dessert shop inspired by the super-sweet arcade game from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph. Enjoy a “Sugar Rush” with hand-scooped gelato, fresh waffle cones, baked treats and candy in a wide variety of delicious flavors. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Senses Juice Bar:  Replenish and recharge at this nutritious refreshment haven near Senses Spa & Salon. Serving blended beverages bursting with fresh fruit and vegetables, Senses Juice Bar provides a vitamin-infused, protein-filled boost after a vigorous workout or massage. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Preludes:  Preludes, a snack bar located just outside the Walt Disney Theatre, serves beverages and snacks for purchase during live show performances and movies.

Casual Dining

Cabanas:  Cabanas is an indoor/outdoor Casual Dining restaurant located on Deck 11, Aft on the Disney Dream that serves a culinary confection of fresh food favorites. At breakfast and lunch, Cabanas boasts the finest in made-to-order dining; at dinnertime, the restaurant is transformed into a table-service dining room serving Main Dining specialties.

Eye Scream Treats:  Inspired by the friendly, one-eyed monster Mike Wazowski from the Disney·Pixar animated feature Monsters, Inc., Eye Scream Treats offers soft-serve ice cream with plenty of popular sundae toppings.

Flo's Cafe:  Grab a quick bite to eat at Flo's Café, located near Donald's Pool on Deck 11. Themed to popular characters from the Disney·Pixar film Cars, like Luigi's Pizza, Tow Mater's Grill and Fillmore's Favorites, this quick-service eatery serves burgers, chicken tenders, pizza, fresh fruit, salads and sandwich wraps.

Frozone Treats:  Named after the ice-creating superhero in the Disney·Pixar movie The Incredibles, Frozone Treats mixes delicious fruit smoothies.

Room Service:  Disney Cruise Line Room Service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Relax with a continental breakfast, grab a quick snack between meals or satisfy a late-night craving in the comfort of your room. Complimentary room service ensures that you can enjoy fresh, made-to-order dishes anytime, day or night.

Inside Stateroom

Ocean view stateroom, balcony stateroom, suite stateroom.

Features warm wood finishes, custom fabrics and carpeting, original artwork, crown moldings, genuine teak accents and a Magical Porthole for real-time views of the sea.

Standard Inside Stateroom (Category: 11C)

• Sleeps: 3 to 4
• Size: 169 sq. ft.
• Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa, and upper-berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4)
• View: Magical Porthole with real-time views
• Custom Premium Plush Euro-top mattress
• Frette® 300-thread-count, 100%-cotton linens
• Premium bath towels
• 22" LCD flat-screen TV on swivel arm, with remote control
• iPod® docking station
• Full-length mirror
• Ample closet space
• Refrigerator
• In-room safe
• Phone with voicemail messaging
• Individual climate control
• H2O Plus® spa, bath, and shower products
• WiFi (additional fee)
• A sitting area with a couch, TV, and desk
• A heavy privacy curtain to separate the sitting and sleeping areas
• A full bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower, and tub
• Elevated wooden bed frames for under-bed storage of suitcases and other large items
• A leather-upholstered ottoman with hollow inside storage
• Attractive yet functional cabinetry in the living area

Be on the lookout for enchanting surprises; you never know who — or what — might float by. Perhaps a beloved Disney character or even a pirate ship! And when it's bedtime, you can turn off your Magical Porthole with the simple flip of a switch.

Standard Inside Stateroom (Category: 11B)

Standard inside stateroom (category: 11a), deluxe inside stateroom (category: 10a).

• Size: 204 sq. ft.
• 22" LCD flat-screen TV on swivel arm, with remote-control
• A "split bath": a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower, and tub and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink, and toilet

Inside Stateroom with Restrictions (Category: IGT)

Category: IGT This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Enjoy a view of the ocean in this stunning stateroom. Well-designed interiors provide ample living space and a split bath.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Porthole (obstructed view) (Category: 09D)

• View: 1 or 2 porthole windows, some with obstructed views
• A heavy privacy curtain to separate the sitting and sleeping areas (in most)
• Seating and sleeping areas, separable with a heavy privacy curtain
• A "split bath": a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower, and tub and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink, and toilet (in all but accessible staterooms)

And to kids' delight, a mural of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Wendy, and her brothers soaring through a starry sky reveals itself when the upper-berth bed is pulled down!

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Porthole (obstructed view) (Category: 09C)

Deluxe oceanview stateroom (category: 09b), deluxe oceanview stateroom (category: 09a), deluxe family oceanview stateroom (category: 08c).

• Sleeps: 3 to 5
• Size: 241 sq. ft.
• Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa, wall pull-down bed (in most), or upper-berth pull-down bed (in some)
• View: 1 to 2 porthole windows with built-in seating
• A heavy privacy curtain to separate the sitting and sleeping areas (in all but the following: a privacy wall divider in rooms 5020, 5022, 5520, and 5522, and a vertical pole in rooms 6014, 6016, 6512, and 6514)
• A "split bath": a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower, and round tub and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink, and toilet (in all but the following: rooms 5020, 5022, 5520, 5522, 6016, and 6514, which feature a full bathroom with a rectangular tub; and rooms 5018, 5518, 6012, 6510, and 6512, which feature a bathroom with a shower only)

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom (Category: 08B)

Deluxe family oceanview stateroom (category: 08a), oceanview stateroom with restrictions (category: ogt).

Category: OGT This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Tasteful décor, an expansive view, plush bedding and a private balcony make this stateroom your home-away-from-home.

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (undersized or obstructed verandah) (Category: 07A)

Category: 07A Queen bed, single convertible sofa, upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), private verandah and split bath with tub and shower (in most).

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category: 06B)

Category: 06B Queen bed, single convertible sofa, upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), private verandah and split bath with tub and shower (in most).

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category: 06A)

Category: 06A Queen bed, single convertible sofa, upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), private verandah and split bath with tub and shower (in most).

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category: 05C)

Category: 05C Queen bed, single convertible sofa, upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), private verandah and split bath with tub and shower (in most).

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category: 05B)

Category: 05B Queen bed, single convertible sofa, upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), private verandah and split bath with tub and shower (in most).

Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category: 05A)

Category: 05A Queen bed, single convertible sofa, upper berth pull-down bed (if sleeping 4), private verandah and split bath with tub and shower (in most).

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (oversized verandah) (Category: 04E)

• Sleeps: 4 to 5, except Category 4E staterooms which sleep 3 to 4
• Size: 299 sq. ft., including verandah
• Room Configuration: queen bed, single sleeper sofa, wall pull-down bed (in most), and upper-berth pull-down bed (in some)
• View: private verandah
• A "split bath": a bathroom with a vanity, sink, shower, and round tub and a half bathroom with a vanity, sink, and toilet (in all but accessible rooms and Category 4E)
• Patio furniture
• Deck lighting
• Plexiglas® or solid whitewall railings
• Childproof locks

On most adjoining accommodations, the partition between verandahs can be opened to create a larger balcony for sharing, with access between rooms. Guests may contact their stateroom host to unlock the partitions.

Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category: 04C)

Deluxe family oceanview stateroom with verandah (category: 04b), deluxe family oceanview stateroom with verandah (category: 04a), verandah stateroom with restrictions (category: vgt).

Category: VGT This category can be booked for a special rate, guaranteed to you. Please note that the category is not associated at the time of booking with a specific stateroom, deck, bedding configuration or other particular settings. The assignment of an actual cabin will be performed during your check-in. The cabin can be anywhere on the ship.

Opulent suites feature a tasteful design, upgraded amenities, a private balcony, a whirlpool tub, a rain shower and a vanity mirror with a built-in TV.

Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah (Category: 01A)

• A separate bedroom
• 2 bathrooms, including a main with double sinks, a rain-style shower, and whirlpool tub
• A verandah with a whirlpool tub
• Living room
• Open dining salon
• Pantry and wet bar stocked with water and sodas
• Walk-in closet
• Size: 1,781 sq. ft., including verandah
• Room Configuration: 1 bedroom with queen bed; wall pull-down double bed and wall pull-down single bed in living room
• View: private verandah with floor-to-ceiling windows in main living space
• Premium Frette® bath towels
• 2 42" high-definition LCD flat-screen TVs (1 in the living room, 1 in the bedroom)
• Sofa and sofa chairs
• Dining table 
• Elemis® Body Exotics bath, shower, and spa products
• Down Duvets: Enjoy a superlative night's sleep with the softness of genuine feather duvets, featured in Concierge main bedrooms.
• Guests of our Concierge Suites may choose from pillow options including hypoallergenic, feather, and therapeutic memory foam.
• Personal Robe and Slippers: These plush comforts are yours to use for the duration of your cruise.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Service (length of cruise)
• A whirlpool tub
• Plexiglas® railings and dividers
• Reservations (Port Adventures, Palo and Remy dining, spa treatments, and nursery stays)
• In-suite dining from our concierge in-suite dining menu
• Dining reservation confirmations and changes
• Priority tendering in ports of call
• Updates to your personal itinerary
• Special occasions and celebration planning

From the Lounge, Concierge Guests can access a sun deck via a private entrance. Soak up the sun at this VIP onboard oasis and savor tranquil breezes, cooling water misters, cushioned lounge chairs, and a bar stocked with water and refreshments.

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah (Category: 02A)

• Wet bar stocked with water and sodas
• Size: 622 sq. ft., including verandah
• Room Configuration: 1 bedroom with queen bed; double sleeper sofa and wall pull-down single bed in living room
• 42" high-definition LCD flat-screen TV
• Dining table
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Service: Enjoy up to 100 MB at no extra charge. (Usage fees apply after 100 MB.)
• Reservations (Port Adventures, Palo and Remy dining, spa treatments and nursery stays)

Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah (Category: 02B)

Concierge family oceanview stateroom with verandah (category: 03a).

• Size: 306 sq. ft., including verandah
• Room Configuration: queen bed, double sleeper sofa, and upper berth pull-down bed
• View: private verandah with floor-to-ceiling windows
• Guests of our Concierge Suites may choose from pillow options including hypoallergenic, feather and therapeutic memory foam.

• Ship Name: Disney Dream
• Year Entered Present Fleet: 2011
• Ship Class: Dream
• Maximum Capacity: 4,000
• Number of Passenger Decks: 14
• Number of Crew: 1,458
• Officers' Nationality: International
• Ocean-View without Balcony: 199
• Ocean-View with Balcony: 901
• Total Inside Staterooms: 150
• Tonnage (GRT): 130,000
• Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 2,500
• Country of Registry: The Bahamas
• Total Staterooms: 1,250
• Suites with Balcony: 21
• Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

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Departure date, departure date - 07/24/2024, terms & conditions.

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10 Night Iceland, Norway And France Cruise From Southampton Ending In Copenhagen

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Southampton, England

Cherbourg, France

Reykjavik, Iceland

Isafjord, Iceland

Akureyri, Iceland

Alesund, Norway

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Trip Log Day 10: 11-Night North Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise – Kirkwall

Trip log, day ten. Kirkwall. 11-Night North Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Cruise on Disney Magic – Itinerary A July 8, 2015 Day 10 – Personal Navigator

Not really the correct map, but I cannot find the photo I took on the morning of July 8th, so I am using one from the evening before showing us headed to Kirkwall.

Isabelle and I woke up to discover Emily was already at the gym. We met up with her in Cabanas for breakfast before going back to the room to get ready for our day ashore in Kirkwall. We did not have any excursions planned today. The only plan was to meet up with Tracy and Bill from TravelOnADream.com  and walk around Kirkwall.

As you’d expect, all the windows in the cathedral were beautiful works of stained glass art.

After exploring the cathedral, we walked towards the Kirkwall Bishop’s Palace and site of The Earl’s Palace.

A sign on the wall mentioned we were potentially standing on the spot where a brewhouse once stood. However, there was no sign of beer to be found.

We asked a local for the best place to get some fish and chips and a beer. We arrived at the location only to discover it was for guests 18 and older. This became a trend in Scotland. All the bars we found were 18+ which meant we needed to go to plan B. As luck would have it, The Harbour Fry was right next store to the location we were referred to earlier. It also happened to be the same restaurant advertised in the onboard shopping guide for Kirkwall, which could be the reason we saw so many crew members walking through the door. According to Tracy, Bill & Isabelle, the fish was good. The only issue with this restaurant was it was cash only. Luckily, Tracy and Bill stopped at an ATM earlier in the day and had cash on hand.

We stopped in another shop to pick up some other items to bring home as gifts, & then walked back to the bus stop to go back to the ship. One of the local information guides told us of a hotel that we could go to for drinks (& free wifi) with Isabelle, as it had a ‘family certificate,’ but this isn’t the same experience as a true pub, so we decided to just head back. When we returned to the pier, I stayed on the dock to take a few pictures. The wind was really picking up at this point, so I didn’t stay out much longer.

We were all craving a snack, so Isabelle and I ran up to the pool deck and grabbed a few slices of pizza from Pinnochio’s and a platter of fries and chicken fingers from Pete’s for the group to share during TV tunes trivia in O’Gills. Isabelle had some pizza then bounced to the Oceaneer Lab before dinner. Thanks to our years of watching TV, Tracy, Bill, Emily and I all took home new DCL water bottles after winning the trivia challenge.

Considering this was a regional inspiration and were were in Europe versus the Northeast coast of the US, I am going to go out on a limb and assume these menus may very well be around next year when the Disney Magic makes her first call in Boston during the 2016 Eastbound Transatlantic .

Isabelle ordered the warm chocolate lava cake without the vanilla ice cream on top from the adult dessert menu, and she cleaned that plate. She is a chocolate fanatic for sure. Emily ordered the Bananas Foster sundae, and said that it was delicious and was just the right portion. The bottom had rum-glazed caramel bananas, and there was a small scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel and topped with whipped cream. A definite ‘would order again.’

After we were through, we headed back to the stateroom, and Monsters Inc. was ending on the Pixar movie TV channel. After showers, we were very excited to see that Monsters University was the next movie. This is a family favorite, so we settled in to wind down and enjoy the flick. Once the movie was done, it was lights out. Tomorrow brings the last sea day and the last day on the ship. Time to rest up before having to think about packing…….

Complete Trip Log Index

• Day 0 – Orlando > London > Copenhagen
• Day 1– Copenhagen, Denmark
• Day 2 – Oslo, Norway
• Day 3 – Kristiansand, Norway
• Day 4 – Stavanger, Norway
• Day 5 – Sea
• Day 6 – Reykjavik, Iceland
• Day 7 – Reykjavik, Iceland
• Day 8 – Akureyri, Iceland
• Day 9 – Sea
• Day 10 – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
• Day 11 – Sea & Day 12 – Debarkation Day in Dover
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Disney Dream - July 22, 2023

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July 22, 2023

July 22 - 1, 2023

Disney Dream

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10 Night Iceland Norway & France

from Southampton, England

The July 22, 2023 cruise on the Disney Dream departs from Southampton, England. On this 10 Night Iceland Norway & France sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Disney Dream sets sail on a Saturday (July 22, 2023) and returns on a Tuesday (August 1, 2023).

The Disney Dream was built in 2011 and is amoung Disney's 5 ships in it's fleet. The Disney Dream is included in the cruise line's Dream Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Disney Dream vs all other Disney ships.

All Itineraries

Southampton

Southampton is the gateway to the immensely civilized city of London. There are museums to visit, pubs to try, and shops to browse, ranging from Harrods to open-air markets. There are more parks and green belts here than in any other city in the world. There are also caches of stately squares and noble monuments, holdovers from a time when the island ruled a significant portion of the globe.

Southampton is the gateway to the immensely civilized city of London. There are museums to visit, pubs to try, and shops to browse, ranging from Harrods to open-air markets. There are more parks and...

Cherbourg is located in Normandy, which is a province of France. Ever since the reign of Louis XIV, Cherbourg has been an important port town to all of Europe. The city is dominated by Mount Roule, which is the site of a fortress. From the terrace at Mount Roule, one can view a magnificent panorama of the area, which includes the Naval and arsenal, as well as the lush Emmanuel Liasis park, which houses an impressive display of subtropical vegetation.

Cherbourg is located in Normandy, which is a province of France. Ever since the reign of Louis XIV, Cherbourg has been an important port town to all of Europe. The city is dominated by Mount Roule...

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Reykjavik, the largest city and capital of Iceland, is a city full of history, great theatre, and exciting nightlife. For a dose of Icelandic and Viking history, visit the National Museum and visit Hallgrimskirkja, a church that features a famous statue of explorer Leif Erickson and a great spot to view the entire city.

Reykjavik, the largest city and capital of Iceland, is a city full of history, great theatre, and exciting nightlife. For a dose of Icelandic and Viking history, visit the National Museum and visit...

Isafjordur, capital of Iceland's Westfjords, dates back to the 9th Century and is one of the country's main fishing ports. Isafjordur also boasts a lively cultural scene and the West Fjords Folk Museum is definitely worth a visit. Take a walk down the harbor and see local fisherman at work or see many of the nearby homes that date back to the 18th Century.

Isafjordur, capital of Iceland's Westfjords, dates back to the 9th Century and is one of the country's main fishing ports. Isafjordur also boasts a lively cultural scene and the West Fjords Folk...

Akureyri is the capital of the northern part of Iceland and serves as the gateway an area full of stunning waterfalls. It's also the place that Icelander head went they want some sun. From here, it is a short trip to the magical and mystical Dimmuborgir area and its ominous black castles.

Akureyri is the capital of the northern part of Iceland and serves as the gateway an area full of stunning waterfalls. It's also the place that Icelander head went they want some sun. From here, it...

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark, and travelers find it incredibly charming. For historical interest, explore the streets of Christianborg and Amelienborg palaces. Leisure seekers can stroll the streets or lounge in the cafes of Stroget. Visit Tivoli Gardens, too, and don't forget to see the statue of the Little Mermaid, a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen.

Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark, and travelers find it incredibly charming. For historical interest, explore the streets of Christianborg and Amelienborg palaces. Leisure seekers can stroll...

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Guest Trip Report: 10 Night Norwegian Fjords and Iceland on the Disney Magic, Day 7

November 11, 2018 by Disney Cruise Mom Leave a Comment

This is a guest trip report written by Carol, who sailed on the most recent 10 night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords and Iceland on the Disney Magic on August 16, 2018.  You can start the trip report from the beginning by clicking here .

Day 7: Reykjavik, Day 2

Our second day in Iceland began early in the morning.  We had a lot we wanted to do and not much time left to spend in Iceland as our ship was leaving at 3:30 pm that day.  Our plans for the day started with our guide Gudrun Helga meeting us at the dock at about 7:30, so we grabbed a quick and early breakfast at Cabanas before disembarking the ship.  We met up with our guide and she drove us to Thrihnukagigur volcano where we were scheduled to do the Inside the Volcano tour .   We had heard about this tour from my daughter’s teacher who had visited Iceland the year before and done this tour and highly recommended it.  This is the only volcano that you can actually descend into, which makes it a truly unique experience!  The volcano is dormant and hasn’t erupted in over 4000 years.  The tour actually begins with an approximate 2 mile walk which takes about 45 minutes.  The hike itself is of mild to moderate difficulty, mostly flat in elevation with some ups and downs, but the end does have an elevation increase of about 100 feet.  Good walking or hiking shoes are definitely recommended.  The scenery during the walk is so beautiful and amazing.

Our guide had arranged for us to be first into the volcano as we had plans for the Blue Lagoon later and were on a tight time schedule.  Once we completed the hike to the top, we were fitted into harnesses and given helmets, and then we walked up to the entrance of the volcano.  Then we entered an open elevator where we were lowered into the volcano.  The trip down into the volcano takes about 6 minutes and goes about 400 ft down.  While you are being lowered in the elevator, you get a great view of the volcano and can see all sorts of amazing colors and rock formations.   We got to spend about 20-30 minutes in the volcano itself and then rode the elevator back up.  The colors and rock formations were just amazing.  Walking around looking at them all was just awe-inspiring.

We then took off our gear and had some drinks.  You can have traditional Icelandic soup, but we wanted to get hiking back and then off to the Blue Lagoon.  Our hike back was as beautiful as the way there over the lava fields.

We then drove to the Blue Lagoon .  We had arranged ahead of time for tickets and entrance at a designated time.  There are many different types of packages: we chose the “Comfort Package” which is the most basic package but was all we really needed.  It includes entrance to the Blue Lagoon, a silica mud mask, a drink of your choice and a towel.  Our guide Gudrun Helga helped us get checked in and then agreed to meet us outside.  We had 2 1/2 hours to spend in the Blue Lagoon.  We split up and went into our separate locker rooms  and changed into our bathing suits.  We agreed to meet at the entrance of the lagoon.  You are supposed to shower before entering the lagoon so we did and then met up.  I didn’t want to bring my phone or camera into the water and take any chances of dropping it so I brought out my phone just for the beginning and took some pictures and then went and put it back in the locker.  We then enjoyed the absolutely amazing waters of the Blue Lagoon (which are 102 degrees F) – they are completely relaxing.  We enjoyed our drink (if I remember correctly I think I had a smoothie and my husband had a beer) and I enjoyed a silica mask (my husband and children decided not to partake).  We explored all the different parts of the lagoon while relaxing and having a great time.  Our time went by too quickly and soon it was time to get out and changed to head back to the ship.

Our guide Gudrun Helga:

We then headed back to the ship and it was time to leave Iceland (for which we were very sad…..we loved Iceland it was so beautiful!), so we boarded the ship and off it went.  The scenery as we left Iceland was beautiful, although I credit my daughter for these pictures as my son and I were playing bingo!

That night our entertainment was Alton Fitzgerald White, who played Mufasa in The Lion King on Broadway, as part of the “Stars Set Sail” series.  He was excellent, his voice is amazing and he sang many amazing songs.  Dinner that night was at Animator’s Palate and it was the World of Flavor menu.  Delicious as always, but it had been a long 2 days – we were looking forward to a day at sea and some time relaxing!

Up Next: Day 8 – At Sea

Click here to visit Carol’s blog about her family’s travels all over the world.

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