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The Explora III sails a 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights itinerary with Explora Journeys Cruises, departing Southampton, England on August 17, 2026. It's a classic Northern Europe cruise. Travelers sailing in August can generally expect cold, short days. Ports of call include Southampton, England, Zeebrugge, Belgium, Mandal, Norway, with 5 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Southampton, England is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
Zeebrugge, Belgium is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
Mandal, Norway is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
Sandnes, Norway is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
Olden, Norway is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
Bergen, Norway is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
Flam, Norway is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
Copenhagen, Denmark is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 8-night A Journey to Stunning Fjords, Colourful Coastlines & Nordic Delights cruise on Explora III.
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