Norwegian Star: 10-Night Cruise from Southampton - September 27, 2026

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. English is commonly spoken, making navigation easy.

Your ship arrives in Le Havre (Paris), France at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Explore the post-war city center designed by Auguste Perret with straight streets, concrete buildings, and striking architectural details.

You'll have 9 hours hours to explore La Rochelle, France, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Behind the harbor the old town reveals narrow streets arcaded walkways and elegant stone buildings.

The Norwegian Star will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Le Verdon, France. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Le Verdon's small harbor and adjacent paths provide an easy and picturesque stroll.

Your ship arrives in Bilbao, Spain at 8:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. The Guggenheim Museum has become the symbol of Bilbao's renewal, both for its art and its architecture.

The Norwegian Star will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Vigo, Spain. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Stroll through Vigo's historic old town, Casco Vello, with its narrow streets, lively plazas, and charming shops.

Your cruise ends in Lisbon, Portugal, where the Norwegian Star is scheduled to dock at 7:00 AM. With over 2,000 passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a one to two hour window - once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist lets you walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Wear comfortable walking shoes for hilly streets and cobblestones.