--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 938bc2bb-2e9a-4021-bc6c-2a31c6f666b4 slug: 2253452 voyage_code: OAS280322A cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Astrea departure_date: return_date: nights: 21 embarkation_port: London (Tilbury) disembarkation_port: Amsterdam starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T11:33:14Z --- # London (Tilbury) to Amsterdam > Viking · Viking Astrea · Mar 22 – Apr 12, 2028   (21 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Astrea | | **Duration** | 21 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | London (Tilbury) | | **Disembarkation Port** | Amsterdam | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | OAS280322A | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: London (Tilbury) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city. ### Day 2: London (Tilbury) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city. ### Day 3: Dover, England **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dover is a coastal town in England’s southeastern county of Kent. It’s a major port for ferries to Calais, in France. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover are symbolic safeguards at Britain’s closest point to continental Europe. ### Day 4: Scenic Sailing: English Channel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Glimpse Dover’s famed white cliffs, seen as a long white strip resting on the horizon. ### Day 5: Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), Ireland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture. ### Day 6: Holyhead, Wales **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Holyhead is a town in Wales and a major Irish Sea port serving Ireland. It is also a community and the largest town in the Isle of Anglesey county, with a population of 13,659 at the 2011 census ### Day 7: Liverpool, England **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head. ### Day 8: Belfast, Northern Ireland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air concerts. ### Day 9: The Highlands (Ullapool), Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ullapool is a port and a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross and Cromarty, Scottish Highlands, located around 45 miles north-west of Inverness. Despite its small size it is the largest settlement for many miles around, and an important port and tourist destination. ### Day 10: Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kirkwall is the largest town of Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr, which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall ### Day 11: Edinburgh (NewHaven Harbor), Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials. ### Day 12: Aberdeen, Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Explore the “Granite City” with its gray stone architecture, or take in views over the coast. ### Day 13: Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010. ### Day 14: Bergen, Norway **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived. ### Day 15: Bergen, Norway **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived. ### Day 16: Flam **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidda plateau. ### Day 17: Stavanger, Norway **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Stavanger is a city in southwestern Norway. In the center of town, Stavanger Cathedral dates back to the city’s 12th-century founding. Stavanger Museum chronicles the city’s history and displays preserved wildlife. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum illuminates the oil industry with submersibles, a large drill bit and an escape chute. The shopping street Øvre Holmegate is known for its colorful houses. ### Day 18: Kristiansand, Norway **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kristiansand boasts tidy streets, cozy harbors and small-town charm. The town’s Viking past can be traced in the runestones at the Oddernes Church, built in 1040 and dedicated to St. Olaf, patron saint of Norway. In the 17th century, King Christian IV ordered the Christiansholm Fortress to be built to defend the newly founded city. Today, the edifice is adjacent to an inviting harborside boardwalk. The city’s rich traditions are embodied in the old wooden houses of the Old Town and the stunning ... ### Day 19: Oslo, Norway **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Uncover the cultural riches of Norway’s capital, including native son, painter Edvard Munch. ### Day 20: Skagen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Stroll this picturesque old fishing village and bustling fishing harbor; sample Danish treats. ### Day 21: Sail the North Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Sail the North Sea, central to Europe’s history, from Viking voyages to oil drilling. ### Day 22: Amsterdam **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $11,298 | | Suite | $16,498 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV6) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 107 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV2) Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 1 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 117 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV2) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 107 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV4) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 107 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV1) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 107 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV3) Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 1 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 117 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V1) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 3 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 100 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV5) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 107 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V2) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 3 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 100 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Deluxe Veranda Stateroom** (Code: DV3) Stateroom size: 288 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 2 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 107 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... **Penthouse Veranda Stateroom** (Code: PV1) Stateroom size: 360 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda 11 AM Embarkation 1 PM stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 117 days prior to sailing, for voyages departing on or before August 31, ... ### Suite Cabins **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES3) Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursio... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS3) Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 127 days prior to sailing, f... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS1) Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 127 days prior to sailing, f... **Penthouse Junior Suite** (Code: PS2) Stateroom size: 432 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Wheelchair Accessible (#6020, #6021) 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursion reservations open 127 days prior to sailing, f... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES1) Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursio... **Owner’s Suite** (Code: OS) Stateroom size: 1,488 sq ft multi-room suite including expansive private veranda Ocean-view largest multi-room accommodations onboard Separate bedroom suite Spacious, well-appointed living room Separate dining area that seats 6 Private library, wine & music collections curated by Chairman Torstein H... **Explorer Suite** (Code: ES2) Stateroom size: 808–1,215 sq ft (includes private veranda) Ocean-view two-room suite with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a generous veranda (layout varies) Well-appointed living area & dining area that seats 4 11 AM Embarkation 11 AM priority stateroom access Priority shore excursio... ## Ship Information ### Viking Astrea Expand your horizons on our award-winning, all-veranda small ship, with just 998 guests, allowing us to dock where larger ships cannot. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 998 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 784.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### London (Tilbury) *Coordinates: 51.4604, 0.369797* London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the en... ### Dover, England *Coordinates: 51.1297, 1.31114* Dover is a coastal town in England’s southeastern county of Kent. It’s a major port for ferries to Calais, in France. Built to repel invasions from across the English Channel, medieval Dover Castle overlooks the town and houses the extensive Secret Wartime Tunnels. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover are symbolic safeguards at Britain’s closest point to continental Europe. ### Scenic Sailing: English Channel Glimpse Dover’s famed white cliffs, seen as a long white strip resting on the horizon. ### Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), Ireland *Coordinates: 53.2944, -6.13387* Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo. The National Museum of Ireland explores Irish heritage and culture. ### Holyhead, Wales *Coordinates: 53.3088, -4.63278* Holyhead is a town in Wales and a major Irish Sea port serving Ireland. It is also a community and the largest town in the Isle of Anglesey county, with a population of 13,659 at the 2011 census ### Liverpool, England *Coordinates: 53.4084, -2.99157* Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on th... ### Belfast, Northern Ireland *Coordinates: 54.5973, -5.93011* Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air c... ### The Highlands (Ullapool), Scotland *Coordinates: 57.8996, -5.1577* Ullapool is a port and a village of around 1,500 inhabitants in Ross and Cromarty, Scottish Highlands, located around 45 miles north-west of Inverness. Despite its small size it is the largest settlement for many miles around, and an important port and tourist destination. ### Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland *Coordinates: 58.9847, -2.96225* Kirkwall is the largest town of Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr, which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall ### Edinburgh (NewHaven Harbor), Scotland *Coordinates: 55.9502, -3.18754* Edinburgh is Scotland's compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monumen... ### Aberdeen, Scotland *Coordinates: 57.1475, -2.09539* Explore the “Granite City” with its gray stone architecture, or take in views over the coast. ### Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland *Coordinates: 60.1558, -1.14457* Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010. ### Bergen, Norway *Coordinates: 60.3881, 5.33185* Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned compose... ### Flam *Coordinates: 60.8381, 7.12075* Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. South of Flåm Harbor, the 17th-century wooden Flåm Church lies in the valley. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidd... ### Stavanger, Norway *Coordinates: 58.9644, 5.72626* Stavanger is a city in southwestern Norway. In the center of town, Stavanger Cathedral dates back to the city’s 12th-century founding. Stavanger Museum chronicles the city’s history and displays preserved wildlife. The Norwegian Petroleum Museum illuminates the oil industry with submersibles, a large drill bit and an escape chute. The shopping street Øvre Holmegate is known for its colorful houses... ### Kristiansand, Norway *Coordinates: 63.1103, 7.72808* Kristiansand boasts tidy streets, cozy harbors and small-town charm. The town’s Viking past can be traced in the runestones at the Oddernes Church, built in 1040 and dedicated to St. Olaf, patron saint of Norway. In the 17th century, King Christian IV ordered the Christiansholm Fortress to be built to defend the newly founded city. Today, the edifice is adjacent to an inviting harborside boardwalk... ### Oslo, Norway *Coordinates: 59.9138, 10.7387* Uncover the cultural riches of Norway’s capital, including native son, painter Edvard Munch. ### Skagen *Coordinates: 57.7209, 10.5839* Stroll this picturesque old fishing village and bustling fishing harbor; sample Danish treats. ### Sail the North Sea Sail the North Sea, central to Europe’s history, from Viking voyages to oil drilling. ### Amsterdam *Coordinates: 52.3731, 4.89222* Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2253452 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2253452 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2253452.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2253452/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-astrea/other/79460.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 11:33:14 UTC