Nordic Wonders & European Charms - Reykjavik Cruise

Day 1 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive: Sun 27 July 2025 / Depart: Sun 27 July 2025 at 19:00

Just as Iceland is a unique country, rugged and remote, yet modern and enjoying Nordic standards of affluence, so Reykjavik is a beautifully diverse capital city. As Iceland's capital and its main center of population, the city of Reykjavik offers a fascinating mixture of the traditional and the very technically advanced. In addition, its natural beauty leaves a lasting impression. Visit the remarkable solfatara fields of Krýsuvík where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-colored hills.

Day 2 - Isafjordur

Arrive: Mon 28 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 28 July 2025 at 16:00

Discover the dazzling natural beauty of Isafjordur. With its striking steep mountains on three sides rising dramatically around a gorgeous bay, this is one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. Trace the area’s history with a visit to the Maritime Museum in one of the oldest buildings dating back to the 18th century. A delightfully urban atmosphere prevails with major music schools, free concerts and festivals. Bring home fine handmade woolen items, nautical-themed articles, as well as arts and crafts. Feast on fresh baked goods and coffee at one of the many cafés.

Day 3 - Akureyri

Arrive: Tue 29 July 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 29 July 2025 at 16:00

Explore the big city amenities and small village charm of Akureyri, on the shores of one of the world’s longest fjords encircled by dramatic snow-capped mountains. As you stroll into town visit the newly built “temple of culture,” HOF, which houses a theater, music hall, restaurant as well as the Tourist Information Center. Marvel at the variety of Arctic plants in the Botanical Garden of Akureyri. Stroll along Arts’ Alley meandering through the museum, galleries and artists’ studios. Enjoy the tax-free shop in the town center. Look for fine woolen knitwear, handmade ceramics, glassware, and silver jewelry.

Day 4 - Norwegian Sea

Day 5 - Thorshaven

Arrive: Thu 31 July 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 31 July 2025 at 16:00

Surrounded to the north and southwest by towering mountains with dramatic landscapes, Tórshavn is a picturesque port steeped in Viking history. Main attractions include Tinganes, the oldest part of town, with small wooden houses covered in turf roofs. Explore Nordic House, widely regarded as one of the finest examples of modern Nordic architecture; and Listasavn Føroya art museum. To fully experience the Faroe Islands’ ancient history, visit the ruins of Magnus Cathedral.

Day 6 - Lerwick, Scotland

Arrive: Fri 01 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 01 August 2025 at 17:00

Explore Stone Age ruins, heather-covered moors and the rugged Scottish highlands in Lerwick, capital of the Shetland Island Archipelago. With its dramatic cliffs, Grand Victorian houses, charming Shetland ponies, and Nordic heritage Lerwick offers hours of entertainment. Set off on your own to get an historic overview at the Shetland Museum and Archives on the waterfront. Stroll through the numerous galleries and quaint shops looking for unique art, fine hand knitted sweaters made from the wool of Shetland Sheep and beautiful knitted lace. The local-made beer and whiskey is well worth a visit to a pub.

Day 7 - Maloy

Arrive: Sat 02 August 2025 / Depart: Sat 02 August 2025

Day 8 - Nordfjordeid

Arrive: Sun 03 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 03 August 2025 at 17:00

Day 9 - Bergen

Arrive: Mon 04 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 04 August 2025 at 17:00

Situated along the Byfjord, Bergen is Norway’s second largest city, and one of its most charming. The city’s history dates back to the early 11th century when Olav Kyrre established a settlement and royal residence here. In 1240, Bergen replaced Trondheim as the capital, and the city quickly prospered. Much of the city's architecture today reflects the lifestyle of the Hanseatic merchants, who resided in narrow row houses near the harbor.

Day 10 - Ulvik, Hardangerfjord

Arrive: Tue 05 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 05 August 2025 at 17:00

Day 11 - Haugesund

Arrive: Wed 06 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 06 August 2025 at 17:00

Day 12 - Arendal, Norway

Arrive: Thu 07 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 07 August 2025 at 22:00

Day 13 - Oslo

Arrive: Fri 08 August 2025 at 07:00

Oslo is Norway's capital and largest city. Located at the head of the Oslofjord, the city is encircled by wooded hills and snowcapped peaks. Norway is a maritime nation with Oslo being the chief port for sea services from the Continent and England. Throughout Oslo’s 900-year history there have been many fires, and as a result it has a mixture of architectural styles. With a fairly compact city center, many of Oslo's attractions can be explored on foot.

Day 14 - Oslo

Depart: Sat 09 August 2025 at 17:00

Oslo is Norway's capital and largest city. Located at the head of the Oslofjord, the city is encircled by wooded hills and snowcapped peaks. Norway is a maritime nation with Oslo being the chief port for sea services from the Continent and England. Throughout Oslo’s 900-year history there have been many fires, and as a result it has a mixture of architectural styles. With a fairly compact city center, many of Oslo's attractions can be explored on foot.

Day 15 - Skagen

Arrive: Sun 10 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 10 August 2025 at 17:00

Skagen has a wonderfully rich art history and an even greater collection of modern art galleries throughout the city. Often referred to as the Land of Light, the sun beautifully reflects off of the abundance of sand and water for longer hours than anywhere else in Denmark. Skagen’s beacon is its bustling harbor, which brings in fresh seafood from the northern tip of Jutland, which surrounded by the sea. Experience its magnificent countryside with large white sandy beaches and Denmark's largest moving sand dune, Råbjerg Mile.

Day 16 - North Sea Cruising

Day 17 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Tue 12 August 2025 / Depart: Tue 12 August 2025

As capital cities go, Amsterdam is small in comparison. It has a reputation for free-spirited and very liberal lifestyles. Some might call it Europe's most "radical" city, but one cannot deny the beauty of Amsterdam and its rich history. Amsterdam is a cultural center of Europe, as exemplified in its more than 140 art galleries and 40 museums. In addition, it is famous for its baroque architecture, canals, and cobblestone streets where the favored mode of transportation is the bicycle.

Day 18 - Zeebrugge

Arrive: Wed 13 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 13 August 2025 at 17:00

Zeebrugge is the gateway to Bruges, the capital of the Belgian province of West Flanders. Bruges was a wealthy city during medieval times when trade with Baltic ports flourished. The Zwin River, connecting Bruges with the North Sea, slowly began to narrow, marking the end of the city's great trade period. Today, visitors flock to Bruges to enjoy the charming, well-preserved medieval architecture lining the old and narrow roads and canals and to see some of Western Europe's finest artistic masterpieces.

Day 19 - Southampton

Arrive: Thu 14 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 14 August 2025 at 19:00

Southampton is the largest city and port on the south coast of England. Tour the historic byways of Old Town with its Medieval walls and Tudor architecture. Spend an hour or two meandering along the pathways of Royal Victoria Country Park, picturesquely set along the waterfront on the grounds of a former military hospital where Florence Nightingale once worked. Southampton's maritime past can be explored by strolling along the Town Quay with its marina and lively bars and restaurants.

Day 20 - CELTIC SEA Cruising

Day 21 - Cork, Ireland

Arrive: Sat 16 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 16 August 2025 at 17:00

Cork's history began in the 7th century with the founding of a monastery by St. Finbarr on a small alluvial island in the River Lee. The monastery and the settlement were later incorporated in the fortified base the Danes developed there. As a result of war and destruction throughout the following centuries, Cork has no medieval buildings left but boasts a few remains from the 18th century. The central area takes its architectural character from the early 19th century.

Day 22 - Bantry Bay,Ireland

Day 23 - Dingle (Ireland)

Arrive: Mon 18 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 18 August 2025 at 17:00

Day 24 - Galway Bay

Day 25 - Killybegs

Arrive: Wed 20 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 20 August 2025 at 17:00

Killybegs is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is the largest fishing port in the country and on the island of Ireland. It is located on the south coast of the county, north of Donegal Bay, near Donegal Town. Its Irish name Na Cealla Beaga means 'little cells', a reference to early monastic settlements.

Day 26 - Londonderry

Arrive: Thu 21 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 21 August 2025 at 17:00

Derry, also known as Londonderry, is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland. It’s known for the intact 17th-century Derry’s Walls with 7 gates. Within the walls, spired St. Columb’s Cathedral displays artefacts from the 1688–9 Siege of Derry. Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum has city views and historical exhibits. Huge stained-glass windows adorn the neo-Gothic red sandstone Guildhall

Day 27 - Belfast

Arrive: Fri 22 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 22 August 2025 at 17:00

Belfast lies snuggled into the rugged coast of Northern Ireland where the River Lagan flows to the sea. This Northern Ireland capital saw its earliest settlement in the early Middle Ages. At that time, a substantial stone fortress punctuated the horizon. Today, world travelers are eager to view her physical beauty and discover her renewed tranquility. Residents enjoy performances at the Grand Opera House, shop at trendy stores, and visit pubs lining The Golden Mile.

Day 28 - Liverpool

Arrive: Sat 23 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 23 August 2025 at 19:00

Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, in North West England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. Inhabitants of Liverpool are referred to as Liverpudlians and nicknamed "Scousers," in reference to the local meal known as 'scouse', a form of stew. In 2004, Liverpool's waterfront was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflecting the city's importance in the development of the world's trading system and dock technology.

Day 29 - Dublin

Arrive: Sun 24 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 24 August 2025 at 19:00

Founded as a Viking settlement, Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland. The city is located at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the center of the Dublin Region. The city has a population of a million people which is about a third of the total population of the country. It is a major European cultural centre and was the birthplace of many prominent literary figures, including James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and William Butler Yeats, to name a few.

Day 30 - Fishguard(Wales)

Arrive: Mon 25 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 25 August 2025 at 16:00

FISHGUARD, UNITED KINGDOM

Day 31 - Portland, Dorset, UK

Arrive: Tue 26 August 2025 / Depart: Tue 26 August 2025 at 22:00

Portland is 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach called Chesil.

Day 32 - English Channel Cruising

Day 33 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Thu 28 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 28 August 2025

As capital cities go, Amsterdam is small in comparison. It has a reputation for free-spirited and very liberal lifestyles. Some might call it Europe's most "radical" city, but one cannot deny the beauty of Amsterdam and its rich history. Amsterdam is a cultural center of Europe, as exemplified in its more than 140 art galleries and 40 museums. In addition, it is famous for its baroque architecture, canals, and cobblestone streets where the favored mode of transportation is the bicycle.