Iceland & Ireland Cruise

Day 1 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Sun 23 June 2024 / Depart: Sun 23 June 2024 at 16:00

Amsterdam delivers a sensory overload – from its welcoming gezellig Dutch spirit to the clinking of bicycle chains and tulips of every colour. This is where 17th-century Golden Age estates meet gritty Red Light District alleys, all woven together by an elaborate system of canals. Stand amidst the bustle of Dam Square and pick fresh blooms at Bloemenmarkt. See where celebrated painter Rembrandt once worked and admire his masterpieces at Rijksmuseum. Nibble on Gouda amid the greenery of Vondelpark – or relax in one of the city’s quirky coffee shops. Here it’s easy to let go and give in to romantic adventures.

Day 2 - Cruising

Day 3 - Cruising

Day 4 - Reykjavik

Arrive: Wed 26 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 26 June 2024 at 20:00

Reykjavik is the beating heart of Iceland. The city was founded in 1786, but it's also the site of Iceland's first permanent settlement, dating back to 874 AD. Check out the Settlement Exhibition, a combination archaeological ruin and museum based around a 10th-century longhouse, where interactive technology and archaeology reveal historical Iceland. The church Hallgrimskirkja dominates the skyline – admire its distinctive Expressionist-style architecture designed to mirror the nearby mountains and glaciers during your Iceland cruise. Need relaxation of the highest order? Take the sub-hour drive to the world-famous Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa surrounded by volcanic vistas.

Day 5 - Isafjordur

Arrive: Thu 27 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 27 June 2024 at 16:00

Ísafjörður 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

Day 6 - Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Arrive: Fri 28 June 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 28 June 2024 at 18:00

Day 7 - Akureyri

Arrive: Sat 29 June 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 29 June 2024 at 18:00

For a city of 18,000 residents, Akureyri packs a lively punch. Situated at the head of Eyjafjordur, Iceland's longest fjord, the first thing you'll notice is the backdrop of dramatic snow-covered mountains. Take a stroll through the Old Town and admire the 19th-century turf houses. Sample some authentic Icelandic cuisine, or warm up in the steaming Akureyri Thermal Pool. Around the corner, you'll find Akureyri's basalt church, Akureyrarkirkja, with its striking, futuristic facade. Iceland cruises give you access to stroll through Lystigardurinn, the northernmost botanical garden in the world, and breathe in the fresh air and the scent of wild arctic flowers.

Day 8 - Cruising

Day 9 - Lerwick, Scotland

Arrive: Mon 01 July 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 01 July 2024 at 17:00

Lerwick is a seafaring town with a proud maritime and Nordic heritage. It's the only town on Scotland's Shetland Islands, which were a part of Norway until the 15th century. Originally a fishing village before becoming a major herring port, the town's harbor today is dotted with sailing ships, private yachts and boats. Explore the Shetland Museum to learn more about the islands' complex geology and see artifacts from the Iron Age and Viking era. Explore the rocky coastline and rolling green landscape by bike on the North Sea Cycle Route, and catch glimpses of the famous Shetland ponies roaming the open countryside. Cruise to Lerwick, Scotland and relax after your day of active adventure by toasting a pint at Lerwick Brewery.

Day 10 - Inverness

Arrive: Tue 02 July 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 02 July 2024 at 17:00

The Scottish Highlands are home to famous battles, historic castles and to an even more famous legendary sea monster: Nessie of Loch Ness. Explore Inverness' picturesque riverside on foot. You'll pass by the 18th-century Old High Church and the Castle of Inverness, built of red sandstone in 1863 on the site of an 11th-century fortress. Join a Loch Ness cruise to explore Culloden Battlefield, a windswept moor where the Jacobite's last stand took place in the 1760s. Seeking even deeper roots? See a 4,000-year-old burial site built by neolithic farmers at the Clava Cairns. Before you depart, toast your adventure with a wee dram of single-malt Scotch whisky, savoring its distinctive peaty aromas.

Day 11 - Edinburgh, UK

Arrive: Wed 03 July 2024 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 03 July 2024 at 19:00

Often described as the "Athens of the North", Edinburgh is located in the south-east region of Scotland, an hour's drive from Glasgow. Its streets are steeped in history and open its doors to a thriving cultural scene. Year round the city offers an incredible variety of events and festivals and tourists are spoiled with a diverse range of attractions. The beautiful city of Edinburgh possesses a distinctive and unique skyline that rivals that of Venice and beyond the city limits, the Lothian countryside provides some of the great links and parkland courses of the world.

Day 12 - Cruising

Day 13 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Fri 05 July 2024 at 06:00 / Depart: Fri 05 July 2024

Amsterdam delivers a sensory overload – from its welcoming gezellig Dutch spirit to the clinking of bicycle chains and tulips of every colour. This is where 17th-century Golden Age estates meet gritty Red Light District alleys, all woven together by an elaborate system of canals. Stand amidst the bustle of Dam Square and pick fresh blooms at Bloemenmarkt. See where celebrated painter Rembrandt once worked and admire his masterpieces at Rijksmuseum. Nibble on Gouda amid the greenery of Vondelpark – or relax in one of the city’s quirky coffee shops. Here it’s easy to let go and give in to romantic adventures.