Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, & Iceland
Encounter Shetland ponies roaming verdant landscapes. Go back in time at Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old stone-slab village on Orkney and see the mysterious standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. Walk with a historian through Jarlshof archaeological site, a complex of ancient settlements spanning 4,000 years of human history. Meet the welcoming islanders who call the scenic Faroes home. Observe incredible birdlife—massive puffin colonies in the Faroes and Grimsey, and on the Cliffs of Noss, thousands of murres and kittiwakes. Experience a near circumnavigation of the geologic wonders of Iceland.
Days 1 & 2 — Home/Bergen, Norway/Embark
Fly overnight to Bergen (international flight not included). Bergen is one of the major cities of the powerful Hanseatic League. Hansa merchants operated in the historic Bryggens Wharf area, filled with wooden buildings from the Middle Ages.
Day 3 — Orkney Islands, Scotland
Enjoy a morning at sea, then see the standing stones at the Ring of Brodgar and the stoneslab village of Skara Brae. Step into the world of the Vikings at the red sandstone cathedral of St. Magnus, built in 1137.
Day 4 — Shetland Islands
Our ship glides past the towering bird cliffs of Noss for views of murres and kittiwakes. Visit the Jarlshof archaeological site and see the famous Shetland ponies.
Day 5 — At Sea/Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark
The rugged Faroes are proud of their Viking ancestry, reflected in their ancient language and love of the sea. In Tórshavn, wooden boats bob at anchor in the harbor and harken back to Viking times. Visit the natural history museum and the Kirkjubøur archaeological site, a medieval farming and religious center.
Day 6 — Vestmanna, Faroe Islands
Today we continue our explorations of the Faroe Islands by visiting northern Streymoy, with its historic settlements and Viking graves.
Day 7 — Mykines, Faroe Islands/At Sea
Tranquil Mykines is known for its overwhelming number of puffins. Visit the nesting grounds, where thousands of birds take off and land. Continue to the tiny lighthouse, then stroll through the village of turf-roofed houses.
Day 8 — Djúpivogur, Iceland
Dock in Djúpivogur and drive down the coast to explore the vast Vatnajökull icecap. Get close views of the deep blue icebergs in Jökulsárlón ice lagoon.
Day 9 — At Sea/Grimsey
Enjoy a morning at sea as we sail northward to the land of the midnight sun, going ashore in the evening at the tiny island of Grimsey. Home to nesting sea birds, it lies exactly on the Arctic Circle.
Day 10 — Lake Mývatn/Akureyri
Drive to Lake Mývatn, the most geologically active area in Iceland. See the mud pools at Hverarond and the unforgettable sight of Goðafoss, the waterfall of the gods. Visit the explosion crater at Viti. Drive to Akureyri with its beautiful period houses, backed by snow-capped mountains.
Day 11 — Ísafjördur
Located in the Westfjords, the tiny town of Ísafjördur is surrounded by water on three sides and is a great place to view the stunning fjord landscape and photograph tiny flowering plants.
Day 12 — Western Iceland
Cruise past the immense Látrabjarg cliffs, the westernmost point of Iceland and home to a huge population of razorbills. Continue to Flatey Island, a trading post for many centuries. Walk around the charming hamlet that grew here.
Day 13 — Surtsey & Heimaey, Westman Islands
The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes and are among the youngest of the world’s archipelagos. Surtsey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was created in 1963 and 10 years later, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Visit the crater where the earth is still hot and see areas that were engulfed by lava.
Day 14 — Reykjavík, Iceland/Disembark/Home
Today we disembark in Reykjavík with options to visit either the famous Blue Lagoon thermal baths or the hot springs, geothermal power plant and a horse farm, prior to our flight home (international flight not included).
* Itinerary may be subject to change
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Photography | $9,620Full | $10,170Full | $10,620Full | $11,320Full | $13,350Full | $15,250Full | $18,100Full | $12,710Full | $13,280Full |
Free Bar Tab and Crew Gratuities are included in the listed rates.
Dates shown are USA/USA however international airfare is NOT included in trip price.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated solo. All trips may incur a fuel surcharge.
Kayaking is available as an additional activity available to all passengers and arranged onboard free of charge.
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Photography | $12,970Limited | $13,890Limited | $14,460Limited | $15,530Limited | $18,730Limited | $21,590Limited | $25,030Limited | $17,370Limited | $18,080Limited | |
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Photography | $11,320Limited | $12,730Limited | $13,240Limited | $15,130Limited | $16,470Limited | $19,720Limited | $22,870Limited | $15,910Limited | $16,550Limited | |
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Photography | $11,320Limited | $12,730Limited | $13,240Limited | $15,130Limited | $16,470Limited | $19,720Limited | $22,870Limited | $15,910Limited | $16,550Limited | |
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Photography | $11,320Limited | $12,730Limited | $13,240Limited | $15,130Limited | $16,470Limited | $19,720Limited | $22,870Limited | $15,910Limited | $16,550Limited | |
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Photography | $11,320Limited | $12,730Limited | $13,240Limited | $15,130Limited | $16,470Limited | $19,720Limited | $22,870Limited | $15,910Limited | $16,550Limited | |
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Photography Charter air: Reykjavík/Kangerlussuaq/Reykjavík | $17,290Limited | $18,530Limited | $19,280Limited | $20,700Limited | $24,970Limited | $28,790Limited | $33,370Limited | $23,160Limited | $24,100Limited | $1,520 |
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Photography | $9,810Limited | $10,370Limited | $10,750Limited | $11,430Limited | $13,470Limited | $15,420Limited | $18,330Limited | $12,970Limited | $13,440Limited | |
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Photography | $9,810Limited | $10,370Limited | $10,750Limited | $11,430Limited | $13,470Limited | $15,420Limited | $18,330Limited | $12,970Limited | $13,440Limited |
Charter air rates subject to change.
Free Bar Tab and Crew Gratuities are included in the listed rates.
Dates shown are USA/USA however international airfare is NOT included in trip price.
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated solo. All trips may incur a fuel surcharge.
Kayaking is available as an additional activity available to all passengers and arranged onboard free of charge.
| Category 1 Cabins feature one or two Portholes. Most cabins feature two lower single beds. Cabins 303-306 feature one queen-sized bed. All offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing. |
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| Category 2 with Window Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), and one large window. They offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming. |
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| Category 3 with Window Cabins feature two lower single beds (some can convert to a queen-sized bed), one large window, and two sitting chairs and a small table and ample storage. They have a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming. |
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| Category 4 with Window Cabins feature two lower single beds and at least one large window. Cabin 217, 226 & 228 feature one queen-size bed. All cabins feature climate controls, a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. |
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| Category 5 with Balcony These cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, feature one queen-sized bed, a writing desk and chairs, climate controls, a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Cabin 221 has two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen. |
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| Category 6 Suite Spacious cabins. Those on the Veranda Deck can be converted into Triples, while Upper Deck cabin has private balcony. All feature two lower single beds that can be converted into a queen, a writing desk, chairs, and a TV. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks. |
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| Category 7 Suite with Balcony These large cabins with private balconies have two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen. They have seating areas and can be converted to triples. Bathrooms are generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall and twin sinks. |
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| Category Solo A with Window These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming. |
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| Category Solo B with Window These cabins feature one lower single bed and a large window, a writing desk, reading lamp, bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programming. |
