Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your centrally-located hotel. In the afternoon, our introduction to Norway begins with a tour of Oslo, including a visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian pole explorers such as Nansen and Amundsen. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner at your leisure. (L) ... Read More
Take a charter flight to Tromso, known as the "gateway to the Arctic" due to the large number of Arctic expeditions that originated here. Visit the Arctic Cathedral, where the unique architecture evokes icebergs; and peruse the Polar Museum, which showcases the ships, equipment, and seafaring traditions of early Arctic settlers. Embark your ship this afternoon. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Jun 25, 2024
Day 3
Cruising Tysfjorden, Norway
Hellemobotn, Norway
This morning, enter the long fjord of Tysfjorden, where only a few small villages cling to the rocky shores. Glide beneath the fjord's steep walls on Zodiac and kayak excursions; and explore Hellemobotn fjord, which reaches far inland, ending just a few miles from the border of Sweden. (B,L,D)
Wednesday - Jun 26, 2024
Day 4
Cruising Trollfjord
Vaeroy, Norway
Start your day on deck as we glide into Trollfjorden, one of Norway's most dramatic fjords. Continue to the Lofoten archipelago, which boasts an enchanting landscape of picturesque villages framed by jagged granite peaks that rise straight from the sea. Explore the many islets and reposition to Vaeroy for walks and kayaking. Seek out Atlantic puffins, razorbills, and guillemots on a Zodiac cruise. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Jun 27, 2024
Day 5
Cruising the Fjords
Carved by glaciers over millions of years, Norway's northern coast is laced with steep-walled fjords, mountainous islands, and chiseled peaks. Cruise in a Zodiac along vertical rock faces, kayak through serene fjords, or go ashore on a secluded sandy beach to hike amid verdant valleys and birch forests. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Jun 28, 2024
Day 6
Cruising the Fjords
Saturday - Jun 29, 2024
Day 7
At Sea
Lerwick, United Kingdom
Spend a relaxing morning at sea as we sail toward the Shetland Islands, an archipelago of about one hundred islands and islets located north of the Scottish mainland. Glide past the towering cliffs of Noss to view murres, puffins, kittiwakes, and other seabirds. This evening, dock overnight in Lerwick. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Jun 30, 2024
Day 8
Lerwick, United Kingdom
Foula, United Kingdom
Lerwick is a town where Norse and Gaelic cultures intermingle. Explore the town, delve into local culture and history at the Shetland Museum & Archives, or embark on a bird-watching or geology walk. Alternatively, venture to the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof to examine its Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses. In the afternoon, continue to Foula, a stark but spectacular island edged with towering cliffs and blanketed with peat bogs, where people are drastically outnumbered by puffins. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Jul 1, 2024
Day 9
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
This morning, we arrive in the Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago within the Kingdom of Denmark. The legacy of the Vikings persists here, reflected in the language of the Faroese and their love of the sea. Visit Torshavn, the colorful capital of the Faroe Islands, where even the government buildings are crafted in the traditional design of wooden siding with a turf roof. Visit the 12th-century St. Olav's Church alongside the ruins of Kirkjubour Cathedral, which was never completed. Explore one of the outer islands in this tiny archipelago to see some of the incredible, dramatic sea cliffs, and deep fjords that characterize the coastline. Take Zodiacs to look for cliff-nesting puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Jul 2, 2024
Day 10
Faroe Islands, Denmark
Wednesday - Jul 3, 2024
Day 11
At Sea
Thursday - Jul 4, 2024
Day 12
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Grimsey Island, Iceland
After a day at sea, we awake along Iceland's rugged eastern coast, an unspoiled stretch of rocky outcrops, hidden coves, and hills that beckon hikers. We visit Seydisfjordur, a colorful fishing village located in the mouth of a majestic fjords and surrounded by dramatic mountains. Choose to explore the town or visit Skalanes Nature Reserve to see its incredible wildflowers and bird cliffs. Continue to Grimsey on the Arctic Circle. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Jul 5, 2024
Day 13
Isafjordur, Iceland
Saturday - Jul 6, 2024
Day 14
Flatey, Iceland
Located in the Westfjords region, the town of Isafjordur lies on a tiny spit jutting out into the water against a backdrop of steep hills. Spend time hiking and watching for nesting seabirds in this remote setting. The next day, visit Flatey island, a fishing and trading post for centuries. Navigate the coast by Zodiac to see where Erik the Red is believed to have set sail around the year 982, bound for Greenland. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Jul 7, 2024
Day 15
Westmann Islands, Iceland
Spend the day in the Westman Islands, one of the world's younger archipelagos, formed by undersea volcanos some 11,000 years ago. In 1973, the isle of Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off the harbor. We'll visit the Eldfell volcanic crater, where the earth is still hot, and take in views over landscapes engulfed in lava rock. We'll also spy Surtsey, one of the world's youngest islands, which was formed by volcanic eruptions between 1963 and 1967. (B,L,D) ... Read More
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