Day 1 – Lisbon, Portugal

Departs 05:00 pm.

Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas.

Day 2 – At Sea

Day 3 – At Sea

Day 4 – Cherbourg, France

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 09:00 pm.

Perched at the crossroads of France and Great Britain, it’s no surprise that this piece of real estate was a prize among its many conquerors. Romans, Vikings, Saxons and Normans all fought over this strategic port on the English Channel. Cherbourg’s port was once again the center of conflict when German forces captured it during World War II. Liberated by American forces in 1944, Cherbourg serves as your gateway to the historic Normandy landings of D-Day. And there’s more to explore-medieval villages, a rugged countryside, charming city sights and castles and churches are all reminders that Cherbourg is a fascinating city worth discovering.

Day 5 – Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 6 – Lundy Island, United Kingdom

Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 7 – Sakata, Japan

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.

Sakatais a medium-sized city in Yamagata Prefecture. Sakata is located in the fertile Shonai Plain that is known for its high-quality rice. The city grew as an important stop along the coastal shipping route that connected Hokkaido with Osaka via ports along the Sea of Japan and Seto Inland Sea during the Edo Period.A local merchant family, the Honma clan, came to dominate trade in the city and accrued a vast fortune that made them wealthier than some of the country’s feudal lords. Due to their power and influence, the clan developed close ties with the local lords and had a number of lavish buildings built. Some of these buildings still stand today along with museums and other attractions.

Day 8 – Bantry, Ireland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 9 – Schull, Ireland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 10 – Cape Clear Island, Ireland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 11 – Kinsale, Ireland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 12 – Calf of Man, Isle of Man

Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 13 – Belfast, Northern Ireland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

The capital of Northern Ireland – part of the United Kingdom – Belfast has experienced a renaissance since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 that promised an end to the decades-old “Troubles” between Catholics and Protestants. Stretching along both sides of the River Lagan, this graceful city of Victorian and Edwardian buildings has become a cosmopolitan tourist destination. Once a major industrial center, Belfast is also your gateway to the rich, Irish countryside of Counties Antrim and Down.Belfast was an industrial giant in the 19th century, famed for its linen and its shipyards. Explore this exuberant city, marvel at the Giant’s Causeway or shop for superb Irish linens.

Day 14 – Calf of Man, Isle of Man

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 12:00 pm.

Day 14 – Douglas, Isle of Man

Arrives 02:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 15 – Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 16 – Scenic cruising Isles of St. Kilda

Arrives 10:00 am, departs 12:00 pm.

Day 16 – Am Baile, St Kilda, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 01:00 pm, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 17 – Isle of Eigg, Scotland, UK

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 12:00 pm.

Day 18 – Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 12:00 pm.

Day 18 – Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

Arrives 07:00 pm.

The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.Note: Lerwick is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore by ship’s tender.

Day 19 – Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

Departs 03:00 pm.

The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.Note: Lerwick is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore by ship’s tender.

Day 19 – Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 04:00 pm, departs 10:00 pm.

Day 20 – Tvoroyri, Faroe Islands

Arrives 02:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 21 – Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 22 – Klaksvik, Faroe Islands

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 23 – At Sea

Day 24 – Exploring The Outer Islands of Heimaey

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 11:00 am.

Day 24 – Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 07:30 pm.

Day 25 – Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Iceland is a land of volcanoes and glaciers, lava fields and green pastures, boiling thermal springs and ice-cold rivers teeming with salmon. This unspoiled demi-paradise is also home to a very old and sophisticated culture. The northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavik was founded in 874 when Ingolfur Arnarson threw wood pillars into the sea, vowing to settle where the pillars washed ashore. Today, Iceland is an international center of commerce and home to one of the most technologically sophisticated societies in the world.Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. The island is in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.

Day 26 – Isafjordur, Iceland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

The town of Ísafjördur is the municipal centre of the West Fjords peninsula. The West Fjords are Iceland’s least populated region, with 9,600 inhabitants in the area of 9,520 km. Isafjördur (population 3,500) formerly one of Iceland’s main trading posts, was granted municipal status in 1886. Some of Iceland’s oldest and best-preserved buildings, dating from the 18th century, are located in Ísafjördur. The town is still predominantly a fishing centre. A vigorous and varied cultural and artistic scene flourishes in the town as well. Mountains surround Ísafjördur on the three sides and the sea on the other. The ancient settlement site of Eyri downtown is enclosed by the narrow Skutulsfjördur fjord, which shelters the harbour in all weathers.

Day 27 – At Sea

Day 28 – Mayen Island, Norway

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 29 – At Sea

Day 30 – Longyearbyen, Norway

Arrives 10:00 am, departs 07:00 pm.

Day 31 – Svalbard Experience

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 32 – Svalbard Experience

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 33 – Svalbard Experience

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 34 – Svalbard Experience

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 35 – Svalbard Experience

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 36 – Svalbard Experience

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 37 – At Sea

Day 38 – At Sea

Day 39 – Siglufjordur, Iceland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 40 – Patreksfjordur, Iceland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 41 – Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Iceland is a land of volcanoes and glaciers, lava fields and green pastures, boiling thermal springs and ice-cold rivers teeming with salmon. This unspoiled demi-paradise is also home to a very old and sophisticated culture. The northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavik was founded in 874 when Ingolfur Arnarson threw wood pillars into the sea, vowing to settle where the pillars washed ashore. Today, Iceland is an international center of commerce and home to one of the most technologically sophisticated societies in the world.Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. The island is in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.

Day 42 – Flatey, Iceland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 02:00 pm.

Day 43 – Siglufjordur, Iceland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 44 – Husavik, Iceland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 45 – Grimsey, Iceland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 46 – Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Considered the cultural capital of Eastern Iceland, Seydisfjordur lies at the head of a narrow fjord flanked by high mountains. This town of some 700 souls achieved municipal status in 1895, the first town in the East of Iceland to do so. The city is also the terminus for the ferry service linking Iceland to the Faeroe Islands and Denmark. Seydisfjordur is your gateway to the wild and isolated scenery of the Eastern Fjords. In myth, these narrow bays and towering mountains were once the home of trolls, elves and ogres.Seydisfjordur boasts a wealth of well-preserved 19th century homes and buildings. In the summer the small town can take on a cosmopolitan air as visitors flock to town aboard the ferry.

Day 47 – At Sea

Day 48 – Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 49 – Klaksvik, Faroe Islands

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 50 – Tvoroyri, Faroe Islands

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 51 – At Sea

Day 52 – Exploring The Outer Islands of Heimaey

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 10:00 am.

Day 52 – Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 07:00 pm.

Day 53 – Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrives 07:00 am.

Iceland is a land of volcanoes and glaciers, lava fields and green pastures, boiling thermal springs and ice-cold rivers teeming with salmon. This unspoiled demi-paradise is also home to a very old and sophisticated culture. The northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavik was founded in 874 when Ingolfur Arnarson threw wood pillars into the sea, vowing to settle where the pillars washed ashore. Today, Iceland is an international center of commerce and home to one of the most technologically sophisticated societies in the world.Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. The island is in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.