HIGHLIGHTS
- In
Svalbard, avid birders will be busy looking up toward the
mountain’s cliffs home to more than 10,000 breeding pairs of
seabirds
- See
the lush grazing grounds for reindeer and Arctic foxes
- An
afternoon in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
- 3
Days in Iceland. Visiting Isafjordur, Reykjavik and the volcanoes, lava
fields, caves, and mountains on the fascinating island of Heimaey
- A
visit to Torshavn, one of the Faroe Islands which lie between the
Norwegian Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
- Take
in the rugged mountains and deep blue lochs of the Scottish Highlands
DATES / RATES
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ITINERARY
Jul
31 Longyearbyen, Svalbard,
Norway Depart: 6:00PM
Longyearbyen
is in a valley on the shores of the idyllic Adventfjord, surrounded by
steep mountains and several glaciers. There are only around 25 miles of
roads in this village, which is divided into several neighborhoods,
including the town center and Nybyen (New Town), which consists of
charming miners’ barracks constructed after the war, as well
as guest houses, a restaurant and gallery, and not to mention beautiful
views of the landmark mountain, Hiorthfjellet. Be sure to visit the
Svalbard museum as a break between the plethora of activities like
summer dogsledding or cruising to the abandoned Russian city of
Pyramiden
Aug
01 Trygghamma, Alkhornet, Svalbard,
Norway Depart: 6:00PM
The
name Trygghamna means safe haven, and it really is. This harbor offers
great anchorage for an adventure ashore. If you step foot on this land,
you’ll find the rocks here date back millennia. Over on
Alkhornet, there are fantastic limestone formations that capture your
imagination. Avid birders will be busy looking up toward the
mountain’s cliffs, as this area was designated as an
Important Bird Area by Birdlife International for its more than 10,000
breeding pairs of seabirds. Below the cliffs the mossy tundra provides
lush grazing grounds for reindeer and Arctic foxes.
Aug
02 At Sea
Spend
the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some
time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of
your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore
Aug
03 Svalbard, Jan Mayen,
Norway Arrive: 10:00AM Depart: 4:00PM
Jan
Mayen is a remote, unpopulated (except for about 20 Norwegian military
and metrology personnel) volcanic island in the Arctic Ocean. There are
very few travelers that could say they have stepped foot on Jan Mayen.
It is roughly double the size of Washington, D.C. and partly covered by
glaciers. The island is mountainous, the highest summit being the
Beerenberg volcano in the north. This foggy nature reserve set deep in
the North Atlantic Ocean is the perfect place for Zodiac rides for an
up-close look at spectacular fjords and searching for illusive polar
bears and other iconic wildlife.
Aug
04 Ittoqqortoormiit,
Greenland Arrive: 1:00PM Depart: 6:00PM
The
name “Ittoqqortoormiit” means “Big-House
Dwellers” in the Eastern Greenlandic dialect. Very few
visitors make the trek here, as the winters are long, and the sea is
frozen for nine months of the year. Ittoqqortoormiit is located at
Scoresby Sound and with its side fjord is the largest fjord complex in
the world, as well as the world’s longest fjord. Within its
borders is the tallest mountain in the Arctic region, the two-mile-tall
Gunnbjorn Mountain. During early spring, when the sea ice is still
thick, yet the sun is high in the sky, many of the local people go out
for a weekend on dog sledding trips.
Aug
05 At Sea
Spend
the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some
time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of
your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore
Aug
06 Isafjordur,
Iceland Arrive: 1:00PM Depart: 8:00PM
Amid
the enchanting Westfjords of Iceland stands
Ísafjörður, a fishing town thriving with
local energy and culture. Summer months here are brisk, but
it’s this cool climate combined with breathtaking and quaint
scenery that makes the village feel like an undiscovered treasure. The
massive depression among the flat-topped mountains called Naustahvilft
– known colloquially as the troll seat – combines
Iceland’s natural beauty with the town’s rich
folklore. Make a stop at Dokkan Brugghús, the only brewery
in the entire Westfjords, and sample the local beers, crafted with
naturally filtered spring water from the nearby mountains. For those
for whom the sea’s siren call beckons, you must visit the
Westfjord History Museum, based on
Ísafjörður’s maritime heritage
and its rise in the fishing industry.
Aug
07 Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 8:00PM
In
the southwest of Iceland near Faxaflói Bay lies the capital
of the country, Reykjavík, simultaneously cosmopolitan and
charming. On the horizon beyond the colorful houses, the Northern
Lights may cast a mesmerizing spell that will make you want to stay
forever. Kaleidoscopic views await you at the Harpa Concert Hall, a
glittering, glass structure that perfectly exemplifies
Iceland’s modern design and will fascinate your inner
architect. One of Iceland’s most prominent landmarks is
Perlan, originally a group of hot water tanks that was converted to a
building that now hosts an exhibition, planetarium, restaurant and
observation deck, located atop Öskjuhlíð
hill.
Aug
08 Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar,
Iceland Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 8:00PM
Say
halló to volcanoes, lava fields, caves, and mountains in the
fascinating island of Heimaey – literally translated as Home
Island. Part of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago (Westman Islands), this
destination offers views of lush cliffsides and classic Icelandic
architecture that will take your breath away. Built around the remains
of an excavated home buried by ash during Eldfell’s eruption
you’ll find the Eldheimar Museum, which offers an excellent
audio guide that takes you through the home and describes the history
and events before, during and after the eruption. One of the most
iconic landmarks of Vestmannaeyjar, Elephant Rock, lies just off the
south coast of Iceland. And there’s no need to squint to see
it, because from every angle, you can see a gargantuan elephant in the
middle of the sea.
Aug
09 At Sea
Spend
the day on the high seas pampering yourself at the spa or enjoying some
time on deck. Mingle with your fellow explorers and swap stories of
your exploits, making plans for new ones together once you get to shore
Aug
10 Torshavn, Faroe
Islands Arrive: 8:00AM Depart: 1:00PM
The
18 major islands making up the archipelago of the Faroe Islands lie
between the Norwegian Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, about halfway
between Iceland and Norway. Here, a mix of Nordic and Danish
architecture amid lush, grass scenery creates a quaint image of a
picturesque destination. Tórshavn, the Faroe Islands capital
city, holds a competitive tradition and spirit of sporting events,
including housing the largest football stadium in the district. But the
city also contains an artsy energy with the annual Tórshavn
Jazz Festival that takes place every August. Among the many natural
treasures of the Faroe Islands is the Bøsdalafossur
waterfall, a cascade that flows from the
Sørvágsvatn/Leitissvatn lake into the Atlantic
Ocean, creating a glassy surface amid the rugged cliffs of the falls
Aug
11 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands,
UK Arrive: 12:00PM Depart: 8:00PM
Kirkwall,
the capital of the Orkney Islands, is a stunning place filled with
history. As part of an archipelago of 70 islands off the tip of
Scotland, the city is not among the more commonly visited destinations
in the country, but it was the center of Norse culture near the end of
the first millennium. Walk down the cobbled streets and be transported
back to Norse times as you explore a 300-year-old medieval cathedral
built by the Vikings where, according to local lore, miracles took
place. Another great miracle is the preservation of the archeological
sites in Orkney, like the World Heritage sites of the Standing Stones
of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.
Aug
12 Invergordon, (Loch Ness),
UK Arrive: 7:00AM Depart: 1:00PM
Welcome
to a land where fairy tales spring to life among castles, lakes and
heathered fields. Invergordon is your entrée to the Scottish
Highlands and the capital of Inverness, a mere 30 minutes south. Not
far from here you can enjoy an outing to Loch Ness, the famed Scottish
lake hiding a legendary beast beneath its depths. On your explorations,
you can take in the rugged mountains and deep blue lochs, perhaps
spotting deer in the hills and eagles overhead. The brisk air, foggy
mist and verdant peaks add a dash of mysticism unlike anywhere else
– this is the land of Shakespeare’s Macbeth after
all.
Aug
13 Edinburgh, (Leith) Scotland,
UK Arrive: 9:00AM
Scotland’s
capital, Edinburgh, is dynamic, but small enough to walk almost
anywhere. The streets are busy, narrow, and lined with towering
buildings once described as, “a dream in masonry”
by Edinburgh-born novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Edinburgh Castle has
played an important role in the history of Scotland as both a royal
residence and a military stronghold. It’s really two cities:
Old Town and New Town, where Old Town is the network of medieval
streets south of the castle and New Town is everything on the other
side. What unites both and all of Scotland is its whisky, part of the
true Scottish experience, as is a toast with scotch, of which you can
partake in at Leith’s Kaleidoscope Bar and Dining Room on
Queen Street.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- L'OCCITANE
en Provence bath products
- Terry
bathrobes and slippers
- Marble
Spa Bathroom with Glass Shower including Rain Head and Body Jets
- Luxury
cotton bed linens
- Careful
considerations for everyday needs available in every balcony and suite
accommodation
- Nespresso
coffee; teas
- Personalized
in-room bar service; mini fridge
- Personal,
reusable water bottle
- Limited
Wi-Fi is included. Speed and bandwidth are affected by vessel location
and number of simultaneous users
- Nightstands
equipped with the necessary tech (110/220 voltage + USB ports)
- Private
climate control
- Quality
accommodation amenities such as personal safe, hairdryer and satin
hangers
- Room
service available from an "always available" menu
- Butler
service in Suites (Available only for Navigator, Discovery and Journey
Suites)
- Music
channels and on-demand movies
- Daily
world news programming
- Exceptional
culinary adventures with five included onboard dining options
- Prepaid
gratuities and more
