The wild archipelagos of the North Atlantic
Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Reykjavík
Iceland
Witness geysers erupting in raw geothermal splendor and soak in steaming hot springs surrounded by otherworldly lava landscapes.
Arrive
2027-06-18 00:00:00
Depart
2027-06-18 18:30:00
Day 2
Heimaey Island
Iceland
Witness dramatic volcanic landscapes where black sand beaches meet puffin colonies and steam vents rise from geothermal wonders.
Arrive
2027-06-19 09:00:00
Depart
2027-06-19 13:30:00
Day 3
Djúpivogur
Iceland
Kayak among towering basalt sea stacks and spot puffins nesting on dramatic cliffsides in this remote East Iceland gem.
Arrive
2027-06-20 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-20 14:00:00
Day 4
Eysturoy
Faroe Islands
Hike dramatic cliffsides plunging 1,000 meters into the Atlantic while discovering traditional Faroese villages nestled in verdant valleys.
Arrive
2027-06-21 13:00:00
Depart
2027-06-21 19:00:00
Day 5
Streymnes, Streymoy
Faroe Islands
Hike dramatic cliffs and encounter puffins while exploring one of Europe's most remote and windswept island communities.
Arrive
2027-06-22 00:00:00
Depart
2027-06-22 14:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
Streymnes, Streymoy
Faroe Islands
Hike dramatic cliffs and encounter puffins while exploring one of Europe's most remote and windswept island communities.
Arrive
2027-06-23 00:00:00
Depart
2027-06-23 18:00:00
Day 7
Suduroy
Faroe Islands
Hike dramatic sea cliffs plunging 1,000 feet into the Atlantic while spotting puffins and rare seabirds in their natural habitat.
Arrive
2027-06-24 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-24 14:00:00
Day 8
Foula Island
Scotland
Witness Europe's highest sea cliffs plunging 1,220 meters into the Atlantic while spotting puffins and golden eagles on this remote Scottish island.
Arrive
2027-06-25 12:30:00
Depart
2027-06-25 18:00:00
Day 9
Callanish
Scotland
Marvel at the haunting 5,000-year-old Callanish Stones standing mysteriously on the Isle of Lewis's rugged landscape.
Arrive
2027-06-26 12:00:00
Depart
2027-06-26 19:00:00
Day 10
Shiant Isles
Scotland
Witness towering sea cliffs teeming with seabirds and explore windswept islands where golden eagles soar above pristine Scottish wilderness.
Arrive
2027-06-27 15:30:00
Depart
2027-06-27 19:30:00
Day 10
Loch Ewe
Scotland
Explore dramatic Highland landscapes and pristine wilderness where golden eagles soar above ancient lochs and misty mountains.
Arrive
2027-06-27 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-27 12:30:00
Day 11
Loch Scavaig, Isle of Skye
Scotland
Navigate dramatic sea cliffs and hike to the otherworldly Fairy Pools where crystal waters cascade through misty Highland mountains.
Arrive
2027-06-28 07:00:00
Depart
2027-06-28 14:00:00
Day 12
Glasgow
Scotland
Explore the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, home to Salvador Dalí's Christ of Saint John of the Cross and thousands of treasures.
Arrive
2027-06-29 07:00:00
About This Cruise
<p>Between Iceland and Scotland, embark on a journey to the wild reaches of Northern Europe. The Hebrides, the Shetlands, the Faroes, the Westmans: the secrets of these archipelagos sculpted by the raw forces of nature will be revealed as you sail and make fascinating stops along the way. Vertiginous cliffs, forgotten fjords, fishing villages nestling between sea and moorland, mythical volcanic lands... The uniqueness of the geology and the resilience of those who have put down roots there will be immediately apparent in these singular landscapes. Here, the ocean sets the pace, island traditions withstand the passage of time, and nature reigns supreme, just as in the legends of old.</p>
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