Day 1 – Dover (for London), England

Departs 05:00 pm.

Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London – Britain’s ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent’s green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbour filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

Day 2 – Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK

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

Day 3 – Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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

Day 4 – At Sea

Day 5 – Bantry, Ireland

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

Day 6 – Galway, Ireland

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 10:00 pm.

Day 7 – At Sea

Day 8 – Greencastle (Londonderry), Ireland

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

Day 9 – Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

Day 10 – Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

Day 11 – Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland

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

Just north of Scotland lay the Orkney Islands. Washed by the furthest reach of the Gulf Stream, this chain of over 70 islands offers dramatic landscapes that range from sea cliffs rearing 1,000 feet above the waves to sweeping white sand beaches. Bird watchers flock to the Orkney Islands, drawn by the multitudes of sea birds. Divers explore the wrecks lying in the clear waters of Scapa Flow, the Royal Navy’s fleet anchorage in two world wars. And most fascinating of all, the Orkney Islands boast the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in all Europe, including the mysterious Ring of Brodgar and 5,000-year-old Skara Brae.Vikings – Norsemen – ruled the Orkney Islands from the 9th to 13th centuries, leaving in their wake such monuments as St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. This hint of Scandinavian influence can be heard in the lilting accent with which Orcadians speak.

Day 12 – Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 04:00 pm.

Day 13 – Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

Departs 09:00 pm.

Day 14 – At Sea

Day 15 – Dover (for London), England

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

Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London – Britain’s ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent’s green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbour filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

Day 16 – At Sea

Day 17 – Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 06:00 am.

Day 18 – Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

Departs 01:00 am.

Day 19 – Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 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 20 – Haugesund, Norway

Arrives 10:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

This quaint town perched on the North Sea boasts dual personalities. While renowned as the site where Viking king Harald Hårfagre united Norway as a kingdom in the 9th century, it’s also one of the country’s most popular destinations for the annual Sildajazz Festival and Norwegian Film Festival. Add in a thriving town center with hundreds of shops and cultural diversions to jaw-dropping scenery and thrilling excursions, your stay in Haugesund promises to be an enthralling experience you won’t soon forget.

Day 21 – Farsund, Norway

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 22 – Lysekil, Sweden

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 23 – Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrives 07:00 am.

Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark’s monarchs, and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture.Copenhagen deserves its accolade as the Venice of the North. Founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city. Stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe’s most celebrated pleasure gardens.