SeabournV741
14-Day Wild Isles of the North Atlantic
Date
2027-06-19
Duration
14 nights
Departure Port
Belfast
United Kingdom
Arrival Port
Reykjavik
Iceland
Rating
Expedition
Theme
—
Date
2027-06-19
Duration
14 nights
Departure Port
Belfast
United Kingdom
Arrival Port
Reykjavik
Iceland
Rating
Expedition
Theme
—
Seabourn
2021
—
23,000 GT
264
132
120
558 m
24 m
19 knots
No
Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital, is a vibrant port city renowned for its rich shipbuilding heritage, highlighted by the Titanic Belfast museum. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic Cathedral Quarter and tasting traditional dishes like Irish stew and soda bread at St. George's Market. The best season to visit is during the spring and summer when the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor events.
Kirkwall, the Norse-founded capital of Scotland's Orkney Islands, is a sandstone harbour town framed by UNESCO-listed Neolithic monuments, a twelfth-century cathedral, and some of Britain's finest coastal landscapes. Visitors should not miss the five-thousand-year-old village of Skara Brae and a tasting of North Ronaldsay seaweed-fed lamb paired with Highland Park whisky. The prime cruising season runs from May through August, when Orkney enjoys up to nineteen hours of daylight and the wild coastal light is at its most luminous.
Fair Isle is a tiny, remote island between Orkney and Shetland, renowned for its legendary bird observatory recording 390-plus species and its distinctive hand-knitted colorwork patterns. Must-dos include birdwatching for rare migrants at the observatory, watching seabird colonies on the western cliffs, and acquiring a genuine Fair Isle knitted garment. Visit April to June or August to October for peak bird migration, with summer offering the warmest weather.
Puerto Vallarta, a picturesque port on Mexico's Pacific coast, is celebrated for its charming cobblestone streets, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Must-do experiences include savoring local dishes like tacos al pastor and exploring the lively Malecon. The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April, when warm weather and clear skies create perfect conditions for beachside relaxation and exploration.
Lerwick, capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands, is a captivating Norse-Scottish harbour town renowned for its seventeenth-century granite waterfront, Viking heritage, and pristine maritime larder of wind-dried reestit mutton and hand-dived scallops. Visitors should explore the lodberries along Commercial Street and the award-winning Shetland Museum at Hay's Dock. The optimal season is late May through August, when near-perpetual daylight — the famous "simmer dim" — bathes the islands in an ethereal golden glow and seabird colonies along the cliffs reach their spectacular peak.
The Isle of Noss is a Shetland nature reserve hosting over 100,000 breeding seabirds on its spectacular 181-meter sandstone cliffs, including 12,000 pairs of gannets, guillemots, puffins, and dive-bombing great skuas. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruising beneath the Noup of Noss cliff face, watching gannet colonies in action, and exploring Shetland's Viking heritage in Lerwick. June and July offer peak seabird activity and Shetland's magical simmer dim twilight.
A distant outpost of Denmark, the Faroe Islands suddenly appear out of the misty North Atlantic, nearly 200 miles from the nearest landfall. Of the twenty-two islands in the group, seventeen are inhabited, with a population of 17,000 residing in the capital city of Torshavn. Irish monks discovered the islands in the 8th century and became the first settlers, only to be driven out by Viking explorers a century later. The traditions and legends of their Viking forefathers are kept alive in a language so close to old Norse that Faroe Islanders can still read the ancient texts inscribed centuries ago. The name Faroe comes from faereyjar, the Old Norse word meaning "Sheep Islands." With thousands of sheep dotting the hillsides, the name remains apt today. While sheep are important to the economy, the real wealth of the islands comes from the fishing industry. A fleet of over 300 trawlers and line-fishing boats bring in an average annual haul of 245,000 tons of cod and herring. Ultra-modern processing and freezing plants do the job of getting the product to market in the most efficient manner.
Klaksvík, the Faroe Islands' second town, is an authentic North Atlantic fishing community set between dramatic fjords and steep mountains on the island of Borðoy. Must-dos include hiking to the Klakkur summit for archipelago views, visiting the Christianskirkjan's Viking-age font, and tasting fermented ræst kjøt and fresh Faroese salmon. May through August provides the mildest weather and longest daylight for exploring this spectacularly rugged corner of the North Atlantic.
Djúpivogur is an intimate Icelandic fishing village on the eastern coast where thirty-four stone egg sculptures line the harbor, Vatnajökull glacier dominates the horizon, and puffin colonies nest on nearby Papey island. Visit June through August via Seabourn or Viking for reindeer sightings, glacier views, and the quiet eastern Iceland that rewards travelers who venture beyond the Golden Circle.
Cartagena, Colombia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its stunning colonial architecture, vibrant atmosphere, and rich culinary scene. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic Old Town and savoring local specialties like arepas de huevo and ceviche de camarones. The best time to visit is from December to April, when the weather is warm and dry, perfect for leisurely city explorations and excursions to nearby attractions.
Siglufjörður is the northernmost town on the Icelandic mainland, a small fishing village of some 1,200 people. Founded in 1918, it was in the past the capital of the North Atlantic herring fishing industry. The Síldarminjasafnið Herring Era Museum, one of Iceland's largest seafaring and industrial museums, houses three different areas where one can learn about both the traditional and the modern herring industry. A collection of many historic fishing vessels and artifacts is proudly displayed by the people of Siglufjörður, detailing how herring was salted, processed and collected. The small harbor with its colorful fishing boats and the red-roofed steeple of the Lutheran church dominate the village-scape. The natural beauty of the area includes high mountains that rim the fjord, freshwater lakes, the Hólsá river, black sand beaches, and a wealth of birdlife all around. This northernmost region of Iceland is renowned for some of the largest and most dramatic waterfalls in the country.
Dynjandi is the Westfjords' most spectacular waterfall — a 100-meter bridal-veil cascade above a staircase of six smaller falls in a setting of extraordinary fjord scenery. Visitors should hike the wildflower-lined trail to the base of the main cascade, and explore the surrounding Arnarfjordur region with its traditional fishing villages. July and August offer the most reliable weather, though waterproof gear is essential in any season.
Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.
Day 1
Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital, is a vibrant port city renowned for its rich shipbuilding heritage, highlighted by the Titanic Belfast museum. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic Cathedral Quarter and tasting traditional dishes like Irish stew and soda bread at St. George's Market. The best season to visit is during the spring and summer when the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor events.
Day 2
Day 3
Kirkwall, the Norse-founded capital of Scotland's Orkney Islands, is a sandstone harbour town framed by UNESCO-listed Neolithic monuments, a twelfth-century cathedral, and some of Britain's finest coastal landscapes. Visitors should not miss the five-thousand-year-old village of Skara Brae and a tasting of North Ronaldsay seaweed-fed lamb paired with Highland Park whisky. The prime cruising season runs from May through August, when Orkney enjoys up to nineteen hours of daylight and the wild coastal light is at its most luminous.
Day 4
Fair Isle is a tiny, remote island between Orkney and Shetland, renowned for its legendary bird observatory recording 390-plus species and its distinctive hand-knitted colorwork patterns. Must-dos include birdwatching for rare migrants at the observatory, watching seabird colonies on the western cliffs, and acquiring a genuine Fair Isle knitted garment. Visit April to June or August to October for peak bird migration, with summer offering the warmest weather.
Puerto Vallarta, a picturesque port on Mexico's Pacific coast, is celebrated for its charming cobblestone streets, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Must-do experiences include savoring local dishes like tacos al pastor and exploring the lively Malecon. The best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April, when warm weather and clear skies create perfect conditions for beachside relaxation and exploration.
Lerwick, capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands, is a captivating Norse-Scottish harbour town renowned for its seventeenth-century granite waterfront, Viking heritage, and pristine maritime larder of wind-dried reestit mutton and hand-dived scallops. Visitors should explore the lodberries along Commercial Street and the award-winning Shetland Museum at Hay's Dock. The optimal season is late May through August, when near-perpetual daylight — the famous "simmer dim" — bathes the islands in an ethereal golden glow and seabird colonies along the cliffs reach their spectacular peak.
Day 6
The Isle of Noss is a Shetland nature reserve hosting over 100,000 breeding seabirds on its spectacular 181-meter sandstone cliffs, including 12,000 pairs of gannets, guillemots, puffins, and dive-bombing great skuas. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruising beneath the Noup of Noss cliff face, watching gannet colonies in action, and exploring Shetland's Viking heritage in Lerwick. June and July offer peak seabird activity and Shetland's magical simmer dim twilight.
Day 7
Day 8
A distant outpost of Denmark, the Faroe Islands suddenly appear out of the misty North Atlantic, nearly 200 miles from the nearest landfall. Of the twenty-two islands in the group, seventeen are inhabited, with a population of 17,000 residing in the capital city of Torshavn. Irish monks discovered the islands in the 8th century and became the first settlers, only to be driven out by Viking explorers a century later. The traditions and legends of their Viking forefathers are kept alive in a language so close to old Norse that Faroe Islanders can still read the ancient texts inscribed centuries ago. The name Faroe comes from faereyjar, the Old Norse word meaning "Sheep Islands." With thousands of sheep dotting the hillsides, the name remains apt today. While sheep are important to the economy, the real wealth of the islands comes from the fishing industry. A fleet of over 300 trawlers and line-fishing boats bring in an average annual haul of 245,000 tons of cod and herring. Ultra-modern processing and freezing plants do the job of getting the product to market in the most efficient manner.
Day 9
Klaksvík, the Faroe Islands' second town, is an authentic North Atlantic fishing community set between dramatic fjords and steep mountains on the island of Borðoy. Must-dos include hiking to the Klakkur summit for archipelago views, visiting the Christianskirkjan's Viking-age font, and tasting fermented ræst kjøt and fresh Faroese salmon. May through August provides the mildest weather and longest daylight for exploring this spectacularly rugged corner of the North Atlantic.
Day 10
Day 11
Djúpivogur is an intimate Icelandic fishing village on the eastern coast where thirty-four stone egg sculptures line the harbor, Vatnajökull glacier dominates the horizon, and puffin colonies nest on nearby Papey island. Visit June through August via Seabourn or Viking for reindeer sightings, glacier views, and the quiet eastern Iceland that rewards travelers who venture beyond the Golden Circle.
Day 12
Cartagena, Colombia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its stunning colonial architecture, vibrant atmosphere, and rich culinary scene. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic Old Town and savoring local specialties like arepas de huevo and ceviche de camarones. The best time to visit is from December to April, when the weather is warm and dry, perfect for leisurely city explorations and excursions to nearby attractions.
Day 13
Siglufjörður is the northernmost town on the Icelandic mainland, a small fishing village of some 1,200 people. Founded in 1918, it was in the past the capital of the North Atlantic herring fishing industry. The Síldarminjasafnið Herring Era Museum, one of Iceland's largest seafaring and industrial museums, houses three different areas where one can learn about both the traditional and the modern herring industry. A collection of many historic fishing vessels and artifacts is proudly displayed by the people of Siglufjörður, detailing how herring was salted, processed and collected. The small harbor with its colorful fishing boats and the red-roofed steeple of the Lutheran church dominate the village-scape. The natural beauty of the area includes high mountains that rim the fjord, freshwater lakes, the Hólsá river, black sand beaches, and a wealth of birdlife all around. This northernmost region of Iceland is renowned for some of the largest and most dramatic waterfalls in the country.
Day 14
Dynjandi is the Westfjords' most spectacular waterfall — a 100-meter bridal-veil cascade above a staircase of six smaller falls in a setting of extraordinary fjord scenery. Visitors should hike the wildflower-lined trail to the base of the main cascade, and explore the surrounding Arnarfjordur region with its traditional fishing villages. July and August offer the most reliable weather, though waterproof gear is essential in any season.
Day 15
Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.
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