SCOTLAND, THE FAROE ISLANDS & ICELAND: NORTH ATLANTIC SAGA 2025

Cruise Line

Adventure Canada

Ship

Ocean Endeavour

Package Departs

22 Jun 2025

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Package Duration

11 Nights

Embark Ship

Aberdeen, Scotland

Disembark Ship

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Cruise & Stay 11 nights with Adventure Canada from Scotland to Iceland on an expedition cruise into the North Atlantic.

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^{US $}6,156Per person

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10 Night Cruise sailing from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Endeavour.Day 1: Aberdeen, ScotlandBegin Your AdventureAfter a day of independent exploration in Aberdeen, you’ll embark for an evening departure.Many of the historic stone buildings here are made of locally quarried granite; high in mica, they can sparkle like silver.The city is also famed for its forty-five parks, gardens, and floral displays. Though it is now a modern city, Aberdeen retains its old-world charm.Day 2: Kirkwall, OrkneyVisit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO World Heritage SiteWander through the stone walls of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll find the 4,000-year-old Ring of Brodgar.Tour the Hall of Clestrain, childhood home of Arctic explorer John Rae. In Kirkwall, let yourself be captivated by the city’s sights, dominated by the massive St. Magnus Cathedral dating back to 1137.Experience its lively pubs, vibrant music scene, fabulous shopping opportunities, and thriving artisan community.Step back 5,000 years to the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. Considered one of the most important Neolithic ruins in Europe today, wander the well-preserved stone houses and learn what daily life was like here.Day 3: Fair IsleEnjoy Birdwatching at a Serene Island CommunityJourney to charming Fair Isle, once a Viking hub and now an idyllic island colony of artists and shepherds.Keep your binoculars handy to spot some of the 350 bird species that the island boasts, including puffins and great skuas in substantial numbers.Take a tour of the local museum, dedicated to preserving the island's heritage.Day 4: Vágur, Suðuroy Island, Faroe IslandsImmerse Yourself in Faroese CultureVisit Vágur, where the warm hospitality of its 1,300 residents awaits you. Relish in the opportunity to witness Faroese chain dancing and share in stories of Vágur‘s captivating past. Enjoy the abundance of birdlife that the island boasts.Let your senses feast on the view of Suðuroy’s towering west side. Admire majestic cliffs, stunning mountains, sea stacks, and the magnificent Beinisvørð mountain as it stands tall from afar.See for yourself why the island is famed for its dramatic cliffs towering over the North Atlantic and enjoy this paradise for birds, including European storm petrels and Atlantic puffins.Day 5: TórshavnVisit Galleries, Shops, and RestaurantsExplore the splendid little city of Tórshavn (“Thor’s harbour”), the Faroe Islands’ capital and a former Viking trading centre.Stroll through the enchanting streets of the old town, where you'll discover a treasure trove of galleries, charming shops, and restaurants.Admire the buildings with their grass roofs and black timber façades, offering a glimpse into traditional Faroese architecture and culture.Day 6–8: Western Faroe IslandsSoak in Dramatic Mountains and WaterfallsEysturoy and Streymoy islands are perfect for hiking, birding, and photography. Charming villages connected by high-tech tunnels through mountains and beneath the ocean floor are a unique and startling feature of Faroese life.Explore remote Faroese villages Elduvik and Funningur via Zodiac. With a population of only 12 and 70 respectively, these villages offer a glimpse into Faroese island life. As you meander through the dramatic landscape surrounded by beautiful mountains, get to know the locals and enjoy exploring the picturesque bays these villages call home.The spectacular waterfall at Gásadalur is reached through one such tunnel—but look for the old switchback trail over the mountain, once used by the local postman!Day 9: At SeaLearn On BoardDeepen your understanding of the environment, cultures, and history of the region as we steam across the North Atlantic towards Iceland.Enjoy workshops and presentations, watch a documentary, and get out on deck!Day 10: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), IcelandMarvel at Volcanic LandscapesVestmannaeyjar lies off the south coast of Iceland and comprises fourteen islands, numerous rocks, and skerries. Only the largest island, Heimaey, is inhabited.Numerous species of seabirds, including the famous puffin, nest in the steep rock faces along the ocean cliffs. The volcanically active area has seen two major eruptions in recent times: the formation of the island of Surtsey in 1963, and the Eldfell eruption ten years later that destroyed much of Heimaey.Day 11: Reykjavík, IcelandWave a Fond FarewellComplete your journey in Reykjavík, Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital that was established in the year 874 CE.Food, culture, and nightlife abound, while the National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts.Disembark in the morning and say your farewells in what is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities in the world.

Package Duration: 11 nights Cruise & StayPackage Starts: 22 June 2025 at Aberdeen hotelCruise Starts: 23 June 2025, from Aberdeen, ScotlandCruise Ends: 3 July 2025, into Reykjavik, IcelandPackage Ends: 3 July 2025 at Reykjavik, Iceland__________________** ALL PRICES IN USD **Earlybird savings! Book before 23 May 2024 and save up to 20% on your cruise fare.Twin Cat 3 Interior - was US $7695 - Earlybird price: US $6,156*ppTwin Cat 4 Porthole - was US $8995 - Earlybird price: US $7,196*ppTwin Cat 7 Window - was US $11995 - Earlybird price: US $9,596*ppTwin Cat 9 Junior Suite - was US $13995 - Earlybird price: US $11,196*pp** NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OFFER! While offer lasts, you can book a single sole use category 3 - 7 cabin without any single supplement!___________________HIGHLIGHTS...- Wander among Neolithic standing stones at Brodgar, Scotland- Indulge in tranquil island culture and fantastic bird spotting on Fair Isle- Search the skies for fulmars, puffins, gannets, skuas, and other North Atlantic seabirds- Experience the Faroe Islands` dramatic, otherworldly land and seascapes- Visit Heimaey, Westman Islands - a town nearly destroyed by a volcano!- Explore Reykjavik; a clean, green, ancient, and contemporary city bustling with culture _________________SCOTLAND, THE FAROE ISLANDS & ICELAND Cruise-Stay package includes:- BONUS free 1 nights accommodation in Aberdeen pre-cruise- 10 night expedition cruise aboard the Ocean Endeavour from Aberdeen to Reykjavik including:- The expertise and company of the English speaking Adventure Canada expedition staff- Complimentary expedition wind and water resistant jacket (yours to keep)- Complimentary use of gumboots (loan onboard)- Onboard educational presentations- All shipboard meals, including on deck barbeques & afternoon tea, 24-hour coffee, tea and snacks- Hors d`ouevres & snacks during evening recaps- Zodiac tours and cruises- Port taxes

ICELAND TO GREENLAND: In the Wake of Vikings - Stay Free & Save 25%

Cruise Line

Adventure Canada

Ship

Ocean Endeavour

Package Departs

11 Jul 2025

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Package Duration

13 Nights

Embark Ship

Reykjavik, Iceland

Disembark Ship

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

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Cruise & Stay 13 nights with Adventure Canada on an expedition between Reykjavik and Kangerlussuaq.

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^{US $}7,222Per person

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12 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Endeavour.Day 1: Reykjavík, IcelandBegin Your AdventureYour journey begins in the late afternoon, following a day of independent exploration and arrival in the captivating city of Reykjavík. Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital was established in the year 874 CE.Powered by geothermal energy, Reykjavík is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities on Earth. Food, culture, and nightlife abound.The National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts.Day 2: At SeaSet Sail like the VikingsWatch for whales and seabirds as we sail the Denmark Strait. You’ll be truly in the wake of the Vikings as we journey westward from Iceland.The on-board learning program will prepare you for the archaeology, history, culture, and wildlife that await you in Greenland!Day 3-5: East GreenlandWitness Fjords, Icebergs, and WhalesExplore the remote reaches of east Greenland by ship, in Zodiacs, and on land.Your first views of this seldom-visited region will reveal a stunning coastline traced with innumerable fjords and potentially dotted with pack ice.Whether on foot, on shore, or on the ship, our expert expedition team will be by your side, sharing their extensive knowledge and insights. Join them out on deck to keep a keen eye out for iconic Arctic wildlife, including the polar bears, seals, and humpback whales. Learn from their expertise as they provide fascinating interpretation and help you gain a profound connection to the stunning landscapes we traverse.Day 6: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)Marvel at Mountains and GlaciersMake the most of your time out on deck, as our experts scout for opportunities to go ashore along this breathtaking landscape.Soak in the breathtaking beauty of one of the world’s most majestic waterways, Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), where the Irminger and Labrador Seas join through the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago.Here, craggy mountain peaks tower over still waters fed by calving glaciers.Gardar South GreenlandDay 7: South GreenlandVisit Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage SitePay a visit to the Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Norse settlement history intersects with contemporary Greenlandic life.Admire the jagged mountains that rise from beyond green pastures, with sheep farms directly bordering ice fjords.Along its southern coast, Greenland lives up to its name; the land is fertile, agriculture thrives, and farms and vegetable husbandry contrast with the ice that covers so much of the rest of the country.Discover Greenland’s only heated outdoor spa with complete views of icebergs and mountain peaks. This hot spring has been cherished for centuries, with a notable tale about Leif Erikson who, a thousand years ago, took a refreshing swim before embarking on his journey towards uncharted lands to the west.Unlike volcanic hot springs, this oasis gets its warmth from geothermal subsoil. As the soil layers rub against each other in the spring, the water is heated, reaching temperatures of around 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit).Day 8: HvalseyImmerse Yourself in Viking ArchaeologyWalk amongst the ruins of captivating history!Learn more about the settlement at haunting Hvalsey, a major Norse centre in the early centuries of the last millennium.Hvalsey Church is the best-preserved Norse ruin in Greenland—the last known record from the original Norse colony is of a wedding held here in September 1408!Day 9: BrattahlíðTour a Reconstructed Norse SettlementVisit fascinating Brattahlíð, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the most fertile region of Greenland. Walk amongst a reconstructed Norse church and Viking longhouse to fully immerse yourself in the experience.It was once the home of Viking explorer Erik the Red and his descendants until the 1400s. Today, Greenlandic Inuit run the sheep farms originally worked by Norse settlers.Day 10: SermersooqEnjoy Birdwatching and Zodiac CruisingExplore the Sermersooq region of Greenland by Zodiac or by foot, as landing conditions permit.Here you’ll find a stunning myriad of mountain peaks, glaciers, and deep fjords, with records of human habitation that stretch back over 1,500 years.Keep a look out for nattoralik (white-tailed eagles), seabirds, and marine mammals while you enjoy the lush vegetation of southwest Greenland.Day 11: NuukVisit Museums, Shops, and CafésStop in at vibrant Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Visit the Greenland National Museum, one of the city’s many outstanding features, where the world-famous Qilakitsoq mummies rest.The old harbour includes many buildings dating from Danish colonial days, while contemporary Nuuk is known for art, shopping, pubs, and cafés.Day 12: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden)Take a Zodiac Cruise at the Foot of a GlacierKangerlussuatsiaq means “the rather big fjord” in Greenlandic, while the Danish name Evighedsfjorden translates to “the fjord of eternity,” underscoring its vastness and seemingly never-ending nature.See why Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord lives up to its name and marvel at this complex coastal waterway that includes calving glaciers, sheer bird cliffs, and streams cascading against a towering mountain backdrop.Explore this sublime glacial landscape by ship and by Zodiac. The waters here are relatively warm, due to the West Greenland Current and the subarctic location.Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandCross the Arctic CircleComplete your journey up Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle on your way. Kangerlussuaq, the settlement at the head of the fjord, is a former US Air Force base.

Package Duration: 13 nights Cruise & StayPackage Starts: 11 July 2025, at Reykjavik hotelCruise Starts: 12 July 2025, from Reykjavik, IcelandCruise Ends: 24 July 2025, into Kangerlussuaq, GreenlandPackage Ends: 24 July 2025, at Toronto airport__________________** ALL PRICES IN USD **Earlybird savings! Book before 31st January 2024 and save up to 25% on your cruise fare.Twin Cat 3 Interior - was US $9145 - Earlybird price: US $7,222*ppTwin Cat 4 Porthole - was US $10,445 - Earlybird price: US $8,197*ppTwin Cat 7 Window - was US $12,645 - Earlybird price: US $9,847*ppTwin Cat 9 Junior Suite - was US $14,145 - Earlybird price: US $10,972*pp** NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT OFFER! While offer lasts, you can book a single sole use category 3 - 7 cabin without any single supplement!___________________HIGHLIGHTS...• Search for whales while following the Viking route across the Denmark Strait to Greenland • Encounter east Greenland`s pristine, stunning fjords • Get close to glaciers and calving mighty icebergs • Experience village life in Greenlandic fishing hamlets • Visit the Norse ruins at Hvalsey, abandoned in the 1400s • Explore Erik the Red`s former estate at Brattahlio• Witness a Greenlandic hot spring at Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site • Wander the streets of Nuuk, Greenland`s dynamic capital_________________ICELAND TO GREENLAND - IN THE WAKE OF VIKINGS Cruise-Stay package includes:- BONUS free 1 nights accommodation in Reykjavik pre-cruise- 12 night Arctic expedition cruise aboard the Ocean Endeavour from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq including:- The expertise and company of the English speaking Adventure Canada expedition staff- Complimentary expedition wind and water resistant jacket (yours to keep)- Complimentary use of gumboots (loan onboard)- Onboard educational presentations- All shipboard meals, including on deck barbeques & afternoon tea, 24-hour coffee, tea and snacks- Hors d`ouevres & snacks during evening recaps- Zodiac tours and cruises- Port taxes- One way charter flight from Kangerlussuaq to Toronto inc. tax