Make a new booking on select Adventure Canada 2028 expedition voyages and for a limited time you can save 25% off the cruise fare. Offer applies to new bookings only made by 8th December, 2026. Discount applies to the cruise fare only, and not on mandatory flight costs or optional extras. Prices shown are already at the reduced fares. Offer is subject to availability at time of enquiry. Conditions apply*
Twin Category 2 Albatros Cabin – was USD10,695 – now USD8,022*pp
Twin Category 3 French Balcony Cabin – was USD11,445 – now USD8,584*pp
Twin Category 4 Balcony Cabin – was USD12,095 – now USD9,072*pp
Twin Category 5 Superior Balcony Cabin – was USD12,595 – now USD9,447*pp
Twin Category 6 Grand Balcony Cabin – was USD13,345 – now USD10,009*pp
Twin Category 7 Balcony Suite – was USD14,095 – now USD10,572*pp
Twin Category 8 Junior Suite – was USD15,095 – now USD11,322*pp
Twin Category 9 Premium Suite – was USD17,195 – now USD12,897*pp
Single Category A Cabin – was USD15,295 – now USD11,472*pp
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Scotland, The Faroe Islands, & Iceland: North Atlantic Saga cruise includes:
– 10 night expedition cruise aboard Ocean Victory from Aberdeen to Reykjavik
– All shipboard meals, including 24-hour coffee, tea and snacks
– Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are served with dinner
– 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 & interactive workshops
– All zodiac excursions, guided activities, sightseeing and community visits
– Special access permits, entry & park fees
– Evening entertainment
– Internet access (basic service)
– Port taxes and fees
Excluded:
– Program enhancements/optional excursions
– Gratuities
– Personal expenses
– Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
– Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
– Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees
– Pre and post trip hotel accommodation
– Kayak program
– Premium internet access available at an additional cost
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 16 May 2028 | Aberdeen, Scotland |
Embark | |
| 17 May 2028 | Kirkwall, Scotland |
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| 18 May 2028 | Shetland Islands, Scotland |
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| 19 May 2028 | Foula, Scotland |
And Papa Stour | |
| 20 May 2028 | Suduroy Island, Faroe Islands |
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| 21 May 2028 | Torshavn, Denmark |
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| 22 May 2028 | Faroe Islands, Denmark |
Western | |
| 23 May 2028 | Faroe Islands, Denmark |
Western | |
| 24 May 2028 | At sea | ||
| 25 May 2028 | Heimaey, Iceland |
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| 26 May 2028 | Reykjavik, Iceland |
Disembark |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
Highlights at a Glance
– Follow the sea roads of the North Atlantic between Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland, approaching working harbours, remote islands, and spectacular coastlines by ship.
– Experience distinct island cultures through Orcadian craftsmanship, Shetland’s Norse inheritance, Faroese art and communal traditions, and Icelandic ingenuity.
– Walk through 5,000 years of history among Neolithic monuments, Norse legacies, historic cathedrals, and layered island communities.
– Experience spectacular seabird colonies as puffins, fulmars, guillemots, kittiwakes, and other seabirds return for the breeding season.
– Encounter elemental North Atlantic landscapes, from Shetland’s sea caves and the
Faroes’ basalt cliffs to the young lava fields of Heimaey.
Day 1: Aberdeen, Scotland – Scotland’s Granite Gateway
Facing the North Sea, Aberdeen is a city of silver-grey granite and nearly nine centuries of maritime ambition. Established in 1136, its harbour is Britain’s oldest existing business. Fishing, shipbuilding, global trade, and offshore energy have each shaped this working waterfront.
Beyond the harbour, medieval Old Aberdeen, the colourful fishing quarter of Footdee, striking civic architecture, contemporary galleries, and a lively food scene give the Granite City a character all its own.
Board the expedition vessel in the heart of this historic port. As Aberdeen’s granite skyline recedes, the sea roads to Orkney, Shetland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland open ahead.
Day 2: Kirkwall, Orkney – Five Thousand Years in Stone
Across Orkney’s open landscape, standing stones, ceremonial monuments, and remarkably preserved settlements form one of Western Europe’s richest surviving Neolithic landscapes. Built five thousand years ago, these sites reveal a sophisticated society of farmers, builders, and seafarers. Low green hills, broad skies, lochs, and the surrounding sea remain inseparable from their extraordinary presence.
Kirkwall adds another layer to the story. Founded in 1137, St. Magnus Cathedral rises above the town in local red and yellow sandstone, a magnificent legacy of Orkney’s Norse heritage and Scotland’s most complete medieval cathedral. The winding streets around it reflect a continuing tradition of exceptional Orcadian craftsmanship, particularly jewellery, textiles, and design inspired by the islands. Kirkwall also honours Arctic explorer John Rae, whose grave lies in the cathedral grounds.
Day 3: Shetland Islands – Between Scotland and Scandinavia
Set between the North Sea and North Atlantic, Shetland has long been a crossroads of northern cultures. Norse rule lasted for centuries, leaving its mark on place names, language, traditions, and a strong island identity that remains distinctive within Scotland today.
Explore archaeological sites that reveal thousands of years of human presence, wander through communities shaped by fishing, crofting, and the sea, and watch for the abundant birdlife that gathers along Shetland’s rugged coast. Music and storytelling remain strong threads in island culture, connecting contemporary Shetland with generations that came before.
As you explore, discover a place whose character has been shaped by connections in every direction: north toward Scandinavia, south toward Scotland, and outward across the North Atlantic.
Day 4: Foula and Papa Stour – Life on Shetland’s Small Islands
Foula, whose Old Norse name means “bird island,” is home to only a few dozen people, living amid some of Britain’s highest sheer sea cliffs. Discover an island where crofting continues, peat is still cut for fuel, and traditions of music and storytelling remain part of community life. In season, thousands of seabirds gather along the cliffs, adding another dimension to an island already rich in character.
On Papa Stour, another small island community occupies a landscape of ancient volcanic rock carved into stacks, arches, blowholes, and some of Britain’s finest sea caves. Together, Foula and Papa Stour offer a rare glimpse of life on Shetland’s smaller islands, where longstanding traditions continue amid extraordinary wildlife and geology.
Day 5: Vágur, Suduroy, Faroe Islands – The Colour and Rhythm of Suduroy
Set along a deep fjord and surrounded by steep mountains, Vágur grew into one of Suduroy’s important fishing towns. Its boats and salt-fish trade connected this southern island with markets across Europe, while traditional boathouses, warehouses, and the working harbour still reflect its maritime character.
The cultural life of Suduroy comes into closer view at the Ruth Smith Art Museum, where the celebrated Faroese painter captured the islands’ shifting light, landscapes, and people. Join in the Faroese chain dance, moving together as traditional ballads carry stories across generations. This much-loved communal tradition reveals the importance of music, memory, and shared participation in Faroese culture.
Above the village, the cliffs of Eggjarnar overlook the open Atlantic, bringing Vágur’s maritime heritage, creative expression, and dramatic setting into one remarkable place.
Day 6: Tórshavn – Where Eighteen Islands Come Together
Few capitals feel as closely tied to their harbour as Tórshavn. At Tinganes, red timber buildings with turf roofs occupy one of the world’s oldest parliamentary meeting places, where assemblies have been held since the Viking Age. Nearby, the narrow lanes of the old town wind between black-tarred houses and sheltered gardens.
The city is also the creative centre of the islands. Faroese language, visual art, music, design, and an ambitious food culture flourish in its galleries, venues, workshops, cafés, and restaurants. Fishing boats and ferries keep the harbour in motion, while the surrounding hills and sea remain close at hand. Tórshavn brings the culture and character of eighteen islands together in one lively harbour.
Founded as a Viking trading settlement, it remains the cultural heart of the Faroe Islands, where old timber buildings with turf roofs stand alongside contemporary galleries, cafés, and restaurants. Wander quiet lanes and discover a confident island society where language, craftsmanship, music, and design continue to evolve while remaining firmly anchored in place.
Days 7–8: Western Faroe Islands – The Faroes at Their Most Elemental
Across the western Faroe Islands, the land rises from the North Atlantic with an almost improbable beauty. Dark walls of layered basalt are draped in vivid green, waterfalls descend from high plateaus, and narrow fjords disappear between mountains. Sea stacks, arches, and isolated islets stand offshore, while Atlantic puffins, northern fulmars, guillemots, and kittiwakes return in their thousands to the cliffs for the breeding season. Mist, sunlight, and passing weather continually transform the view, heightening the elemental beauty of these remarkable islands.
Two days allow this extraordinary island world to unfold from different perspectives. Hikes cross sweeping headlands and reveal views deep into the archipelago, while Zodiac cruises bring the immense proportions of the coast fully into view from the water. Beneath cliffs alive with seabirds and beside formations carved by the Atlantic, the western Faroes offer some of the voyage’s most stirring natural encounters with the forces that have shaped this island world.
Day 9: At Sea – The Sea Road to Iceland
The North Atlantic unfolds during the crossing to Iceland, its changing light, weather, and wildlife holding attention far beyond the decks. Fulmars and gannets follow the winds above the waves, while the possibility of whales keeps watch focused on the horizon.
Aboard, presentations and conversations explore the natural and human histories carried through these waters, from seabird migrations and ocean currents to the generations of voyagers who travelled between islands. Time at sea brings the expedition’s central story into focus: across the North Atlantic, the ocean has long been a route of movement, exchange, and connection.
Day 10: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland – Where Fire Meets the Sea
Heimaey rises from the North Atlantic in a dramatic meeting of volcanic earth and ocean. In 1973, Eldfell erupted without warning, forcing nearly the entire population to evacuate as lava and ash buried parts of the town. When molten rock threatened to close the harbour, islanders pumped seawater onto the advancing flows, helping preserve the sheltered waters at the heart of community life.
Today, brightly painted homes and a busy fishing harbour stand beneath the still-young volcanic cone. Lava fields reach toward the town, while Atlantic puffins return in vast numbers to breed along the surrounding cliffs. Heimaey reveals an island continually shaped by powerful natural forces and by the ingenuity of those who call it home.
Day 11: Reykjavík, Iceland – Where the Sea Roads Meet
The expedition reaches Reykjavík, Iceland’s lively capital and a fitting culmination to a journey across the North Atlantic. Set between mountains and sea, the city pairs colourful streets and corrugated houses with bold architecture, an inventive culinary scene, and a creative culture expressed through literature, music, and design. Geothermal energy warms its homes and outdoor pools, bringing Iceland’s volcanic landscape into the rhythms of daily life.
After disembarkation, those staying on can discover a capital whose museums, galleries, restaurants, and waterfront offer many reasons to linger. Here, at the journey’s final shore, the sea roads followed from Scotland through the Faroes arrive in a country profoundly shaped by the forces and connections of the North Atlantic.
The Ocean Victory, launched in 2021, is one of the most modern small expedition vessels at sea. Purpose-built for discovery, it combines comfort, capability, and a deep commitment to sustainability – an ideal platform for Adventure Canada’s small-ship journeys to some of the world’s most remarkable places. Its innovative X-BOW® hull delivers smoother, quieter crossings and greater stability, while its ice-strengthened design ensures safe passage into areas few ships can reach.
On board, travellers are welcomed into bright cabins, panoramic decks, and inviting spaces designed to spark conversation, laughter, and learning. Shared meals, engaging presentations, and quiet moments of reflection as icebergs drift past create a sense of community and curiosity. The Ocean Victory offers a rare combination of comfort, connection, and environmental care.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 104.40 m
- Tonnage: 8,181 gt
- Maiden Voyage: 2021
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 186
- Ship Registration: Madeira, Portugal
Founded in 1987, Adventure Canada was created to bring travellers to Canada’s “blank spaces”, those areas whose remoteness alone made them special. Over the last fifteen years, along with our guests, we have discovered that there is so much that is extraordinary about the places we travel, from the landscape, wildlife and culture to the history, art and archeology that is unique to every destination. It is our belief that there is so much to see “beyond the binoculars” that drives us to delve deeper into our favourite places with every expedition and continually seek out new destinations.
We travel by small expedition ship, the best suited mode of transportation for remote exploration. The number of passengers on our voyages run between 45 and 100, depending on the ship we choose. We believe that these small vessels are superior, as they not only allow us to gain access to places not accessible by larger vessels, but our fleet of Zodiac landing craft permit us to visit some of the most remote places imaginable – the key to expeditionary travel.
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– Porthole window
– Double bed
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 151 square feet (14 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Private balcony
– Two-bedroom suite
– Double bed or twin beds
– Spacious bathroom with shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Sitting area with sofa bed
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 452 square feet (42 sqm)
– Private balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Spacious bathroom with shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Sitting area with sofa bed
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 388 square feet (36 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Large private balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 280-344 square feet (26-32 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Balcony
– Double bed or two single beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 269-323 square feet (25-30 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Seating area featuring a sofa, table, and chair
– Optional connecting staterooms available upon request
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 237-269 square feet (22-25 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Balcony
– Double bed or twin beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk with a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 194-237 square feet (18-22 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Floor-to-ceiling windows
– French-style balcony
– One queen size bed
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk with a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 151 square feet (14 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Porthole window
– Double bed or two single beds
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Approximately 140-237 square feet (13-22 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
– Porthole window
– Two twin beds or double bed, plus sofa bed
– Bathroom with a shower
– Selection of bath products (body wash, lotion, shampoo) and hair dryer
– Bathrobes and slippers
– Desk and a chair
– Refrigerator
– Private air conditioning
– Television
– Wi-Fi access (basic service included)
– Several 230V outlets and USB ports
– Safety box
– Close to mud room and loading platforms
– Approximately 194-237 square feet (18-22 sqm)
– Cabin layout and size may vary
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