Explore the coastlines and cultural capitals of the British Isles. Enjoy overnight stays in Greenwich, London—a city shaped by its maritime legacy—and Bergen, Norway’s gateway to the fjords. Visit the soft, rolling moors of the Shetland Islands where ponies roam, stroll Edinburgh’s royal streets and feel the pulse of Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles. In Wales, Snowdonia’s peaks rise above serene countryside, while Dublin reveals its literary soul.

Discover Scotland’s rugged Highlands and admire the scenic cliff tops of Ireland, the “Emerald Isle.” Explore the cultural city of Liverpool and its iconic waterfront, and immerse yourself in centuries-old history in royal London, England’s capital. Traverse the North Sea and follow in the footsteps of the Vikings, calling at Stavanger, Kristiansand and Oslo. Overnight in Bergen and enjoy more of Norway’s dramatic fjords and maritime heritage.

The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands

Immerse yourself in a rich heritage steeped in Nordic tradition. Admire the tranquil old fishing village of Skagen, Denmark’s northernmost town. Visit cosmopolitan Oslo, Norway’s historic capital. Browse the fish market and fortress of Kristiansand, stroll among Stavanger’s remarkably preserved wooden buildings and marvel at the magnificent fjord setting of tiny Flåm. Join us on this richly rewarding journey into Scandinavia’s most scenic and fascinating corners.

The southbound leg on our classic coastal voyage, exploring beautiful archipelagos & fjordlands

From Helsinki, you’ll travel into Finnish Lapland to Ivalo, 250 km above the Arctic Circle, where you lie beneath your cabin’s glass roof at Aurora Village and watch for the green ribbons of the Northern Lights streaming overhead. At a working husky farm in Alta, eager barks break the stillness as you meet the world-famous champion sled dogs trained for Arctic racing. In Tromsø, you help the Indigenous Sámi community feed their reindeer, hearing soft snorts and the rustle of feed beside the herd. Your journey ends on the Oslofjord, where water laps against shores once traveled by Vikings and Norway’s capital waits beyond.