Day 1 – Lisbon, Portugal

Departs 05:00 pm.

Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas.

Day 2 – At Sea

Day 3 – At Sea

Day 4 – Cherbourg, France

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

Perched at the crossroads of France and Great Britain, it’s no surprise that this piece of real estate was a prize among its many conquerors. Romans, Vikings, Saxons and Normans all fought over this strategic port on the English Channel. Cherbourg’s port was once again the center of conflict when German forces captured it during World War II. Liberated by American forces in 1944, Cherbourg serves as your gateway to the historic Normandy landings of D-Day. And there’s more to explore-medieval villages, a rugged countryside, charming city sights and castles and churches are all reminders that Cherbourg is a fascinating city worth discovering.

Day 5 – Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

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

Day 6 – Lundy Island, United Kingdom

Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 7 – Sakata, Japan

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.

Sakatais a medium-sized city in Yamagata Prefecture. Sakata is located in the fertile Shonai Plain that is known for its high-quality rice. The city grew as an important stop along the coastal shipping route that connected Hokkaido with Osaka via ports along the Sea of Japan and Seto Inland Sea during the Edo Period.A local merchant family, the Honma clan, came to dominate trade in the city and accrued a vast fortune that made them wealthier than some of the country’s feudal lords. Due to their power and influence, the clan developed close ties with the local lords and had a number of lavish buildings built. Some of these buildings still stand today along with museums and other attractions.

Day 8 – Bantry, Ireland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 9 – Schull, Ireland

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

Day 10 – Cape Clear Island, Ireland

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

Day 11 – Kinsale, Ireland

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

Day 12 – Calf of Man, Isle of Man

Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 13 – Belfast, Northern Ireland

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

The capital of Northern Ireland – part of the United Kingdom – Belfast has experienced a renaissance since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 that promised an end to the decades-old “Troubles” between Catholics and Protestants. Stretching along both sides of the River Lagan, this graceful city of Victorian and Edwardian buildings has become a cosmopolitan tourist destination. Once a major industrial center, Belfast is also your gateway to the rich, Irish countryside of Counties Antrim and Down.Belfast was an industrial giant in the 19th century, famed for its linen and its shipyards. Explore this exuberant city, marvel at the Giant’s Causeway or shop for superb Irish linens.

Day 14 – Calf of Man, Isle of Man

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 12:00 pm.

Day 14 – Douglas, Isle of Man

Arrives 02:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 15 – Brodick, Isle of Arran, United Kingdom

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 16 – Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland, UK

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

Day 17 – Baile Mor, Iona, Scotland, UK

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 12:00 pm.

Day 17 – Staffa, Scotland, UK

Arrives 02:00 pm, departs 08:00 pm.

Day 18 – Tobermory, Island of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 02:00 pm.

Day 18 – Isle of Eigg, Scotland, UK

Arrives 03:00 pm, departs 07:00 pm.

Day 19 – Am Baile, St Kilda, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

Day 19 – Scenic cruising Isles of St. Kilda

Arrives 05:30 pm, departs 07:30 pm.

Day 20 – Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

Day 21 – Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 10:00 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 22 – Copinsay Island, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 03:00 pm.

Day 23 – Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 08:45 am.

Day 24 – Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 06:00 am.