Day 1 – Genoa (for Cinque Terre), Italy

Departs 05:00 pm.

Genoa is the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria. Many regard Genoa as having the largest historic city center in Europe as a result of having been, for centuries, a powerful commercial center seaport and city-state. It was the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and its maritime roots have fostered a dialect that has, absorbed elements of Neapolitan, Calabrese and Portuguese over the centuries. Genoa’s harbor is a bustling swarm of activity, which makes it a great launching point for the sprawling metropolis of Milan.

Day 2 – St Tropez, France

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 3 – Port-Vendres, France

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 4 – Mahon, Menorca, Spain

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 5 – At Sea

Day 6 – Motril (Granada), Spain

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 7 – Tangier, Morocco

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

Day 8 – Seville, Spain

Arrives 12:00 pm.

Day 9 – Seville, Spain

Departs 11:30 am.

Day 10 – Portimao, Portugal

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

Day 11 – Lisbon, Portugal

Arrives 07:00 am, 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 12 – At Sea

Day 13 – At Sea

Day 14 – Cherbourg, France

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 09:00 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 15 – Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 16 – Lundy Island, United Kingdom

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

Day 17 – 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 18 – Bantry, Ireland

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

Day 19 – Schull, Ireland

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

Day 20 – Cape Clear Island, Ireland

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

Day 21 – Kinsale, Ireland

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

Day 22 – Calf of Man, Isle of Man

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

Day 23 – Belfast, Northern Ireland

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 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 24 – Calf of Man, Isle of Man

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

Day 24 – Douglas, Isle of Man

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

Day 25 – Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

Day 26 – Scenic cruising Isles of St. Kilda

Arrives 10:00 am, departs 12:00 pm.

Day 26 – Am Baile, St Kilda, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 01:00 pm, departs 06:00 pm.

Day 27 – Isle of Eigg, Scotland, UK

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

Day 28 – Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

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

Day 28 – Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

Arrives 07:00 pm.

The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.Note: Lerwick is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore by ship’s tender.

Day 29 – Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

Departs 03:00 pm.

The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.Note: Lerwick is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore by ship’s tender.

Day 29 – Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Arrives 04:00 pm, departs 10:00 pm.

Day 30 – Tvoroyri, Faroe Islands

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

Day 31 – Torshavn, Faroe Islands

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

Day 32 – Klaksvik, Faroe Islands

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

Day 33 – At Sea

Day 34 – Exploring The Outer Islands of Heimaey

Arrives 07:00 am, departs 11:00 am.

Day 34 – Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland

Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 07:30 pm.

Day 35 – Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrives 07:00 am.

Iceland is a land of volcanoes and glaciers, lava fields and green pastures, boiling thermal springs and ice-cold rivers teeming with salmon. This unspoiled demi-paradise is also home to a very old and sophisticated culture. The northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavik was founded in 874 when Ingolfur Arnarson threw wood pillars into the sea, vowing to settle where the pillars washed ashore. Today, Iceland is an international center of commerce and home to one of the most technologically sophisticated societies in the world.Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. The island is in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.