Spirit of Adventure
Iceland is a remarkable country shaped by dramatic geological features, from glaciers and snow-capped peaks to bubbling mud pools, geysers and spectacular waterfalls. Discover its natural wonders, along with the Orkney and Shetland Islands in Scotland.
Spirit Experience. A memorable visit to the Blue Lagoon to bathe in its theraputic waters and enjoy lunch in the unique Lava Restaurant overlooking the lagoon..
Cruise highlights
• Visit the beautiful Orkney and Shetland Islands
• Cruise through the Icelandic Fjords
• Bird-watching on Vigur Island
• Guest Speaker - Dr Alan Batstone - Geologist
Wednesday 14 July 2010 - Fly UK and transfer to Dover
1700 Depart from Dover Port and sail northwards along the east coast of England towards Scotland.
Thursday 15 July 2010 - Sailing northwards
Friday 16 July 2010 - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Arrive at 0800 and depart again at 1800. Set on the Scottish Island of Orkney, Kirkwall was made a royal burgh by King James III of Scotland and still proudly displays its royal heritage. The town is home to a number of significant architectural sites, including the original "Kirk" that gave the town its name. All are protected by UNESCO. A free excursion takes you to Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar, two historic Neolithic sites.
Saturday 17 July 2010 - Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Arrive at 0800 and depart again at 1500. Lerwick is the capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands, located more than 100 miles off the coast of Britain. Explore the town's picturesque harbour area where historic stone buildings hide the intriguing Norse heritage, or see the island's world famous Shetland ponies, on a free excursion.
Sunday 18 July 2010 - Cruising at sea
Monday 19 July 2010 - Seydisfjord, Iceland
Arrive at 0800 and depart at 1500. One of the oldest towns in Iceland awaits you today as you make youre first stop on this lush and austere island. Seydisfjord sits on a long, narrow fjord surrounded by 1,000 feet-high mountains and arriving by ship allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of the area with it's quaint houses, set against such a stunning backdrop. Enjoy your free excursion to explore Largarfljot.
Tuesday 20 July 2010 - Akureyri, Iceland
Arrive 0800 and depart 1800. Akureyri, Iceland's second largest town, is compact enough to explore on foot and enjoys a superb setting amid snow-capped mountains. Your visit includes an excursion to Godafoss Waterfall or take a relaxing dip in the Nature Baths at Myvatn, a pool of geothermal water drawn from depths of up to 8,200 feet. You can also take a thrilling optional flight over Grimsey Island.
Wedsnesday 21 July 2010 - Isafjord, Iceland
Arrive 0800 and depart at 1700. In this attractive town, you'll find that little has changed since the 18th Century. Your visit includes a boat trip to tiny Vigur Island, a nesting place for a diverse aray of birds including puffins, terns and black guillemots.
Thursday 22 July 2010 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive at 0800 and depart at 1800. Join an included excursion to the Blue Lagoon, a natural therapeutic spa. After an exclusive lunch at the unique Lava Restaurant with it's views over the lagoon, you can relax in the mineral-rich spa - a rejuvenating experience that is sure to be a highlight of your visit to Iceland. Alternatively, learn about the local wildlife on an included excursion which features a visit to Reykjanesviti to see kittiwakes and guillemots.
Friday 23 July 2010 - Heimaey, Iceland *
Arrive at 0800 and depart at 1600. Largest of the Westman Islands and the only one which is inhabited, Heimaey is small enough to explore on foot and the main village has a dramatic setting between a series of escarpments and volcanic peaks. See the twin volcanoes of Helgafell and Eldfell and visit Storhofdi with its large Puffin colony.
Friday 23 July - Monday 26 July 2010 - Cruising south to Ireland
Cruising the Atlantic Ocean before sailing along the Western coast of Ireland and around Kerry.
Monday 26 July 2010 - Cobh
Arrive in Cobh at 0800 and disembark after breakfast.
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