Reykjavik to Dover Cruise

Day 1 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive: Sun 08 September 2024

Isolated in a northern landscape of icy tranquility, Iceland is a land of volcanoes, hot springs, mountains and glaciers. As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík reflects this natural diversity with ancient maritime history as well as a thriving modern energy and sophistication.

Day 2 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Depart: Mon 09 September 2024 at 14:00

Isolated in a northern landscape of icy tranquility, Iceland is a land of volcanoes, hot springs, mountains and glaciers. As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík reflects this natural diversity with ancient maritime history as well as a thriving modern energy and sophistication.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Oban, Scotland, UK

Arrive: Wed 11 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 11 September 2024 at 13:00

Asleepy fishing village throughout most of the year, Oban (“Little Bay” in Gaelic) explodes with activity in the summer months, renowned for its brilliant seafood, its legendary scotch, and as gateway to the rugged, windswept wonders of the Hebridean archipelago. Journey to the Colosseum-like McCaig’s Tower overlooking the bay for extraordinary views. The Dunollie Castle ruins of Clan MacDougall are nearby, as is Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary on Loch Creran.

Day 5 - Greenock

Arrive: Thu 12 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 12 September 2024 at 18:00

Magnificent mountain vistas welcome you to Greenock, gateway to the bonnie banks of Loch Lomand and Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. Known for its shipbuilding history, Glasgow today is hip and vibrant with the accolades to prove it – a 1990 European Culture Capital; a 1999 UK City of Architecture & Design, and 2014 host to the Commonwealth Games. Discover the art scene in the Merchant City district, explore the revered Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Zaha Hadid-designed Riverside Museum.

Day 6 - Douglas

Arrive: Fri 13 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 13 September 2024 at 18:00

AViking kingdom more than a thousand years ago, Douglas is today the capital of the Isle of Man. The shopping high street, filled with some of Europe’s biggest retailers as well as local shops, leads to the magnificent sea front lined with restaurants, theaters and museums. The Douglas Horse Trams also run along the harbor, and nighttime illuminations along the shore light up landmarks such as the stately Tower of Refuge, creating an unforgettable after-dark vista.

Day 7 - Belfast

Arrive: Sat 14 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 14 September 2024 at 18:30

With the decades-long “Troubles” settling into the past, Belfast today boasts a hip, art-filled, foodie-scene, a glittering waterfront and welcoming personality. Ornate Victorian homes and grand Edwardian civic buildings line streets, while quaint lanes are dotted with pubs and boutiques dressed with overflowing window boxes and brightly painted doors. Consider a quick trip over the lough, or small bay, to Carrickfergus Castle, the best-preserved Norman castle in Ireland.

Day 8 - Liverpool

Arrive: Sun 15 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 15 September 2024 at 18:00

Liverpool grew to greatness in the 18th century, as the riches of the Americas and the West Indies flowed through its docks and marketplaces. (At one point it even had more dock space than London.) More recently, the town’s fame grew along with its most famous sons: the Beatles. Visit Town Hall, the Walker Art Gallery, and the delights of the restored Albert Dock, with its classy shops and maritime museum.

Day 9 - Dun Laoghaire, Ireland

Arrive: Mon 16 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 16 September 2024 at 18:00

Once considered a major port for Great Britain, Dún Laoghaire (or Dunleary), has successfully maintained its quaint country charm despite the recent tourism boom. Now a popular cruise stop in Ireland, conveniently located just outside of Dublin, the city still boasts an intimate country feel with its offering of local retail shops, bistros and a scenic pier promenade.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Dover, UK

Arrive: Wed 18 September 2024 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 18 September 2024

For centuries, Dover has been a symbol of England's royal fortitude. The port's legendary White Cliffs have long been a welcomed landmark for seafaring travelers. The solid Dover Castle has faced invasions by Roman, French and even English troops. London's legendary sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and the fashionable West End, lie just 80 miles from historic Dover.