Grand Viking Vistas - Dublin to Stockholm Cruise

Day 1 - Dublin

Arrive: Tue 03 June 2025 / Depart: Tue 03 June 2025 at 21:00

Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland, is on Ireland’s east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. Its historic buildings include Dublin Castle, dating to the 13th century, and imposing St Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191. City parks include landscaped St Stephen’s Green and huge Phoenix Park, containing Dublin Zoo.

Day 2 - Belfast

Arrive: Wed 04 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 04 June 2025 at 17:00

Delight in this vibrant city of ornate Victorian and Edwardian architecture, gracious gardens and friendly pubs. Thrill to the natural phenomenon of the Giants' Causeway, a stunning geological anomaly of tightly packed, uneven basalt columns disappearing into the sea, and the enigmatic ruins of Grey Abbey.

Day 3 - Ullapool

Arrive: Thu 05 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Thu 05 June 2025 at 19:00

Catch one of the ever-changing exhibitions of works by local artists at the Ullapool Visual Arts Centre and view impressive textiles, ceramics, paintings and photography. Trace your Scottish ancestry in the genealogy section of the Ullapool Museum housed in a repurposed Telford Parliamentary church or go hillwalking on one of the many slopes that rise from the sea up to the Scottish Highlands.

Day 4 - Lerwick, Scotland

Arrive: Fri 06 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Fri 06 June 2025 at 19:00

Enjoy a taste of the Highlands here in the rugged landscape and heathered moors, the ruined castles, steep cliffs and sea air. Drive through beautiful valleys and flower-filled meadows with romping Shetland ponies to quaint villages like Scalloway with its ruined castle, or explore the fascinating Jarlshof prehistoric site, occupied for more than 4,000 years.

Day 5 - Haugesund

Arrive: Sat 07 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Sat 07 June 2025 at 19:00

Located in the southwest of Norway where the fjords flow out into the North Sea, Haugesund is surrounded by the blue ice Folgefonna glacier in the north and the impressive mountain formation of Preikestolen in the south. Learn why this charming town is known as the Homeland of the Viking Kings at Avaldsnes’ Viking settlement, where you can see a reconstructed Viking farm and learn how the Vikings lived. Discover majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, stunning glaciers, imposing mountains, and idyllic islands and lighthouses. The best way to get an insider’s look at Haugesund is to follow the locals and go for an invigorating hike at Preikestolen, also known as the Pulpit Rock or Preacher’s Rock, one of the most popular hiking trips in the region.

Day 6 - Nordfjordeid

Arrive: Sun 08 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Sun 08 June 2025 at 18:00

Day 7 - Trondheim

Arrive: Mon 09 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 09 June 2025 at 19:00

Over a thousand years old, Trondheim is one of the oldest of Norway’s major cities. Visit the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral, the largest medieval building in Scandinavia, and Stiftsgarden Palace, the royal residence and one of the largest wooden buildings in Northern Europe. Enjoy stunning views of Trondheim Fjord from the Ringve Museum, home to a collection of more than 2,000 musical instruments.

Day 8 - Alesund

Arrive: Tue 10 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 10 June 2025 at 18:00

In 1904 much of Ålesund was destroyed by fire, but the town was quickly rebuilt in the period's popular Art Nouveau style. Soaring turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation adorn the buildings throughout Ålesund, giving it a distinctive flair and earning the town a revered architectural reputation. An evening departure allows you plenty of time to explore its many attractions, such as the spectacular Art Nouveau Centre museum, scenic Town Park, and Atlantic Sea Park, one of Europe's largest aquariums. For a look at modern Norwegian woodworking, visit the impressive Gallery Cylindra. Many of Ålesund's squares feature sculptures commemorating significant events, including the town's rich fishing history and Norway's contribution to World War II.

Day 9 - Cruising the North Sea

Day 10 - Oslo

Arrive: Thu 12 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 12 June 2025 at 18:00

Overlooking a gorgeous fjord, Norway's capital and largest city simply radiates with natural beauty and sophistication. Oslo's rich seafaring history is on display at the Viking Ships Museum, rivaled only by the Kon-Tiki Museum, which holds the balsawood raft that Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl used to sail from Peru to Polynesia. History aside, Oslo exudes a love of the outdoors in city parks like Vigeland, which is adorned with over 200 life-size sculptures by artist Gustav Vigeland. Much of Oslo is heavily forested with pines, making it one of Europe's greenest cities.

Day 11 - Helsingborg

Arrive: Fri 13 June 2025 at 12:00 / Depart: Fri 13 June 2025 at 23:00

Helsingborg is a coastal city in southern Sweden, across the Øresund Strait from Denmark, which is to the west. It’s known for its old town, home to the medieval Kärnan tower, the only surviving element of a fortress. Nearby is the Gothic Church of St. Mary, dating from the 1300s. The neo-Gothic Town Hall, with its tall clock tower, features stained-glass windows depicting important episodes in the city's history.

Day 12 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Sat 14 June 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 14 June 2025 at 21:00

See another side of this lovely city with a cruise along its charming canals. Visit the quaint old harbor at Nyhavn and beautiful Rosenborg Castle and, of course, the famed statue of the Little Mermaid. Or venture into the countryside and enjoy its panoramic vistas, fairy tale castles and the village of Fredensborg.

Day 13 - Berlin

Arrive: Sun 15 June 2025 at 06:00

Enjoy a scenic drive to the German capital and savor landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the glorious Charlottenburg Palace. Stroll down Unter den Linden, see the site of the Berlin Wall and take a boat ride along the city's canals. Explore on your own and visit one of the many museums. Or discover charming Warnemünde and its lovely Gothic church, market square and seaside promenade.

Day 14 - Berlin

Depart: Mon 16 June 2025 at 21:00

Enjoy a scenic drive to the German capital and savor landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the glorious Charlottenburg Palace. Stroll down Unter den Linden, see the site of the Berlin Wall and take a boat ride along the city's canals. Explore on your own and visit one of the many museums. Or discover charming Warnemünde and its lovely Gothic church, market square and seaside promenade.

Day 15 - Karlskrona, Sweden

Arrive: Tue 17 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 17 June 2025 at 20:00

Established in 1680 when Sweden was a great military power, Karlskrona was founded as a naval port, and the city’s rich maritime and architectural heritage have earned it the designation of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many Baroque buildings remain intact, such as those on the grand main square, Stortorget. Having protected the harbor for more than three centuries, Kungsholm Fortress and Drottningskär Citadel reveal a remarkable history. In the fascinating Marine Museum, explore a Soviet submarine, inspect a World War II minesweeper, and observe an 18th century shipwreck through an underwater tunnel.

Day 16 - Visby, Sweden

Arrive: Wed 18 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 18 June 2025 at 18:00

Enjoy the lovely countryside beyond the towered walls and take in the view of this former Hanseatic League town before exploring its narrow, winding lanes, marvelous ruined medieval churches and impressive St. Mary's Cathedral. Or visit an intriguing Bronze Age burial in the midst of farmland and take in the cliff-top view of the precipitous coastline.

Day 17 - Mariehamn

Arrive: Thu 19 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 19 June 2025 at 16:00

Day 18 - Vaasa

Arrive: Fri 20 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 20 June 2025 at 18:00

Day 19 - Kemi

Arrive: Sat 21 June 2025 at 07:00

Day 20 - Kemi

Depart: Sun 22 June 2025 at 21:00

Day 21 - Lulea

Arrive: Mon 23 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 23 June 2025 at 16:00

Day 22 - Sundsvall

Arrive: Tue 24 June 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Tue 24 June 2025 at 18:00

Day 23 - Stockholm

Arrive: Wed 25 June 2025 at 10:00

Spend a marvelous day discovering this lovely city and its beautiful buildings. Visit the charming Old Town, medieval Gamla Stan, the elegant royal palace, the wonderful parks and the impressive Vasa, the magnificently restored 17th century warship that sank in the harbor on her maiden voyage.

Day 24 - Stockholm

Depart: Thu 26 June 2025

Spend a marvelous day discovering this lovely city and its beautiful buildings. Visit the charming Old Town, medieval Gamla Stan, the elegant royal palace, the wonderful parks and the impressive Vasa, the magnificently restored 17th century warship that sank in the harbor on her maiden voyage.