28-day wild isles of the North Atlantic, Greenland & Iceland

Your voyage begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 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.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Seabourn Venture's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

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.

Your ship calls at Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.

Your ship calls at Mousa, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.

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.

A second day in Shetland Islands (Scotland), Scotland - time to explore at your own pace.

Your ship calls at Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Continue your voyage aboard Seabourn Venture with a leisurely day at sea.

Your ship calls at Vagur, Faroe Islands.

Your ship calls at Torshavn, Faroe Islands.

Your ship calls at Klaksvik, Faroe Islands.

Your ship calls at Oyndarfjordur, Faroe Islands.

Your ship calls at Djupivogur, Iceland.

Your ship calls at Papey Island, Iceland.

Your ship calls at Grimsey, Iceland.

Your ship calls at Siglufjordur, Iceland.

Your ship calls at Dynjandi, Iceland.

Your ship calls at Patreksfjordur, Iceland.

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.

Your ship calls at Exploring The Outer Islands of Heimaey.

Your ship calls at Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland.

Another day at sea to explore the ship at your own pace.

A full day at sea - time to enjoy Seabourn Venture's restaurants, pools and entertainment.

If you're a seasoned traveler with a taste for destinations untrammeled by modern tourism, Qaqortoq is the ultimate port of call. Qaqortoq means "White Palace" in Greenlandic, and this small town of about 3,400 is the cultural and commercial center of Southern Greenland. Inuit and then Europeans were drawn to the site over 200 years ago, they were lured by the wealth of marine mammals that thrive in the offshore waters during summer. The climate is, at best, highly unpredictable. Summer temperatures normally compare to summer temperatures in Northern Europe, but weather is variable even in summer. In winter, Qaqortoq is frequently isolated by winter sea ice and accessible only by airplane or helicopter. The harsh landscape and harsher climate have helped preserve traditional Greenlandic culture - the centuries-old Inuit skills of hunting, kayaking, and fishing are still revered in this unique place. Organized shore excursions for Qaqortoq may not available on select voyages, but the town is easy to explore on your own. The ship's launches drop you off at the pier, providing you with the opportunity to stroll the streets, visit the small local museum, talk to the local residents, buy a souvenir stamp at the Post Office and perhaps purchase an Inuit handicraft as a remembrance of your visit to one of the unique communities on the planet. Note: Your ship anchors at Qaqortoq and passengers are transferred to shore via ship's launches, weather conditions permitting.

Your ship calls at Hvalsey, Greenland.

Your ship calls at Brattahlid (Qassiarsuk), Greenland.

Your ship calls at The Seabourn Southern Greenland Experience (Day 1).

Nanortalik means "place of bears" in Greenlandic. Summer visitors to this extraordinary - and extraordinarily isolated - port may spot polar bears on the offshore flow ice. Those offshore waters also teem with seals and Minke, humpback and fin whales. Ashore, brightly painted wooden houses cluster to a rocky peninsula in the harbor. Dramatic boulders dot the landscape, and mountains surround the port. (Nanortalik is well known to the world's elite rock climbers.) Ruined Viking farmsteads and ancient Inuit sites dot the surrounding countryside.The port was founded 1797 as a Danish whaling station. Today, Nanortalik is a fishing port, and many people are traditional seal hunters.

Your ship calls at Tasermiut Fjord, Greenland.

Your ship calls at The Seabourn Southern Greenland Experience (Day 2).

Your ship calls at Aappilattoq, Greenland.

Your ship calls at Prins Christian Sund, Greenland.

Your ship calls at Skjoldungen Fjord, Greenland.

Your ship calls at Tasiilaq, Greenland.

Your ship calls at The Seabourn Southern Greenland Experience (Day 3).

Continue your voyage aboard Seabourn Venture with a leisurely day at sea.

Your ship returns to Patreksfjordur, Iceland.

Your ship calls at Flatey, Iceland.

Your ship calls at Grundarfjordur, Iceland.

Your voyage concludes in Reykjavik, Iceland.