Copenhagen To New York Transatlantic Grand Voyage Cruise

Day 1 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Thu 29 July 2027 / Depart: Thu 29 July 2027 at 17:00

Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the old town, stop for a local repast of Smørrebrød, traditional open-face sandwiches, or a mouthwatering Danish pastry.

Day 2 - Visby

Arrive: Fri 30 July 2027 at 13:30 / Depart: Fri 30 July 2027 at 19:00

Visby boasts a rich history with tales of the Viking Age when it was a stronghold and trading post, a flourishing medieval period, and its membership in the powerful Hanseatic League. Today Visby is best known as the Town of Roses and Ruins; you can stop and smell the blooms in all their glory in the Botanical Garden, and visit an array of impressive ruined medieval churches. Wander a maze of cobbled streets in the old walled city, bicycle through beguiling countryside and dramatic coastal scenery, cast a line on a fishing expedition, or take a few swings at one of the seven excellent golf courses.

Day 3 - Stockholm

Arrive: Sat 31 July 2027 at 08:00

Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and fairy tale palaces, watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. One third of its area is devoted to green space, and another third to waterways, providing lots of room to breathe. Gamla Stan is the oldest section, retaining the medieval layout of narrow meandering paths. For the contemporary take there's Sodermalm, known trendily as SoFo, with welcoming restaurants and pubs, specialty shops and boutiques. Stieg Larson fans hang out here, as it is the area of the city where most action in the Millennium novels takes place.

Day 4 - Stockholm

Depart: Sun 01 August 2027 at 16:00

Lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and fairy tale palaces, watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. One third of its area is devoted to green space, and another third to waterways, providing lots of room to breathe. Gamla Stan is the oldest section, retaining the medieval layout of narrow meandering paths. For the contemporary take there's Sodermalm, known trendily as SoFo, with welcoming restaurants and pubs, specialty shops and boutiques. Stieg Larson fans hang out here, as it is the area of the city where most action in the Millennium novels takes place.

Day 5 - Turku

Arrive: Mon 02 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 02 August 2027 at 20:00

Day 6 - Helsinki

Arrive: Tue 03 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 03 August 2027 at 22:00

Helsinki is a successful blend of traditional and modern architecture and design, interwoven with the beauty of nature, and a few quirky, purely Finnish touches - such as a church built inside a giant chunk of granite, and a venue that is a unique combination of café, restaurant, bar, laundromat, and sauna. Classic Russian onion-domed churches share the stage with Nordic minimalism, and a large concentration of Art Nouveau buildings. Prominent globally in the fields of technology (think Nokia) and design (Marimekko and Aero), Finland has also recently topped the charts as having the world's best educational system.

Day 7 - Tallinn, Estonia

Arrive: Wed 04 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 04 August 2027 at 22:00

Despite occupation at one time or another by each of its near neighbors, Tallinn is independent-minded and has creative ways of showing it - consider the Singing Revolution of 1988, the massive musical demonstration against Soviet rule that set Estonia on the path to independence. Visit St Olav's Church, once the tallest building in the world, at least until 1625. Then pull up a chair at one of the cafés in the charming town square, heart of the city for 800 years. After your coffee, explore St. Catherine's Passage, a quaint old lane, home to a collection of craft workshops, and check out the secret 17th C. tunnel system.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Riga

Arrive: Fri 06 August 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Fri 06 August 2027 at 18:00

Riga’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, its winding, wobbly lanes are beautiful to wander through. But the most outstanding are the avenues of art nouveau buildings some, with their adornments of femmes fatales and fiendish gargoyles, are so amazing you can’t pass without stopping.

Day 10 - Klaipeda

Arrive: Sat 07 August 2027 at 13:00 / Depart: Sat 07 August 2027 at 22:00

Walk the cobblestoned Old Town in Klaip?da and you’ll see its German heritage in the half-timbered architecture, beginning at Theatre Square where Hitler once spoke. The old warehouses by the Dane River are now pubs and restaurants - try a traditional Lithuanian lunch of fish stew with warm black bread. There’s a museum in the remnants of Memelburg Castle with fascinating photos from WWII, the Blacksmith Museum with intriguing iron works, and the Clock Museum with, well, clocks.

Day 11 - Gdynia

Arrive: Sun 08 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 08 August 2027 at 22:00

Gda?sk is a 1,000-year-old port city on the Baltic coast of Poland, which, together with the city of Gdynia and the town of Sopot, makes up the metropolitan area Trójmiasto, “the Tricity”. Home to the Westerplatte, where World War II broke out in 1939, Gda?sk was mostly destroyed during the war, but there are still many impressive sights. Wander through cobblestone streets and mazes of red-brick buildings to discover the Upland Gate, St. Mary’s Church, the medieval Gda?sk Crane or the stunning façade of the Great Arsenal. Explore treasures of “Baltic Gold” at the Amber Museum or collections of paintings, fabrics, and furniture at the National Museum, housed in a former Franciscan monastery. Relax at a beer garden or restaurant and take in the beautiful coastline. Make your way to Gdynia, home of the Polish navy, to feast on seafood or a visit to a floating museum in the form of two ships—Dar Pomorza and Blyskawica.

Day 12 - Ronne, Bornholm

Arrive: Mon 09 August 2027 at 13:00 / Depart: Mon 09 August 2027 at 20:00

The island of Bornholm is a far-flung bit of Denmark that appears to have gotten lost in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Poland. It boasts numerous picturesque fishing villages and 15 medieval churches, some of which are 12th century round structures with unique artwork and architecture. Take a stroll down quiet cobbled lanes in the old part of the capital, Ronne, a garden town, where backyard plots produce flowers and fruit, though they may not be easy to spot behind the fine half-timbered houses. Wednesday is market day on the main square of St. Tory, a great opportunity to chat up the locals, and see what’s on offer at their stalls.

Day 13 - Wismar, Deutschland

Arrive: Tue 10 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 10 August 2027 at 22:00

Once a small, medieval port in northern Germany on the Baltic Sea, Wismar is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a walk through the city’s storybook-like streets, and it’s easy to see why: the Wassertor (water gate), is the last surviving medieval gate; the 13th century ruin of St. Mary, Marienkirche, and its towering steeple, is the last remaining original Brick Gothic structure; and the church of St. Nicholas, St-Nikolai-Kirche, is the largest of its kind in Europe. The heart of the old town is Wismar’s Market Place, with architecture as varied as it is beautiful—German Gothic to Romanesque revival to Art Nouveau. Visit the historical museum Schabbellhaus, housed in a former brewery, then make your way back to the picturesque old harbor. Take a boat cruise, admire the reconstructed Hanseatic "Wissemara", or enjoy a traditional Baltic lunch such as fischbrötchen, a small bag of smoked shrimp.

Day 14 - Kiel Canal

Arrive: Wed 11 August 2027 at 06:00 / Depart: Wed 11 August 2027 at 17:00

Day 15 - At Sea

Day 16 - Portsmouth, UK

Arrive: Fri 13 August 2027 at 06:30 / Depart: Fri 13 August 2027 at 17:00

Day 17 - Falmouth

Arrive: Sat 14 August 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 14 August 2027 at 15:00

Tour Nelsons Dockyard, which was originally built as a way station in the 18th century for warships of the British Royal Navy. This historic district has been restored to its former glory and you can sit upon the old fortifications and observation posts that line the harbor. As you evoke the ports nautical past, close your eyes and you can hear the revelry of sailors coming ashore for leave.

Day 18 - Dublin

Arrive: Sun 15 August 2027 at 09:30 / Depart: Sun 15 August 2027 at 22:00

Dublin offers a wealth of historic sites dating back to a 1000-year-old Viking village, and as one might expect of the Irish, there is a tale to be told about every one. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is said to have been erected on the site where the saint himself converted pagans in 450 AD. From Dublin Castle the crown jewels were stolen in 1907; an unsolved mystery left to the fictional Sherlock Holmes to decipher. Some pubs, great sources of stories, are almost as old – you can sample a Guinness and the latest lore at The Brazen head, serving up drink and daydreams for 800 years. Then for a contrast, ride to a stunning view of contemporary Dublin atop a brand new observation wheel.

Day 19 - Belfast

Arrive: Mon 16 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 16 August 2027 at 22:00

Belfast in the early 20th century had the largest and most productive shipyard in the world, gaining global renown with the launch of the RMS Titanic. Located on the slipways where she was built is a stunning new museum, opened in time for the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s only voyage and tragic demise. Today the city and riverfront are undergoing a 21st century transformation, but many exuberant Victorian and Edwardian buildings still sport the carved heads of kings and queens. As you explore the city, keep an eye out for “the murals.” These somewhat troubling freelance works appearing on building walls provide insight into the period known simply as “The Troubles."

Day 20 - At Sea

Day 21 - Torshavn

Arrive: Wed 18 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 18 August 2027 at 22:00

This remote and little known fragment of Europe is an archipelago of 18 hilly islands, and a self-governing region of Denmark. Towns and villages cluster along the shores of fjords, and brightly painted houses in a rainbow of colors stand out against the deep green of fields and hillsides. It is a fine place to be outdoors and ideal for a hike amidst the superb scenery. Viking settlers are said to have established their parliament here in 825 with Torshavn as the capital, which it has remained ever since. The collection of impressive medieval ruins of Kirkjubour is also of interest, especially the striking Magnus Cathedral.

Day 22 - Runavik (Faroe Isles)

Arrive: Thu 19 August 2027 at 07:30 / Depart: Thu 19 August 2027 at 13:30

Runavík is a comparatively urbanised village in Runavík Municipality, Faroe Islands. It lies on the south half of the isle of Eysturoy.

Day 23 - Eskifjordur, Island

Arrive: Fri 20 August 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 20 August 2027 at 20:00

Day 24 - Husavik

Arrive: Sat 21 August 2027 at 13:00 / Depart: Sat 21 August 2027 at 20:00

Tucked away on the northern coast of Iceland along the picturesque shores of Skjálfandi Bay is Husavik—a small fishing community that has garnered a well-deserved reputation as one of the best whale-watching destinations in the world. Over 23 different species of whale have been recorded in Icelandic waters, with the most common visitors to Skjálfandi Bay being humpbacks, minke, and blue. Blue whales are especially impressive to behold. Known as the largest animal on Earth, a blue whale’s tongue alone can weigh more than an elephant.

Day 25 - Akureyri

Arrive: Sun 22 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 22 August 2027 at 22:00

Akureyri is considered a city, in fact Iceland’s second largest, even though its total population is only about 18,000. Set on the shores of one of Iceland’s most spectacular fjords, with a backdrop of countryside earth tones and greens and perennially snow-capped mountains, it is quite a sight to behold. Weather patterns here are a bit of a puzzle - only 60 miles from the Arctic Circle, summer temperatures can soar to the high 60’s. No surprise then that a main attraction is the Botanical Gardens, where over 2000 species of native and non-native plants flourish without benefit of a greenhouse.

Day 26 - Isafjordur

Arrive: Mon 23 August 2027 at 11:00 / Depart: Mon 23 August 2027 at 18:00

On a voyage with Azamara®, guests see a night-and-day difference. And when we take you on a dramatic journey across Ísafjarðardjúp Bay to Ísafjörður, Iceland, you’ll experience a lot more day, thanks to long summer days with nearly 24-hours of sunlight and longer stays in port. Nestled in the northwest region of Iceland, tucked away in the North Atlantic, the towering peaks of this unspoiled wilderness welcome you.

Day 27 - Reykjanes, Iceland

Arrive: Tue 24 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 24 August 2027 at 22:00

Day 28 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive: Wed 25 August 2027 at 06:30 / Depart: Wed 25 August 2027 at 17:00

Domain of the Norse thunder god, Thor, and shaped by fire and ice, Iceland’s volcanic landscape is a spectacular collage of lava fields, craters, waterfalls, and imposing mountain ranges. Vast geothermal springs power the spray of geysers, provide residents with the hot water that heats their homes, and fills the warm public pools where locals go to relax and catch up with friends. Visitors are encouraged to join in the fun. Reykjavik itself is a 21st century European city, with fine restaurants, cozy cafes, and intriguing museums and galleries.

Day 29 - At Sea

Day 30 - Prince Christian Sound

Arrive: Fri 27 August 2027 at 13:00 / Depart: Fri 27 August 2027 at 18:00

Day 31 - Nanortalik

Arrive: Sat 28 August 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 28 August 2027 at 20:00

Day 32 - Qaqortoq

Arrive: Sun 29 August 2027 at 07:30 / Depart: Sun 29 August 2027 at 13:00

Day 33 - Nuuk Godthaab

Arrive: Mon 30 August 2027 at 10:00 / Depart: Mon 30 August 2027 at 18:00

Day 34 - At Sea

Day 35 - At Sea

Day 36 - St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Arrive: Thu 02 September 2027 at 13:00

Day 37 - St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Depart: Fri 03 September 2027 at 17:00

Day 38 - At Sea

Day 39 - Halifax

Arrive: Sun 05 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 05 September 2027 at 22:00

Day 40 - Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Arrive: Mon 06 September 2027 at 07:30 / Depart: Mon 06 September 2027 at 13:30

Day 41 - Portland, Maine, USA

Arrive: Tue 07 September 2027 at 09:30 / Depart: Tue 07 September 2027 at 22:00

Day 42 - Boston, USA

Arrive: Wed 08 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 08 September 2027 at 18:00

Boston is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and the 21st most populous city in the United States. The city proper covers 48.4 square miles with an estimated population of 692,600 in 2019, also making it the most populous city in New England.

Day 42 - Cape Cod Canal, United States

Day 43 - New Port, Rhode Island

Arrive: Thu 09 September 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 09 September 2027 at 18:00

Day 44 - New York

Arrive: Fri 10 September 2027 at 06:30 / Depart: Fri 10 September 2027

The Big Apple needs little by way of introduction. Its reputation as a capital of culture is universally known, with a plethora of outstanding museums, from the Metropolitan and its incredible wealth of fine art, to Ellis Island and the Tenement Museum, sharing stories of the huddled masses who risked all to be part of the dream that was America.