Subarctic Scenes - New York to Reykjavik Cruise

Day 1 - New York

Arrive: Wed 06 August 2025 / Depart: Wed 06 August 2025 at 18:00

The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. Call it what you may, New York reigns as one of the world's most dynamic cities. But where to begin? The sacred soil of Ground Zero or stunning Central Park? The Guggenheim or the American Museum of Natural History? Should you take in a Broadway show or simply enjoy the nonstop show of people that parade through the streets? The possibilities are endless in the five boroughs of New York City, so get out and enjoy.

Day 2 - Newport, Rhode Island

Arrive: Thu 07 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Thu 07 August 2025 at 19:00

Famous for its Gilded Age mansions, many of which are open for tours, such as the Vanderbilt's opulent Marble House, Newport remains a charming, well-heeled resort city. For a different view of the mansions, take the scenic Cliff Walk. The rocky shoreline is also dotted with lighthouses, including the granite Castle Hill.

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Halifax

Arrive: Sat 09 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 09 August 2025 at 18:00

Founded by the British in 1749, Halifax still has a British military air about it. Every day at noon, a ceremonial gun is fired at the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fortress where the guides wear military uniforms. The exhibits have a more seafaring slant at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and include the nearly 100-year-old Acadia.

Day 5 - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Arrive: Sun 10 August 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 10 August 2025 at 18:00

Day 6 - Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Newfoundland, Canada

Arrive: Mon 11 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 11 August 2025 at 19:00

Situated on the north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Havre-Saint-Pierre is a charming town embraced by the spectacular scenery of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. With a geological history dating back 500 million years, the archipelago is a captivating array of more than a thousand limestone islands, islets and reefs. Granite monoliths, soaring cliffs, graceful arches and secluded grottoes adorn the islands, along with an amazing diversity of plant and animal life. Marvel at the unique seascape during a coastal drive along Route 138, or take a boating excursion to visit several of the islands.

Day 7 - St John, Canada

Arrive: Tue 12 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Tue 12 August 2025 at 16:00

Explore Canada's oldest continuing museum, the New Brunswick, where displays include the skeletal remains of a rare North Atlantic right whale. Saint John is also known for the bizarre Reversing Falls, a daily tidal phenomenon so severe it reverses the flow of the Saint John River. Birders will enjoy serene Irving Nature Park.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Maniitsoq

Arrive: Fri 15 August 2025 at 11:00 / Depart: Fri 15 August 2025 at 20:00

Day 11 - Nuuk Godthaab

Arrive: Sat 16 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 16 August 2025 at 18:00

The largest city in Greenland, Nuuk is the cultural and economic center of the country. Explore the picturesque colonial harbor with its quaint old buildings and the newly renovated market where locals sell their daily catch. Greenland’s history comes alive in the National Museum, and its culture thrives in the Nuuk Museum of Art and the Katuaq Cultural Centre. Nuuk’s extensive fjord system is home to many whales, and the area is also populated by seals, reindeer, arctic foxes, arctic hares and ravens.

Day 12 - Greenland

Arrive: Sun 17 August 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 17 August 2025 at 14:00

This colorful fishing village is rich with Inuit culture and a strong connection to the sea. Learn about the town’s history and culture on a guided tour revealing archaeological discoveries that indicate the area was inhabited as far back as 1500 BC. Explore the stunning coastline on a ferry and perhaps catch a glimpse of the minke whales, fin whales, humpback whales and orcas that swim in pods in the surrounding waters.

Day 13 - At Sea

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - Isafjordur

Arrive: Wed 20 August 2025 at 10:00 / Depart: Wed 20 August 2025 at 19:00

Although remotely located in northwest Iceland and surrounded by ruggedly beautiful fjords, Isafjordur is surprisingly cosmopolitan. The capital of the Westfjords has long been a cultured oasis in the midst of this haunting beauty, fueled by the rewards of being one of Iceland's largest fishing centers. The first merchants lived in wooden houses now preserved in the Neöstikaupstaöur section of town, which is alive with shops and restaurants. Two museums are of particular interest - the West Fjords Folk Museum for tools and heritage items and the Maritime Museum for a look at the 19th century fishing industry.

Day 16 - Akureyri

Arrive: Thu 21 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 21 August 2025 at 17:00

Nestled along the shores of one of the most breathtaking fjords in Iceland, Akureyri is the nation's second largest city and a center of Icelandic folk culture. Visit the museums and art festivals, hike along the extraordinary vistas, or explore the botanical gardens. Also of interest is the most northerly 18-hole golf course in the world.

Day 17 - Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Arrive: Fri 22 August 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Fri 22 August 2025 at 19:00

Day 18 - At Sea

Day 19 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive: Sun 24 August 2025 at 08:00

Discover this fascinating land where the forces of nature hold sway as you visit the modern capital with its thermally heated outdoor swimming pool, remarkable botanic gardens and folk museum. Explore the starkly beautiful countryside of lava formations, glaciers and incredible waterfalls and the site where the first parliament sat in 930 A.D.

Day 20 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Depart: Mon 25 August 2025

Discover this fascinating land where the forces of nature hold sway as you visit the modern capital with its thermally heated outdoor swimming pool, remarkable botanic gardens and folk museum. Explore the starkly beautiful countryside of lava formations, glaciers and incredible waterfalls and the site where the first parliament sat in 930 A.D.