Reykjavik to Lisbon

Cruise overview

Leaving the elemental landscapes of Iceland in our wake, we chart a course across the Atlantic for Great Britain, pausing en route at Torshavn on the Faroe Islands, where the lofty, rugged cliffs promise scenic drives and invigorating walks. Scotland hoves into view at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, where you can marvel at its Neolithic sites and Viking heritage. Next comes Newhaven, with easy access to the rich cultural heritage and high-class shopping of the vibrant capital, Edinburgh, before a relaxing day at sea takes us to the picturesque French coastal towns of Le Havre and Saint-Malo. We return to Britain at the pretty Cornish fishing port of Fowey and then hop across the Celtic Sea to Dunmore East, Ireland, for a visit to Waterford, famous for its crystal-glass production. Next comes North Wales, with a stop in Holyhead, from where you can visit the Isle of Anglesey, and Douglas on the Isle of Man, before we arrive in Liverpool on the northwest coast of England, hometown of The Beatles and once one of the world’s great trading ports. A day at sea takes us back to the French coast to Brest, with its rich maritime history, and Montoir-de-Bretagne, gateway to Nantes, the former home of the Dukes of Brittany. We then spend three memorable days in Bordeaux, sipping world-class wines cultivated in big-name vineyards around the city, including in the charming village of Saint-Émilion. Spain comes next as we call at Bilbao, famous for its architecturally striking Guggenheim Museum. Another sea day brings us to beautiful Porto, to raise a glass to the city’s eponymous wine on an excursion along the River Douro, before we arrive in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.