Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland
14 nights
National Geographic Resolution
12 Jun '26Cruise overview
Trace the route of early Viking explorers and see their influence in wild, remote lands. Cruise the famed Norwegian fjords and the magical Lofoten islands, explore Stone Age sites in Scotland’s Shetland Islands, and come face to face with the legacy of the Vikings amid the turf-roofed cottages and ancient sites of the Faroe Islands. Then trace Iceland’s most remote shorelines, witnessing geological wonders from volcanoes to thundering waterfalls.
Available extensions:
- 1-Day Reykjavík’s Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon Post-Voyage Extension (double price: £1597pp / solo price: £1806)
Itinerary
Tromsø
Arrive in Tromsø, known as the “gateway to the Arctic” due to the large number of Arctic expeditions that originated here. Transfer to the meeting place in the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship.
With its centre located on the island of Tromsø, the municipality of Tromsø is more than five times the size of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and is the world’s northernmost university city. Lying 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, it is known as the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’ because it was used as a starting point for hunters looking for Arctic foxes, polar bears and seals. In the 19th century it was a base for explorers on Arctic expeditions – a history that is remembered in the city’s Polar Museum, which you can visit on an excursion. Also commemorated in the area is the history of Norway’s indigenous people, the Sami. Visitors can learn about the traditions, heritage and modern preservation of the Sami culture at the Tromsø Museum. Nowadays, Tromsø is a charming mix of old and new, with wooden buildings sitting alongside contemporary architecture such as the impressive glacier-like Arctic Cathedral, which features one of the largest stained glass windows in Europe. Looking down on the city is Mount Storsteinen, and a cable car runs to the top, giving wonderful views over the surrounding countryside of forested peaks and reindeer pastures.
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Tysfjord
Lofoten Archipelago
Norwegian Fjords
Norwegian Fjords
At sea
Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands
Exploring the Faroe Islands
Exploring the Faroe Islands
At sea
Seydisfjørdur
Westfjords
Westfjords
Reykjavík
Category 1 - Fore Deck
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
A revolutionary polar expedition vessel offering luxury, stability and immersive exploration in the world’s most extreme environments.
- Carries just 126 guests for an intimate expedition experience
- Polar Class 5 ice-strengthened hull and X-Bow® design for smoother sailing
- Panoramic Observation Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Spacious all-outside cabins, most with balconies
- Expert expedition team of naturalists, historians and photographers
- Dedicated science hub and undersea exploration programme
- Multiple dining venues serving regionally inspired cuisine
- Two infinity-style hot tubs and a glass-walled sauna
- Wellness centre, yoga studio and gym
- Operates worldwide in Antarctica, Arctic and subpolar regions
