With untamed power, the Atlantic Ocean has formed breathtakingly beautiful coastlines in northern Europe. Cruising through the Scottish islands gives you a first impression. Deep bays alternate with narrow straits on the way to the cosy town of Fort William – overlooked by Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain. Unravel the secrets of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle* from here or let yourself be transported to the filmset of Harry Potter on a trip on the Jacobite Steam Train*. In the rugged island world of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, your ship and its Zodiacs are completely in their element: on Iona, you will learn exciting facts about the cradle of Scottish Christianisation, and off Lunga you can observe more than just puffins. On St Kilda, you can hike across the most remote islands in Great Britain. The mystery of the stone circles of Callanish* matches the magic of the Isle of Lewis. Iceland may be rooted in the present, but it will still envelop you in its mystical power. The fishing village of Seydisfjordur with its historic wooden buildings invites you to take a stroll. Or embark on a hike into the Vestdalur Valley* and marvel at the diverse plants and waterfalls. Numerous puffins practise their flying skills on the bird-inhabited cliff of Bakkagerdi. Djupivogur in the eastern fjords is the starting point for your glacier adventure on Vatnajokull*, Iceland’s largest ice field. Heimaey, the only permanently inhabited Westman Island, is shaped by volcanic activity, as is cruising off Surtsey – a final mosaic piece in the kaleidoscope of your cruise. You will be envied for the diverse insights into both natural and cultural treasures.

* The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change.