Itinerary: Cruise from Dover – Trondheim – Brønnøysund – Svolvær (Norway) – Tromsø (Norway) – Honningsvåg and North Cape – Loen – Bergen – Amsterdam – Dover – Kirkwall (Orkney Islands) – Vopnafjörður – Akureyri – Ísafjörður – Reykjavik – Heimaey (Westmann Islands) – Djúpivogur – Lerwick (Shetland Islands) – Invergordon – Return to Dover.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Dover
- Trondheim: Historic Nidaros Cathedral and river bends. Walk Bakklandet’s wooden houses, cross the Old Town Bridge, or hire a bike. Students keep the city lively.
- Brønnøysund: Coastal stop near Torghatten. Take the hike to the mountain’s hole, stroll the small marina, or visit the local museum. The views are expansive and clean.
- Svolvær (Norway): Lofoten hub with sharp peaks. Visit the Lofoten War Museum, take a RIB trip, or photograph the harbour cabins. Weather shifts quickly.
- Tromsø (Norway): Arctic city with a bridge and bold cathedral. Ride the cable car for stunning fjord views, tour Polaria, or stroll along the waterfront. Long days change the feel of time.
- Honningsvåg and North Cape: Far-north gateway to the cape plateau. Visit the North Cape Hall, watch for sea birds, or take in the stark horizon. It’s about latitude and light.
- Loen: Cable car and glacier country. Ride the Skylift to Mount Hoven, walk along Lovatnet, or book a gentle kayak tour: calm water and high rock formations.
- Bergen: Bryggen wharf and funicular rides. Wander fish market stalls, take Fløibanen up the hill, or duck into small museums. Rain is common—pack a hood.
- Amsterdam: Canals and gables. Visit the Rijksmuseum, hire a bike in Vondelpark, or take a ring-canal cruise. Easy to navigate with clear signposting.
- Dover: Castle on the cliffs and a busy harbour. If time allows, visit Dover Castle, walk part of the coastal path, or grab fish and chips by the marina—a practical pause between legs.
- Kirkwall (Orkney Islands): St Magnus Cathedral and Norse threads. Tour Scapa Flow sites, visit Highland Park, or drive to Skara Brae. Landscape feels open.
- Vopnafjörður: Quiet East Iceland harbour. Walk the shoreline paths, visit local hot springs, or call at the small museum. It’s low-key and friendly.
- Akureyri: Eyjafjörður views and gardens. See the church above town, visit the botanical garden, or take a whale-watching cruise. The setting is the appeal.
- Ísafjörður: Steep-sided fjord and tin-roof houses. Visit the maritime museum, walk to Naustahvilft, or take the ferry to Vigur Island. Pace is unhurried.
- Reykjavik: Compact capital with geothermal pools. See Hallgrímskirkja, bathe at Sky Lagoon or Blue Lagoon, or explore the harbour art. Coffee culture is strong.
- Heimaey (Westmann Islands): Volcano and puffin cliffs. Hike Eldfell’s cinder path, visit the Eldheimar museum, or join a RIB tour around the stacks. Wildlife and geology meet.
- Djúpivogur: Slow East Fjords stop. See the ‘Eggin í Gleðivík’ shoreline artwork, walk to the harbour, or drive a short loop for fjord views. Quiet and scenic.
- Lerwick (Shetland Islands): Stone lanes and boat traffic. Visit the Shetland Museum, walk to the Knab, or take a short trip to Scalloway. Wind often features.
- Invergordon: Gateway to the Highlands. Spot the town murals, tour to Loch Ness or Cawdor, or visit Glenmorangie. Easy day trips by coach.
Return to Dover