Iceland Cruise from Reykjavík to St Johns — 16 Days

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík is a capital with one foot in the wild. The Atlantic frames the city, volcanic mountains rise on the horizon, and geothermal water warms its pools. Start at Hallgrímskirkja, whose tower commands broad views, then walk down to the harbor and Harpa concert hall. Cafés, design shops, and museums make the compact center easy to explore on foot. Beyond town, geysers and waterfalls make a striking day trip; return for a soak in a neighborhood pool.

Heimaey Island Iceland (Scenic Stop)

At Sea (At Sea)

Kangaatsiaq (Ask Travel Agent)

Prince Christian Sound Greenland (Scenic Area)

Qaqortoq, Greenland

Qaqortoq is southern Greenland’s largest town, set around a sheltered harbor beneath steep, bare hills. Colorful houses climb the slopes, while fishing boats give the waterfront its working rhythm. Follow the town’s Stone and Man carvings, then visit the museum for insight into Greenlandic life and Norse history. Boat trips can take you to nearby Norse ruins or Uunartoq’s natural hot springs.

Hvalsey, Greenland

At Hvalsey, Greenland’s Norse past comes into focus among stone walls, open fields and a broad fjord. Here stands the country’s best-preserved Norse church, part of a farming settlement founded during the medieval period. The last known written record of Greenland’s Norse community describes a wedding here in 1408. Walk the quiet site and imagine a life shaped by weather, livestock and the sea.

Qassiarsuk, Greenland

Qassiarsuk lies on the grassy shores of southern Greenland, where sheep farms share the landscape with Norse history. Across the Tunulliarfik Fjord from Narsarsuaq, it occupies the site of Brattahlíð, linked to Erik the Red. Explore reconstructed Norse buildings and medieval ruins within the UNESCO-listed Kujataa cultural landscape. Here, Greenland’s Norse and Inuit histories meet a working farming community, reached by boat from Narsarsuaq.

At Sea (At Sea)

Nain NL, Canada

Nain, Labrador’s northernmost permanent community, faces a rugged coast of islands, coves and distant mountains. It is the administrative centre of Nunatsiavut, the Inuit self-governing region of northern Labrador. Moravian missionaries established a mission here in 1771; Inuit life and culture remain central to the community. No road links Nain with southern Labrador; arrival by air or coastal vessel is part of the experience.

Fjord Cruising (Fjord Cruising)

Hopedale NL, Canada

Hopedale lies on Labrador’s Atlantic coast, an Inuit community reached by air or seasonal coastal ferry. Moravian missionaries founded their station here in 1782, leaving a legacy visible in the historic mission complex. Now a National Historic Site, its wooden buildings stand beside the open sea. Visit the museum for Inuit and Moravian history, then watch nearby waters for whales and seabirds.

Indian Harbour NS (Ask Travel Agent)

L'Anse aux Meadows, Canada

At Newfoundland’s northern tip, L’Anse aux Meadows offers a rare encounter with the Viking age in North America. Archaeologists uncovered evidence of a Norse settlement here dating to about 1,000 years ago. UNESCO recognizes L’Anse aux Meadows as the only confirmed Norse site in North America. Walk among reconstructed turf-walled buildings, then explore the visitor centre’s artefacts and archaeological evidence. Beyond the site, the wind-shaped coastline rewards a slower look.

At Sea (At Sea)

St Johns NL, Canada

St. John’s sits at the edge of the North Atlantic, where steep streets descend toward a working harbor. The compact center rewards time on foot, with Victorian row houses, independent shops and historic churches clustered around Water Street. Climb Signal Hill for views across the harbor and coastline. At Cabot Tower, learn how Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal here in 1901. Leave room for fresh seafood and local music.