28 nights · Northern Ireland · Departs Belfast · Visiting Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Lerwick, Isle of Noss, Torshavn, Klaksvik, Djupivogur, Siglufjordur, Patreksfjordur, Reykjavik, Qaqortoq, Hvalsey, Qassiarsuk, Nanortalik, Aappilattoq, Skjoldungen Island Greenland, Tasiilaq, Grundarfjordur · Aboard Seabourn Cruises on the Seabourn Venture
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| Cruise line | Seabourn Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Seabourn Venture |
| Duration | 28 nights |
| Port calls | 19 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $32,323 per person |
| Year built | 2022 |
| Guests | 317 |
| Cabins | 132 |
| Crew | 120 |
| Length | 170 m |
| Beam | 26 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
Belfast pairs a proud maritime past with a lively, walkable centre. At Titanic Belfast, the story of the famous liner unfolds beside the shipyard where she was built. Nearby, grand City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter reveal different sides of the city, from civic confidence to café-lined lanes. Across west Belfast, political murals offer a vivid perspective on its recent history. With the Giant’s Causeway within reach, Belfast also makes a compelling starting point for Northern Ireland’s dramatic coast.
Kirkwall is Orkney’s compact capital, where Norse history remains part of everyday life. Begin at St Magnus Cathedral, a striking red-sandstone landmark founded in 1137. Nearby, the ruins of the Earl’s and Bishop’s palaces reveal the power once held here. Beyond town, prehistoric sites such as Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar make a compelling excursion. Leave time for the harbor, local shops, and a dram of island whisky.
Set between Orkney and Shetland, Fair Isle rewards the detour with a rare sense of quiet and distance. Sea cliffs rise above the Atlantic, where puffins and other seabirds gather in season. On land, stone crofts and green pasture frame a close-knit community famed for its distinctive Fair Isle knitting. Its appeal lies in remoteness as much as scenery; allow time to explore, since weather shapes island life.
Lerwick feels more like a North Atlantic outpost than a Scottish port, with stone-fronted streets facing a working harbour. Shetland’s capital rewards a stroll along the waterfront and through narrow lanes. The Lodberrie, an eighteenth-century merchant’s house built partly over the sea, is one of its most distinctive landmarks. Visit Shetland Museum and Archives for the islands’ Norse heritage and contemporary life. Beyond town, open moorland, sea cliffs and wildlife offer a striking change of scale.
Just east of Bressay, Noss’s cliffs rise nearly 600 feet above the North Sea, a striking approach by boat. This uninhabited Shetland island is a National Nature Reserve, famed for its seabird colonies. Thousands of gannets crowd the ledges, while fulmars and guillemots wheel above the water. A seasonal boat from Bressay provides access, weather permitting; paths lead to close views of the cliffs.
Tórshavn is one of the world’s smallest capitals, yet it offers a revealing introduction to the Faroe Islands. Begin at Tinganes, where red-painted timber buildings cluster on a narrow headland beside the harbor. The Løgting, the Faroese parliament, meets nearby, continuing a political tradition rooted in the islands’ Norse past. In the compact center, cafés, shops and museums offer an easy pause before the Atlantic’s open horizons reclaim your attention.
Klaksvík is the Faroe Islands’ second-largest town, set between steep mountains on Borðoy’s sheltered east coast. Fishing remains central to its life, yet the town rewards a slower look. Visit Christianskirkjan, whose timber roof recalls traditional Faroese building. From the harbor, ferries cross to Kalsoy, while roads and subsea tunnels connect Klaksvík with the wider islands. Come for the sea air, mountain views, and an unvarnished sense of Faroese life.
Djúpivogur sits beside Berufjörður in East Iceland, where a compact harbour meets a broad sweep of mountains and sea. Across the water, the sharply formed Búlandstindur rises as the town’s unmistakable landmark. At the harbour, Eggin í Gleðivík displays 34 granite eggs, representing local nesting bird species. Langabúð, an 18th-century trading house, now houses a heritage museum and café. From here, follow the fjord road deeper into the Eastfjords.
Set beneath steep mountains at the head of a narrow fjord, Siglufjörður feels close to Iceland’s northern edge. Once the center of Iceland’s herring boom, this compact harbor town preserves its story at the Herring Era Museum. Walk the waterfront, then explore restored herring buildings and exhibits tracing the industry’s rise and fall. Beyond town, mountain roads and hiking routes open onto the dramatic Tröllaskagi Peninsula. Its fjord setting and steep peaks make the town as memorable as its past.
From Patreksfjörður’s sheltered Westfjords harbour to Höfn beneath Vatnajökull, Iceland’s western and southeastern edges reveal strikingly different landscapes. Patreksfjörður is a quiet base for exploring dramatic sea cliffs and Látrabjarg, where puffins nest in summer. Höfn is celebrated for langoustine and views of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Farther west along the south coast, glacier lagoons bring icebergs close to shore.
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.
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.
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 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.
Nanortalik, Greenland’s southernmost town, sits on an island where fjords, sea cliffs and steep mountains define the horizon. Its name means “place of polar bears,” and bears still roam the surrounding region. From the harbor, boat journeys reach dramatic Tasermiut Fjord, famed for its granite walls and remote wilderness. Visit the local museum for a glimpse of Greenlandic life, then watch for icebergs and seabirds along the coast.
Aappilattoq offers a close view of life in Greenland’s remote south, where a small settlement sits beneath steep, rugged peaks. Colourful houses line the rocky shore, and fishing remains central to local life. Come ashore for quiet village lanes, open mountain views and an uncommon glimpse of a community shaped by isolation. The surrounding coast is best understood from the water. Fjords, glaciers and steep mountain walls define this remote corner of Greenland.
Skjoldungen Island rises from southeast Greenland’s remote coast, where steep mountains meet deep fjords. There is no road access or permanent settlement; visitors arrive by expedition vessel, weather permitting. On shore, look for traces of former Inuit life and watch the changing light on dark rock, ice and water. This is Greenland at its most elemental: a place to explore slowly, with expert guides and sturdy footwear.
Tasiilaq is East Greenland’s largest town, set on Ammassalik Island beneath steep, snow-streaked mountains. Its harbor faces the Denmark Strait, with Sermilik Fjord nearby and icebergs drifting through its waters. Colorful homes and the local museum offer glimpses of Inuit life and history. Come ashore for Arctic scale, clear light and a community shaped by sea, weather and distance.
From Patreksfjörður’s sheltered Westfjords harbour to Höfn beneath Vatnajökull, Iceland’s western and southeastern edges reveal strikingly different landscapes. Patreksfjörður is a quiet base for exploring dramatic sea cliffs and Látrabjarg, where puffins nest in summer. Höfn is celebrated for langoustine and views of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Farther west along the south coast, glacier lagoons bring icebergs close to shore.
Grundarfjörður sits on the north shore of Iceland's Snæfellsnes peninsula, a fishing village beneath steep mountains. Its signature sight is Kirkjufell, a 463-metre peak shaped like an arrowhead. Walk or drive to Kirkjufellsfoss, where cascades frame the mountain. Further west, Snæfellsjökull glacier crowns a volcano and the national park around it. Weather changes quickly here, so bring warm, waterproof layers. Come for scale, silence and light.
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.
Published September 7, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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