Iceland Cruise from Reykjavík to New York — 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.

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Fjord Cruising (Fjord Cruising)

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.

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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.

Gannett Islands Canada (Scenic Stop)

Battle Harbour NL, Canada

Battle Harbour sits on a small island off Labrador’s coast, where the North Atlantic shaped generations of fishing life. Once a major salt-cod centre, it preserves restored wooden buildings and a powerful sense of place. Walk its boardwalks, explore the historic buildings, and look across the harbour to Labrador’s rugged shore. Reached by boat from Mary’s Harbour, Battle Harbour rewards travellers willing to venture beyond the usual route.

Woody Point NL, Canada

Woody Point sits beside Bonne Bay, within Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park. From its harbour, roads lead to the Tablelands, where exposed mantle rock sets the landscape apart. Visit the Gros Morne Discovery Centre, stroll the waterfront, and look across the bay to its steep-sided shores. Historic buildings and local cafés make a welcome pause between outdoor excursions.

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Tusket Islands Canada (Scenic Stop)

Grand Manan Island (Scenic Stop)

Cape Cod Canal, USA

Transit the Cape Cod Canal and watch New England’s coast redraw itself. This 17.4-mile waterway cuts across Cape Cod’s narrow neck. It links Cape Cod Bay with Buzzards Bay, avoiding the longer route around the peninsula. Opened in 1914, it remains one of the region’s defining engineering works. From the deck, look for the Bourne and Sagamore bridges, shore paths, and tidal currents that shape every passage.

New York, USA

New York does not ease you in; it arrives in a sweep of skyline, river and restless energy. From the harbor, Manhattan’s towers frame a city built for walking, looking up and changing plans. Spend time among Central Park’s paths, Fifth Avenue’s museums and the neighborhoods that give each block its own character. Allow room for a classic meal, a Broadway curtain and the simple pleasure of watching the city move.