Splendour in the Norwegian Sea

Reykjavík Reykjavík

10 nights Departs 15 July 2024 Seven Seas Splendor

Few destinations inspire awe like Iceland, where glacier-carved fjords and volcanic earth make you feel like you’re on the edge of the universe. As you journey from the capital of Reykjavík through Icelandic ports of call on Seven Seas Splendor, you’ll soak in a forest-encircled geothermal pool in Akureyri, chase waterfalls in Seyðisfjörður and sea kayak through Ísafjörður’s misty fjords.

New stop Djúpivogur is a sleepy coastal village that lies under Mount Búlandstindur, an imposing pyramid-shaped basalt mountain. Tórshavn, the quirky capital of the Faroe Islands, is known for its fantasy-like scenery, with towering verdant cliffs and grass-roofed houses. An overnight stay means you can embrace the Faroese heimablídni (hospitality), with a hearty dégustation dinner and fermented foods hosted in the home of a local.

Inspired by your travels, learn to prepare authentic local recipes and savour regional flavours under the tutelage of an expert chef in the Culinary Arts Kitchen on board. Or take advantage of fine dining at your fingertips with pan-Asian cuisine from restaurant Pacific Rim.

As you journey through the vast, tranquil waters of the Norwegian Sea, take an evening plunge in the onboard infinity pool – with the midnight sun still shining, it will be a surreal experience for your memory.

Final stop Heimaey affords puffin sightings and volcano hiking before returning to Reykjavík for late-night music, contemporary gallery hopping and high-end Icelandic cuisine. Try the reindeer tartare at Michelin-starred Dill or have a nine-course dinner featuring monkfish at Kopar. The finale? A boat trip through Reykjavík’s Old Harbour in search of the Northern Lights.