An Extended Journey through Highland Adventures, Volcanic Landscapes & Untamed Fjords

Itinerary

1. Day 1 , Southampton, United Kingdom 2028-06-16 Departure 19:00
   Sail into this vibrant quay with enough shops and entertainment to form its own village. Modern and lively, this coastal town bustles with waterfront restaurants, heritage charm, bars, cinemas and offers great access to other spots in the South of England. Sit back and drift through heavenly countryside to ancient Stonehenge, see if the King is at home in Windsor, learn secrets from the Bombay Sapphire gin distillery or slip up to London for some rich British culture. Then enjoy a cup of tea as you reflect on formal traditions, perfect your cockney accent and recall England’s green and pleasant lands.
2. Day 2 , Time at Sea 2028-06-17
   With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.
3. Day 3 , Newhaven (Edinburgh), United Kingdom 2028-06-18 Arrival 08:00 Departure 18:00
   Wander through this striking city within stone walls and the imposing towers of Edinburgh Castle. Explore narrow passageways and hidden staircases that lead to stately Georgian terraces and historic landmarks; museums, tall townhouses, art galleries, fabulous shopping, iconic festivals and the crown jewels. Listen for the one o’clock gun fire and then head for some haggis. Tread the royal mile to Arthur’s Seat, taste whisky at a distillery, visit the royal chambers and a city zoo, take a ghost tour, have your own kilt made and listen to the emotive Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Head out to the Scottish Highlands for wild beaches, highland cows, deep lochs and rugged castles. And as night falls, watch the city come alive from traditional inns, underground bars and sophisticated whisky lounges. There’s no escaping the history, romance, culture and art at the core of the enchanting Scottish capital.
4. Day 4 , Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), United Kingdom 2028-06-19 Arrival 10:00 Departure 20:00

   Viking roots and Celtic heritage run deep in the Orkney Isles, the Scottish archipelago where ancient ways live on. Feel the power of the past in the neolithic remains of Skara Brae and the enchanted Ring of Brodgar, whose monolithic stones have stood sentinel for 4,000 years. Taste the essence of the isles with a dram at Highland Park Distillery, trace the legacy of British naval heritage at Scapa Flow and feel the salt spray of Eynhallow Sound among the Iron Age ruins of the Broch of Gurness.

5. Day 5 , Lerwick (Shetland Islands), United Kingdom 2028-06-20 Arrival 08:00 Departure 17:00
   Slowly explore this tiny harbour town surrounded by rugged Scottish terrain and native wildflowers. Wander to historical ruins, archaeological sites, the Shetland Croft House Museum and step back in time in the ancient capital, Scalloway. Amble along Da Street for local boutiques and listen to Celtic music where fiddlers tell tuneful tales. View the stunning Shetland archipelago as you spot porpoises, otters and seals. And then there’s the ponies – animated short-legged, long fringed caricatures – like Lerwick, they’re hardy yet gentle.
6. Day 6 , Runavik (Eysturoy), Faroe Islands 2028-06-21 Arrival 09:00 Departure 18:00

   Sea, sky and land merge in  Eysturoy under a swirling palette of coastal blues and greens. Feel the raw beauty of the Faroe Islands on a scenic drive from Runavik and pause in little Gjógv, named for the gorge that swallows the sea in one of the most awe-inspiring corners of the island. Explore neighbouring Streymoy, where seabirds wheel over the basalt cliffs of Vestmanna, a brooding landscape of dramatic coasts and wild hillsides dotted with turf-roofed houses and the medieval ruins of Kirkjubøur village.

7. Day 7 , Time at Sea 2028-06-22
   With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.
8. Day 8 , Reykjavik, Iceland 2028-06-23 Arrival 07:00 Departure 19:00
   Feel the magnetic lure of adventure at the world’s northernmost capital. Mystical landscapes promise dramatic snow-capped volcanoes, ice fields and mountains for thrilling quests; explore by helicopter, ride Icelandic horses, zip through lava tunnels on super trucks and rocket across glaciers on snow scooters. Then slow down to visit a geothermal-fired bakery and greenhouse, soak in wellbeing springs, the blue lagoon or refresh at the nearby face mask bar. And as the nightlife beckons under the sun that barely sets, drink black death schnapps as a poetic reminder of Reykjavik’s exhilarating activities.
9. Day 9 , Ísafjörður, Iceland 2028-06-24 Arrival 08:00 Departure 19:00
   Feel free within the peaceful, beautiful countryside that surrounds a handful of tin-roofed towns. Roam the wild Westfjords territory; whale watch, bird watch, kayak, horseback ride, hike, cycle or play golf – the options are endless. Learn of maritime heritage at the Westfjords Museum, travel by boat to the remote Hornstrandir peninsula, visit friendly fishing villages, spot Arctic foxes and experience life as a Viking at Skalinn Viking Centre. Small and unspoilt, Isafjordur exhibits a largely uninhabited Icelandic wonderland.
10. Day 10 , Akureyri, Iceland 2028-06-25 Arrival 08:00 Departure 18:00
    Quiet and unassuming, this charming town offers an abundance of authentic experiences. Located along one of the region’s largest fjords, discover museums, galleries, the northernmost botanical garden and nearly- northernmost golf course. Take to the skies for the ultimate view or watch the scenery unfold as you raft down a glacial canyon. Sink into a beer bath, ride Icelandic horses or visit the waterfall of Gods. Something of a bathing mecca, refresh in the town’s geothermal swimming pool, soak up hot spring minerals within My’vatn Nature Baths and encounter incredible views as you let the warm sea work miracles at the restorative GeoSea baths. Wellbeing personified.
11. Day 11 , Seyðisfjörður, Iceland 2028-06-26 Arrival 09:00 Departure 18:00
    A 'slow travel' sanctuary, Seyðisfjörður exudes small-town Icelandic charm where panoramas are big and population is pleasantly sparse. Considered the heart of the lesser-travelled Eastfjords, where a heady mix of magnificent mountains shelter a well-preserved village of timber houses. Follow the rainbow-painted road to a steeple-topped blue church then rub shoulders with locals in a café over coffee. Explore a wealth of wildlife in Skálanes Nature Centre where puffins patrol the craggy fjord cliffs. Gush over Gufufoss, where water streams over a stone escarpment, exploding into a vapor mist, giving rise to its Icelandic name. Hike Viking Trail or Waterfall Lane; kayak in the calm lagoon; angle for herring; and experience the unspoilt beauty of this remote region.
12. Day 12 , Djúpivogur, Iceland 2028-06-27 Arrival 08:00 Departure 15:00

    There’s an elemental energy on Iceland’s southeastern coast, an otherworldly land before time shaped by volcanic forces. Unscripted adventures await on Jökulsárlón’s black-sand beaches, flecked with icebergs and glacial lagoons; framed by the dark outline of distant peaks. Hiking trails carve a path between moss-covered craters and the thundering waterfalls of Vatnajökull National Park, where wild reindeer and Arctic foxes roam among the rocks. You’ll sense the sublime on a drive along the coastal ring-road, which winds into the remote wilderness of Eastfjords.

13. Day 13 , Tórshavn (Streymoy), Faroe Islands 2028-06-28 Arrival 09:00 Departure 18:00
    Relax into the peaceful ambiance of this small capital city (named after Thor, God of Thunder), where neighbouring volcanic islands lie dormant, the sheep supply shops with jumpers. Discover churches, museums, rows of turf roofed houses and Faroese culinary delights. Hike out of the city or set off by boat to glimpse whales, dolphins and a real-life puffin paradise. With over 300 rainy days per year, and more ewes than people, you will return warm, but perhaps not dry.
14. Day 14 , Time at Sea 2028-06-29
    With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds. These moments at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.
15. Day 15 , Reykjavik, Iceland 2028-06-30 Arrival 07:00
    Feel the magnetic lure of adventure at the world’s northernmost capital. Mystical landscapes promise dramatic snow-capped volcanoes, ice fields and mountains for thrilling quests; explore by helicopter, ride Icelandic horses, zip through lava tunnels on super trucks and rocket across glaciers on snow scooters. Then slow down to visit a geothermal-fired bakery and greenhouse, soak in wellbeing springs, the blue lagoon or refresh at the nearby face mask bar. And as the nightlife beckons under the sun that barely sets, drink black death schnapps as a poetic reminder of Reykjavik’s exhilarating activities.