Edinburgh To Reykjavik on the Silver Endeavour

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    Duration

    11 DAYS
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    Class of Ship

    Midsize Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Ship to Shore Power
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    Berths

    200
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    Ice Class

    PC6 Rating
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Duration
11 DAYS
/media/s4zhaf0m/ship-icon.png
Class of Ship
Midsize Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
Ship to Shore Power
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Berths
200
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Ice Class
PC6 Rating
  • Scattered just off the northern tip of Scotland, Kirkwall is the capital of the Orkney Islands - a scenic archipelago of fascinating, dual heritage. 
  • A world of tumbling waterfalls and colourful creativity, Seydisfjordur is Iceland at its most epic and eccentric.
  • Join the list of adventurers and explorers who have crossed the Arctic Circle's threshold to enter one of the most enchanting realms on Earth. Grimsey Island, the northernmost inhabited land in Iceland, features a unique landmark - a movable stone orb that marks the precise location of the Arctic Circle at 66 degrees and 34 minutes north latitude.

Venture off the beaten path on a captivating northerly expedition, where nature, history, and rugged beauty converge.

Begin your journey in the windswept reaches of Scotland, exploring its secluded island nature reserves—remote, untamed places teeming with wildlife and echoing with the call of seabirds. From there, sail onward to the storied Orkney and Shetland Islands, where timeworn stone circles, Viking heritage, and dramatic sea cliffs paint a vivid picture of the past mingling with the wild present.

As you leave the British Isles behind, the landscape transforms. Towering emerald cliffs rise abruptly from the sea as you approach the Faroe Islands—a remote archipelago in the North Atlantic known for its dramatic coastlines, misty fjords, and quaint grass-roofed villages. Here, nature reigns supreme, and the air is thick with the sense of ancient lore and seafaring tradition.

The journey crescendos as you arrive in the fabled Land of Fire and Ice—Iceland. Along its untamed coastline, discover a realm shaped by elemental forces. Gaze in awe at deep fjords carved by glaciers, walk along black sand beaches that stretch like velvet under vast, moody skies, and keep watch for the telltale spouts of whales and the flurry of puffin colonies dotting the rocky cliffs.

One of the natural highlights awaits in the Westfjords: the majestic Dynjandi waterfalls, often called the jewel of the region. This thundering cascade fans out like a bridal veil over volcanic rock, leaving visitors awestruck by its power and grace.

Finally, conclude your unforgettable voyage in Reykjavík, Iceland’s vibrant and colourful capital. Though compact in size, the city pulses with creativity, culture, and a unique charm—where Nordic design meets geothermal wonder, and cozy cafés sit beside cutting-edge architecture.

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