Hamburg is one of the greenest urban areas in Europe – boasting large parks, botanical gardens and nature reserves.  Enjoy an overnight stay on board which gives you plenty of time to explore the city and some of its many canals. 

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Hamburg Harbour Cruise (1 h 45)

A visit to the "Hansestadt" Hamburg is simply incomplete without a tour through the harbour, the second largest seaport in Europe. See the Speicherstadt – the world's largest contiguous warehouse complex and the “Landungsbrücken” (landing stages) floating dock, one of Hamburg’s major tourist attractions. Learn about the wharves with their floating docks, the dry docks and the container harbour from the sea side.

Kristiansand´s beautiful beaches and archipelago, charming old town, interesting local history and nearby nature make it a popular destination. Visit the fish markets, join our optional excursion or enjoy the great outdoors.

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Kristiansand by Foot (2 hrs)

This walking tour reflects the city's 371 years of history. Architecture here ranges from the modern Performing Arts Centre to timber houses from the 1700's, and from the fortress of the 1670´s to the Gothic style cathedral of the late 19th century. You will also have a chance to visit the fish market and the marketplace by the cathedral.

Geirangerfjord features stunning nature and idyllic villages along its 100 km stretch.  The fjord here is world famous for its dramatic landscape and is UNESCO-listed as a World Heritage Site. Enjoy taking in the scenery as we sail into this famous area of stunning beauty.

The Norwegian heritage of the village of Seyðisfjörður is reflected in colourful Nordic-style wooden houses dating from the early 20th century. The handcrafted architecture creates a truly unique identity in the settlement. Explore this quirky town, join an organised hike or take an optional excursion to Skálanes.

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A stroll around Seyðisfjörður (2 hrs)

Enjoy a walking tour of Seyðisfjordur’s colourful streets, including visits to the Blue Church and the local culture centre with modern art exhibitions. Step back in time at the Technical Museum, which focuses on historical innovations in mechanics, electricity and communications, and how they changed lifestyles and milieus.

Lively Akureyri is famous for its botanical gardens and pretty traffic lights. This is the most populous Icelandic community outside Reykjavík, and serves as the centre of trade, culture and services for the region. Akureyri is close to many of Iceland’s most renowned natural treasures, such as Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss waterfall. 

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Town walk & Botanical Garden visit (2 - 3 hrs)

Discover the past and present of Akureyri on a leisurely stroll around town. See the town centre before making your way up to a viewpoint. The walk also goes to to the Botanical Gardens (Lystigarðurinn) where you can see some 2,000 species of local and foreign flowers that bloom outdoors due to Akureyri’s warm microclimate.

Patreksfjördur is a charming settlement on the west coast with around 660 inhabitants. The picturesque fjord offers scenic hiking trails if conditions allow. Patreksfjördur is also close to the spectacular waterfall of Dynjandi and to Látrabjarg, a renowned site for birdwatching.

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Stroll through town (1 hr)

Stroll along the lively harbour of Patreksfjörður and learn about the importance of fisheries to the village and the various types of fish. We visit the local church and walk to the snow avalanche protection wall where you get the best views of the fjord. The village has a rich history as a base for English and French sailors, merchants and navy mariners.

Heimaey, or “Home Island” welcomes us for our visit.  The area features dramatic and steep sea cliffs, which are well-vegetated and provide a habitat for countless birds, including the charming Puffin.