44-day Grand Voyage: Pole To Pole
Thu Apr 24th 2025
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Itinerary Summary
Barcelona/SPAIN (Overnight), Seville/SPAIN, Lisbon/PORTUGAL (Overnight), Leixoes/PORTUGAL, Brest/FRANCE, Cherbourg/FRANCE, Bruges/BELGIUM, Ijmuiden/NETHERLANDS, S. Queensferry, Eidfjord/NORWAY, Trondheim/NORWAY, Tromso/NORWAY, Honningsvag/NORWAY, Djupivogur/ICELAND, Akureyri/ICELAND, Isafjordur/ICELAND, Reykjavik/ICELAND (Overnight), Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, Paamiut, , St John's, St. Pierre/FRANCE, Halifax, Portland, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale
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Itinerary

Day 1 : Barcelona/SPAIN

-- - --

Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.

Day 2 : Barcelona/SPAIN

-- - 5:00 pm

Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.

Day 3 : At Sea

Day 4 : Seville/SPAIN

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Founded by Phoenicians in 1100 B.C., Cádiz may be the oldest continuously occupied city in the West. The Cathedral's gold dome dates from 1722, when New World treasures flowed here. But is also the gateway to the Moorish marvels of Seville: the Alcazar and Giralda Tower, the fountains and palaces of Maria Luisa Park, and the great Cathedral, whose altar is decorated with 4,000 pounds of gold from the Americas!

Day 5 : At Sea

Day 5 : Lisbon/PORTUGAL

11:00 am - --

Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.

Day 6 : Lisbon/PORTUGAL

-- - 5:00 pm

Lisbon is many cities, from the cobbled alleys of the Alfama district to the broad Parisian style avenues at its heart. View it all from the heights of St. George's Castle. Belem's Monument to the Discoveries recalls the seafaring past, while nearby Sintra's storybook palaces, and the seaside resort of Caiscais, have different tales to tell.

Day 7 : Leixoes/PORTUGAL

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 : Brest/FRANCE

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 10 : Cherbourg/FRANCE

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 11 : Bruges/BELGIUM

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

A crossroad in the English Channel for centuries, Zeebrugge is the entry to Flanders, whose golden age heritage resides in three historic cities: Ghent, Antwerp and Bruges-a jewel of a town beribboned with picturesque canals and a truly charming medieval beauty. In this region, museums proudly display the glories of the old Flemish masters, from Van Dyck to Rubens, and summertime is delightful when window boxes boast colorful flowers and the graceful arcs of windmills can be seen.

Day 12 : Rotterdam/NETHERLANDS

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 13 : At Sea

Day 14 : S. Queensferry

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 15 : At Sea

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 18 : Trondheim/NORWAY

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Norway's royal residence since 997 AD, when King Olaf I founded Trondheim, the city still boasts Stiftsgarden, the huge wooden palace. A century later, St. Olaf II began to perform miracles for the people, making Trondheim a major pilgrimage destination. Be sure to visit Nidaros Cathedral, where the Norwegian kings are still crowned, which is certainly one of Europe's premier Gothic-style churches.

Day 18 : At Sea

Day 19 : At Sea

Day 20 : Tromso/NORWAY

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 21 : At Sea

Day 21 : Honningsvag/NORWAY

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Welcome to the top of the world! The village of Honningsvag is the northernmost community in Europe, set in a land of vast forests, dramatic fjords and crashing waterfalls, bathed in the eerie light of the Midnight Sun. Just up the coast is the North Cape, Europe's northernmost point, with breathtaking views towards the Barents Sea and the polar north.

Day 22 : At Sea

Day 23 : At Sea

Day 24 : Djupivogur/ICELAND

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Day 24 : At Sea

Day 25 : Akureyri/ICELAND

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 25 : At Sea

Day 26 : Isafjordur/ICELAND

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 26 : At Sea

Day 27 : Reykjavik/ICELAND

8:00 am - --

This pristine European island is filled with glaciers, volcanoes, and hot, mineral-rich springs to explore. Native Icelanders have a remarkably rich history and culture, and would love to share it with you - they are great storytellers. Stroll through the charming Austurvollur Square, and be sure to stop in one of the many cafes for some of the freshest seafood you''ll find anywhere. Or visit the mighty Gullfoss or "Golden Waterfall," the most dramatic cascade in Europe.

Day 28 : Reykjavik/ICELAND

-- - 5:00 pm

This pristine European island is filled with glaciers, volcanoes, and hot, mineral-rich springs to explore. Native Icelanders have a remarkably rich history and culture, and would love to share it with you - they are great storytellers. Stroll through the charming Austurvollur Square, and be sure to stop in one of the many cafes for some of the freshest seafood you''ll find anywhere. Or visit the mighty Gullfoss or "Golden Waterfall," the most dramatic cascade in Europe.

Day 29 : At Sea

Day 30 : At Sea

Day 31 : Nanortalik

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 32 : Qaqortoq

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 33 : Paamiut

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 34 : At Sea

Day 35 : St Anthony

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Day 36 : St John's

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 37 : St. Pierre/FRANCE

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 38 : At Sea

Day 39 : Halifax

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ascend the hillside streets to the Citadel, a star-shaped fort built in 1749, where the traditional Noon Gun recalls the British garrison. Visit the restored wharves of Historic Properties, now filled with shops, and Halifax Public Gardens, the oldest formal Victorian gardens in North America. Or drive out along the Lighthouse Route to the rustic fishing village of Peggy's Cove, for postcard-perfect Nova Scotian scenery: lobster pots, fishing boats, and a shining Atlantic seascape just offshore.

Day 40 : Bar Harbor

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Drawn by the pines, granite shores, fresh lobster and stunning views from Cadillac Mountain, captains of industry once kept summer homes here. The charming little town, and all the rest, remain. And the rocky boulder beaches on its shoreline are now Acadia National Park, a preserved expanse of vintage Down East scenery.

Day 41 : Boston

7:00 am - 9:00 pm

The history and brick-laid beauty of Boston is easy to enjoy. Just follow the Freedom Trail past the Old North Church, Paul Revere Park, Fanieul Hall, the Commons, Old Ironsides and more landmarks of America's birth. Across the Charles River is Cambridge and Harvard. You can also venture to Marblehead and Salem to the south, or Lexington and Concord to the north. Back in town, you have your choice of clam chowder at the wharf, or great Italian food in the North End.

Day 42 : At Sea

Day 43 : At Sea

Day 44 : At Sea

Day 45 : Ft. Lauderdale

7:00 am - --

Originally a fort built by the U.S. Army in 1838 during the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors with broad, palm-fringed beaches and an easy pace of life. Stroll along fashionable Las Olas Boulevard with its stylish shops or enjoy a sightseeing cruise through the city''s canals, boasting more waterways than Venice. Or, venture out and explore the cosmopolitan city of Palm Beach, or the wildlife sanctuary of the Everglades.