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Small Ship Cruise

Scotland, Iceland & Arctic Explorer

2025

Small Ship Cruise

Scotland, Iceland & Arctic Explorer

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Scotland, Iceland & Arctic Explorer

Embark on a journey aboard the luxurious small ship, Seabourn Venture. Journey to rugged remote islands, absorb phenomenal scenery and delve into ancient culture. See alluring landscapes on Scotland’s Orkney and Shetland islands, explore the lush Faroe Islands and witness the majestic vistas of Iceland and Greenland.

24 day Small Ship Cruise

Itinerary

24 days / 23 night Small Ship Cruise

Day 1

Arrive London, Greenwich, Embark Ship

Day 2

Day at Sea

Day 3

Copinsay, Kirkwall (Orkney Islands)

Freedom of Choice

Day 4

Fair Isle, Mousa, Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Day 5

Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Freedom of Choice

Day 6

Tórshavn (Faroe Islands)

Freedom of Choice

Day 7

Suduroy (Faroe Islands)

Day 8

Papey Island (Iceland)

Day 9

Grimsey Island, Siglufjörður (Iceland)

Signature Experience

Day 10

Dynjandi, Patreksfjörður (Iceland)

Day 11

Reykjavik

Day 12

Grundarfjordur (Iceland)

Day 13

Day at Sea

Days 14 - 15

Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit (Greenland)

Days 16 - 18

Northeast Greenland National Park

Day 19

Day at Sea

Day 20

Akureyri, Námaskard, Goðafoss   (Iceland) 

Day 21

Husavik

Signature Experience

Day 22

Seyðisfjörður

Freedom of Choice

Day 23

Heimaey

Day 24

Disembark Ship, Depart Reykjavik

Coach/Vehicle
Cruise

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Experiences in up to 24 destinations
23 nights aboard the Seabourn Venture
Locally inspired dining – a total of 68 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
The services of an APT Cruise Director and expert expedition team
Join Sir Peter Cosgrove, former Governor General of Australia, for onboard lectures and hosted dinners (18 June departure only)
Journey to Dynjandi Waterfall, the most magnificent location in Iceland’s remote Westfjords
Learn about the history of the colourful village of Siglufjörður at the Herring Era Museum, followed by a tasting of local delicacies
Relax with a private visit to Vök Baths, opened exclusively for APT guests

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

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Siglufjörður

Siglufjörður was once a bustling herring town with a gold-rush like atmosphere. Visit the Herring Era Museum and learn about the booming economy of the 1900s, which centred around the fishing industry. Enjoy a fun and energetic ‘herring salt show’, and sample traditional rye bread with local herring and Icelandic schnapps.

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) showing its fluke out of the water in a fjord in Iceland
Scenic view of the historic town of Husavik in beautiful golden evening light at sunset with blue sky and clouds, north coast of Iceland

Whale Watching

Explore Skjalfandi Bay for a whale watching tour aboard a local oak fishing boat, keeping an eye out for one of the 15 species of whales in the area including humpback, minke and blue whales.

People at Vök Baths geothermal pools, Iceland.
Couple in water with champagne glasses at Vök Baths geothermal pools, Iceland.

Vök Baths

Relax with a private visit to Vök Baths, open exclusively for APT guests. Plunge into Iceland’s purest hot spring water, and bathe in floating pools by Lake Urriðavatn.

What's On Board

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Cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture

Purpose-built and ultra-luxurious, this innovatively designed vessel cruises to remote locations and boasts exceptional dining experiences, a dedicated 24-person Expedition Team and an array of relaxation and wellness spaces. With a maximum of 264 guests on board and all-veranda, all ocean-front suites, there is no better way to travel through Northern Europe, the Arctic and Antarctica.

What our customers are saying

What a amazing tour. The countries and the villages we visited with all different history. Special thanks to our tour director. What a loving, caring and knowledgeable person.

- Europe

What a cruise it was. Everything was excellent, from the crew, accommodation, meals, tours - we could not find a fault in anything.

- Europe

What an experience, words are hard to find to describe these tours, anybody thinking of travelling with APT will never regret it.

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The APT river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest has to be the measure that all other travel is measured against. It was living the dream! APT will be our recommendation to all.

- Europe

We will recommend our friends to travel with your company and I am sure they will share the same experiences as we did. The entertainment, you provided was again first class.

- Europe

This trip was the holiday of a lifetime for us and thanks to the excellent team of APT staff we had a wonderful experience. We will certainly be planning another trip using APT in the future.

- Europe

We will recommend APT River Cruising highly, and hopefully may even be able to join in again one day. Thank you for showing us a wonderful part of the world....

- Europe

The on-board entertainment was great and we danced many a night away as well as meeting some lovely people. What a wonderful introduction to Europe - loved every minute.

- Europe

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • High Zodiac Activity – This expedition cruise uses Zodiacs for most excursions 

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified  

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