Itinerary

September 5 - Embark London/Dover, England

September 6 - Cruising the Irish Sea

September 7 - Dublin, Ireland

September 8 - Cruising the Irish Sea

September 9 - Cruising the North Atlantic

September 10 - Akureyri, Iceland

September 11 - Reykjavik, Iceland

September 12 - Reykjavik, Iceland

September 13 - Cruising the North Atlantic

September 14 - Cruising the North Atlantic

September 15 - Cruising the North Atlantic

September 16 - Cruising the North Atlantic

September 17 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

September 18 - Cruising the North Atlantic

September 19 - Disembark New York City, New York

HIGHLIGHTS:

London/Dover, England: For centuries, Dover has been a symbol of England's royal fortitude. The port's legendary White Cliffs have long been a welcomed landmark for seafaring travelers. The solid Dover Castle has faced invasions by Roman, French and even English troops. London's legendary sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and the fashionable West End, lie just 80 miles from historic Dover.

Dublin, Ireland: The Irish capital, Dublin, enjoys one of the loveliest settings in Europe. Craggy Howth Head shelters the natural harbor at Dublin Bay and the gurgling River Liffey flows through the center of town. The ancient Egyptians, as well as Norman and Viking warriors, visited Dublin. However, the city's most pervasive surviving influences come from the 18th and 19th centuries when elegant Georgian mansions were first built along the river and then outward from its shores. The arts also flourished during this period and Dublin served as the birthplace of some of our greatest literary figures such as Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and James Joyce to name only a few.

Akureyri, Iceland: Iceland’s second largest city sits on one of the most magnificent fjords in the country, bounded by snow-capped mountains and gently sloping pastures. Despite being just 60 miles from the Arctic Circle, the weather in Akuereyri is actually quite moderate, as evidenced by the over 2,000 species of plants in the Botanical Gardens, which thrive without the benefit of a greenhouse. Visitors can also discover the charm of this city with a stroll past the exquisite period houses or a stop at one of the many historical museums.

Reykjavik, Iceland: Isolated in a northern landscape of icy tranquility, Iceland is a land of volcanoes, hot springs, mountains, glaciers and northern lights. As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík reflects this natural diversity with ancient maritime history as well as a thriving modern energy and sophistication.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: As Crystal Symphony moors alongside the pier, bagpipers and the Town Crier bid a warm welcome to Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, the most Scottish of all Canada's great cities. You will fall in love with Halifax's architectural blend of old and new. The mighty 150-year old Citadel fortress stands sentinel over the thriving downtown area where modern office and hotel blocks nestle alongside the exquisitely-restored Historic Properties waterfront shopping area. Shoppers will delight in the tempting array of buys from colorful Scottish tartans to pewter and superb hand-knit woolens. Nova Scotians claim they have the freshest air and warmest smiles in Canada. After your visit, we're sure you will agree.

New York City, New York: Welcome to one of the world's most famous and exciting cities. Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Building and Central Park are just some of the celebrated spectacles this bustling city has to offer. Giovanni da Verrazano was the first European to glimpse Manhattan Island in 1542, but the area was not explored until Henry Hudson arrived in 1609. It is said that Peter Minuit bought the entire island from Native Americans for $24 worth of beads and trinkets in 1629 - the biggest real estate bargain in history. In 1664 the Dutch surrendered to a British Fleet, and the town was renamed New York in honor of the Duke of York. George Washington was inaugurated here in 1789, and for a time, New York served as the country's capital. Since then, the city has grown spectacularly and has become one of the most exciting and electrifying cities in the country - not to mention one of the most rewarding to visit and explore.