LONDON (SOUTHAMPTON), ENGLAND
Sunday, June 9
Tour the historic byways of Old Town with its medieval walls and Tudor architecture. Spend an hour or two meandering along the pathways of Royal Victoria Country Park, picturesquely set along the waterfront on the grounds of a former military hospital where Florence Nightingale once worked.
SEMINARS-AT-SEA
Monday, June 10
While onboard, along with enjoying the many amenities and countless shipboard activities aboard the ship, you’ll participate in insightful and enlightening seminars and panel discussions with your distinguished faculty.
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND
Tuesday, June 11
Visit the Castle Keep, one of the country's finest examples of a Norman keep. Or go to The Sage Gateshead for lively entertainment day and night. And with more theaters per person than anywhere in the UK, you will find world-class productions to suit all tastes.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND
Wednesday, June 12
Edinburgh is Scotland’s bustling capital city, renowned for its culture and traditions. At the center of the city, explore the World Heritage Site of Old Town and its historical area known as Royal Mile as you pass delightful multi-storied houses and quaint side streets.
INVERGORDON, SCOTLAND
Thursday, June 13
Set on the shores of Cromarty Firth, Invergordon is the gateway to the Scottish highlands. Visit the Glenmorangie distillery and see how fine single malt scotch whiskey has been made for centuries. Perhaps Invergordon’s greatest claim to fame is Loch Ness, the narrow 23-mile-long body of murky water, home to the elusive monster “Nessie.”
KIRKWALL, SCOTLAND
Friday, June 14
Kirkwall is one of the most attractive and well-preserved small towns in Scotland. It has the most northerly of the English-speaking world’s Carnegie libraries, which was visited and opened by Andrew Carnegie and his wife in the early years of the 20th century.
STORNOWAY, SCOTLAND
Saturday, June 15
The harbor town is the portal to discovering a dramatic island landscape and it's the epicenter of Gaelic culture. Prehistoric standing stones dating back millenniums and Iron Age brochs are just some of the amazing sites you can take in.
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Sunday, June 16
Ireland’s capital is the birthplace of Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, and George Bernard Shaw. Lively, cosmopolitan, and eminently walkable, Dublin’s complex history is told by medieval castles and cathedrals complemented by elegant, 18th-century houses built during the city’s prosperous Georgian era.
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Monday, June 17
This Northern Ireland capital saw its earliest settlement in the early Middle Ages. Today, world travelers are eager to view her physical beauty and discover her renewed tranquility. Residents enjoy performances at the Grand Opera House, shop at trendy stores, and visit pubs lining The Golden Mile.
DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN
Tuesday, June 18
Discover Douglas, with its horse-drawn tram and Victorian-era hotels lining the promenade. Delve into its rich Celtic history and lore. Enjoy high-end shopping while looking for uniquely Manx souvenirs of beautiful tartans, scarves, smoked kippers, and locally made cheeses.
CORK, IRELAND
Wednesday, June 19
In historic and very walkable Cork, take in the graceful arch of the 19th-century Parliament Bridge, ornate Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral, and limestone facade of the Cork Courthouse before pausing to people-watch at a Castle Street café.
PORTLAND, ENGLAND
Thursday, June 20
Portland’s harbor is one of the deepest man-made harbors in the world and served as a Royal Navy base during World Wars I and II. Its many attractions include Portland Castle, a fortress built by Henry VIII and the Castletown D-Day Centre, with artifacts from the invasion of Normandy.
DISEMBARK SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON), ENGLAND
Friday, June 21
London’s legendary sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and the fashionable West End, provide memories to treasure. These alluring attractions lie just 90 minutes from historic Southampton, where this cruise adventure ends.