Sail north to Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, home to the ancient Stone Age village of Skara Brae and the famous British naval base at Scapa Flow. Enjoy a relaxing day at sea before, reaching Heimaey, in the Westmann Islands which was the scene of an immense volcanic eruption in 1973. On to Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital, lovingly preserved with wooden houses. Nearby are the stunning Gulfoss Falls and the mineral rich bathing waters of the Blue Lagoon, Reykjavik’s steaming geothermal springs.  At Isafjördur the sheer basalt cliff of Latrabjarg rises from the sea, home to puffins and other seabirds.  And at Akureyri there is an awesome landscape of volcanoes, waterfalls, canyons and geysers to discover.  Your final Icelandic stop is the remote town of Seydisfjördur with its nearby Lagarfljot Lake, home to a mythical monster. Tórshavn, in the Faroe Islands, is a modern town of unique character originally settled by the Vikings and now home to sheep and sea birds. Perched on a hillside overlooking the harbour with quaint flagstone streets, your last call is Lerwick in the beautifully rugged Shetland Islands. A final day at sea as Marco Polo returns to Tilbury at the end of this wonderful adventure. 

Cruise & Maritime Voyages create a very relaxing atmosphere which is ideal for enjoying our extensive programme of Guest Speakers, entertainers and craft specialists. Guest Speakers on this cruise include the following subjects; Astronomy, Ornithology and Wildlife.