Icelandic Fjords & British Isles
- 12 Jul ‘24
- 16 nights
- Departing from Southampton (London)
- Caribbean Princess
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Inside price from$3,787*/pp
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Outside price from$3,832*/pp
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Balcony price from$4,187*/pp
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Suite price from$4,887*/pp
YOUR ITINERARY
Southampton (London) - Portland,England, UK - Cornwall - Cork, Ireland (Cobh) - Reykjavik - Grundarfjordur - Akureyri - Seydisfjordur - Orkney Islands (Kirkwall) - Invergordon, Scotland\t - Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Scotland - Southampton (London)
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses s...
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside – and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway.
The United Kingdom’s premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
Situated along the southernmost part of the Dorset Coast site l...
Situated along the southernmost part of the Dorset Coast site lies the fabled island of Portland. This natural harbor was used for over 500 years by the British Royal Navy, and when breakwater construction was performed between 1848 and 1905, it created one of the largest man-made harbors in the world. An important launch site during both World Wars, the harbor was used for naval exercises until 1995, after which the waters became popular for tourism and were used for the sailing events during the 2012 Olympic Games. The tiny limestone island is home to the Abbotsbury Swannery, the only place in the world where you can walk freely through colonies of nesting mute swans, and is a perfect jumping-off point to visit the stone ruins of Corfe Castle, built by William the Conqueror. Take in the nearby magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, and experience the ancient mystery of the somber plinths of Stonehenge. Just four miles long by a mile and a half wide, Portland is ruggedly beautiful, with endless vistas and wild, natural landscapes.
Situated along Cornwall’s Riviera Coast, Falmouth has ...
Situated along Cornwall’s Riviera Coast, Falmouth has a maritime charm with a superb natural, deepwater harbor — the third largest in the world. Picture-perfect harbors such as Polperro and Charlestown lie nearby. And the area’s golden stretch of beachfront draws thousands of visitors each year.
Founded in the 7th century by St. Fin Barre, Cork is ...
Founded in the 7th century by St. Fin Barre, Cork is your gateway to romantic Ireland. Stroll down narrow country lanes or see the Lakes of Killarney. The intrepid visitor may scale the narrow passages of Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone. The region around Cork is also home to one of the densest concentration of prehistoric monuments in Western Europe. And, in a land where fable and fact blend to become folklore, it was near Cork that the great Tuatha De Danaan, a race with magical powers, was driven underground by the conquering Celts.
Cobh was the single most important port of emigration from Ireland.
The patron saints of Reykjavik are fire and ice. Iceland is a l...
The patron saints of Reykjavik are fire and ice. Iceland is a land of volcanoes and glaciers, lava fields and green pastures, boiling thermal springs and ice-cold rivers teeming with salmon. This unspoiled demi-paradise is also home to a very old and sophisticated culture. The northernmost capital in the world, Reykjavik was founded in 874 when Ingolfur Arnarson threw wood pillars into the sea, vowing to settle where the pillars washed ashore. Today, Iceland is an international center of commerce and home to one of the most technologically sophisticated societies in the world.
Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. The island is in a continual process of transformation much like its society, which blends Nordic tradition with sophisticated technology.
Sailing into Grundarfjordur, one travels into IcelandR...
Sailing into Grundarfjordur, one travels into Iceland’s heroic past, for this township – village really – is one of the oldest settlements on the island. The imposing landscape with its austere mountains, volcanoes and lava fields provided the dramatic setting for one of Iceland’s cultural treasures, the sagas. Composed in the 10 and 11th centuries, the Icelandic sagas represent one of the oldest literary traditions in Western Europe. They are tales of migration and settlement, war and blood feud, Christianity versus the old dark gods of Norse mythology. In Grundarfjordur, the world of the saga is still present. One can tread the “Berserkers’ Path” or climb the hillock called Helgafell, the “Holy Hill” mentioned in the Laxdæla saga where Vikings once worshipped Thor.
Much of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a national park. The park’s centerpiece is the mighty Snæfellsjokull, an imposing stratovolcano with flanks buried beneath a glacial flow. The mountain is a frequent setting in Icelandic myth. The peninsula is also a birdwatcher’s paradise.
The town is your gateway to the famous “Land of Fir...
The town is your gateway to the famous “Land of Fire and Ice” – Iceland’s dramatic landscape of volcanic craters, extinct lava lakes and majestic waterfalls.
Visitors to Akureyri have a hard time grasping the fact that the town lies just below the Arctic Circle. The climate here is temperate: flower boxes fill the windows of houses, and trees line the neat, well-tended avenues. Thanks to that mild climate, Akureyri’s Botanical Gardens provide a home for over 2,000 species of flora from around the world – all surviving without greenhouses. No wonder Icelanders refer to Akureyri as the most pleasant town on the entire island.
Considered the cultural capital of Eastern Iceland, Seydisfj...
Considered the cultural capital of Eastern Iceland, Seydisfjordur lies at the head of a narrow fjord flanked by high mountains. This town of some 700 souls achieved municipal status in 1895, the first town in the East of Iceland to do so. The city is also the terminus for the ferry service linking Iceland to the Faeroe Islands and Denmark. Seydisfjordur is your gateway to the wild and isolated scenery of the Eastern Fjords. In myth, these narrow bays and towering mountains were once the home of trolls, elves and ogres.
Seydisfjordur boasts a wealth of well-preserved 19th century homes and buildings. In the summer the small town can take on a cosmopolitan air as visitors flock to town aboard the ferry.
Just north of Scotland lay the Orkney Islands. Washed by...
Just north of Scotland lay the Orkney Islands. Washed by the furthest reach of the Gulf Stream, this chain of over 70 islands offers dramatic landscapes that range from sea cliffs rearing 1,000 feet above the waves to sweeping white sand beaches. Bird watchers flock to the Orkney Islands, drawn by the multitudes of sea birds. Divers explore the wrecks lying in the clear waters of Scapa Flow, the Royal Navy’s fleet anchorage in two world wars. And most fascinating of all, the Orkney Islands boast the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in all Europe, including the mysterious Ring of Brodgar and 5,000-year-old Skara Brae.
In 1933, an enterprising editor in Inverness enlivene...
In 1933, an enterprising editor in Inverness enlivened a slow news week with the story of an odd sighting in Loch Ness. The legend grew overnight – and today individuals still scan the dark waters of the Loch for a sight of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. Legend goes back as far as the 6th century and insists that the celebrated Loch Ness Monster inhabits a cave beneath the picturesque ruins of Urquhart Castle. Welcome to Invergordon, your gateway to Loch Ness and that area of the Highlands known as the “Great Glen.”
Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a ...
Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers.
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that enclo...
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside – and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway.
The United Kingdom’s premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
YOUR SHIP - The Caribbean Princess
Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.
Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.
Cinema
Club Fusion
Dance Club
Explorers Lounge
Giant Screen at Pool
Karaoke
Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
Night Club
Photo Gallery
Princess Theatre
Show Lounges
Skywalkers Nightclub
The Cove
The Limelight Theatre
Theatre
Art Gallery
Boutique
Business Services
Duty-free shop
Future Cruise Sales
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
ScholarShip@Sea
Shopping Gallery
Shore Excursion Office
Wedding Chapel
Wrap Around Promenade Deck
Writing Room
Basketball
Fitness Center
Gym
Jogging Track
Sports Court
Churchill Lounge
Hot Tubs
Lotus Spa
Massage
Spa
Splash Pool
Studio Lounge
Terrace Pool
The Sanctuary(adults only)
24-hour Room Service
Bay Tree
Bistro
Botticelli Dining Room
Cafe
Cafe Caribe
Charlies Internet Cafe
Chart Room Lounge & Bar
Churchill Lounge
Club Lounge
Coral Dining Room
Crooners Bar
Crown Grill
Da Vinci Dining Room
Dining Room
Explorers’ Lounge
Horizon Court
Ice Cream Bar
International Cafe
Island Dining Room
Lobby Bar
Lounge
Lounge Bar
Main Dining Room
Patisserie
Piazza Dining
Pizzeria
Prego Pizzeria
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
Sports Bar
Sterling Steakhouse
Tex-Mex Bar and Grill
Trident Grill
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Wheelhouse Bar
Wine bar
9-hole Mini Golf
Aqua Spa
Golf Simulator
Library
Paddle Tennis
Putting Green
Shuffle Board
Skywalkers NightClub
Swim-against-the-current lap pool
Description
Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.
Entertainment
Cinema
Club Fusion
Dance Club
Explorers Lounge
Giant Screen at Pool
Karaoke
Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
Night Club
Photo Gallery
Princess Theatre
Show Lounges
Skywalkers Nightclub
The Cove
The Limelight Theatre
Theatre
Other
Art Gallery
Boutique
Business Services
Duty-free shop
Future Cruise Sales
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
ScholarShip@Sea
Shopping Gallery
Shore Excursion Office
Wedding Chapel
Wrap Around Promenade Deck
Writing Room
Fitness
Basketball
Fitness Center
Gym
Jogging Track
Sports Court
Relaxation
Churchill Lounge
Hot Tubs
Lotus Spa
Massage
Spa
Splash Pool
Studio Lounge
Terrace Pool
The Sanctuary(adults only)
Food and Drink
24-hour Room Service
Bay Tree
Bistro
Botticelli Dining Room
Cafe
Cafe Caribe
Charlies Internet Cafe
Chart Room Lounge & Bar
Churchill Lounge
Club Lounge
Coral Dining Room
Crooners Bar
Crown Grill
Da Vinci Dining Room
Dining Room
Explorers’ Lounge
Horizon Court
Ice Cream Bar
International Cafe
Island Dining Room
Lobby Bar
Lounge
Lounge Bar
Main Dining Room
Patisserie
Piazza Dining
Pizzeria
Prego Pizzeria
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
Sports Bar
Sterling Steakhouse
Tex-Mex Bar and Grill
Trident Grill
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Wheelhouse Bar
Wine bar
Recreational
9-hole Mini Golf
Aqua Spa
Golf Simulator
Library
Paddle Tennis
Putting Green
Shuffle Board
Skywalkers NightClub
Swim-against-the-current lap pool