Explore and book Holland America Line 25 Night Canada / New England Cruise on the Volendam departing from Boston, Massachusetts on Jul 12, 2025 and ending in Djupivogur, Iceland on Aug 6, 2025 Sail to Boston, Massachusetts, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Portland, Maine, Red Bay, Canada, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Isafjord, Iceland, Qaqortoq, Greenland, St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Grundarfjordur, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Nanortalik, Greenland, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Eastport, Maine, United States, Akureyri, Iceland, Djupivogur, Iceland

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts, Us Boarding Time To Be Assigned

Steeped in American history, Boston offers cruisers a journey through the nation's early days, from the Freedom Trail to colonial landmarks. Beyond history, the city's vibrant neighborhoods and waterfront provide a modern charm.

Eastport, Maine, United States

As the easternmost city in the U.S., Eastport promises quintessential New England charm. With its lobster fishing heritage and ocean vistas, cruising here offers a taste of Maine's maritime culture.

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Visa Req For Some

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Sydney in Nova Scotia is a gateway to the scenic beauty of Cape Breton Island. Enjoy rich Celtic heritage, inviting pubs, and waterfront charm.

Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada Visa Req For Some

Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Situated on Canada's eastern coast, Corner Brook is known for its natural beauty, from the Humber River to the surrounding Bay of Islands. Its lush landscapes and local arts scene offer a genuine Newfoundland experience.

Red Bay, Labrador, Canada Tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited Visa Req For Some

Red Bay, Canada

Isafjordur, Iceland (tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited Visa Req For Some)

Isafjord, Iceland

Tucked in the Westfjords of Iceland, Isafjordur is a scenic town that showcases the rugged beauty of Iceland's landscapes. Its deep fjords, steep cliffs, and thriving seabird colonies make it a nature lover's paradise.

Akureyri, Iceland

Private Vehicle with Guide - Half Day
Small Group Discoveries: Siglufjordur Villag
Polar Flight to Grimsey Island
Siglufjordur Village and The Herring Hey Days
The Vacant Valley - 4x4 Adventure
Myvatn Nature Baths
Meet the Locals - Brunir Horse Owners & Holtse
Whale Watching Safari
Nature, Folk & Flora
Leisurely Akureyri & the Godafoss Waterfa

Husavik, Iceland

Djupivogur, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Countless Craters - A Helicopter Tour
Action and Icelandic Lobsters
The Golden Circle & White Water Rafting
Glacier Safari
Accessible Blue Lagoon Experience
Museum of Northern Lights & Icelandic Lobster Feast
Whale Watching Experience
Ring of Fire
Haunted Walk of Reykjavik

Grundarfjordur, Iceland (tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited Visa Req For Some)

Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Cruising Prince Christian Sound (cruising Only Route Subject To Weather/ice)

Nanortalik, Greenland (tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited)

Nanortalik, Greenland

Located in southern Greenland, Nanortalik is enveloped by rugged landscapes, floating icebergs, and the Northern Lights. Its Inuit culture and dramatic natural beauty make it a captivating Arctic escape.

Qaqortoq, Greenland (tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited Times Subject To Weather Cond)

Qaqortoq, Greenland

Greenland's southernmost town, Qaqortoq is known for its colorful houses, Norse ruins, and the Stone & Man art project. It's a blend of Greenlandic tradition and contemporary culture.

St Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada (tender Required Wheelchair Access Limited Route Subject To Weather

St. Anthony, Newfoundland

St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada (route Subject To Weather/ice)

St. Johns, Newfoundland

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Visa Req For Some

Halifax, Nova Scotia

With its rich maritime history, Halifax in Nova Scotia offers a unique Canadian experience. From the historic waterfront to the lush Public Gardens, cruisers can delve into Canada's Atlantic heritage.

Portland, Maine

Best of Maine
A Taste of Maine
Small Group Discoveries: Portland and Lighthouse Climb
Bike and Hike Portland
Small Group Discoveries: Foodie Walking Tour of Portland
Portland by Land and Sea
Best of Portland & Kennebunkport Village
Kennebunkport and Scenic Cruise
Lighthouses of Maine
Portland Walking Tour - Beyond the Old Port

25 Night Canada / New England Cruise

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Enjoy a wide variety of duty-free shopping in such signature shops as The Vault, Diamonds and Gemstones by Merabella, which offers the best diamonds at sea, brought to you by Effy.

Onboard Shopping

Your Holland America Line ship’s Casino offers a wide array of gaming options. Whether you prefer slot machines or want to try your hand at blackjack or poker, our dealers and staff are available to provide complimentary instruction — and we offer many engaging tournament options. The Casino is only open at sea.

Casino Action

Each voyage brings a guest chef on board to guide you through the culinary traditions of your destinations. Try local flavors at a food & wine tasting, add a new recipe to your repertoire at a live cooking demonstration or indulge your senses at a fine dining event.For those looking to continue their epicurean immersion on shore, guest chefs lead select shore excursions*, exploring local cuisines while sharing their gastronomic expertise in the field.

Port to Table

Unleash your competitive spirit at High Score!, our new family game room — on Oosterdam. By day, it’s a secret hideaway for kids and teens, where they can engage in a fast-paced flurry of four-person air hockey or contend for bragging rights in the video arcade. At night, the entire family is welcome to bond over board games, skee-ball, a tilting labyrinth and family activities.

High Score!

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit. Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful. Enjoy the programs listed below and visit our Explorations Central discovery center on board. *

Explorations Central

Enjoy a game of pickleball on top-deck courts with stunning ocean views. Play casually anytime or join a tournament, with beginner lessons available for newcomers. Complimentary equipment provided, weather permitting.



Pickleball At Sea

The Explorer’s Lounge is an elegant and refined space to enjoy a glass of wine, a cocktail, or your favorite liqueur.

Explorer's Lounge

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges onboard. The panoramic view takes center stage in The Crow's Nest at the top of the ship, where you can relax just about any time of day and enjoy your favorite drink.

Crow's Nest

This sophisticated venue is adorned with an eclectic and whimsical mix of artwork including portraits, landscapes, still life and abstract pieces. Order your favorite cocktail or try one from our signature cocktail menu created in partnership with our Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff, a James Beard “Who’s Who” inductee.

Gallery Bar

Enjoy live music in this popular bar perfect for pre-dinner cocktails.

Ocean Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges and gathering places onboard. Explore Mix for Champagne, Martinis, and Spirits and Ales.

For aficionados, this is truly your whisk(e)y wonderland. At NOTES, a dedicated whisk(e)y bar guests can gaze in awe at the more than 120 labels on display — and sample some of the rarest whisk(e)y selections in the world. An interactive menu board and multiple tasting options are designed to identify uniquely personalized flavor profiles for every guest.

Notes

Which is more delightful: the apple-pear saketini in your chilled glass or views of the sun going down in a crimson blaze? Enjoy both in this stylish hideaway – your destination for panoramic views and exotic cocktails, and just one of the wide selection of lounges and gathering places on board.

Tamarind Bar

Holland America Line offers you a wide selection of lounges on board. In the Piano Bar, gather around and sing along as our pianist plays your favorites.

Piano Bar

Sip on a cool cocktail while basking in the sun and savoring stunning ocean views from the deck lounge chairs. A laid-back vibe with unbeatable scenery.



Sea View Bar

At Explorations Café, relax in a comfortable, coffee house environment where you can browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, view a wide array of audio and video programming, or simply read the morning paper. Guests can also enjoy fresh pastries and their favorite espresso drink.

Explorations Café

Dive-In offers a variety of casual culinary classics, using the highest quality ingredients. Enjoy a burger, grilled to perfection and served on a toasted brioche with our own trade-marked secret sauce. Savor a succulent Nathan’s Famous gourmet hot dog with golden French fries. Or choose a grilled chicken breast sandwich or juicy portabella mushroom stack. Dive-In is the perfect spot to dine poolside on the best burgers at sea.

Dive-In

Explore a world of intriguing culinary possibilities in the Lido Market. Steps from the Lido pool, this modern marketplace includes a curated selection of delicious options that you can grab on the go or have made to order: Breadboard, with freshly baked breads and pastries; Wild Harvest, offering a bountiful selection of hearty salads; Homestead, serving up comfort classics; Distant Lands, featuring global cuisine; Sweet Spot, for ice cream creations and desserts; Roasting Pan, hand-carved meats, fish and other hearty entrees; Perk, freshly brewed beverages and chilled juices; Quench, premium coffee, beer, wine, and soda available for purchase; Rise, savory quiches, croissants and sandwiches, and more.

Lido Market

Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, where an exceptional menu and impeccable service make for one of finest meals you’ll ever have. The refined menu features a selection of 28-day wet-aged USDA Prime steaks — meticulously chosen to guarantee the finest quality — as well as classic steakhouse dishes and innovative recipes from James Beard Award-winning chef and Culinary Council® member, David Burke. Every dish is exquisitely prepared, beautifully plated and complemented by a vast collection of award-winning wines. Here, your meal is an event unto itself, a celebration of fine dining and a triumph of flavor.

Pinnacle Grill

For an elegant breakfast, leisurely lunch or unforgettable multi-course dinner, The Dining Room is your destination. Behind the scenes, our Culinary Council,® an elite team of seven world-renowned chefs,  and our talented onboard executive chefs have worked to bring each dish to perfection. For dinner, choose from classics such as Boneless Lamb Loin en Croute, Rosemary Roasted Chicken, as well as regionally inspired cuisine and artfully prepared vegetarian dishes. Enrich your journey with an extensive selection of wines, carefully selected by our Wine Curator, world-renowned wine critic James Suckling.

The Dining Room

In Italy, there’s nothing more important than coming together to celebrate the joy of great food. This is the inspiration for our onboard Italian restaurant, Canaletto. Enjoy amazing Italian classics like braised chicken cacciatore al forno, branzino ai ferri or garlic shrimp ravioli. And for dessert: tiramisù, cannoli alla Siciliana, gelato, and more. Including pasta made fresh daily. Buon Appetito!

Canaletto

We have partnered with BBC Earth to bring you unforgettable new ways to experience the world's natural wonders. Through the innovative and breathtaking programming, guests will be taken closer to the ocean and the natural world through groundbreaking concerts and films.

BBC Earth in Concert

Screening nightly in the movie theatre (on select ships) are recent-release films and perennially popular classics. You can also watch movies any time in your stateroom or suite. And aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam, watch your favorite stars light up the night on a giant outdoor LED movie screen by the Lido Pool.

Movies On Board

Experience world-class entertainment at World Stage, featuring captivating lectures by local experts and thrilling performances from top acts like Step One Dance Company and Cantaré. On select ships, a two-story LED screen enhances the immersive experience.

World Stage

2 pianos - 60 Years of Chart Toppers - 100s Of Songs.  Sing along, test your music trivia skills or just sit back and enjoy as the hits fill the room each night.

Billboard on Board

Highlights for kids ages 3 to 6 include “Painting Picassos,” and “Sing-Along Storytime,” as well as theme parties, such as “Dino-Mite Night” and “Ships Ahoy Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventure.”

Kids Programs (Ages 3-6)

Holland America Line's youth activities program, Club HAL, offers an array of entertaining events for kids and teens ages 3-17, supervised by a full-time, professionally trained staff. They'll have an opportunity to join other kids their age for arts and crafts, sports, video game competitions, scavenger hunts, challenging team games and themed parties.

Club Hal

From ice-cream eating contests to gaming tournaments and theme parties, tweens will have plenty to enjoy.

Tweens Programs (Ages 7-12)

Club HAL activities are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on port days. Lunch is available for participants between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must be registered and signed into and out of programming by a parent or guardian.

Port Day Activities

Children with special needs are invited to attend Club HAL activities based on their chronological age; our staff is trained to work with special needs children. Please let us know when booking your reservation.

Special Needs

Teen cruisers enjoy mocktail parties, karaoke and trivia contests, jewelry making, video games, staff vs. teens volleyball tournaments, themed events and more.

Teens Programs (Ages 13-17)

Relaxing treatment rooms offer breathtaking views where guests can enjoy exotic skin, body, and hair treatments ranging from hot stone massages and pedicures to hair styling and facials.

Treatment Rooms

During a leisurely day at sea, few places help you refresh, relax and rejuvenate like the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®. This heavenly retreat nurtures every aspect of your well-being with renowned spa rituals and healing touches. In the spa, pamper your skin with facial treatments featuring premium, naturally sourced ingredients. Nurture your body, too, with massage treatments employing time-honored, hands-on massage techniques gleaned from around the world.

Greenhouse Spa & Salon

Stop by the professionally staffed Fitness Center equipped with the latest cardio and weight machines. Try one of our classes on indoor cycling, Pilates and more or work out at your own pace. You can also head out for fresh air and exercise on deck, where you'll find basketball and volleyball courts, and two refreshing pools (available on select ships). Some classes may have a nominal fee.

Fitness

Open your mind to the creativity of our international stylists and leave the salon today with a hairstyle that will put a bounce in your step and your locks!

Hair & Nail Services

Prepare for wonderful pampering as you enjoy a select combination of rejuvenating spa treatments from the Greenhouse Spa & Salon®, along with other healthy amenities,

Signature Service

Elegant and spacious, Volendam takes her décor cues from the garden. Her grand public spaces are graced with floral fabrics and tapestries, as well as huge vases of fresh floral arrangements. While on board, explore the wonders of nature in BBC Earth Experiences. Enjoy regional cooking demonstrations and food and wine tastings with EXC Port to Table programming. Relax with a spa treatment at the Greenhouse Salon & Spa. Or dine in one of our selection of fine restaurants.

Port To Table

Explorations Central™ (EXC®), Holland America Line’s exclusive destination programming, is designed to deepen your understanding of the places you visit.  Its indispensable travel resources and opportunities to engage with experts and local insiders, make exploring each port of call more vivid and meaningful.

Each day on board offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities.

BBC Earth In Concert

Watch music shows and other entertainment like you never have before at World Stage. Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam bring the World Stage experience to the next level with a two-story, 270-degree wraparound LED screen. A perfect panorama of sight and sound.

Billboard Onboard

Club HAL

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Volendam

On this tour you will visit two of America's national treasures -- the John F. Kennedy Library (perhaps the nation's most popular presidential library) and Peacefield, home and library of John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

Take in the best of Boston and the surrounding area as this tour encompasses the highlights of the city, a visit to Harvard Yard as well as a drive to the historic battlefields of Lexington and Concord. A panoramic tour over the Charles River brings you to Cambridge -- home of the prestigious Harvard University.

Enjoy the highlights of Boston from both land and sea on this unique panoramic sightseeing tour of the city's most important and scenic sites via a replica World War II amphibious vehicle called the Boston Duck.

On the city side, your coach will pass some of the scenic highlights of Boston’s Freedom Trail -- Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, Back Bay, Newbury Street, the Public Garden, the Boston Common, Beacon Hill and the Massachusetts State House. Time permitting, you will stop to take a few photos at Copley Square.

One of the city’s most attractive spots is Copley Square bordered by the architectural wonders of Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library.

This part of the world has been visited by many people, beginning with the Maritime Archaic Natives 3,500 years ago. Since then, Inuit, Beothucks and European visitors have come and gone. Some have stayed, too.

Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is where you will learn about the collision of the continents that formed this land. Its dramatic geology means that it contains rock that is more than a billion years old.

Experience zip-lining like never before with an adventure that starts at the top of Steady Brook Falls, just outside of western Newfoundland's largest town, Corner Brook. Feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins as you zig-zag across a colossal gorge and appreciate the breathtaking views of Marble Mountain.

Start your journey with a two-hour drive to Gros Morne Discovery Center, overlooking Bonne Bay. This is a great place to get acquainted with the landscape through interactive exhibits and an art gallery, browse in the gift shop and take photos from the viewing deck.

The local mountain chain you'll see here is part of the Appalachian Mountains that start in the southern USA and extend this far north. These rocks are more than a billion years old.

Discover the heart and soul of exciting Halifax as you get out and explore Nova Scotia’s capital on foot. Your kilted guide will encourage your questions and share many stories of Halifax’s past and present.

Enjoy the cityscape as your experienced guide introduces you to Halifax’s finest shops, restaurants, museums and historic sites.

The Halifax horse-drawn trolley will take you back to another era. This mix of old and new, with architecture and history blended harmoniously in the vibrant downtown core, offers a detailed overview and a great insight into the historic, economic and cultural attractions of Halifax.

See the historic and revitalized downtown core of this diverse and cosmopolitan city, with stunning waterfront views. Hear stories of some major events in Halifax’s history, from the sinking of the Titanic to the massive Halifax Explosion that literally rocked the city to its core.

Bathed in unspoiled beauty, Peggy’s Cove has long been an inspiration for artists and, more recently, has become an irresistible lure for adventurers like you. Colorful houses and fishing shacks perch atop a rocky outcropping, waiting to be captured in your best vacation photos. At the lighthouse that is surely the most-photographed building in Canada, the restless waters of the Atlantic have honed the surrounding rock with the wear and tear of the ocean and its punishing storms. You’ll leave here with iconic photos to treasure for a lifetime.

From the moment you leave the pier, your kilted guide will point out interesting sites and vistas all the way to Peggy’s Cove. Here, you will see for yourself the impressive rock formations and coastal beauty of this rustic, working fishing village. At the lighthouse -- perhaps the most-photographed building in Canada -- take spectacular photos of the building against the surrounding rock. Take advantage of some free time to explore on your own the galleries and shops of Peggy’s Cove. Take photos, talk to the locals, or try the famous and fabulous local gingerbread. If you wish, join your guide for a live lobster demonstration -- you can even hold a live lobster if you’re game.

See Halifax’s charming architecture and tree-lined streets -- remnants of its fascinating 269-year history -- as your guide tells of the pirates and princes, press gangs and brewers who have helped shape the city.

Meet your guide at the pier and walk to the heliport in Qaqortoq. Listen to brief safety instructions and step aboard the helicopter; then, you'll take off towards the glacier, seeing Arctic mountains, fjords and fields from above.

Meet your guide at the pier and walk across town to where the real adventures begins. You'll set out on the trail that leads around the large lake behind the town. Your guide will tell you all about the Greenland's natural environment -- the vegetation, native and endemic animals, and how the lake is made by the Inland Ice Sheet.

Eric the Red visited Greenland for the first time in AD 982. Your visit today includes much of the scenery that he would have seen a thousand years ago. Board a boat at the Qaqortoq marina and motor across the fjord the surrounds the town. Your destination is the church in Hvalsø, built in AD 1300. Hvalsø was the last place in Greenland to be inhabited by the Norse. When the Medieval Warming Period came to an end, the Vikings returned to Norway. Evidence of their time here remains in the physical form of stone ruins, and in written form in the magnificent Sagas. Visit the church, which was the site of the last Viking wedding in Greenland. It is still one of the best-preserved churches in all of Greenland. Take the time to sit close to the walls and imagine Arctic life back in the 14th century, when Greenland really was green.

Set off from the pier on a guided walk through the town of Qaqortoq. You will pass the museum and the town's famous fountain en route to the Old Town area Watch for the church and for local shops selling everything from household items to reindeer skins and hand-made souvenirs. You'll also see Qaqortoq's school. As you walk, your guide will tell you all about life in the Arctic. You'll gain some insights into the life and times of the largest village in South Greenland with an impressive 3,500 inhabitants.

You've done hot springs before, but not like this. Hot springs normally come from volcanic activity, but here in Greenland, the springs are so deep that the heat comes from under the earth's mantle. Relaxing in these very special pools comes complete with a view towards the icebergs floating in the fjord beside you.

The Blue Lagoon is located southeast of Reykjavík, near the fishing village of Grindavík, on the Reykjanes peninsula. A high-temperature geothermal field supplies the Reykjanes district with hot water and steam to run a power plant, and it is the mineral-rich overflow water from this operation that fills the bathing lagoon. The geothermal water is pumped up from 6,000 feet below the earth's surface. High levels of silica, minerals and algae give the Blue Lagoon its rich, blue color and also form a light natural sediment on the bottom.

From Reykjavík you will drive over the Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Thingvellir National Park -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a primary site of Iceland's geological and historic heritage.

From Reykjavík, you will drive across the Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Thingvellir National Park -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a primary site of Iceland's geological and historic heritage. Walk through a massive geological fault to the place where Europe's oldest national legislative assembly, the Icelandic Althing, was established in AD 930. Astonishingly, it convened here in grandiose surroundings every summer for nearly eight centuries.

The Reykjavík capital area consists of seven municipalities with approximately 190,000 inhabitants. With plenty of space, clean air and natural green energy, Reykjavík clearly revels in its reputation as being one of the most modern, forward-thinking societies in Europe. The city's 'Pure Energy' slogan says it all.

This is a predominantly green-focused tour that circles the active 2,635-foot Hengill Volcano, located just a couple of miles from Reykjavík. Hengill last erupted approximately 2,000 years ago, but its numerous natural hot springs, colorful steam vents and fumaroles still dot the surrounding landscape. Hengill produces hydro and geothermal power, which provide the capital with plentiful hot water and electricity.

This is an excellent opportunity for horse experts and novices alike to enjoy horseback riding in the Icelandic countryside on the famous breed of Icelandic pony. It is a purebred descendent of the horses brought to Iceland by the Vikings more than 1,000 years ago. Hardy, sure-footed and friendly by nature, Icelandic horses are extremely pleasant to ride.

Your guide will point out the Basilica of St John's, the Anglican Cathedral, Government House, St John's City Hall, the Murray Premises, the Yellowbelly Corner Building, the Courthouse and the Newfoundland Museum along the way.

Begin your excursion with a short shuttle transfer to the top of Signal Hill. From there you will set out on an approximately one-mile guided hike

Discover St John's beautiful and busy harbor, whose history dates back to 1497. A panoramic drive take you through the city to see an interesting mixture of architecture -- brightly colored wooden houses, stone churches, colonial buildings and modern commercial structures, Government House, Garrison Church and the Basilica of St John the Baptist.

Discover St John's, the New World's first city, on a panoramic drive. You'll travel its oldest streets and explore the birthplace of what was later to become the British Empire. You'll drive by historic churches and the colorful Victorian wooden houses that are so typical of St John's.

The Cabot Trail, deemed one of the most scenic drives in North America, will take you from the Atlantic shoreline and into the Cape Breton's Highland National Park.

Join a costumed guide on this relaxed walking tour through Old Sydney -- the part of the city that was settled by loyalists fleeing the American Revolution of 1785.

Begin your tour with a brief introduction to Sydney. Hear about the city's founders and the industries that developed in this area as you drive through the historic North End.

Your guide, in full costume, leads you on a stroll along the city streets, stopping at the most eerie locations. Hear stories that will enthrall you-- tales of the ghostly residents of Sydney and haunted heritage homes.

Step back in time to 1744 and experience the Fortress of Louisbourg -- the largest fortified town outside of Europe. Louisbourg was once a thriving seaport and capital of Île Royale (Cape Breton Island) -- the third-busiest harbor in North America and one of France's key centers of trade and military strength in the New World. Situated along a rocky Atlantic coastline, the site now serves as an exciting and entertaining lesson in Canadian, American, French and British history.

Begin with a brief introduction to Sydney. Hear about the city's founders and the industries that developed in this area, and relax on a panoramic drive through the historic North End.

Convene dockside next to the world's tallest fiddle. From here, a bagpiper will pipe you into a private room for an intimate, award-winning musical performance.

From Akureyri, you'll drive to one of Iceland's most famous turf houses at Laufás. The 19th-century turf farmhouse here was built in the traditional Icelandic style of stone and turf, and it is now one of the last of its kind in the country. It is an interesting regional museum and has the original implements and equipment so essential to life in past centuries, and a beautiful country church (1865). The Icelandic turf house was the product of a difficult climate, offering superior insulation compared to buildings solely made of wood or stone. The relative difficulty of obtaining other construction materials in sufficient quantities also played a significant role in the adoption of turf as a building material. This is a genuine glimpse into the Icelanders' way of life from the 9th century to the 19th century.

Akureyri has 18,000 inhabitants and is Iceland's second most important commercial and industrial center. As you travel through its timeline of cityhood, stop in front of a beautiful modern church and stroll through the lovely Botanical Gardens.

Transfer to Akureyri airport to board a light aircraft and enjoy a 20-minute scenic flight over Iceland's picturesque northern region.

Begin with a drive along the coast of Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður, with an excellent view of Akureyri and its surrounding mountains.

The Nature Baths at Myvatn offer bathers a completely natural, relaxing dip amid clouds of steam, and a luxurious swim in a pool of geo-thermal water drawn from depths of 7,000 feet. Active volcanoes and belching steam vents populate the vicinity. The baths contain a unique blend of minerals, silicates and geo-thermal microorganisms. The warm, soothing waters are beneficial to skin and spirit alike. Facilities include a reception area and café, changing rooms and showers, as well as three natural steam baths and a 53,000-square-foot outdoor geo-thermal bathing pool maintained at a constant temperature of 100 - 104º F. Due to its chemical composition, undesirable bacteria and flora cannot live in the lagoon, making chlorine or other disinfectants redundant.

Iceland is one of the best locations in the world to enjoy whale watching. The abundance of marine life in the waters around Akureyri provides ideal feeding grounds, attracting more than twenty species of whales, dolphins and porpoises.

This tour takes you off the beaten track, venturing into stunning mountain scenery, amazing canyons and green valleys, and past small waterfalls hidden in the midst of it all.

Iceland's scenery is unlike anyplace else and the small village of Djupivogur is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, lava formations, moss-covered cliffs and deep valleys. This outing offers an introduction to this stunning visual feast. It starts at the pier and is ideal for those interested in nature, local culture and history, and learning about the bird life in the area.

Head to Audun's Stone & Mineral Museum. Audun -- a local man -- used to collect rocks and stones as a hobby. Now, it could more aptly be described as an obsession. When his collection grew to gargantuan proportions, he invested in a rock cutter and polishing equipment. The next step was to open a stone and mineral museum so that he could store, and of course share, his very interesting geode collection. During your visit, you'll gain a whole new perspective on the hidden dimensions of everyday rocks. What is very plain and uninteresting on the outside can be dazzlingly beautiful on the inside, once the rock is cut and polished. All the rocks and minerals on display here were found locally. The east coast of Iceland abounds with agate, quartz crystal, zeolyte and many other minerals.

Travel by bus from Djúpivogur to the glacier lagoon known to the locals as Jökulsárlón. Here you will find Vatnajökull -- the largest glacier in all of Europe. You will see magnificent landscapes and touch the ice.

You'll set off in a comfortable Econoliner van to experience the East Fjords' amazing natural wonders in the Valley of Waterfalls -- the Fossardalur Valley. Enjoy the view of the impressive Berufjordur Fjord with its towering mountains and incredible rock formations. Explore the magnificent landscape, numerous waterfalls, mountainsides and rocks where sedimentary layers are easily seen. This is also reindeer territory, so keep your eyes peeled.

You'll leave the tiny fishing village of Djúpivogur and stop at the town of Höfn. From there, continue through the picturesque mountainous region to the outlet of the Hoffellsjökull Glacier. Hoffellsjökull was at its largest around 1890, and for the next 50 years it reached all the way to the moraine ridge that now envelops the lake in front of the glacier. Back then, trucks were driven up to this ridge and filled with ice, which they transported to the town of Höfn. The ice was used for chilling fish, both at sea aboard fishing boats and on shore. Due to climate changes, Hoffellsjökull Glacier has now retreated a considerable distance, leaving a deep glacial lagoon in its wake. The area around the glacier is the habitat of several rare Icelandic plants and a great variety of birds.

Begin with a scenic drive to Helgafell, a 240-foot high rocky mound with a parsonage from 1904 resting at its base. Known as "the holy mountain," this renowned landmark once housed a temple that was dedicated to Norse god of thunder, Thor.

Gaze at the natural splendor of Breidafjordur Bay on this mesmerizing cruise that begins with a picturesque drive to Strykkisholmur, the largest town on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Take in the magnificent views surrounding this thriving center of commerce and tourism which features well preserved Icelandic houses and buildings.

Upon leaving Grundarfjordur, your journey takes you through several small fishing villages situated on the dramatic coastline as you head towards the famous glacier Snaefellsjokull. The glacier was made popular by the French writer, Jules Verne in his classic novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth".

Immerse yourself in Icelandic legends, landscape and culture during this captivating tour that kicks off with a picturesque drive to Berserkergata, a massive, 4,000-year-old lava field so stark and dramatic it looks like it could be from another world. This setting serves as the backdrop in a renowned Viking saga in which two Berserkers, forged Iceland’s first road through this field only to be murdered afterward by their employer. Capture photos of the path’s remains, still visible in the lava, along with the men’s burial mound.

Calling all puffin lovers! Board your charming repurposed fishing boat at the pier and cruise to Melrakkaey Island, renowned for its large summer colony of Atlantic puffins. The island is protected and has become a haven for a myriad of seabirds. Cruise close to the shoreline for a perfect opportunity to see these little birds up close as they line up on the edge of the cliffs. Continue your circumnavigation of the small island to view a variety of seabirds such as guillemots, shags, kittiwakes and other species that also call this island home.

Join your 4x4 driver/guide and set off to discover the rugged coastline of the peninsula and the charming fishing communities that hug the lower regions of the famous Snaefellsjokull Glacier. Stop at Skardsvík, an inlet surrounded by cliffs, with white sand and blue water. A paved road leads to the inlet, a Viking grave was found here in the 1960's.

Grab a paddle and get ready for an unforgettable adventure. Fjord kayaking is not only a healthy and rewarding way to spend the day; it's also a perfect way to get to know Icelandic nature up close. The Westfjords have earned a deserved reputation for being the ultimate nature- and adventure-lovers' paradise.

This biking tour for the really adventurous guest involves cycling along a ghost road -- a road once used by traffic but now closed to vehicles and open only for non-motorized recreational use.

From Ísafjorður, you’ll set out on a panoramic drive through the breathtaking scenery of the Westfjords area. The route takes you across an unforgiving landscape of jagged mountain ridges and narrow passes. The coast is lined with steep slopes and deep fjords, where farms and villages huddle together on narrow strips of land that reluctantly yield a living for the hardy souls that tend them. Take advantage of a number of scenic photo opportunities along the way.

Visit Skrúður – the first Icelandic botanic garden, founded in 1909. This small garden is the brainchild of the former minister and principal of Núpur -- cultivation pioneer of Iceland. He grew plants and vegetables that nobody ever dreamed could germinate so far north or in such a rugged landscape and harsh climate.

The landscape in Jökulfirdir Fjord is very beautiful, with impressive, steep snow-flecked mountains and quiet, secluded coves. In the late 1940s, all 80 inhabitants of Hesteyri village made the decision to move away. At the time, they were living without telephone, electricity and roads. By 1952, the village was completely abandoned.

Leave Ísafjördur harbor by boat to cruise Djupfjord and reach the island of Vigur. This island offers a wealth of magnificent bird life including puffins, eider ducks and arctic terns. The only windmill of the country, almost 160 years old, is still maintained on the island. Here, the farmers live off the land and by harvesting the down of eider ducks.

Stroll through Westfjord's largest town, Ísafjörður, with your local guide. Ísafjörður is interesting to explore on foot -- its back streets and old houses are unique in all of Iceland.

Set off from the pier on a guided walk through the town of Qaqortoq. You will pass the museum and the town's famous fountain en route to the Old Town area. Watch for the church and for local shops selling everything from household items to reindeer skins and hand-made souvenirs. You'll also see Qaqortoq's school. As you walk, your guide will tell you all about life in the Arctic. You'll gain some insights into the life and times of the largest village in South Greenland with an impressive 3,500 inhabitants.

From Reykjavík you will drive over the Mosfellsheidi Heath to beautiful Thingvellir National Park -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a primary site of Iceland's geological and historic heritage. It was here in AD 930 that the Vikings formed the Althingi -- the oldest parliament in the world still in existence today.

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