Traverse the far northern seas to Canada, Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic, and discover distant shores. Follow in the wake of intrepid explorers through Norway and Svalbard, and circumnavigate Iceland as you experience nature at its most magnificent. From quaint fishing villages to snowcapped mountaintops, witness majestic landscapes, and sail to the New World to learn about Inuit traditions as you revel in the history of Viking exploration.

Explore the alluring treasures of eastern Canada and New England, and experience their endless charm and diverse legacies. Along the way, learn about Canada’s rich colonial past in Quebec City and Saguenay and its Scottish and Acadian heritage in Halifax. Cruise the scenic St. Lawrence River and the remarkable Cape Cod Canal. Overnight stays in Montreal, Boston and New York City let you experience their vibrant cultures up close.

14 nights of refined sailing start after we leave cosmopolitan Quebec, before Saguenay, Sydney and Halifax guide us to New York. We then take an easy-going six-day Atlantic crossing to Southampton.