Swan Hellenic will offer Celtic and Viking Cruises in 2024, exploring the cultural and natural wonders of the British Isles and Iceland aboard the SH Vega.
The first itinerary is the Spirit of the Celts, departing on May 24, 2024, from Portsmouth. Ports of call include Fowey in Cornwall, Tresco in the Isles of Scilly, Bantry, Dingle, Galway, and Killybegs in Ireland, then Iona, Stornoway, Loch Ewe, and Oban in Scotland, followed by Portrush and Rathlin Island in Northern Ireland before concluding the voyage in Dublin, Ireland.
The 12-night cruise, In the Wake of Celts and Vikings, departs on June 4, 2024, and continues to visit Portree on the Isle of Skye, then Ullapool, Stromness in the Orkney Islands, Lerwick in the Shetland Islands, and Tórshavn, the port capital of the Faroe Islands.
Before embarking on a semi-circumnavigation of Iceland, with stops in Djupivogur, Grimsey Island, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Vigur Island, Dynjandi Waterfall, Látrabjarg Cliffs and Reykjavik.
Eight months of Iceland in depth June 16, 2024 from Reykjavik for a complete circumnavigation of the island, exploring Dynjandi waterfall, Ísafjördur and the Westfjords region, Vigur Island, Grimsey, then Hrisey Island, known for its wildlife and Icelandic crafts.
Next, Akureyri, “Capital of the North”, the artistic port of Seyðisfjörður and the fishing village of Djupivogur, followed by Heimaey, after which the SH Vega will return to Reykjavik.
Swan Hellenic's Commercial Director, Patrizia Iantorno , stated: “ The myths and legends of the Celts and Vikings have long exerted a fascination as strong as that of the otherworldly landscapes and rich wildlife of the regions where they lived.”
“These three cultural expedition cruises have been designed by our experts to offer an immersive experience in every aspect. We are very proud of the result, knowing the unforgettable moments that await our guests as they travel in the sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere of the SH Vega, with its gourmet dining and designer amenities.”“.
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