Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, and Iceland
Highlights
Go aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail in the wake of early Viking explorers, learning the region’s dramatic history
Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetland Islands
Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage
Observe nesting seabirds in dramatic settings—in Iceland's Westfjords, amid Shetland's spectacular Cliffs of Noss, and along the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroe Islands
Experience the geological wonders of Iceland, from waterfalls on the west coast to an ice lagoon on the east coast
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National Geographic Explorer
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National Geographic Explorer: The Standard for Exploration
Built to handle deep swells and towering waves, National Geographic Explorer invites polar exploration while providing exceptional comfort.
Originally constructed to navigate Norway’s famed Hurtigruten, or Coastal Express, her high degree of maneuverability, ideal size, and platform for discovery made National Geographic Explorer a natural choice for addition to the Lindblad Expeditions fleet. Her rebuild drew on 50 years of pioneering expedition history and expertise.
Today, National Geographic Explorer is a purpose-built expedition ship. She is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, with an ice-reinforced hull, enabling her to navigate polar passages while providing comfort, elegance and a deep connection to the environment.
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Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.
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Sail to seldom-explored islands in the Faroes and Scotland, and then explore Iceland’s coastal wonders on a near-circumnavigation. In Scotland keep an eye out for Shetland ponies roaming verdant landscapes. Then go back in time at Skara Brae, a 5,000-year-old stone-slab village on Orkney, and see the mysterious standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar. Observe incredible birdlife in the Faroe Islands and Grímsey, and on the cliffs of Noss.
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From
$12,740
/ per person
CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
View our brochures for more details