In the Wake of the Vikings

Journey to Vinland

Trace the route of Viking Leif Eriksson, who discovered American shores 500 years before Columbus. From the Norwegian mercantile city of Bergen, set off to the rustic Shetland Islands in Scotland. Cruise to the magnificently picturesque Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland; then, view ancient Norse settlements at L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland. Explore the rich cultures of Saguenay and Quebec City before concluding in cosmopolitan Montreal.

Viking Inclusive Value

We include features & services worth over $200 per guest per day.

Map of In the Wake of the Vikings itinerary

Viking Inclusive Value

We include features & services worth over $200 per guest per day.

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

1	Bergen, Norway	Ascend Mt. Ulriken for panoramic views or visit composer Edvard Grieg’s home.
2	Bergen, Norway	Admire snowcapped mountains, magnificent fjords and one of Europe’s largest glaciers.
3	Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland	Enjoy the islands’ natural rugged beauty and explore ancient Norse sites.
4	Tórshavn, Faroe Islands	Learn about Viking history and capture picturesque views in the Faroe Islands’ capital.
5	Sail the Atlantic Ocean	Dividing the “Old World” from the “New World,” sail the second-largest of the Earth’s oceans.
6	Reykjavík, Iceland	Stroll Europe’s northernmost capital, admire views from “The Pearl” or visit the Blue Lagoon.
7	Sail the Irminger Sea	Sail the historic Irminger Sea, once a crossing for longships between Viking settlements.
8	Nanortalik, Greenland	Discover remote Nanortalik, nestled on an island on Greenland’s shores.
9	Qaqortoq, Greenland	Explore Qaqortoq at your own pace during a leisurely stroll; learn about its Viking past.
10	Sail the Labrador Sea	Trace Leif Eriksson’s legendary voyage from Greenland to Canada.
11	L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, Canada	Visit the place of the first Norse landing in North America, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
12	Sail the Gulf of St. Lawrence	Journey in the wake of explorers, where Vikings sailed as early as the 10th century.
13	Saguenay, Quebec, Canada	Enjoy a performance of lively storytelling, dance and song tracing Saguenay’s history.
14	Quebec City, Quebec, Canada	Explore historic sites, including Château Frontenac, Place Royale and Parliament.
15	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	See the Notre Dame Basilica and discover the city’s theaters and art galleries.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.