36-day northern Europe explorer: Norway & the British isles

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Seabourn Quest

Details · Seabourn

Seabourn Quest

Guests

450

Crew

335

Gross tonnage

32,346

Speed

19 knots

Length

198.15 m

Launched

2011

Deck plans

10

Seabourn Quest · Deck plans

Deck 11

− + Fit

Source: Seabourn, captured 16 September 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Itinerary

1. 1

   Copenhagen, Denmark

   Departs 10:00 pm.

   Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs, and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture.Copenhagen deserves its accolade as the Venice of the North. Founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city. Stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's most celebrated pleasure gardens.

2. 2

   Lysekil, Sweden

   Arrives 12:00 pm, departs 06:00 pm.

3. 3

   Farsund, Norway

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

4. 4

   At Sea

5. 5

   At Sea

6. 6

   Narvik, Norway

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

7. 7

   At Sea

8. 8

   Honningsvag (for North Cape), Norway

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

   Honningsvag is your gateway to Norway's North Cape on Magerøya Island. This is the northernmost point in Europe, and the true land of the midnight sun. From mid-May to July, the full disc of the sun never dips below the horizon. In winter, the days barely lighten to a spectral gloom. To the north lies only the remote Svalbard Archipelago, Jan Mayan Island, and the polar ice cap. From the cliffs of North Cape, perched 1,000 feet above the Arctic Ocean, one stares into the arctic silence.During the summer months, vast reindeer herds roam Magerøya Island's treeless, central plateau.

9. 9

   Tromso, Norway

   Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

10. 10

    Reine, Norway

    Arrives 10:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

11. 11

    Bronnoysund, Norway

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

12. 12

    Trondheim, Norway

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Trondheim is the third largest - and second oldest - city in Norway. The town was originally called Kaupangen upon its founding in 997 A.D. by Viking king Olav Tryggvason. The city commands the trade routes linking Southern Norway with the fjord lands to the north. Trondheim quickly became a major commercial and cultural center - the city served as Norway's royal capital.Trondheim's old city features broad avenues and attractive 17th-century wood buildings - a legacy of the rebuilding that followed a disastrous fire that leveled the city in 1681.

13. 13

    At Sea

14. 14

    At Sea

15. 15

    Dover (for London), England

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London - Britain's ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbour filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

16. 16

    Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

17. 17

    Fowey, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

18. 18

    At Sea

19. 19

    Bantry, Ireland

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

20. 20

    Galway, Ireland

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 10:00 pm.

21. 21

    At Sea

22. 22

    Greencastle (Londonderry), Ireland

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 10:00 pm.

23. 23

    Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

24. 24

    Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

25. 25

    Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    Just north of Scotland lay the Orkney Islands. Washed by the furthest reach of the Gulf Stream, this chain of over 70 islands offers dramatic landscapes that range from sea cliffs rearing 1,000 feet above the waves to sweeping white sand beaches. Bird watchers flock to the Orkney Islands, drawn by the multitudes of sea birds. Divers explore the wrecks lying in the clear waters of Scapa Flow, the Royal Navy's fleet anchorage in two world wars. And most fascinating of all, the Orkney Islands boast the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in all Europe, including the mysterious Ring of Brodgar and 5,000-year-old Skara Brae.Vikings - Norsemen - ruled the Orkney Islands from the 9th to 13th centuries, leaving in their wake such monuments as St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. This hint of Scandinavian influence can be heard in the lilting accent with which Orcadians speak.

26. 26

    Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

    Arrives 04:00 pm.

27. 27

    Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

    Departs 09:00 pm.

28. 28

    At Sea

29. 29

    Dover (for London), England

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

    Visible for miles from sea, the White Cliffs of Dover are an instantly recognizable symbol of England. Modern highways make Dover the doorstep to London - Britain's ever-fascinating capital. Visitors to this great city have a wealth of pleasures to choose from. Explore the notorious Tower of London and view the Crown Jewels. Visit Windsor Castle or see Westminster Abbey. The choices are fascinating and endless. Dover is also your gateway to Kent's green countryside, dotted with old medieval towns and castles.Dover has played a major role in world history since the days of the Norman invasion. Today 13th century Dover Castle dominates a harbour filled with cross-channel ferries and merchant and passenger shipping.

30. 30

    At Sea

31. 31

    Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

    Arrives 06:00 am.

32. 32

    Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

    Departs 01:00 am.

33. 33

    Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Scotland

    Arrives 07:00 am, departs 04:00 pm.

    The Shetlands are the most northerly of the British Isles and consist of over one hundred islands, of which a mere 16 are inhabited. Lerwick is the capital of the archipelago. Located on the eastern shore of Mainland, the largest Shetland Island, the town was largely developed by Dutch herring fisherman in the 17th century. The islands are renowned for their superb crafts ranging from woolen and cashmere knitwear to intricate lace shawls and fine jewelry.Note: Lerwick is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore by ship's tender.

34. 34

    Haugesund, Norway

    Arrives 10:00 am, departs 06:00 pm.

    This quaint town perched on the North Sea boasts dual personalities. While renowned as the site where Viking king Harald Hårfagre united Norway as a kingdom in the 9th century, it's also one of the country's most popular destinations for the annual Sildajazz Festival and Norwegian Film Festival. Add in a thriving town center with hundreds of shops and cultural diversions to jaw-dropping scenery and thrilling excursions, your stay in Haugesund promises to be an enthralling experience you won't soon forget.

35. 35

    Farsund, Norway

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

36. 36

    Lysekil, Sweden

    Arrives 08:00 am, departs 05:00 pm.

37. 37

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Arrives 07:00 am.

    Copenhagen was founded during the 12th century. The city owes much of its charm to the buildings erected by Denmark's monarchs, and boasts a treasure trove of late-Renaissance and Rococo architecture.Copenhagen deserves its accolade as the Venice of the North. Founded on a series of islands and islets, the city today is laced with graceful canals and boasts some of the most delightful architecture in Northern Europe. See the fabled statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid, a symbol of the city. Stroll along the old harbor of Nyhavn, lined with cafés, restaurants and 500-year-old gabled houses. Browse the superb shops on the world-famous Stroget or view the Rococo palaces lining Amalienborg Square. Best of all, savor the taste of local delicacies while wandering the paths of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's most celebrated pleasure gardens.

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