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Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes Cruise
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Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes Cruise itinerary:
Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to the city center. Known throughout time for its hill fort, now the iconic Edinburgh Castle, this vibrant city offers a variety of experiences throughout its streets. Explore the city at your own pace before embarking the ship this afternoon.
Meals Included: Dinner
Sail to Moray Firth, a quiet triangular inlet in northeast Scotland. Sitting in the North Sea, it has a multitude of rivers and smaller inlets feeding into its basin. The River Spey—the second longest river in Scotland—runs through its interior out to its coastline. Known for its purity and natural beauty, the water has given rise to vibrant marine life, like bottlenose dolphins and wild salmon, coastal boatbuilding traditions and an iconic whisky trail in the valleys along its path.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail across the North Sea to Norway. These waters have been a connecting route between Shetland and Norse Kingdoms as far back as the ninth century. Enjoy the day on board to edit photos or attend a presentation about the region with one of your naturalists. Schedule a massage with the wellness specialist or spend time on the observation deck as you watch for the migrating wildlife that call this region home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Considered by many to be one of the prettiest villages in all of Norway, Mandal sits at the far southern tip of the country. Perched in a harbor and surrounded by whitewashed buildings, this coastal village is the oldest market town in the region, dating back to the 1500s. Beyond its trade history, Mandal is known for its local artists and its vast natural beauty. Stroll Sjøsanden, one of Norway’s best beaches, and tour the birthplace of Gustav Vigeland, one of Norway’s greatest artists at the Vigeland House.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Comprising 150 square miles around the islands in the Koster archipelago, Kosterhavet National Park is the first National Marine Park in Sweden. It contains over 6,000 marine species—including 200 that cannot be found anywhere else in Sweden, like the cold-water coral Lophelia pertus —and one of the country’s two coral reefs. Spend two days island hopping, kayaking, and hiking as you experience the natural beauty of this archipelago.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in North Zealand today, known for its windswept coast lined with sand dunes, quaint villages and a refuge for the Danish Royal Family. Take advantage of the many options along the northern coast, including a visit to Knud Rasmussen's summer home looking out over the North Sea towards his beloved Greenland. Alternatively, venture out into the water on a seaweed safari, learning about the over 30 species of seaweed and their uses, or walk the halls of historic Fredericksborg Castle, the largest in the Nordic region, dating from the 1600s.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark in Copenhagen and transfer to the airport for flights home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Itineraries are subject to change.
Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes Cruise reverse itinerary:
Itineraries are subject to change.
Disembark in Copenhagen and transfer to the airport for flights home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive in North Zealand today, known for its windswept coast lined with sand dunes, quaint villages and a refuge for the Danish Royal Family. Take advantage of the many options along the northern coast, including a visit to Knud Rasmussen's summer home looking out over the North Sea towards his beloved Greenland. Alternatively, venture out into the water on a seaweed safari, learning about the over 30 species of seaweed and their uses, or walk the halls of historic Fredericksborg Castle, the largest in the Nordic region, dating from the 1600s.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Comprising 150 square miles around the islands in the Koster archipelago, Kosterhavet National Park is the first National Marine Park in Sweden. It contains over 6,000 marine species—including 200 that cannot be found anywhere else in Sweden, like the cold-water coral Lophelia pertus —and one of the country’s two coral reefs. Spend two days island hopping, kayaking, and hiking as you experience the natural beauty of this archipelago.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Considered by many to be one of the prettiest villages in all of Norway, Mandal sits at the far southern tip of the country. Perched in a harbor and surrounded by whitewashed buildings, this coastal village is the oldest market town in the region, dating back to the 1500s. Beyond its trade history, Mandal is known for its local artists and its vast natural beauty. Stroll Sjøsanden, one of Norway’s best beaches, and tour the birthplace of Gustav Vigeland, one of Norway’s greatest artists at the Vigeland House.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail across the North Sea to Norway. These waters have been a connecting route between Shetland and Norse Kingdoms as far back as the ninth century. Enjoy the day on board to edit photos or attend a presentation about the region with one of your naturalists. Schedule a massage with the wellness specialist or spend time on the observation deck as you watch for the migrating wildlife that call this region home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail to Moray Firth, a quiet triangular inlet in northeast Scotland. Sitting in the North Sea, it has a multitude of rivers and smaller inlets feeding into its basin. The River Spey—the second longest river in Scotland—runs through its interior out to its coastline. Known for its purity and natural beauty, the water has given rise to vibrant marine life, like bottlenose dolphins and wild salmon, coastal boatbuilding traditions and an iconic whisky trail in the valleys along its path.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Edinburgh and transfer to the city center. Known throughout time for its hill fort, now the iconic Edinburgh Castle, this vibrant city offers a variety of experiences throughout its streets. Explore the city at your own pace before embarking the ship this afternoon.
Meals Included: Dinner
National Geographic Endurance
Vessel Type: Expedition Ship
Passenger Capacity: 126
Length: 124 m
Built: 2020
National Geographic Endurance is a state-of-the-art expedition vessel purpose-built for year-round polar navigation. Named in honour of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Endurance expedition, she is the first polar ship in Lindblad’s history designed from the keel up for exploration. With an ice-class rating of PC5 (Category A) and a fully stabilised hull, she grants access to remote and often uncharted corners of the Arctic and Antarctica in exceptional comfort and safety.
Her revolutionary X-Bow®—a striking forward-leaning design—enables superior wave-cutting performance, ensuring a smoother, quieter ride and minimising spray on deck for better wildlife observation. On board, guests enjoy thoughtfully designed public spaces including a wraparound observation lounge, library, and an expedition base for gear and briefings. Dining is offered across three flexible venues, all serving sustainable, locally inspired cuisine. With a full suite of tools for exploration and a design deeply rooted in expedition heritage, Endurance is the ultimate platform for discovering Earth’s most remote regions.
• Search for bottlenose dolphins and taste locally made whiskey along the River Spey in Moray Firth
• Explore the narrow, whitewashed streets of Mandal—one of Norway’s oldest trade villages—and discover its historic arts scene
• Visit North Zealand, the summer home of Knud Rasmussen and refuge for the Danish royal family over the centuries