14 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Arcadia.

Join Arcadia for a captivating 14-night midsummer cruise taking in the Irish capital, Norway and Iceland.

First stop is Dublin to try a little of the legendary Irish 'craic' or perhaps a spot of shopping in Grafton Street where you'll find Bewley's historic coffee house. Then it's north to Iceland where our first stop is capital Reykjavik. You could choose to swim in open-air pools heated by the very geothermal springs, such as the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, where minerals bubble up from 5,000ft below the earth's surface. You'll continue to experience Iceland's unique way of life, surrounded by age-old glaciers, beautiful lakes, bubbling geothermal spas and natural lava sculptures, in Isafjordur and Akureyri.

Next you call at Alesund, a distinctly different port whose eclectic architecture stretches across three islands before travelling through the beautiful Sognefjord which provides a dramatic approach to the tiny village of Flamm and its extraordinary railway. Your last stop is Stavanger where Arcadia will sail right next to the old quarter and its collection of 200-year-old white wooden houses. Regarded as the 'Cradle of the Vikings' this picturesque port has markets, craft stores, art galleries and 12th century cathedral to explore before you cruise back to Southampton.

About Dublin
The Irish capital Dublin has undergone an incredible transformation in the last decade with many modern buildings springing up to add to its historical and cultural appeal.
Dublin's pubs and bars are world-renowned from the city's oldest, The Brazen Head, to the newest wine bar. A visit to the Guinness Storehouse and Brewery provides an insight into the history of Ireland's favourite tipple.
Grafton Street is a shopper's paradise with a stop at Bewley's historic coffee house a must for people-watching.
The library at Trinity College is home to the eighth-century Book of Kells, with the National Museum housing exhibits dating back from the Irish Bronze and Iron ages. The city's literary heritage is celebrated at the adjoining National Library with works of famous Irish writers such as Beckett, Joyce, Swift and Yeats collected together.

About Reykjavik
The name means 'Smoky (or Steamy) Bay' but these days the Icelandic capital Reykjavik is even hotter than that. Its reputation now as a truly cultural, cosmopolitan city, with great restaurants and lively nightlife, has made it a hugely popular destination.
Another big attraction is the opportunity to swim in open-air pools heated by the very geothermal springs that inspired Reykjavik's name.
Not that Reykjavik - or most of Iceland for that matter - is actually icy at all. It may be the most northerly capital in the world and in the 'Land of Fire and Ice', but if you want ice, you have to travel away from the capital on one of the exciting glacier safari tours. But the most popular destination remains the nearby Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, where minerals bubble up from 5,000ft below the earth's surface.

About Akureyri
A genuine 'Midnight Sun' destination, Akureyi cruise port is a charming Icelandic town with a stunning location on the countrys longest fjord - Eyjafjordur. There are several interesting museums and churches but the most amazing feature of Akureyi is its botanical garden - not surprisingly, the most northerly in the world. That this glorious display of flowers and plants thrives is a tribute to the local microclimate which is remarkably mild for somewhere so close to the Arctic Circle.
Less surprising is the range of tours to appeal to nature-lovers from whale watching (18 species from minkes to killers have been spotted) to the spectacular 'Waterfall of the Gods' at Godafoss.
Along the way, you will also see age-old glaciers, beautiful lakes, bubbling sulphur mud-pits, hidden caves and coves, dormant volcanoes and lava which has turned into bizarre-shaped sculptures.

About Flaam
Sailing through Norways beautiful Sognefjord, the worlds longest and deepest fjord, is one of the most memorable cruise experiences. Overlooked by snow-capped peaks and surrounded by cascading waterfalls, this is a sensational approach to the tiny village of Flamm, which nestles in the innermost part of Sognefjord.
But the fjord is not Flamms only claim to fame, it also has the extraordinary Flamm Railway. A masterpiece of engineering, this rises more than 2,845ft above sea level in just 12 miles and the views are just as dramatic as the journey. There are a variety of other boat and road trips which promise more fantastic scenery along with visits to farms, mines, villages and isolated mountain lodges.