Departing from the Icelandic capital, we call at Nuuk in Greenland, where colorful houses dot the craggy coastline. Majestic wildlife greets us at Paamiut, before a lesson in Norse history at Qaqortoq. Sailing through the dramatic Prince Christian Sound brings us to T�rshavn on the Faroe Islands, followed by Lerwick on the Shetland Islands for a dram or two. We then call at the charming Norwegian ports of Stavanger and Mandal, before two days in Oslo, the Nordic capital of cool. alesund, famed for its striking Art Nouveau architecture, is next, then Kristiansand, a charming coastal city characterized by wooden houses and white-sand beaches. Two more Norwegian ports follow: picturesque Maloy, and Bergen, gateway to magnificent mountains. Exploring Aarhus, we discover a Danish city that artfully blends the old and new. The next day brings us to Kiel in Germany, which boasts a rich naval heritage. Our final stop is Copenhagen, for an immersive two days discovering historic castles, striking contemporary architecture, and a thrilling culinary scene.