Extra, extra, read all about it! According to the latest World Happiness Report released in March by the United Nations, the 3 countries with the happiest people on earth are Norway, Denmark and Iceland. Discover why on this unique Voyage of the Vikings aboard Royal Caribbean’s spectacular Serenade of the Seas. Escape the August heat and enjoy quality time in each country (including 3 days in Iceland) and ten fascinating ports of call, plus relaxing days at sea. Begin with an overnight hotel stay in Copenhagen! |
August 24: DEPART LOS ANGELES.
Board your jet at LAX today and fly overnight to Denmark. AIRFARE T.B.A.
August 25: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK.
Welcome to the capital of Demark! En route to your hotel, enjoy a panoramic tour of the capital. After freshening up, why not stroll to Tivoli Gardens, inspiration for Disneyland? ADMIRAL HOTEL
August 26: COPENHAGEN/CRUISING.
Day at leisure. Later, board the Serenade of the Seas and set sail at 5:00 p.m.
August 27: SKAAGEN, DENMARK.
7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This paradise at the tip of Denmark contains a surprising sophistication, with many cafes and seaside shops attesting to the large population of artists who reside here. Hans Christian Anderson wrote here, and the Skagen Impressionists painted many works of art that rival any of their French counterparts.
August 28: BERGEN, NORWAY.
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. This ancient Viking port is steeped in medieval history. The most fascinating sites here are the 12th-century Fantoft Stave Church with its rooftop dragons; Haakon's Hall, where the Norwegian kings were crowned; and Troldhaugen, the lakeside home of composer Edvard Grieg.
August 29: LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLAND.
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Lerwick in the Shetland Islands is Great Britain's most northerly town. Visit the old harbor and a prehistoric site containing a Bronze Age fort.
August 30: AT SEA.
While cruising, enjoy endless amenities aboard your ship: There are two pools, three whirlpools, Casino Royale, a beautiful, lush solarium with waterfalls, golf simulators, etc. Summer in Scandinavia—paradise at sea!
Serenade of the Seas
August 31: AKUREYRI, ICELAND.
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. With an excellent natural harbor in the Eyja fjords, Akureyri is the capital and chief port of northern Iceland. Close to the Arctic Circle and far from tourists, mingle with the natives!
Reykjavik
September 1 & 2: REYKJAVIK 2:00 p.m. Reykjavik is the gateway to a jagged land of fire and ice. With its widespread lava fields, massive glaciers, deep fjords, lush lowlands and high plains, Iceland is a haven for geology and nature lovers. The city is the region's cultural and financial center. The most popular tours visit the Golden Waterfall, the Strokkur Geyser, Thingvellir National Park, and the famous Blue Lagoon, where you can soak in thermal waters. Set sail Sept. 2 at 5:00 p.m.
September 3: DAY AT SEA.
After so many ports of call, relax at sea on the beautiful Serenade. Opt to workout at the fitness center, or indulge in a spa treatment. Take in a live musical show, or rock out at the disco on the uppermost deck of the ship.
The Prince Christian Sound
September 4: PRINS CHRISTIAN SOUND (cruising) The Prince Christian Sound is a waterway near the southernmost tip of Greenland. It separates the mainland from Sammisoq and other islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago.
September 5: QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Full day in Greenland. Qaqortoq is one of the most beautiful cities in Greenland and is a center for artisans and festivals. In the summer there is the flower festival, where lush
and colorful flowers surround the sparkling icebergs. Another curiosity: Artists carve sculptures in boulders around town.
Qaqortoq
September 6-7: DAYS AT SEA.
Two relaxing days at sea. Wireless Internet service is available aboard the Serenade.
September 8: SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
9:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. Nova Scotia means “New Scotland,” and early Scottish settlers felt the land resembled home. A popular excursion is to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Park, an amazing re-creation of a 1744 French fortress. Bird-watchers will want to venture out to Bird Islands to spot the Atlantic puffin and bald eagle. The sinuous Cabot Trail along the coast offers one of the most dramatic drives in North America.
September 9: HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. This city's seafaring roots run deep. Displays at the Maritime Museum include models of vessels and a Titanic exhibit. Excursions visit the Citadel National Historic Park, the Nova Scotia Museum, Bay of Fundy and Peggy's Cove. Even Vikings made it this far south!
September 10: DAY AT SEA.
Final day is yours to do some final packing, shopping, playing, and/or gambling at the casino.
September 11: BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. 6:00 a.m. Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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