About the Journey 

Follow in the footsteps of Viking explorers on an exceptional small-ship cruise from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Dublin, Ireland, aboard the new expedition cruise ship Diana. Along the way, traverse the volcanic terrain and rugged beauty of Europe’s northernmost islands, including the Faroes, Shetlands, Orkneys and Hebrides. 

Begin in Iceland, land of fire and ice, home to some of the most extraordinary geology on the planet. Then sail southwest to the Faroes, Denmark’s remote self-governing group of islands, to witness a breathtaking landscape of deep fjords, steep cliffs, and puffin colonies. In Scotland’s Shetland and Orkney Islands, delve into the region’s history from the neolithic UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar to the Bronze Age and the Viking era. 

Call at the Isle of Skye, with its ancient castles and picturesque towns, and see the stunning highlands of mainland Scotland. Witness the famed Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland and the scenic Isle of Man before ending the voyage in Dublin, the storied capital of Ireland. 

Princeton participants will be joined on this adventure by like-minded travelers from Wellesley College and Swan Hellenic cruises. 

Accommodation 

Hotel Hilton Reykjavík Nordica (or similar) Reykjavík, Iceland 
Conveniently located in Reykjavik’s business district, this Hilton hotel offers a gourmet restaurant specializing in Icelandic and Scandinavian cuisine, bright and spacious rooms, a gym and spa. 

Swan Hellenic Diana 
Built in Finland and launched in 2023, Swan Hellenic’s Diana is a new generation expedition cruise ship. Accommodating a maximum of 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and balcony suites, Diana offers one of the most generous indoor and outdoor space-to-guest ratios among cruise ships, and most interior rooms open to panoramic views of the sea. All staterooms and suites face outside and are equipped with private facilities, climate control, TV, Wi-Fi and USB connections. Public areas include a spacious observation lounge; club lounge; restaurant; outdoor café/bar that surrounds the heated swimming pool; wellness area with gym, spa, and sauna and adjoining outdoor jacuzzi; library; beauty salon; and infirmary attended by a full-time doctor and nurse. The ship also features expansive open-deck areas with two elevators connecting all decks. 

Reservations 

Registration is not yet open for this journey. Please request a brochure or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.