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Lands of the Midnight Sun

Jun 28, 2027 — Jul 8, 2027

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COPENHAGEN → REYKJAVIK

10 Nights on Star Pride

Cruise beneath the Midnight Sun to sparkling Norwegian fjords, steaming Icelandic geysers, ancient Scottish standing stones, and the bucolic Faroe Islands. Hear the echoes of Old Norse tongues, see lands once lauded in ancient Viking sagas, and witness sights that will stir your soul. As a guest of Windstar, you experience it all from a uniquely thrilling perspective.

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Overnight in Bergen with time to window shop along colorful Bryggen, Bergen’s old Hanseatic wharf and a UNESCO site.

Cruise Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, past tumbling waterfalls and abandoned mountain farms.

Admire the Art Nouveau architecture of Alesund.

Discover traditional villages of the Faroe Islands, complete with turf roofs. Photograph the Hellesylt Waterfall which divides the UNESCO town.

See St. Magnus Cathedral, Earl's and Bishop's Palaces and sip Scotland's most northerly whisky in Kirkwall.

Float in the therapeutic waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon.

Additional Information

Our Storyteller: Travis La Marche Operations Manager & Corporate Destination Manager Trainer

Travis is our Operations Manager & Corporate Destination Manager Trainer — a big title that basically means he supports our Destinations team at sea and our Product Managers in Seattle. It’s a role he’s well trained for with a decade of experience at sea and over 15 years of experience in the industry in a variety of areas from product development to public speaking. He’s a good listener, too.
Number of Windstar itineraries sailed: “Too many to count! I’ve visited every region that Windstar currently sails.”

Favorite thing to do onboard: “Head up to the Yacht Club first thing in the morning for a coffee and to watch the ship’s arrival into port. I also enjoy talking with guests out on deck in the morning and discussing their plans for the day.”

Hobby: “Riding my motorcycle and exploring different parts of the Canadian wilderness and the Pacific Northwest.”

Favorite part of his job: “My favorite part of my job is meeting and talking to guests, hearing why they love sailing with Windstar, and listening to their stories about past experiences and adventures.”

The Story

While Travis La Marche has crisscrossed nearly all of Northern Europe, the North Atlantic region’s dramatic topography always stops him in his trail boots. “These remote landscapes are actually quite distinct,” he says, “with everything from lush greenery to barren volcanic terrain.” There’s the take-your-breath-away beauty of Norway’s Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and the rugged, wild Shetland with her miniature ponies and heather moorlands. It’s here where you’ll find Jarlshof, an amazing archaeological site with 4,000 years of human history on display; while hundreds of prehistoric monuments — including the UNESCO-designated Skara Brae and Ring of Brodgar — lie sprinkled across the Orkneys’ pastoral grazing lands. The Faroe Islands are even further isolated, leaving only nesting puffins and a few intrepid adventurers to admire Europe’s tallest sea cliffs.

Amidst all this natural splendor sits lively Bergen, whose colorful, Hanseatic wharf earned UNESCO status; as well as the art nouveau town of Alesund, where Travis prefers to “just sit down in an inviting café and people watch.” Add a few extra days in Reykjavik, he says, and you’ll “fully experience some of the most beautiful, rugged areas in the world by land and by sea.”

Insider Tips

Take advantage of an overnight in Bergen to “truly appreciate its Hanseatic history,” leisurely strolling along the old Bryggen pier and lingering over dinner in one of its beautifully preserved wooden merchant houses.
Go hiking in the remote Faroe Islands or take a boat trip to Vestmanna Cliffs, home to thousands of nesting seabirds.
Feel the misty spray of Geirangerfjord’s Seven Sisters Waterfall on a guided kayaking tour or RIB adventure — “Back at the dock, take the Fossevandring staircase up to the town’s waterfall and a lookout point with fantastic views over Geiranger.”
Sample 12-year-old Scotch on a tour of the world’s most northerly whisky distillery in Kirkwall, or join the locals for a “wee dram” at one of the town’s many pubs like Helgi’s and Torvhaug.
Float in the therapeutic waters of the renowned Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik — Travis recommends stopping on the way to the airport: “You’ll board your flight completely relaxed and ready to sleep.”

JUN 28, 2027

Copenhagen

EMBARK

1:00 PM

DEPART

5:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

This historic city of palaces, canals, and copper spires casts a sense of enchantment upon all who walk its cobbled streets. Little wonder that Copenhagen's favorite son, Hans Christian Andersen, was inspired to write some of the world's most beloved fairy tales here. Stroll the 17th century Nyhavn waterfront where Andersen once lived, complete with colorful row houses and historic tall ships. Enjoy world-class shopping on Strøget, the world's longest pedestrian street. Or find your amusement at world-famous Tivoli Gardens where tree-lined pathways lead to theaters, open air stages, restaurants, cafes, and over 80 attractions.

JUN 29, 2027

AT SEA

JUN 30, 2027

Bergen

ARRIVE

9:00 AM

DEPART

11:59 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

Colorful Bryggen, Bergen's Hanseatic quay and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is so delightful you may find it difficult to explore further. But do. Watch the Huldras (forest nymphs) dance at Kjosfossen Waterfall, wander the narrow smau between the old buildings climbing the hillside.

JUL 01, 2027

Bergen

ARRIVE

12:00 AM

DEPART

12:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

JUL 02, 2027

Geiranger

ARRIVE

8:00 AM

DEPART

12:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

Visit tiny goat villages to sample homemade cheese. Take a RIB boat out on the spectacular Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Buy yourself a mango ice cream cone and absorb all the beauty around you.

Hellesylt

ARRIVE

3:00 PM

DEPART

6:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

En route to the Geirangerfjord, and at the mouth of the Sunnylvsfjorden, Hellesylt is a must-see stop according to UNESCO with its beautifully restored farmhouses strewn across the hills and mountains. Hiking here will reward you with extraordinary views of mountains and fjords. The waterfall in the center of the village cascades down between two bridges and is one of the most photographed sites of the area.

JUL 03, 2027

Alesund

ARRIVE

7:00 AM

DEPART

3:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

At the entrance to spectacular Geirangerfjord, Alesund has been voted the most beautiful town in Norway, and not only because of its location. The town burned to the ground in 1904 and was rebuilt in Art Nouveau style, with a few added elements from Nordic mythology - a longboat here, an image of Thor there.

JUL 04, 2027

Lerwick

ARRIVE

1:00 PM

DEPART

9:00 PM

MARINA

SHORE EXCURSIONS

The Shetland Islands may only have one town, and it's small, but as you already know, good things come in small packages. There are seabird colonies and sea mammals galore, along with a windswept beauty that's refreshing in its simplicity. History buffs can investigate 400-year-old castles or Iron Age ruins. Or meet the tiny ponies that share the islands' name.