New York, Halifax, St pierre , St. John's (Newfoundland), Nuuk, Paamiut, Qaqortoq, Akureyri, Isafjord, Reykjavik

The "Big Apple", the bustling metropolis and worldwide centrre of commerce, finance, culture, fashion and entertainment, is a wonderland for Museum hunters -, shoppacholics and show-holics... Take a walk through Times Square, catch a Broadway show, visit some of the 150 museums,- Metropolitan Museum, MoMA (Μuseum of Modern Art), Guggenheim, American Museum of Natural History- and see its different facets through an intricate patchwork of neighborhoods. Walk along Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, trendy SoHo, Greenwich Village, Little Italy... See the Statue of Liberty, climb up the Empire State Building and Ground Zero and then, relax at Central Park, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in New York, which covers 341 hectares of paths, ponds, artificial lakes and green space within the asphalt jungle.

The economic and cultural capital of eastern Canada, is an easygoing and hospitable metropolis, located on one of the planet's great natural harbors. The beautifully restored waterfront buildings of Halifax's Historic Properties recall the city's centuries-old maritime heritage and adorned with landmarks like the Citadel fortress, Pier 21 (Canada's Ellis Island) and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Outside the city, cruise visitors can discover the weatherbeaten landscape of Nova Scotia's south shore, including famous Peggy's Cove and the German village of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

North America's oldest city, St. John's is a mix of colorful wooden houses, stately brick churches and colonial buildings. Travelers can easily explore nearby ecological reserves, world renowned Provincial and National Historic Sites, cultural and interpretative centres and hike urban and costal nature trails. St. John’s iconic landmarks are the Cathedral, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower and the Battery, and its new provincial museum called The Rooms.

Greenland’s capital Nuuk, is fueled on fresh air, strong coffee and diverse personalities. It was founded in 1728 and is a city of vitality, surrounded by immense nature, home to gourmet restaurants, fashion boutiques and the Northern Lights inspired Katuaq Cultural Center. A stroll through the picturesque Old Harbor shows that history and traditions remain strong in this growing city. Marvel at mummies in the Greenland National Museum. Try a tasting flight of local craft beers at Greenland’s largest microbrewery. Learn about urban arctic living, evaluate new and old expressions of Inuit culture- indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada and the United States, descendants of what anthropologists call the Thule culture, who settled in west Greenland in 1300, and they moved into east Greenland over the following century-, at the Nuuk Art Museum.

Paamiut, formerly Frederikshåb, is a town in southwestern Greenland in the Sermersooq municipality. There is local museum downtown in original buildings from the previous century, among them a carpenter workshop and a salt warehouse. The Danish Crown Princely family visited the town as part of an official tour of Greenland in summer 2014

Qaqortoq is the fourth-largest town in Greenland, with about 3200 inhabitants. The name "Qaqortoq" means "the White Place," and indeed, 85% of the area is under ice. Explore the small town and learn how people survive on this immense, remote island administered by the Danes but desperate for individual recognition of its distinctive culture. In the streets of Qaqortok there are many artistic sculptures made on stones, like totems, and a nice museum devoted to the expeditions to the northern part of the globe. You will also see the town fountain, the oldest in Greenland, built in 1927, the fish market, the older of two Lutheran churches in Qaqortoq, established in 1832.

Iceland's second-largest city offers a picturesque harbor as well as numerous artists' workshops and galleries. The town of Akureyri is the administrative, transportation and commercial centre of north Iceland, an important port and fishing centre. It lies at the head of the 60km long Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in Iceland. You can visit the northernmost botanical garden and golf course in the world, interesting museums and shops, churches and the Botanical Gardens. Akureyri has a robust cultural scene, with several bars and reputable restaurants. Explore the lunar landscape near Lake Myvatn, marveling at its tumultuous volcanic crater lake, boiling mud pools and steaming earth. 

The port of Ísafjörður is the largest of all harbours located in the Westfjords region of Iceland, located in the Skutulsfjörður. It is also the country's third busiest port of call for cruise ships which make a dramatic journey up the Ísafjarðardjúp Bay. This natural harbour is a perfect jumping-off place for hiking, biking and kayaking. Close to the cruise quays is the Maritime Museum, located in one of the oldest houses in Ísafjörður, which traces the life and history of the settlement with a fascinating array of fishing gear and variety of boats. You will also see the oldest group of houses in Iceland, merchant properties dating back to the 18th century.

Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland is noted for its abundant parks, brightly colored houses, steaming thermal pools and an incredibly vibrant music scene. Although small in populations, the world’s most northerly capital has everything larger cities have to offer. For passengers spending time in the city there is a wide choice of museums, galleries, restaurants and cafés. Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland's natural wonders, which range from ice fields to thermal pools. Just a few minutes drive outside the city is unspoilt countryside where you can encounter a cross-section of Iceland’s natural wonders, geology and history. Tours outside the city give you an idea of the many contrasts of Iceland’s natural beauty from lush valleys to barren higlands, from thunderous waterfalls to silent, mystical glaciers, from lava fields to sandy coastlines, from hotsprings to geothermal spas. If you have the opportunity, don't miss a dip in the pleasant waters of the Blue Lagoon.