Montreal, Quebec City, Reykjavik, Kirkwall, Isle of Portland, Southampton

Montreal is a city in the Canadian province of Quebec, on the Island of Montreal which is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. By arriving at the port of Montreal visitors are struck by the amazing contrast between the rich architectural heritage of the Old City and the towering skyscrapers of the city’s modern core.

Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America. The old district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with remarkable stone buildings and winding streets, is famous for its European charm and well-preserved architectural treasures. Explore the Fortifications of Québec (National Historic Site) close to 4.6 km in length, that offer a unique view, the Parliament Building, the most important historical site in Québec City, Notre Dame des Victoires, built in 1688, the oldest stone church in North America. From the old district, cruise visitors can take the funicular or the "neck-breaking steps", escalier Casse-Cou, Quebec City's oldest stairway, built in 1635 and named as such due to their steepness. There, at the bottom of Côte de la Montagne, lies the Petit-Champlain district, a picture-perfect neighbourhood resembling a quaint riverside village. All year-round, visitors are enchanted by the romantic European atmosphere of this quaint neighbourhood, site of the Québec's first port, and can see here some of the colony's first houses, while enjoying coffee, drinks, lunch or shopping.

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.

Kirkwall is the biggest town and capital of the Orkney Islands, off the coast of northern mainland Scotland. At the heart of the town stands St. Magnus Cathedral, the finest medieval building in the north of Scotland, next to it the ruins of the former Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. The town has two museums, the larger being Tankerness House Museum, which contains items of local historical interest within one of Scotland's best-preserved sixteenth century town-houses and the Orkney Wireless Museum, dealing with the history of radio and recorded sound. During your visit, you will also notice many 17th-18th-century houses in the local vernacular style. Kirkwall is a bustling market town, a lively centre for shopping and eating out.

Southampton is the largest city of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Southampton is a major port.  It was the point of departure for the RMS Titanic in 1912.