Enjoy a relaxing day at sea with our on board lectures whilst we set course to the Faroe Islands.

The Faroe Islands are a group of 18 islands that lie in the middle of the North Atlantic, halfway between the Shetland Islands and Iceland. Tórshavn is one of the smallest capitals in the world, with 15,000 inhabitants. It was founded in the 10th century, and might very well be the oldest capital in northern Europe.

Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands, and by far the northernmost town of Scotland. It was founded in the 17th century as a fishing port, and fishery is still the main industry, in addition to oil. Today, Lerwick is a bustling, cosmopolitan seaport with services and amenities usually only found in much larger places on the British mainland.

Kirkwall is the largest town and the capital of the Orkney Islands, situated off the coast of mainland Scotland and dominated by the famous St. Magnus Cathedral. The first mention of a settlement is in a saga from 1046, and the name Kirkwall derives from Norse Kirkjuvagr (Church Bay). Today Kirkwall has a population of 8,500, and is one of the most attractive and well preserved small towns in Scotland.

We call at the port of Leith, situated just a few kilometres from Edinburgh. After London, Edinburgh is the most visited city f the UK. With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, Edinburgh offers the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of the city combines the medieval Old Town, the Georgian New Town and award winning modern architecture.

Enjoy the comfort of MS Fram while we cross the North Sea and head towards Bergen. Our Expedition Team will give interesting lectures about the history and biology of the area we are in.

Stroll through the picturesque streets of Bergen and enjoy the well-known and famous sites like Håkon’s Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower, St. Mary’s Church, Bergen harbour and the famous fish market. A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage houses of “Bryggen” is well worth the trip!