Follow in the wake of the Vikings on two voyages that encompass the navigational, cultural and artistic influences of these great Northern explorers and adventurers – and the fantastic fjords and mountains that surrounded them. From the glorious and ingenious construction of their magnificent longboats – which you see in Oslo's Viking Ship Museum – to their intricate weapons, armor, jewelry and more, discover a people who more than lived up to their over-sized reputation. As you come to appreciate their fearsome strength and the rigor of their voyages, savor your own luxurious comfort, enjoying superb service and splendid amenities aboard your elegant Holland America Line ship.

Highlights of Voyage of the Vikings include:

• Cliff-side fishing villages of St. John's
• Beautiful sunsets that merge with the Midnight Sun in Nuuk
• A swim in the legendary geothermal waters of Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
• A close-up look at Stavanger's imposing Pulpit Rock
• The traditional changing of the guard in Oslo and a visit to the Viking Museum
• An exploration of Holland's royal city, the Hague, and the home of Holland America Line in Rotterdam
• A stroll along the beautiful, historic beaches of Normandy
• The Illuminated Book of Kells at Dublin 's Trinity College Library
• Hiking, biking, kayaking or bird-watching in Isafjördur, Iceland
• Whale watching in "Iceberg Alley" off St. Anthony, Newfoundland

Highlights of Northern Isles Adventure include:

• Swimming in the naturally warmed Blue Lagoon of Iceland’s Reykjavík
• Exploring tiny Qaqortoq, Greenland’s remote, icy outpost
• Whale watching in St. Anthony’s “Iceberg Alley,” off Newfoundland’s coast
• Discovering the wonders of Oslo’s Norsk Folkemuseum
• Open-air museum and festive folkdancing of Norway’s Kristiansand
• Spectacular mountains and fjords in Bergen, Norway
• Rarely-seen birds of the remote Faroe Islands
• Stunning scenery of Prince Christian Sound and Cape Farewell
• Icebergs and quaint Colonial buildings of Newfoundland