Icelands Land of Ice & Fire and the Solar Eclipse Cruise on Ambition from Dundee

Dundee

The Port of Dundee is a gateway to the historic City of Dundee, Angus, Fife (St Andrews), Perthshire and the Trossachs and is located close next to City Quay and the rejuvenated Dundee Waterfront. Please note all passengers must report to the specially designated ‘Cruise Traffic’ area at East Camperdown Street, Dundee, DD1 3LG.Dundee City Council offers secure car parking at the Olympia Car Park (postcode DD1 3JU) which is a short taxi ride to the Cruise Terminal. This car park is operated by the City Council at a weekly rate of £56 (this may vary) for your cruise payable at the car park by cash or card.

Runavik (Faroe Islands)

Runavík is a village in , Faroe Islands. It has an important port, originally used by fishing boats. The Faroe Islands are 18 islands in the northwest of Scotland, halfway between Iceland and Norway. The Islands are a self-governing island territory of Denmark and astand out due to their incredible nature and scenery, the fresh air, the deep blue ocean, the vertical sea cliffs and the green mountains, turning extraordinarily green in summertime.

Reykjavik (Iceland)

Iceland is the second biggest isle of Europe and it is known as the land of ice and fire. In the capital Reykjavik, you will find a very cosmopolitan city and adapted to the times. With so much touristic variety that it will be hard to decide between glaciars or thermal waters. A city full of contrasts where you will find typical constructions and futuristic buildings, in one of the youngest countries in the world.

Grundarfjordur (Iceland)

Grundarfjörður is a small town, situated in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. The town had 938 inhabitants in 2004 and 974 inhabitants in 2005. The town is situated in front of an impressive mountain range which has a slightly alpine look. On the sea side, there is a mountain called Kirkjufell, a diverted piece of the mountain strip Mýrarhyrna. The mountain forms a small peninsula.The town received the right to do commerce in 1786. Around 1800, French merchants came to Iceland and lived in Grundarfjörður, where they constructed a church and a hospital of their own. The town has become rich through the fishing industry, and this wealth shows in the style of the original, luxurious houses being built. The road to nearby Stykkishólmur crosses a big lava field, called Berserkjahraun. This is partially warm, so that even in winter, there is not snow everywhere. The name of the lava field comes from the Eyrbyggja saga, according to which two Berserkers were slain here by their master, because one of them fell in love with his master´s daughter. Twin towns Sister cities

Seydisfjordur (Iceland)

A place of waterfalls and nature, Seydisfjordur is a town ful of creativity and rich in history. Inhabited by about 700 people the town acts as one big friendly family. Experience the flourishing art scen and try the delightful hiking trails and enjoy the local cuisine. Seydijofordur is surrounded by mountains with most prominent Mt. Bjólfur to the West (1085m) and Strandartindur (1010m) to the East. The fjord itself is accessible on each side from the town. The townis well known for its old wooden building and has a vibrant cultural scene with an arts centre, a Technical Museum and local heritage museum. The LungA art festival takes place in July and world-renowned artist Dieter Roth had a residence and art studio here. There are several waterfalls in the town. A popular hiking path starts at the town center, following the East bank of the Fjardará, the river that flows through the center of town. Further up the river there are 25 waterfalls.

Lerwick (Shetland Islands)

Lerwick is the capital of the principal island of Mainland, and is the most northern village of Britania. The atractions of the village include the old port, the city chamber, flower parks, in the outskirts the Pictish Broch in Clickimin, a prehistoric site that has a fortress of the Bronze Age.

Dundee

The Port of Dundee is a gateway to the historic City of Dundee, Angus, Fife (St Andrews), Perthshire and the Trossachs and is located close next to City Quay and the rejuvenated Dundee Waterfront. Please note all passengers must report to the specially designated ‘Cruise Traffic’ area at East Camperdown Street, Dundee, DD1 3LG.Dundee City Council offers secure car parking at the Olympia Car Park (postcode DD1 3JU) which is a short taxi ride to the Cruise Terminal. This car park is operated by the City Council at a weekly rate of £56 (this may vary) for your cruise payable at the car park by cash or card.