Chef Arjan Kuipers from the restaurant De Ertepeller in The Netherlands will go onboard the SH Vega with his culinary excellence as it sails from Dublin to Reykjavik. Throughout this period, guests will have the pleasure of indulging in Chef Arjan's signature dishes and a specially curated menu designed to delight the most discerning palates during a spectacular Gala Dinner.

Moreover, he will entertain guests with a captivating cooking show and lead gastronomic excursions ashore, providing an opportunity to explore local culinary traditions and specialties. Guests will have the privilege of immersing themselves in the local cultures, partaking in activities such as hunting, fishing, farming, and foraging, all while benefiting from the expert perspective of world-famous chefs. And, of course, he will also socialize with guests throughout his voyage in the Swan Hellenic cultural expedition cruise tradition.

In the wake of Celts and Vikings

Setting sail from Ireland, this North Atlantic islands cruise takes you to Britain’s most northerly islands and Iceland. Board this captivating 12-night voyage and discover Scottish isles, from the Hebrides to the Shetlands and Orkney, before heading to the Danish outpost of the Faroe Islands, and finally on to Iceland. With rugged landscapes, picturesque villages, and evidence of Norse and prehistoric settlements, you’ll experience culture and friendly hospitality on islands that have been occupied since ancient times. Sit back as we sail past highlands and islands, and enjoy unrivalled natural beauty as you gaze at the only crowds you are likely to see – that of nesting birds and migratory species. Your unforgettable cruise ends in Iceland, an awe-inspiring land shaped by the formidable forces of fire and ice.

Highlights

• Explore Skara Brae, northern Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic village predating Stonehenge

• Keep watch for spouting and breaching orca and humpback whales

• Take a guided walk over the curious basalt columns that make up the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland