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Iceland & Fjords Cruise
11 nights roundtrip from/to Harwich, England
June 24 July 5, 2013
Celebrity's Infinity
Join us for this most unique itinerary, to Iceland and the Norwegian Fjords! We'll sail on the newly renovated and 'Solsticized' Infinity from Harwich, England. The highlights of this exciting cruise are visits to exotic Iceland and the majestic beauty of the Norwegian Fjords! Pamper yourself with gourmet food, superb entertainment and fabulous service while cruising to fabulous ports of call in Norway, Faroe Islands, and Iceland! An exciting highlight of the cruise will be a visit to exotic Reykjavik, Iceland! 

Celebrity's Infinity
Celebrity Infinity will sail with a new sense of style and excitement. A popular member of Celebrity's fleet, after a spectacular refurbishment in December 2011 emerge with AquaClass accommodations including the Mediterranean-themed Blu specialty restaurant. She got the hip Celebrity iLounge where you can participate in the iLearn enrichment series or pick up the latest high-tech wonder from the first Apple Reseller at Sea. And get ready to have a unique, memorable dinner at the innovative QsineSM restaurant, where you order from an iPad. Finish with a chilled Peartini at the ice-topped Martini Bar. Plus more staterooms, more verandas, an expanded art collection, and completely new décor throughout. There's going to be a new way to get away and make the most of your precious vacation days.
A sumptuous, world-class meal. A theatrical extravaganza reminiscent of the best on Broadway. Cocktails in a piano bar at midnight, breakfast overlooking the sea at sunrise. Each and every one is a reality on Infinity . A member of Celebrity's Millennium class of ships, Infinity is steeped with prestige and elegance. Dressed in polished marble, warm woods and etched glass, Infinity consistently makes a long-lasting, luxurious impression.

Harwich, England
Located just 69 miles from London, Harwich is one of England's busiest coastal towns. Here you'll discover many historic buildings, picturesque lighthouses, a quaint beach, and the Redoubt Fort, dating all the way back to Napoleonic the era.
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Torshavn is one of the smallest capitals in the world but is big on incredible scenery and nature. Located northwest of Scotland, Torshavn offers fresh air, deep blue ocean views, amazing vertical sea cliffs and green mountains with picturesque valleys. The breathtaking natural beauty will amaze and inspire.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland's capital and largest city is located on the country's southwest coast at the head of Faxafloi Bay. Settled in 877 AD, Reykjavik has grown into an important seaport and center of government and education with theaters, museums and observatories. Interestingly, this modern city still chooses to use water from nearby hot springs to heat all of its buildings.
Arbaer Folk Museum
The open-air museum displays particularly fine examples of traditional Icelandic buildings including an old turf church.
Blue Lagoon
Enjoy the heat of this man-made lagoon located in the middle of a lava field on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Blue-green algae and white silica mud give the waters their milky aquamarine colour.
Gullfoss Waterfall
Iceland's most famous waterfall plunges down a series of cascades into a deep gorge.
Geyser Hot Springs
Strokkur Geyser spews a 60-foot column of water skyward at regular intervals. The Great Geyser, located nearby, became active again after earthquakes in the year 2000.
Langjokull
Iceland's second largest glacier boats an ice field that is over 400 square miles in area and up to 3,000 feet thick.
National Museum
The museum's 3,000 artefacts and art objects include a number of Iceland's greatest cultural treasures.
The Pearl
This giant steel and glass dome, built atop hot water storage tanks on Oskjuhlid Hill, offers 360-degree views of the city.
Thingvellir National Park
The park is a rift valley covered by pahoehoe lava. The valley's western wall is a 120-foot-high cliff. Here the Icelandic Althing first met in 930 A.D.
Akureyri, Iceland
Established in the mid-17th century, Akureyri is home to Iceland's largest fishing company and its biggest shipyard. Viking sagas, spectacular fjords, snow-capped mountains... Iceland's 'Capital of the North' is also surprisingly mild and the so-called Green Town is made for those long summer days. The geothermal pools or the city's forested areas are just two places to get out and about.
Botanical Gardens
Established in 1912, the gardens are home to over 2,000 species ranging from Icelandic flora to plants and trees gathered from around the world.
Godafoss Falls
In the year 1000, Thorgeir Thorkelsson signalled his approval of Iceland's conversion to Christianity by hurling his Norse idols into the falls.
Lake Myvatn
The lake lies at the heart of Iceland's most geologically active district and supports one of the great salmon and trout fisheries in all Europe.
Laufas Folk Museum
The museum's traditional 19th century buildings include a gabled turf farmhouse, a small church and a rectory.
Geiranger, Norway
Geiranger is remote even by Norwegian standards, with a rugged beauty that will leave you breathless. Winding our way through the Geiranger Fjord feels like the entrance to a secret world, protected by massive, snowcapped mountains on either side. You can also take a side trip to Ørnesvingen or Flydalsjuvet to look down upon this magnificence.
Eagle's Bend
The overlook affords stunning views of the Seven Sisters Waterfall, the fjord, and the surrounding mountains.
Flydalsjuvet
This celebrated viewpoint is a massive rock that overhangs the fjord. The picture-postcard views include fjord, valley and village.
Mt. Dalsnibba
At 4, 757 feet above sea level, Mt. Dalsnibba offers panoramic views of Geiranger and its fjord.
Norwegian Fjord Centre
The centre's exhibits present the ecology, history and culture of the region.
Bergen, Norway
Once the seat of medieval Norway, Bergen is a former Viking stronghold girded by deep fjords, towering mountains and sweeping glaciers. Unlock this fascinating 'Gateway to the Fjords', Norway's second-largest city, Bergen is home to over 200,000 people. Maritime trade and oil industry are still vital to the city's economy. Visit medieval wooden houses on the waterfront and peek inside the workshops of local painters, weavers and craftsmen where works of art – some better than others – await discovery. Visit Bryggen Wharf, where you can strike a bargain in one of the many artisans' workshops, or visit the famous Fish Market for a real treat.
Bryggen
A World Heritage Site, the old waterfront district was a major trading centre for the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages.
King Haakon's Hall
Completed in 1261, this great hall was built for royal weddings and coronations.
Mt. Floyen Funicular
The cable car ride to the summit of one of Bergen's seven hills offers dramatic views of the city and its fjord.
Mt. Floyen
The Fløyen Hills are a popular year-round playground for Bergen's residents.
The Torget
Bergen's beloved, open-air fish market.
Troldhaugen
Located near Lake Nordas, the home of composer Edvard Grieg is considered a national shrine
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