Arctic Pulse – Arctic Awe & Shetland Whirl

About this cruise

Block out 11 nights from June 7, 2027 and let this sailing from Hamburg do its thing. The route covers Lerwick, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri and Kirkwall and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Hot springs in the morning, glaciers in the afternoon. Iceland packs a lot into a small island. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Kirkwall, Viking roots beneath Orkney's wide skies. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Preziosa takes the food seriously, with 7 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.