Your package begins as you embark your ship in New York, ready for your 14-night transatlantic voyage.

Halifax greets you with a lively waterfront boardwalk and a proud maritime heritage. Climb to the star-shaped Citadel for sweeping harbor views, then browse the stores and seafood spots along the water’s edge.

Sydney sits on the shores of Cape Breton Island, where Celtic roots run deep and the welcome is famously warm. Stroll the historic waterfront and look out for the giant fiddle that greets arriving ships.

Iceland’s compact capital blends Nordic cool with a creative, easygoing spirit. Admire the soaring lines of Hallgrímskirkja church, wander streets of brightly painted houses and linger over coffee in a cozy café.

Tucked beneath steep mountains in the Westfjords, Ísafjörður is a fishing town of quiet charm. Take in the fjord scenery from the deck as you arrive, then explore the old timber houses from the town’s trading days.

Known as the capital of the north, Akureyri sits at the head of Iceland’s longest fjord. Its botanical garden and cheerful town center make for a pleasant wander, with waterfalls and lakes waiting further inland.

Framed by beaches and a scattering of islands, Norway’s southernmost city is a laid-back summer favorite. Explore Posebyen, the old town of white wooden houses, or simply relax by the harbor and watch the boats come and go.

Disembark Queen Mary 2 in Southampton and transfer to the graceful city of Bath for two nights. Its honey-colored Georgian terraces and sweeping crescents make an instant impression as you arrive.

Step back nearly 2,000 years at the Roman Baths, one of the best-preserved ancient spas in the world. Walk where the Romans once bathed in the place they called Aquae Sulis, the site that gave the city its name.

Travel north to Stratford-upon-Avon, the market town where Shakespeare was born, for a two-night stay. The rest of the day is yours, perhaps for a riverside stroll as swans drift along the Avon.

Discover the world of the famous playwright at Shakespeare’s Birthplace, the house where he was born and spent his childhood. Later, visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the thatched farmhouse where his future wife grew up, set among gardens and orchards.

En route to London, pause in Cambridge for a guided walk through this famous university city. Pass the Senate House, Trinity College and the Bridge of Sighs, and hear stories of alumni such as Isaac Newton, before continuing to London for three nights.

Enjoy a day at leisure in the capital. Whether you spend it among the galleries, browsing the shops or following in the footsteps of kings and queens, London has something for every taste

Today brings the vacations’s centrepiece: an exclusive royal butler event with Grant Harrold at The Rubens at the Palace, a rare opportunity to discover the etiquette and traditions of royal service in an elegant London setting.

Your package complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.