We were very eager to see Norway and the stops in London and Scotland were an added treat. We enjoyed our excursions in each stop. There was time for exploring on own too.
We strongly recommend the added excursions walking the huskies and kayaking in the fjord.
The ship is wonderful. There were many quiet corners on days when we were cruising at sea. We really love the Explorer Bar and loved sailing out of London and Edinburgh with the view rom the Explorer Bar. The lap around the ship is a good way to get some exercise. The weather on one side would be windy and a little cold. On the other side, we were walking in the sun.