35-Day ~ Voyage of the Vikings (July 2012)
Holland America Line
Start Date: |
July 14, 2012 |
End Date: |
August 18, 2012 |
Voyage of the Vikings (July 2012) ~ Knitting Cruises Description
Join Craft Cruises and Chris Bylsma on Holland America Line's Voyage of the Vikings aboard the gracious Maasdam for an 18-35-day discovery of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Netherlands, England, Ireland and Faroe.
The perfect cruise for knitters and cruising enthusiasts alike and sells out early every year. The Voyage of the Vi kings is Holland America's most popular sailing offered once a year attracting a many repeat cruisers. The North Atlantic is known for its rugged beauty and cool summertime temperatures. Take this voyage and you'll keep cool while stimulating your creativity.
The Voyage of the Vikings itenerary takes you through Eastern Canada, Greenland, Iceland, and Northern Europe sailing round trip from Boston. Visit favorite ports of call for knitters such as Reykjavik in Iceland, Bergen in Norway, Torshavn in the Faroe Islands London and Dublin. Travel across the world and only unpack your suitcase once onboard the ms Massdam without having to fly to Europe. What could be better?
Not up to the full 35-day Voyage of the Vikings? Then just take the first 18-day segment and disembark in Amsterdam and fly home.
Not only will Chris Bylsma be teaching her famous knitting techniques onboard this voyage, but Claudia , owner of Claudias Hand Painted Yarns, will be onboard selling her unique line of yarns! Take advantage of this amzing opportunity to learn from a master of knitting while trying new yarns and travel around the world.
Places Visited on this Voyage
The Voyage of the Vikings sails roundtrip from Boston to ports in Canada, Greenland, Prince Christian Sound, Iceland, Berufjordur, Norway, Netherlands, England, Ireland, Faroe Islands, Cape Fareell and Maine.
Boston, MA
Anyone coming into Boston a day or two early can use our list of yarn shops and do a Boston yarn crawl.
Nanortalik, Greenland
This port is surrounded by steep fjords and lush vegetation and if you're lucky you'll see a polar bear float by on an ice floe.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Icelandic wool is famous for its warmth and durability to harsh weather. See where it comes from and how its processed and shop for the finished product at one of Iceland's many yarns shops.
Bergen, Norway
Take a very scenic train journey to Dale where you can tour Dale of Norway's factory and shop for their top quality sweaters and outerwear and YARN at 30-70% off.
Torshavn, Faroe Island
Faroe is known for its tradition of elegant handwork including elaborate lacework. Learn about Faroese shaped shawls like the wings of butterflies with gorgeous drape that don't fall off your shoulders.
London, England
Visit I Knit London Yarn shop for a trunk show featuring designer Erika Knight. Erika Knight is a world renowned designer and consultant to the fashion and yarn industry. Erika has sixteen highly acclaimed knitting and crocheting books including the new Harmony Guides.
Dublin, Ireland
Rosemary Murphy is the Constant Knitter who enjoys giving traveling knitters personalized Irish attention by offering tea and fresh biscuits while they shop for yarn or sit and knit in her home where she runs a small yarn shop. The Constant knitter is located in the medieval section of town near the Guinness Brewery.
Torshavn, Faroe Island
Faroe is known for its tradition of elegant handwork including elaborate lacework. Learn about Faroese shaped shawls like the wings of butterflies with gorgeous drape that don't fall off your shoulders.
Claudia Hand Painted Yarns
Claudia McClean, the founder and colorist behind Claudia Hand Painted Yarns will be cruising with the group bringing her delicious yarns onboard for your knitting pleasure. Color, Color, & more Color. Claudia knows color. Claudia's muse tells her to teach what you know and what you are passionate about and she is passionate about working with color, yarn, thread and fiber. Her mother taught her the "womanly arts" of thread including knitting, crochet, sewing and crewel work. Claudia's life has taken its many turns but today the joy of Claudia's life is to surrounded herself by yarn, color and wonderful people who, like me, want to make things. Come join us on this trip of a lifetime and see where inspiration comes from.