Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 15-night voyage from Portsmouth to Iceland and back on the Valiant Lady. This extraordinary journey takes you through historic and vibrant cities like Dublin, Glasgow, Stornoway, and Edinburgh, culminating in the breathtaking experience of witnessing a solar eclipse in Iceland. Along the way, you’ll explore Dublin’s lively Temple Bar, the scenic Scottish countryside, and the charming cafes of Stornoway. In Iceland, marvel at Akureyri’s natural wonders, Siglufjörður’s outdoor adventures, and Reykjavik’s otherworldly landscapes and vibrant nightlife.

Begin your adventure in Portsmouth, a city rich in seafaring history, and conclude in Edinburgh, known for its exceptional culinary scene and historic castles, before returning to Portsmouth. This voyage offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the chance to book your journey on the Valiant Lady today!

Things to note: 

• Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are accepted. 
• PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Room pricing can change without notice. To secure the best rates, get your 20% deposit in by October 4, 2024.
• Valid Passport BOOK is required for ALL travelers. It must not expire within 6 months of this trip completion. If it does expire within the 6 month period, please begin the Passport BOOK renewal process now. (Current passport application process times are 10-14 weeks for standard delivery time, and 7-9 weeks for an expedited processing time.) 
• You may book your own flights, or I can book them for you. 
  • If you book your own flights, please email me with flight information using the subject line "Virgin Eclipse of the Heart".
• You may book your own pre and post hotels, or I can book them for you.

If you or anybody traveling with you wishes to cancel, you must contact your travel agent Tony Gilkinson, and give notice of the cancellation. The Voyage will only be cancelled on the date we receive the notice of cancellation.

- You have the most flexibility outside of 120 days prior to your departure date. If you're booking at this time, you have a 7-day grace period to request a full refund on your deposit and any other payments made. Refunds will be issued to your original form of payment.
- After the grace period (but still before the 120-day mark), you can receive a full refund on any payments, not including your deposit. For your deposit, you can request a Future Voyage Credit at this time.
- From 119 days up to 45 days from your departure date, your available options are:

• Receive a “Future Voyage Credit” in the amount paid that can be applied to a new sailing up to 1 year after the original Voyage date.
• Change to a new Voyage date up to 1 year after original Voyage date.
• Change names on the reservation; permissible up to 48 hours before your Voyage sailing date.
• Submit an insurance claim if travel protection (aka travel insurance) was purchased.   

- At 44 days from your departure date, all funds paid are final. But you do have the option to transfer, sell, or otherwise have someone go in your place up to 48 hours before your Voyage.

Note: the date of departure means the date the arrangements you have booked through Virgin Voyages start.  So if I have booked a flight or hotel add-on to your Voyage through Virgin Voyages, it is the day the first add-on begins.  Conversely, It may be your Voyage sail date if that is the only thing you booked through Virgin Voyages.  The sail date is the date the ship, on the Voyage portion of your holiday, departs the port of embarkation.  

Individual cancellation policies apply at the Guest level for any individual cancellation within a cabin.  

Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim any unrefunded money (less any applicable excess) under the terms of your travel insurance policy. Claims must be made directly to your insurance company. As always, we recommend you purchase our Voyage Protection. 

If a cancellation reduces the number of full-paying party member below the original number used to calculate your booking's price, free place, or concessions, we will adjust these items and issue a new invoice at the higher applicable price.  Cancellations are effective at 11:59 p.m. Eatern Time on the date the guest communicates the cancellation. Per person taxes and fees will be refunded to the credit card on file.