Harbor events and festivals will be planned at each city to welcome the visitors and highlight their presence. Overnight stops at smaller intermediate towns along the coastline will bring the Vikings to many more people along the way. People not along the coast, and in the home countries of these sailors, will be able to follow their progress via the Internet and the Media. Related events such as the Biking Vikings, will be coordinated with the progress of the ships, and special events in various cities will also dramatize this part of the Leif Ericson Millennium celebration. The ten-week voyage will bring the Viking ships to New York City by Sept. 30 where the ships will be seen by millions, and then to Philadelphia by October 7 to take part in a planned Viking Encampment, Scandinavian Festival, and the Leif Ericson Millennium Banquet on October 9.
Ships wishing to continue can proceed to Baltimore, Washington D.C., and cities beyond as desired.
The following itinerary and sailing schedule has been blocked out for review and comment by planners, participants, and host cities, and is subject to adjustment after comments are received. Charlottetown,P.E.I. Antigonish, Port Hastings, Liscomb Mills, etc. Sept. 30, Oct. 1 New York City, NY Pt. Viking ships will be of various sizes and sailing or motoring capabilities . A few may wish to sail the North Atlantic in the path of the Vikings from Nordic ports.