HIGHLIGHTS
- Discovery
of Reykjavik, capital of Iceland.
- Optional
Golden Circle excursion: the 3 most emblematic sites in Iceland.
- Crossing
the Arctic circle.
- Landscapes:
vast glaciers, breathtaking fjords, volcanic rock, basalt pillars,
jagged cliffs and geysers.
- Wildlife:
Atlantic puffins, Northern gannets, Arctic terns, Minke whales,
humpback whales, Icelandic horses.
- A
passionate lecturer on board.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Deluxe Stateroom | Prestige stateroom Deck 4 | Prestige Deck 6 | Deluxe Suite Deck 3 | Deluxe Suite Deck 4 | Prestige Suite Deck 5 | Prestige Suite Deck 6 | Privilege Suite Deck 6 | Privilege Suite Deck 5 | Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5 | Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 | Owner's Suite |
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Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Deluxe Stateroom | (Mid-range)
Prestige Suite Deck 6 | (High-end)
Owner's Suite |
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ITINERARY
Day
1: Reykjavík
Iceland's
capital stretches along the edge of a vast bay in the west of the
country. Perlan, the “Pearl of
Reykjavík”, a museum located on
’Oskjuhlið hill, offers a panoramic view of the lush,
green landscapes. A little further, one can easily spot the signpost
showing the way to the evangelical Hallgrímskirkja church,
and to the historical centre where one can stroll along the
Skólavördustígur and the Laugavegur, two
lively streets with charming small shops. For some relaxation just
outside of the city, visitors have the opportunity to visit the
Reykjanes peninsula and its famous thermal lagoons of the Blue Lagoon.
Day
2: Isafjördur
Your
ship will take you to the heart of the fjords of North-West Iceland, a
wild land of lost valleys and steep cliffs, where man struggles to
survive. In this very isolated region we find the
Isafjörður fjord, undoubtedly one of the most
beautiful in the country, mainly for its relief, forged by many very
ancient basaltic flows. The town of Isafjörður, which
nestles at the back of its fjord, between imposing mountains, is a
delightful little town that lives exclusively from fishing. The capital
of the Western fjords, its old wooden houses bear witness to its past
as a major fishing port.
Crossing
the Arctic Circle
On
board your ship, cross the mythical line of the Arctic Circle. This
famous parallel runs at around 66° 33’ latitude
north. Often considered the gateway to the Arctic, it is simply the
latitude from which it is possible to observe the midnight sun at least
once in the year. Once over the Circle, during the summer months, you
will therefore be able to sail in permanent daylight and the low light
that is so particular to the polar regions. A unique moment, which will
doubtless remain one of the highlights of your cruise.
Day
3: Sailing around the island of Grímsey
Grímsey
is a small island located 40 km North of mainland Iceland. It was
formed by volcanic rock that has generated majestic basalt pillars. The
island has been inhabited since the Vikings came to Iceland and legend
has it that it is named after the colonial sailor Grìmur,
who sailed from the region of Sogn in Norway. This site is home to
fabulous wildlife, with many bird colonies having chosen to nest along
the jagged cliffs, such as the ‘‘clowns of the
sea’’ known as the Atlantic Puffins. While many
travellers come here in order to cross the invisible line into the
Arctic Circle, the island is also famed as a place to observe the
midnight sun.
Grímsey
Grimsey
is the northernmost island of Iceland surging from the Arctic ocean,
with the Arctic circle running through the island. Its contrasted
contours are surprising. From Grímseyjarhreppur, the
island’s only town located on the west coast, then heading
due south, you can take in the beauty of the hillsides, lushly carpeted
with moss and grass. On the rest of the coastline, imposing basalt
cliffs inhabited by sea birds stand proud.
Day
4: Akureyri
The
elegant city of Akureyri is located very close to the Arctic circle,
tucked away in the Eyjafjörður fjord. It displays a
stunning palette of colours: blue waters in the harbour, bronze
mountain ash on the squares and brightly-coloured houses in the
historical centre. As you walk along the cobbled streets,
you’ll come across rows of terraces with wooden furniture. A
vast stairway cut into the hillside leads up to the emblematic feature
of the town, namely the Akureyrarkirkja church. The very beautiful
botanical garden made possible by a microclimate offers the opportunity
to discover the Icelandic flora as well as plants from all over the
world.
Day
5: Seydisfjördur
At
the end of your journey through the heart of a very beautiful
17-km-long fjord, discover Seyðisfjörður, on
the north-east coast of Iceland. Its typically Scandinavian, colourful
houses and small blue church stand in the middle of an enchanting
setting, between rivers and waterfalls. The village, surrounded on all
sides by mountains with snow-topped peaks, has around 700 inhabitants.
This small fishing port with a very picturesque charm is not far from
Skálanes, a nature reserve of more than 1,000 hectares that
is home to about fifty bird species. This port of call combines nature
and culture, with wonderment guaranteed.
Day
6: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar
This
land seated off the southern coast of Iceland is the largest of the
Vestmann islands, and is the only inhabited island in the archipelago.
The steep Edfell volcanoes and the green prairies of
Herjólfsdalur offer rich contrast of nature. On the
Stórhöfði road, look out over grey sand
beaches and cliffs carved out by the Arctic ocean. From here, you can
also see the bronze landscapes of the mountaintops. You could visit
Eldheimar, an ultra-modern and interactive museum which traces the
volcanic eruption has experienced Heimaey in 1973.
Day
7: Reykjavík - Arrival
Day
8: Reykjavík - Disembarkation
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Gratuities
are included
- Free
Expedition Jacket to Keep and boots are available for rent
- Bottled
Water, Bar Drinks, Beer, House Wines and Soft Drinks are included with
lunch and dinner
- Complimentary
onboard WiFi (beginning in 2019)
- Complimentary
Traveler's Valet laundry servicce (beginning in 2019)
