HIGHLIGHTS
- Go
past spectacular bird cliffs in Iceland and the Norwegian Archipelago
of Svalbard
- Marvel
at the multitude of puffins, guillemots and gulls that congregate to
nest
- While
in Iceland, explore the area around Lake Myvatn to see how geology
plays an important factor in Iceland's daily life, or go whale-watching
along Iceland’s northern coast
- In
Svalbard, encounter fascinating landscapes, mountains, fjords and
glaciers while looking for walrus and polar bears
- Throughout
the voyage, learn about the geology, wildlife, botany and history of
this spectacular area from lecture presentations offered by your
knowledgeable on board expedition team
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Stateroom Triple | Stateroom Twin | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Superior Balcony Stateroom | Junior Suite | Captain's Suite |
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| Jun 01, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | 13,195 | 13,595 | 14,795 | 15,495 | 16,695 | 18,195 | 22,895 | 27,095 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Stateroom Triple | (Mid-range)
Balcony Stateroom A | (High-end)
Captain's Suite |
|---|
| Jun 01, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | 13,195 | 16,695 | 27,095 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Sprawling
Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is
home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt.
Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues,
Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses
painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green
roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside,
Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and
willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and
spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for
smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman
Ingólfur…
Day
2 - Latrabjarg Cliffs | Dyjandi
On
Iceland’s north coast and close to the westernmost tip of the
country are the impressive cliffs of Latrabjarg; Europe’s
largest bird cliff. Millions of individual seabirds make their home
along the promontory safe from the range of scavenging foxes on the
steep ledges. Atlantic Puffins, Northern Gannets, Razorbills and
guillemots have each selected their preferred areas in and above the
cliff in which to roost and nest. The Latrabjarg cliffs reach heights
of up to 1,400 ft. (440 m) along a staggering 9 mi. (14 km) stretch of
the coast.
Iceland
is well-known for its spectacular waterfalls. The iconic Dynjandi
waterfall, located in the Westfjords region, is regarded as one of
Iceland’s most impressive and majestic waterfalls. At the
top, the cascading water is roughly 100 feet wide and tumbles down
about 330 feet into the fjord. Its name Dynjandi means “the
thundering one” and its vast size, enormous sound, and sheer
force is overwhelming. It has also been nicknamed “The Bridal
Veil” because of the way the water sprays and spreads over
the rocks.
Day
3 - Vigur Island | Cruise along Hornbjard Cliffs
Vigur
Island is a little more than a mile (1.6 km) in length and about 1,350
ft. (412 m) wide. This green oasis punctuates the waters of the
Ísafjarðardjúp fjord east of the town of
Isafjordur. The island is home to a single farming family and has some
meticulously preserved historical landmarks including
Iceland’s only windmill, built in 1840 and used until 1917
for grinding imported wheat from Denmark, and a 200-year-old rowing
boat, which is still in use to ferry sheep to the mainland. Summer is
the best time to see large numbers of Atlantic Puffins, Arctic Terns
and Black Guillemots. One…
Day
4 - Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri,
called the Capital of the North, is the second largest urban area in
Iceland, and a lively one at that. Hemmed by the 37 mi. (60 km) long
Eyjafjörður, Akureyri is sheltered from the ocean
winds and embraced by mountains on three sides. Late 19th-century
wooden houses impart a sense of history, and the twin spires of a
modern Lutheran church rising on a green hill near the waterfront,
provide a focal point. To the south of Akureyri is the pyramid-shape
rhyolite mountain Súlur. Beyond it is Kerling, the highest
peak in Eyjafjörður District.
Day
5 - At Sea
While
we're at sea, enjoy wine tastings, designer boutiques, language and
dance classes. Take in a matinee movie, check the market or your e-mail
in the Internet Point, slip away with a novel from the library to a
sunny chaise or with a movie to your suite. Or just take in the sun
pool side. The choice is yours.
Day
6 - Jan Mayen
Humpback
and minke whales cavort and feed in the waters around the impressive
volcanic island of Jan Mayen with its towering ebony peaks and broad
black lava beaches. The primordial landscape is dominated to the north
by the 7,500 foot high (2,300 m) Mt Beerenberg, an active volcano
covered in glacial ice that last erupted in 1985. With permission from
the Norwegian authorities, a landing is possible at this rarely visited
outpost. Visitors may walk to the research and weather station, or
beyond, for birds-eye views of the meteorological station and the long
black sandy eastern shore of…
Day
7 - At Sea
While
we're at sea, enjoy wine tastings, designer boutiques, language and
dance classes. Take in a matinee movie, check the market or your e-mail
in the Internet Point, slip away with a novel from the library to a
sunny chaise or with a movie to your suite. Or just take in the sun
pool side. The choice is yours.
Days
8 to 10 - Svalbard Northern Region
There
are several deep fjords and prominent glaciers in the northern reaches
of Svalbard, as well as the northern hemisphere’s widest
glacier front. Ice conditions will dictate how much can be accessed in
terms of cruising bird islets like the Andøyane Islets or
approaching glaciers like Monaco Glacier and Seliger Glacier. The
Northern Region is also known to have several walrus haul-outs and
areas defined as “Arctic Desert”. Walks and hikes
ashore to have a closer look at flora and wildlife are a possibility in
the spectacular Northern Region of Svalbard.
Days
11 to 13 - Svalbard Southern Region
Svalbard’s
Southern Region and specifically Spitsbergen’s west coast is
less ice-clogged than the rest of Svalbard due to the moderating
influence of the Gulf Stream. Several fjords cut into the western coast
of Spitsbergen and have been used by trappers and hunters, as well as
the different mining companies that tried to exploit the riches of the
archipelago’s largest island of Spitsbergen. Remains of huts
and mines, as well as active commercial and scientific settlements can
be found and visited. Depending on the time of the season, glaciers can
be visited on foot or by sea. Northern places…
Day
14 - Cruise & Explore Bear Island
Almost
half way between Tromsø and Svalbard is isolated Bear Island
– considered the southernmost island of the Svalbard
Archipelago. The unglaciated island is an impressive nature reserve of
steep, high cliffs that are frequented by seabirds, specifically at the
southern tip. Brünnich’s Guillemots, Common
Guillemots, Black Guillemots, Razorbills, Little Auks, Northern
Fulmars, Glaucous Gulls, Black-legged Kittiwakes, and even Atlantic
Puffins and Northern Gannets nest along the cliffs south of
Sørhamna. Because of the large numbers of birds and the
isolated location, Bear Island has been…
Day
15 - Tromsø, Norway
Tromsø
surprised visitors in the 1800s: they thought it very sophisticated and
cultured for being so close to the North Pole, hence its nickname, the
Paris of the North. It looks the way a polar town should, with
ice-capped mountain ridges and jagged architecture that is an echo of
the peaks. The midnight sun shines from May 21 to July 21, and it is
said that the northern lights decorate the night skies over
Tromsø more than over any other city in Norway.
Tromsø is home to only 69,000 people, but it's very spread
out; the city's total area is 987 sq. mi. (2,558 sq km).
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Fares
are cruise only. There is NO Twinshare rate available on this ship and
single supplement is 2x the Twin Price listed above.
- Single
Occupancy and Third Guest Rates are available upon request.
- Complimentary
kayaking depending on weather and ice conditions. Available on a
first-come basis prior to each kayaking departure.
- All
trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
