Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
You'll arrive in Reykjavik and have time to explore Iceland's capital before boarding MS Fram. Start by grabbing breakfast at a local café, then head to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa for a soak in the milky blue waters. After that, wander down Laugavegur shopping street to see local shops and grab lunch if you're hungry. Before boarding, check out Hallgrimskirkja church with its unique architecture. You'll collect your complimentary expedition jacket and get settled into your cabin on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Complimentary expedition jacket collection
- Cabin settlement and ship orientation
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
- Explore Laugavegur shopping street
- Visit Hallgrimskirkja church
- Explore city galleries and museums
- Pre-Program extension to discover more of Iceland
Landmarks/POIs Blue Lagoon Hallgrimskirkja Laugavegur 
- Day 2
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
The ship takes you to Stykkishólmur, a fishing town where you can walk around and see the harbor. From there, you'll head into Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park, which locals call 'Little Iceland' because it has so many different landscapes packed into one area. You'll see the black-sand beach at Djúpalónssandur and walk along the basalt cliffs at Lóndrangar. The ice-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano sits in the distance, and you can spend time taking photos and exploring the volcanic terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Stykkishólmur fishing town
- Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park
- Visit Djúpalónssandur black-sand beach
- Visit Lóndrangar basalt cliffs
- Snowcat ride to top of Snæfellsjökull glacier
- Guided coastal hike with glacial cave tour
Landmarks/POIs Stykkishólmur Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park Snæfellsjökull Djúpalónssandur Lóndrangar - Day 3
Westfjords
You'll reach Patreksfj6rður, Europe's westernmost village, and get a feel for the area's strong fishing heritage. There's time to hike around the fjords on foot, and if you're interested in wildlife, you can head to Rauðasandur beach where seals hang out on the rocks. The main event is seeing Dynjandi waterfalls, which cascade down the hillside dramatically. If you're into birdwatching, Látrabjarg cliff is nearby where puffins, northern gannets, guillemots, and razorbills nest on the rock faces.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Patreksfjörður village
- Hiking through the fjords
- Visit Rauðasandur beach and observe seals
- Tour to Dynjandi waterfalls
- Birdwatching at Látrabjarg bird cliff
Landmarks/POIs Patreksfjörður Rauðasandur Dynjandi Látrabjarg - Day 4
Akureyri
The ship arrives in Akureyri, Iceland's second-largest city, positioned in a spot surrounded by volcanic landscapes. You'll have the morning to walk around town and check out the botanical gardens if that interests you. Local museums offer insight into the area's history and culture. Akureyri's also known for whale watching, so keep an eye out for white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises, and if you're lucky, larger whales offshore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk around Akureyri city
- Visit botanical gardens
- Visit Akureyri museum
- Visit Norðurslóð museum
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
- Visit Mývatn Nature Baths
- Explore Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord
- Horseback riding
- Off-road 4x4 exploration
Landmarks/POIs Akureyri Akureyri Botanical Gardens Goðafoss Mývatn Nature Baths Eyjafjörður - Day 5
Grímsey
You'll travel by RIB boat out to Grímsey island, a remote place with only about 60 people living there. The island sits right on the Arctic Circle, and you'll participate in a special ceremony marking that crossing, which is something most people never experience. The Orbis et Globus sculpture marks the circle's location. The main draw here is seeing the Atlantic puffin colonies during breeding season, with thousands nesting on the island's cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arctic Circle crossing ceremony
- RIB boat excursion to Grímsey
Optional Activities
- View Atlantic Puffin colonies
- View Orbis et Globus sculpture
Landmarks/POIs Grímsey Orbis et Globus - Day 6
At Sea
This is a cruising day as you head towards Jan Mayen, so you'll have a chance to relax on deck and unwind. There are hot tubs where you can soak while scanning the Arctic waters for seabirds and marine life. You can spend time in the Explorer Lounge and Bar socializing with other passengers. The Expedition Team runs lectures throughout the day covering local history, geology, and Arctic wildlife, so there's plenty to learn if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lectures from Expedition Team
- Science Center access
- Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Onboard hot tubs and sauna
Optional Activities
- Citizen Science projects
- Photography tips from onboard photographer
- Day 7
Jan Mayen
Jan Mayen is one of Earth's most isolated places, and you're on one of the few expedition ships that even attempts to land here. The landscape looks surreal with moss and lichen covering the volcanic slopes, and Beerenberg dominates the skyline as the world's northernmost active volcano (it last erupted in 1985). You'll spot northern fulmars, Brünnich's guillemots, and little auks nesting on the cliffs and rocky areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Landing on Jan Mayen island (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Observe seabird colonies
- Wildlife viewing - whales and seals
Landmarks/POIs Beerenberg Jan Mayen - Day 8
At Sea
You're cruising towards Spitsbergen today, so it's a good time to catch up and review what you've seen so far. Head to the Science Center where the Expedition Team discusses Arctic wildlife and scenery from previous stops and talks about what's coming up in Svalbard. This is when you can sort through all the photos you've taken and get some tips from the professional photographer on board about composition and lighting for Arctic shooting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Science Center lectures and discussions
- Photography tips from onboard photographer
- Access to extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Day 9
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
You'll explore Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, which is one of the most remote Arctic wilderness areas around. The landscape features steep mountains, stark glaciers, and islands offshore that feel completely untouched. Keep watch for Arctic wildlife like whales, seals, walruses, and reindeer. You'll have chances to kayak out, take RIB boats to shore, go on hikes, or participate in beach cleanups. There are also relics from Svalbard's early explorers to see in certain locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted RIB boat landings
- Access to kayaks (launch opportunities)
- Beach clean-up activities
- Hiking excursions
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing - whales, seals, walruses, reindeer
- Cultural exploration - historical relics from first explorers
Landmarks/POIs Northwest Spitsbergen National Park - Day 10
Longyearbyen
Your Arctic Islands expedition ends in Longyearbyen, and you'll depart the ship with a lot more knowledge about Arctic animals, polar history, ice dynamics, and climate change. If your flight to Oslo doesn't leave immediately, you can explore Longyearbyen's small downtown area and shop for keepsakes like traditional Svalbard sweaters as reminders of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight in economy class from Longyearbyen to Oslo
- Transfer from ship to airport in Longyearbyen
Optional Activities
- Explore Longyearbyen city
- Shop for Svalbard sweaters and keepsakes
Landmarks/POIs Longyearbyen
