Itinerary
- Day 1
Oslo
Your Arctic expedition starts in Oslo, Norway's capital sitting along the fjords. If you arrive early before heading to Svalbard, there's time to walk through the city center and check out museums, galleries, and the iconic Opera House. You could also head to Ekebergparken Sculpture Park if you want to see some modern art or spend time at the urban beach.
Optional Activities
- Explore Oslo city center and museums
- Visit the Opera House
- Visit the Munch Museum
- Stroll through Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
- Relax in a floating sauna
- Explore Sørenga and enjoy urban beach life
- Try New Nordic cuisine
Landmarks Oslo Opera House Munch Museum Ekebergparken Sculpture Park - Day 2
Longyearbyen
After breakfast, you'll get to know Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost town, where the colorful buildings and Svalbard reindeer give it a real frontier feel. The North Pole Expedition Museum is on the agenda, and then you'll join an included excursion before boarding your ship later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Longyearbyen on foot
- View Svalbard reindeer
- Visit North Pole Expedition Museum
- Included excursion after lunch
Optional Activities
- Electric bike tour
- Dog-sledding tour
- Hiking tour
Landmarks North Pole Expedition Museum - Days 3 - 6
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Over the next three days, you're in Northwest Spitsbergen National Park surrounded by steep mountains, glaciers, and islands. You'll look for Arctic wildlife like whales, seals, walruses, reindeer, and possibly polar bears. Activities include kayaking or RIB excursions, hiking, and beach clean-up work.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
- Wildlife viewing - whales, seals, walruses, reindeer, polar bears
- Kayaking excursions
- Small boat (RIB) shore excursions
- Hiking excursions
- Beach clean-up activities
- In-depth lectures from Expedition Team on local history, geology, and Arctic wildlife
- Full use of Science Center
Landmarks Northwest Spitsbergen National Park Kongsfjord Hinlopen Strait Freemansundet Hornsund - Day 7
Cruising Arctic Waters
This is a restorative day at sea as you cruise through Arctic waters. Relax on board, take in the views from the Explorer Lounge and Bar, or soak in the hot tub on deck while watching for seabirds. The Expedition Team offers interesting lectures throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Arctic waters
- Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Hot tub access
- Seabird scanning
- In-depth lectures from Expedition Team
- Visit Science Center
- Participate in Citizen Science projects
- Day 8
Jan Mayen Island
You'll visit Jan Mayen, one of Earth's most remote locations with no permanent residents. The landscape is covered in moss and lichen, dominated by Beerenberg, the world's northernmost active volcano. Look for large numbers of northern fulmars, Brünnich's guillemots, and little auks, plus whales and seals in the waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Landing on Jan Mayen Island
- Explore Beerenberg volcanic landscape
- Birdwatching - northern fulmars, Brünnich's guillemots, little auks
- Marine wildlife viewing - whales, seals
Landmarks Beerenberg Volcano Jan Mayen Island - Day 9
Cruising to Greenland
Another day at sea heading toward Scoresby Sund in eastern Greenland. Stop by the Science Center to learn from the Expedition Team about what's coming next, organize your photos, and pick up some photography tips from the onboard photographer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise towards Scoresby Sund
- Visit Science Center
- Briefing with Expedition Team about eastern Greenland and northern Iceland
- Photography tips from onboard photographer
- Days 10 - 12
Scoresby Sund
You'll explore Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord system, with white and blue icebergs, clear waters, and tall mountains. Look for musk oxen, Arctic foxes, mountain hares, whales, and seals. There are multiple shore landings, nature walks, kayaking, and birdwatching to fit in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Scoresby Sund fjord system
- Wildlife viewing - musk oxen, Arctic foxes, mountain hares, whales, seals
- Shore landings
- Nature walks
- Kayaking tours
- Birdwatching - little auks, Atlantic puffins, fulmars, snowy owls, Greenlandic gyrfalcons, great black-backed gulls
Landmarks Scoresby Sund - Day 13
Cruising to Iceland
Relax as the ship heads toward Iceland. Spend time in the Explorer Lounge and Bar with the views, use the hot tub, visit the gym on Deck 07, or chat with other travelers about your Arctic experiences so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Arctic waters
- Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Hot tub access
- Gym access with scenic views
- Day 14
Stykkishólmur and Snæfellsnes Peninsula
You'll reach Stykkishólmur, a charming fishing town with colorful houses in Breiðafjörður Bay. From there, explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park, called 'Little Iceland' because it has so many different volcanic landscapes, including the ice-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano, black-sand beach at Djúpalónssandur, and Lóndrangar basalt cliffs.
Optional Activities
- Explore Stykkishólmur town
- Visit Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park
- Visit Djúpalónssandur black-sand beach
- Visit Lóndrangar basalt cliffs
- Snowcat ride to Snæfellsjökull glacier summit
- Guided coastal hike with glacial cave tour
Landmarks Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park Snæfellsjökull Volcano Djúpalónssandur Beach Lóndrangar Basalt Cliffs - Day 15
Reykjavik
Your Arctic expedition wraps up in Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital. Walk around and see the art, culture, and history on display. Check out Laugavegur shopping street and visit the striking Hallgrimskirkja church. If you want, there's the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa to visit, or you can join an optional post-program to see the south coast.
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik city center
- Stroll along Laugavegur shopping street
- Visit Hallgrimskirkja church
- Explore city galleries and museums
- Visit Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
- Post-Program to explore Iceland's south coast with waterfalls, black sand beaches, geothermal springs, and mountains
Landmarks Hallgrimskirkja Church Blue Lagoon
