Itinerary
- Day 1
Copenhagen
You'll land in Copenhagen and check into your Special Stay hotel for two nights. The city has transformed from a fishing village into one of the world's top design hubs, and you'll see that reflected in the elegant palaces, copper-roofed townhouses, and cobbled squares scattered throughout.
- Day 2
Copenhagen
Start your morning at Rosenborg Castle, a Renaissance palace holding 400 years of royal treasures, Crown Jewels, and Royal Regalia. You'll also walk through the courtyard at Amalienborg Palace where the Danish Royal Family lives. Later that evening, head to one of Copenhagen's top restaurants for your welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at one of Copenhagen's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Rosenborg Castle
- Visit to Amalienborg Palace courtyard
- Welcome dinner at a fine restaurant
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise featuring Christiansborg Palace, Black Diamond Library and Little Mermaid statue
- Tivoli Gardens visit
Landmarks/POIs Rosenborg Castle Amalienborg Palace Christiansborg Palace Black Diamond Library Little Mermaid statue Tivoli Gardens - Day 3
Copenhagen to Stockholm
After breakfast, you'll travel to the airport for your flight to Stockholm. The Swedish capital sits on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges and is known for its graceful architecture, green spaces, and location near the Baltic Sea. Check in at your Special Stay hotel for your first of two nights.
- Day 4
Stockholm
A local guide takes you through Stockholm's key sites including City Hall with its golden Three Crowns spire, Riddarholm Church, and the Royal Palace. Then you'll head to Djargardens to see the Vasa Ship Museum, where a 17th century warship that sank in 1628 is preserved. This evening, you'll have Swedish dinner with European influences.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner featuring Swedish cuisine with European influences in a stunning setting)
Included Activities
- Guided tour including City Hall
- Riddarholm Church visit
- Royal Palace visit
- Vasa Ship Museum visit
- Dinner featuring Swedish cuisine with European influences
Landmarks/POIs City Hall Riddarholm Church Royal Palace Vasa Ship Museum - Day 5
Stockholm to Oslo
A short flight brings you to Oslo, Norway's capital on the southern coast. This modern, diverse city is surrounded by forests and fjords and known for its museums and green spaces. You'll settle into your hotel for a two-night Special Stay.
Optional Activities
- Oslo Opera House private backstage tour with rooftop views and glass of wine
Landmarks/POIs Oslo Opera House - Day 6
Oslo
Head to the Bygdoy Peninsula to explore Viking history and Norway's maritime traditions. You'll visit the Kon-Tiki Museum to learn about Thor Heyerdahl's sea voyages and the Fram Museum to see the polar ship that sailed from 1893 to 1912. If interested, you can optionally join an art specialist to visit the Munch Museum's collection.
Included Activities
- Visit to Bygdoy Peninsula
- Kon-Tiki Museum visit
- Fram Museum visit and step aboard the Fram Polar Ship
Optional Activities
- Munch Museum guided tour with art specialist featuring over half of Edvard Munch's paintings including 'The Scream'
Landmarks/POIs Kon-Tiki Museum Fram Museum Fram Polar Ship Munch Museum - Day 7
Oslo to Lofthus
You'll drive through Hardangervidda, Europe's highest mountain plateau and home to Norway's largest wild reindeer herd. Later, head to the small fjord-side village of Lofthus overlooking Folgefonna glacier. Known as Hardanger's orchard, the hillsides feature white blossoms in spring and fruit-laden trees in summer. Stay overnight with fjord views.
Landmarks/POIs Hardangervidda Folgefonna glacier - Day 8
Lofthus to Bergen
Drive east toward Hardanger Fjord and cross the Hardanger Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges, on your way to Bergen. This 12th century Hanseatic port is surrounded by seven hills with colorful houses along the harbor. Check into your Special Stay residence for two nights.
Landmarks/POIs Hardanger Fjord Hardanger Bridge - Day 9
Bergen
Explore Bergen's medieval heritage as Norway's former major seaport and capital. Drive to Troldhaugen, the home of composer Edvard Grieg. Alternatively, take the funicular 320 meters up Mount Floyen for views, or visit the Fantoft Stave Church, a 12th century reconstruction unique to Norway.
Optional Activities
- Explore Bergen city and visit Troldhaugen, former home of Edvard Grieg
- Mount Fløyen funicular journey for city and fjord views
- Fantoft Stave Church exploration via tram
Landmarks/POIs Troldhaugen Mount Fløyen Fantoft Stave Church - Day 10
Bergen to Sognefjord
After breakfast, board the Scenic Eclipse, a 6-star ultra-luxury yacht. Meet the crew and settle into your suite before a Champagne toast on the Observation Deck. You'll set sail on Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord, heading toward Flam.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boarding of Scenic Eclipse
- Champagne toast on Observation Deck
- Sail on Sognefjord
Landmarks/POIs Sognefjord - Day 11
Nærøyfjord - Gudvangen
You'll visit Flam, a tiny village at Sognefjord's heart surrounded by steep mountains. Take the Flam Railway, one of the world's most scenic 20km train journeys with dramatic valley views. After lunch, cruise the World Heritage-listed Naeroyfjord with towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls, then explore Gudvangen village.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Flam Railway journey (20km)
- Scenic cruise through Nærøyfjord
Landmarks/POIs Flam Flam Railway Nærøyfjord Gudvangen - Day 12
Ålesund
Arrive at Alesund, an Art Nouveau gem at Geirangerfjord's entrance. Rebuilt after a devastating 1904 fire, the architecture feels like a living time capsule. Walk through period streets or visit the Art Nouveau Centre and Art Museum KUBE. The late departure lets you experience the vibrant nightlife under the midnight sun.
Optional Activities
- Wander Ålesund streets with period architecture
- Art Nouveau Centre visit
- Art Museum KUBE visit
Landmarks/POIs Art Nouveau Centre Art Museum KUBE - Day 13
Geirangerfjord
Stop at Hellesylt village, then cruise into the World Heritage-listed Geirangerfjord sailing beneath 800-meter cliffs over sparkling water. Watch for the Seven Sisters Waterfall. Join optional kayaking excursions with the Discovery Team, then attend evening recaps to learn more about what you've seen.
Included Activities
- Cruise through Geirangerfjord
Optional Activities
- Kayaking excursions
- Discovery Team experiences
Landmarks/POIs Hellesylt Geirangerfjord Seven Sisters Waterfall - Day 14
At Sea
After a busy start to your expedition, relax on your floating haven. Take fitness classes, get a massage in the therapy lounges, or enjoy spa treatments. Meet guests at the Scenic Lounge Bar or Sky Deck, or ask your butler to bring a cocktail to your private verandah. The Discovery Team hosts theatre lectures recapping wonders you've seen.
Included Activities
- Discovery Team lectures
Optional Activities
- Fitness classes
- Spa treatments
- Butler service to private verandah
- Day 15
Lofoten Islands
Head to your private verandah or the Observation Terrace as you sail into the Lofoten Islands. These tall, craggy outcrops with blue water and pristine beaches rise dramatically from the sea. Leknes is the gateway to sea kayaking, hiking, and surfing. Tonight, sail through the Trollfjord under the midnight sun.
Included Activities
- Sail into Lofoten Islands
- Sail through Trollfjord
Optional Activities
- Sea kayaking near Leknes
- Hiking near Leknes
- Surfing near Leknes
Landmarks/POIs Lofoten Islands Trollfjord - Day 16
Tromsø
You'll arrive at Troms, the Arctic's cultural hub, 400 kilometers above the Arctic Circle. Despite its remote location, the city is surprisingly cosmopolitan. During summer, locals enjoy endless sunlight, fresh seafood on the docks, drinks at the world's northernmost brewery, or beach swimming. The town is famous as a launch point for Arctic expeditions.
Optional Activities
- Explore Tromsø streets and follow legendary explorer routes
- Tromsø museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Tromsø - Day 17
Nordkapp
Watch from the Observation Deck or Sky Bar as Scenic Eclipse sails past Nordkapp, soaring 307 meters from the sea. This is Europe's northernmost point where the sun doesn't set for up to three months during summer. The Discovery Team hosts lectures on Norwegian history and fjord legends. Tonight, sail north across the Barents Sea toward Svalbard.
Included Activities
- Sail past Nordkapp
Optional Activities
- Discovery Team lectures on Norwegian history and fjord legends
Landmarks/POIs Nordkapp - Day 18
Bear Island
Welcome to the Svalbard Archipelago, a polar desert with glaciers, frozen tundra, and craggy peaks. Visit Bear Island, the southernmost island with the northern hemisphere's largest seabird colony of around 1.5 million nesting birds. Use binoculars from your suite to spot rock ptarmigans, puffins, skuas, little auks, kittiwakes, and black guillemots. Weather permitting, join a Zodiac tour exploring sea caves and tunnels.
Included Activities
- Visit to Bear Island
Optional Activities
- Zodiac tour of sea caves and tunnels
- Shore excursion to meteorological station island
Landmarks/POIs Svalbard Archipelago Bear Island - Day 19
Svalbard
Your next five days are flexible based on Svalbard's extraordinary nature. The Captain and Discovery Leader design each day to maximize long hours, weather, and ice conditions. Daily excursions include Zodiac cruises, kayak tours, and nature walks where you discover Arctic scenery, wildlife, and marine life. The Discovery Team hosts theatre lectures throughout.
Included Activities
- Daily Zodiac cruises
- Kayak tours
- Nature walks
- Discovery Team lectures
Landmarks/POIs Svalbard Archipelago - Day 20
Svalbard
Keep watch for whales, Arctic foxes, seals, and seabirds, along with Svalbard reindeer, wolverines, and Arctic rabbits. Use binoculars from your suite or Swarovski telescopes in the Observation Lounge for closer wildlife views. Listen for glaciers calving and watch the ice and water for movement. Take Zodiac, kayaking, and nature walk excursions to pristine locations.
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- Kayaking
- Nature walks
Landmarks/POIs Svalbard Archipelago - Day 21
Svalbard
Experience the Scenic Eclipse's Open Bridge policy to watch the Captain navigate polar ice and changing weather conditions firsthand. You'll get some of the best on-board views and see how decisions adapt to Arctic challenges. Weather permitting, more excursions take you deeper into spectacular landscapes. Meet the Discovery Team for questions and upcoming experience planning. Dine at Lumiere with a champagne bar or in your suite.
Included Activities
- Discovery excursions
Optional Activities
- Open Bridge viewing
- Dining at Lumière champagne bar
- 24-hour in-suite dining
Landmarks/POIs Svalbard Archipelago - Day 22
Svalbard
Every day brings new vistas from magnificent glaciers in iceberg-dotted waters to jagged snow-topped mountains. Continue cruising the Svalbard Archipelago on daily discovery excursions. Seek photography tips and expert guidance from the Discovery Team to capture incredible moments on Zodiacs and kayaking around ice formations. The up to 20-member Discovery Team includes geologists, historians, ornithologists, marine biologists, and glaciologists.
Included Activities
- Zodiac excursions
- Kayaking
- Nature walks
Optional Activities
- Photography guidance from Discovery Team
Landmarks/POIs Svalbard Archipelago - Day 23
Svalbard
Mark your final Svalbard day with the polar plunge, an exhilarating rite of passage for many. The Discovery Team sets up the marina in a special location so you can don your swimsuit and leap into the icy water. After, warm up with tea, aged whiskey, or head to the infrared saunas in the Senses Spa.
Included Activities
- Polar plunge experience setup
Optional Activities
- Polar plunge participation
- Post-plunge refreshments
- Infrared saunas at Senses Spa
- Day 24
Svalbard to Oslo
You'll have one last luxurious breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse before saying goodbye to the crew who shared this journey. Disembark and share expedition highlights with new friends. You'll transfer to Oslo for an overnight stay, the final leg of your voyage.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Luxurious breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board Scenic Eclipse
- Day 25
Oslo Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, say goodbye to fellow travelers. As you fly out of Norway, carry memories of your voyage aboard Scenic Eclipse. For those interested in exploring more of Scandinavia, a pre-cruise land tour from Copenhagen to Bergen through charming cities is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
