Join this 7-day expedition voyage to the practically uninhabited Westfjords of Iceland. This remote corner of Iceland is one of the best-kept secrets among travelers. The slopes of the mountains surrounding Lonafjörður & Hrafnsfjörður are attractive for skiers and snowshoe walkers.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer by chartered bus to Isafjordur. The shuttle is approximately 7 hours. Embark your ship this afternoon and prepare to set sail.
Enjoy a great scenic cruise as your ship crew aims to anchor in the sheltered fjords of Hesteyrarfjörður, Veiðileysufjörður, Lonafjörður, or Hrafnsfjörður looking for a great place to snowshoe. The mountains are not that high here but alpine slopes offer promising ski outings. At night, the Westfjords are a great place to watch the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) during the winter months. On these late March and early April sailings, you may still witness them.
Begin the day in a calm area in the bay of Hornvik at the northern tip of Iceland. Here, surrounded by rugged mountains, hope to snowshoe or ski up to the Hornbjarg view point, an impressive rock face towering over the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. In summer the cliffs and valleys are inhabited with birds, and in the fall the fjords offer moments of silence and tranquility. Keep an eye out for the Arctic fox that proudly roam the mountains and inlets.
Head towards the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and sail past Latrabjarg, a massive bird cliff. Keep your eye out for a variety of nesting seabirds, orcas, and other marine wildlife.
Sail around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula through Snæfellsjökull volcano, one of the most majestic symbols of Iceland. The volcano is recognized as the setting of the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth by the author Jules Verne.
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Triple Private Porthole
Main deck, upper and lower berths, private bath facilities and porthole.
Twin Private Inside
Lower deck, upper and lower berths, inside cabins with private bath facilities.
Twin Private Porthole
Lower deck, upper and lower berths or two lower berths, private bath facilities and porthole.
Notes
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy.
- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate.
- Children between the ages of 3-15 receive a 40% discount in triple cabins, one child per cabin.
- Due to the extreme nature of itinerary destinations, travel insurance is mandatory for all cruises aboard the Rembrandt Van Rijn - including medical, accident and repatriation/evacuation insurance.
Initial deposit is 25% cruise cost, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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