Embark on a 15-day Arctic cruise, from Oslo. Board a charter flight to Longyearbyen, Svalbard's capital, then set sail aboard Le Lyrial along the Svalbard coast. Explore Ny Alesund's polar research station, Monacobreen's wildlife-filled glacier, and Alkefjellet's majestic cliffs. Hunt for polar bears along the Arctic ice edge and navigate around the vast Austfonna Icecap. Discover the remote Sjuoyane region before cruising through the Greenland Sea to Jan Mayen Island. Explore Greenland's eastern coast, the breathtaking Scoresby Sound, and the isolated village of Ittoqqortoormiit. Sail the Denmark Strait to Husavik, famed for its whale museum, then uncover the remote Westfjords of Iceland and witness the majestic Dynjandi Falls. Conclude your journey in Reykjavik, bidding farewell to an unforgettable Arctic adventure.
Highlights
Sail through Arctic along the Svalbard coast
Visit Ny Alesund's polar research station & Monacobreen's glacier wildlife
Hunt for Arctic polar bears along the Arctic ice edge
Sail the Denmark Strait to Husavik, famed for its whale museum
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Experience Oslo, the gateway to the Arctic wonders. Upon your arrival, you'll be welcomed and taken to the conveniently located Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. In the evening, gather for a briefing to start your Arctic exploration.
Embark on a morning charter flight to Longyearbyen, the main town of Svalbard, an Arctic Archipelago under Norway's sovereignty. Svalbard, also known as Spitsbergen, is a secluded group of islands, with the majority of its landmass adorned by sparkling glaciers. Explore the quaint town before stepping aboard your upscale expedition cruise ship.
Awake to your first morning aboard as your vessel cruises up the Svalbard coast. Today’s planned port of call is Ny Alesund, home to a polar research station and the northernmost post office in the world. Back aboard, enjoy a welcome dinner hosted by the Captain.
Today, your vessel sets course for Monacobreen. Formerly known as Monaco Bay, this glacier reaches down into Spitsbergen and is frequented by polar bear, harbor and bearded seal, walrus and a multitude of seabirds. You may also cruise through Liefdefjorden (The Love Fjord), another excellent area for spotting polar bear.
Conditions permitting, you may cruise past the cliffs of Alkefjellet. Plunging steeply into the water, these staggering cliffs harbor vast colonies of auk diving birds. This afternoon, your Captain and Expedition Team may take advantage of sea conditions and cruise along the Arctic ice edge in search of the elusive polar bear.
Your expedition continues northward as you take in breathtaking mountains, glaciers, and icebergs and keep watch for polar bears, Brünnich's guillemots, and numerous species of kittiwakes.
The day’s planned shore excursion is Jan Mayen, a rugged island dominated by the 7,500-foot Beerenberg Volcano, the world’s northernmost active volcano. With special permission and conditions permitting, land on this rarely visited island to see its meteorological station and discover colonies of northern fulma, little auk, thick-billed guillemot and black guillemot.
Your Captain charts a course across the Greenland Sea, skirting the Arctic ice edge toward Greenland’s rarely visited eastern coast and Scoresby Sound, the largest and longest fjord system in the world. You may embark on Zodiac excursions through the fjord’s intricate network, taking in its islands and icebergs while searching for Arctic and musk fox.
Today, visit picturesque Husavik and its fascinating whale museum. Supported by A&K Philanthropy, the museum is one of the world’s foremost whale research centers. Afterward, choose to embark on a scenic whale-watching tour followed by free time in Husavik, or perhaps set off for Godafoss Falls and geothermal Lake Myvatn. Tonight, gather for a special farewell reception and dinner.
Day 14: Iceland's Westfjords | Lava & Ice-Carving Lands
Explore the Westfjords of Iceland, a remote region of small settlements interspersed amid spectacular mountains and coves. You might make a visit to Dynjandi Falls, the grandest waterfall in the Westfjords. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the shore or take a more vigorous trek to the viewing platform, both offering scenic views of the falls.
Day 15: Reykjavik | Disembark
1 Breakfast
This morning, disembark your luxury expedition cruiser in Reykjavik and transfer to the airport for your onward departure.
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