Arrive at the airport and head to the hotel via the group transfer to your hotel. Relax, and spend the overnight here preparing for your adventure.

*Pre/Post hotels and flights are always subject to change until the Travel Documents are provided.

In the morning, join the group and transfer to the port. Afterward, embark on SH Diana for your adventure.

At the heart of Iceland's capital, the striking organ-pipe-shaped Hallgrimskirkja church overlooks the city. Nearby streets are filled with cozy bars, cafes, and shops, all warmed by geothermal energy. The revamped harbor features a stunning modern concert hall. Popular trips include visiting the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa near Grindavik, and the Golden Circle tour, which covers Gullfoss Waterfall and the powerful Strokkur geyser in Thingvellir National Park.

Optional Activities

• Kayaking with the expedition team

Dynjandi waterfall, one of Iceland's most spectacular, is located in the Westfjords and resembles a bridal veil as it flows down a series of widening cascades. A 15-minute walk to the falls passes by five smaller waterfalls.

Surrounded by fjords in the Westfjords region, Isafjordur is a bustling fishing town in northwest Iceland. The charming old town of Neskaupstadur features colorful 18th and 19th-century wooden houses. The Heritage Museum, also known as the Maritime Museum, houses some of the country's oldest buildings and explores the region's fishing heritage through compelling exhibits. Nearby, Osvor is a replica of a 19th-century Icelandic fishing station.

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea allows you to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip, or head to the library full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of the onboard lectures, or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from the onboard professional photographers.

The snow-covered stratovolcano Beerenberg dominates the ice cap and glaciers at the northeast end of Jan Mayen Island. Halfway between Svalbard and Iceland, this Norwegian island's only residents are the Norwegian Armed Forces or meteorological station staff. Purple saxifrage and endemic dandelions grow next to the black sands, while northern fulmars, Brünnich's, black guillemots, and little auks make Jan Mayen an important birding area.

Days at sea are the perfect chance to relax, unwind, and do whatever you fancy. So whether going to the gym, visiting the spa, trying to spot a whale from the deck, reading a chapter or two, or simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance to the green days spent exploring on land.

Svalbard is the kingdom of the polar bears, deep in the Arctic Circle, featuring varied polar landscapes and gargantuan glaciers. Beyond magnificent fjords in the north, the remaining sea ice serves as prime hunting grounds for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, tundra and beaches replace snow and ice. Alongside 600 polar bears, this Arctic hotspot is home to walruses, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seals, and Arctic foxes.

Optional Activities

• Kayaking with the expedition team

The world's most northerly town, Longyearbyen, on Spitsbergen, Svalbard's largest island, also claims the most northerly high street and pub. It's home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum, chronicling early pole-reaching efforts by air. Nearby, Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves duplicate seeds from gene banks worldwide. Whales, including bowheads and narwhals, populate Arctic waters around, while walruses are regularly seen hauling out.

On this day, make your farewell to your fellow travelers and crew. Head to the airport via the group transfer provided and catch your flight home.