Arctic
Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
Arctic
Arctic
A 22-day voyage from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Discover the pack ice of Greenland, the remote Jan Mayen and experience the northernmost points of the Svalbard archipelago.
Duration: 22 nights
Starts: Keflavik, Iceland
Ends: Longyearbyen, Norway
Language: English speaking voyage. Some outings have bilingual assistance in German
Itineraries are for guidance only and may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of the vessel is 10.5 knots.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Snow Shoeing More info about this activity
This popular alpine activity is easy to learn. No experience is necessary – all you need is a willingness to try. All training is provided and our team of guides will have you trained and ready to go in no more than half an hour.
Participants should be confident in their footing and have an average level of fitness – outings may be up to three hours in duration. Those who enjoy hiking trails or taking long walks at home will possess enough fitness to enjoy this activity. As with any other activity, you will get more enjoyment out of it with some preparation in advance, such as long walks with uphill sections or bike riding.
In Antarctica, the longest hike can be 2-3 hours long, while in the Arctic it can be a full day tour.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
This extensive 22-day voyage is a journey of discovery across the Arctic Ocean, from the magical fjords of Iceland to the dramatic landscapes of Spitsbergen. You'll navigate through the pack ice of the Denmark Strait and the Greenland Sea, stopping by the remote and stark volcanic island of Jan Mayen on your way to Spitsbergen. This adventure is designed to immerse you in a world of ice and unspoiled nature, with a constant focus on iconic Arctic wildlife.
The itinerary allows you to explore the rugged coastlines and glaciers of Iceland, the remote pack ice north of the country, and eventually delve into the pack ice of the Greenland Sea. You'll then have the unique opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Spitsbergen, including the Seven Islands, where you might reach 80° north and get a chance to spot polar bears and other wildlife that inhabits this region. The experience is enriched with lectures by noted naturalists and the leadership of an experienced expedition staff, ensuring a profound and memorable polar adventure.
Highlights:
Explore la remota y volcánica isla de Jan Mayen en su camino a Spitsbergen.
Navegue por el hielo del Estrecho de Dinamarca y el Mar de Groenlandia.
Intente llegar a los 80° norte en las Siete Islas, un hábitat conocido por los osos polares.
Sea testigo de espectaculares glaciares y colonias de aves marinas en Islandia y Spitsbergen.
Explore los fiordos de Islandia, el círculo polar ártico y las islas del archipiélago de Svalbard.
Day 1: The start of an Arctic adventure
Embarkation in Keflavik
In the late afternoon, you will board m/v Hondius in the port of Keflavik. After sailing north into Faxaflói bay, you will proceed to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula while looking for whales in this large bay.
Days 2-7: Ice caps and volcanoes
Exploring the magic of Iceland
Land in Breidavik at Arnarstapi, with the Snaefellsjökull glacier in the background. Walk along cliffs with seabirds to Hellnar. Sail in Breidafjordur, visiting the island of Flatey and the Klofningur islet. You will also visit Aedey, a farm for eider ducks, and Látrabjarg, with its seabird colonies. You will look for whales as you pass the Arctic Circle.
Day 8: Journey ends in Akureyri
Disembarkation in Akureyri
Your journey will end with disembarkation in Akureyri. Optional bus transfers can be arranged in advance to Reykjavík (a six-hour drive).
Day 9: The start of an adventure
Embarkation in Akureyri
In the late afternoon, you board m/v Hondius in the port city of Akureyri. You will sail north through Eyafjordur, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, where you may see your first whales.
Days 10-14: At the Arctic Circle
From Jan Mayen to Spitsbergen
You will land on the small island of Grimsey, which straddles the Arctic Circle. Sail towards the isolated Jan Mayen, a volcanic island with Mt. Beerenberg. With permission, you can visit the weather station and the remains of a whaling station. Sail north along the edge of the sea ice in search of bowhead whales, harp seals, polar bears, and seabirds before changing direction toward West Spitsbergen.
Days 15-21: Spitsbergen’s natural beauty, wildlife, and pack-ice
North Spitsbergen’s natural beauty and pack-ice
This voyage will take you into the pack ice and along the remote shorelines of north Spitsbergen. Places you might visit include Raudfjord, the Monaco Glacier, and Hinlopen Strait, home to bearded seals, ringed seals, and polar bears. You may reach 80° north in the Seven Islands, just 870 km from the North Pole, a prime area for polar bears. On the way back, you can look for fin whales and minke whales. Landings might take place at Alkhornet, a cliffside crucial for nesting birds and reindeer grazing.
Day 22: There and back again
Disembarkation in Longyearbyen
The vessel arrives back in Longyearbyen in the early morning, and bus transportation to the airport will be provided.
Day 1: The start of an Arctic adventure
Embarkation in Keflavik
In the late afternoon, you will board m/v Hondius in the port of Keflavik. After sailing north into Faxaflói bay, you will proceed to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula while looking for whales in this large bay.
Days 2-7: Ice caps and volcanoes
Exploring the magic of Iceland
Land in Breidavik at Arnarstapi, with the Snaefellsjökull glacier in the background. Walk along cliffs with seabirds to Hellnar. Sail in Breidafjordur, visiting the island of Flatey and the Klofningur islet. You will also visit Aedey, a farm for eider ducks, and Látrabjarg, with its seabird colonies. You will look for whales as you pass the Arctic Circle.
Day 8: Journey ends in Akureyri
Disembarkation in Akureyri
Your journey will end with disembarkation in Akureyri. Optional bus transfers can be arranged in advance to Reykjavík (a six-hour drive).
Day 9: The start of an adventure
Embarkation in Akureyri
In the late afternoon, you board m/v Hondius in the port city of Akureyri. You will sail north through Eyafjordur, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, where you may see your first whales.
Days 10-14: At the Arctic Circle
From Jan Mayen to Spitsbergen
You will land on the small island of Grimsey, which straddles the Arctic Circle. Sail towards the isolated Jan Mayen, a volcanic island with Mt. Beerenberg. With permission, you can visit the weather station and the remains of a whaling station. Sail north along the edge of the sea ice in search of bowhead whales, harp seals, polar bears, and seabirds before changing direction toward West Spitsbergen.
Days 15-21: Spitsbergen’s natural beauty, wildlife, and pack-ice
North Spitsbergen’s natural beauty and pack-ice
This voyage will take you into the pack ice and along the remote shorelines of north Spitsbergen. Places you might visit include Raudfjord, the Monaco Glacier, and Hinlopen Strait, home to bearded seals, ringed seals, and polar bears. You may reach 80° north in the Seven Islands, just 870 km from the North Pole, a prime area for polar bears. On the way back, you can look for fin whales and minke whales. Landings might take place at Alkhornet, a cliffside crucial for nesting birds and reindeer grazing.
Day 22: There and back again
Disembarkation in Longyearbyen
The vessel arrives back in Longyearbyen in the early morning, and bus transportation to the airport will be provided.
INCLUSIONS
Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on a selection of flights (advised by Oceanwide) from Longyearbyen.
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
AECO fees and governmental taxes.
Comprehensive pre-departure material.
EXCLUSIONS
Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights.
Pre- and post- land arrangements.
Passport and visa expenses.
Government arrival and departure taxes.
Meals ashore.
Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin.
This cabin is suitable for families traveling with children, or passengers who do not require a twin or more luxurious cabin
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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