
Island Hopping in the North Atlantic – the British Isles, Faroe Islands and Iceland (Northbound)
Island Hopping in the North Atlantic – the British Isles, Faroe Islands and Iceland (Northbound)
Wildlife, bygone civilisations and modern life in the North Atlantic
Ancient sites and modern life
Sail from Dover to the Icelandic capital via the remote and wild isles of the North Atlantic. As the gentler summer weather warms these much-storied seas, you’ll explore exciting capital cities, Neolithic sites, thriving island towns and tiny villages where the influence of the Vikings can still be felt.
Wildlife and expansive skies
Seabirds and marine life thrive under the huge skies of the North Atlantic. Whether you’re on our small expedition boats, on MS Maud’s decks or on foot, you’ll see towering cliffs teeming with seabirds and watch for whales and dolphins splashing in the seas around us.
PLEASE NOTE: In keeping with our adventurous spirit, we visit small remote ports on our expeditions. Due to sea conditions and secluded locations we visit, it's not always possible to dock in port. Sometimes we have to use our small expedition boats to get ashore.
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Day 1
Dover
Depart from Dover
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Day 2
At sea
Relax at sea
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Day 3
Edinburgh
Scotland's crowning jewel
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Day 4
Orkney
Highlights of Orkney
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Day 5
Fair Isle
Far-flung Fair Isle
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Day 6
Lerwick
The capital of the Shetland Islands
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Day 7
Shetland Islands
The wild side of the Shetland Islands
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Day 8
Tórshavn
10th-century Tórshavn
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Day 9
Runavik
Remote Runavik
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Day 10
At sea
A relaxing day at sea
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Day 11
Heimaey
Heimaey's explosive past
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Day 12
Stykkisholmur
Snæfellsnes peninsula
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Day 13
Rekyjavik
Rekyjavik and beyond
Departures
2024
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
What's included
Included in your voyage
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in Restaurants Aune and Fredheim
- À la carte Restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
- Complimentary reusable water bottle
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included activities
Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to and streaming is not supported.
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
Onboard Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team
- Full use of our Science Center, extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Citizen Science programme where you can assist with live scientific research
- Photography tips and techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife from our onboard professional photographer
- Use of ship's hot tubs, panoramic sauna, and indoor gym
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
Landing Activities
- Escorted landings with small expedition boats
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and all equipment for activities
- Complimentary wind and water-resistant expedition jacket
- Expedition photographers on hand to assist you
Notes
- All planned activities are subject to weather conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet your entry and boarding requirements
- No gratuities expected
Not included in your voyage
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
MS Maud
Year built | 2003 |
Shipyard | Fosen Mek. Verk. (N) |
Passenger capacity | 528 (500 in Antarctica) |
Beds | 500 |
Gross tonnage | 16,151 T |
Length | 135,75 m |
Beam | 21.5 m |
Speed | 15 knots |
Formerly the MS Midnatsol, the MS Maud is well-suited for expedition cruising.
Practical information
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