Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Iceland – Arctic Islands Discovery (Westbound)
Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Iceland – Arctic Islands Discovery (Westbound)
14-day expedition cruise from Oslo to Svalbard, Jan Mayen and Iceland
Urban Oslo, cosy Longyearbyen
Your Arctic adventure starts in cosmopolitan Oslo, which you can explore before your flight to Svalbard. After an overnight stay in Oslo and a flight to Longyearbyen, we'll set sail for the rugged fjords and towering mountains of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park – the land of polar bears.
Volcanic islands, spectacular fjords
From here, you'll cruise to the isolated island of Jan Mayen, where you'll visit an active volcano. You’ll then head to the Scoresby Sund in eastern Greenland to marvel at the largest fjord system on Earth, before heading to beautiful Stykkishólmur in Iceland. Your expedition cruise ends in lively Reykjavík.
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Day 1Oslo / Longyearbyen
Explore cosmopolitan Oslo
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Day 2Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen Adventures
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Day 3-6North West Spitsbergen National Park
The wilds of NW Spitsbergen
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Day 7At sea
A relaxing day at sea
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Day 8Jan Mayen Island
Volcanic Jan Mayen
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Day 9At sea
Science at sea
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Day 10Akureyri
Eyjafjörður to Akureyri
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Day 11Grímsey
Grímsey Island's puffins
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Day 12Patreksfjördur
Beautiful Patreksfjörður
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Day 13Stykkishólmur
Snæfellsnes peninsula
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Day 14Reykjavik
Reykjavík and beyond
Departures
What’s included
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 ongoing 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 gym.
- Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings
*House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water
†Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported. When in Svalbard, there is no Wi-Fi or mobile coverage except in Longyearbyen.
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 and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please make sure you meet all 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
- All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions
- Excursions and activities are subject to change
- Please ensure you meet all visa entry requirements
- No gratuities expected
MS Fram
Year built | 2007 |
Year of refurbishment | 2022 |
Shipyard | Fincantieri, Italy |
Passenger capacity | 318 (200 in Antarctica) |
Beds | 276 |
Gross tonnage | 11 647 T |
Length | 114 m |
Beam | 20.2 m |
Speed | 13 knots |
The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram brings on the heritage of the original Fram, using the most advanced technology to make her exceptionally well suited for expedition voyages in Polar Regions.
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