- Visit five wild and beautiful islands in and around the Arctic across four countries
- Destinations include Scotland, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard
- Sail in late spring to see lush green landscapes dotted with flowers in full bloom
- Explore habitats with a range of wildlife and famous for bird and whale-watching
Discover a variety of stunning emerald islands in and around the Arctic region on this late spring voyage, right on time for the region’s flora to be in full bloom. We begin in Bergen, Norway and sail over to Lerwick, Scotland, continuing on to the Faroe Islands, then the northern coasts of Iceland, and finally to northwest Svalbard via remote Jan Mayen.
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Day 1Bergen, Norway
Your Expedition Begins
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Day 2Lerwick
Centre of Scotland’s Shetland Islands
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Day 3Elduvík
Charming Village of the Faroe Islands
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Day 4At sea
Relaxing at Sea
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Day 5Bakkagerði
The Land of the Elves
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Day 6Húsavík
Top Spot for Whale-Watching
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Day 7Akureyri
Capital of Northern Iceland
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Day 8At sea
Towards Jan Mayen
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Day 9Jan Mayen Island
The Isolated Arctic Island with an Active Volcano
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Day 10At sea
Enjoy a day at sea
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Day 11-12North West Spitsbergen National Park
On the Look-out for Polar Bears in Svalbard
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Day 13Longyearbyen/Oslo
End of the Expedition
Departures
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Current offers on this cruise:
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No single supplement
Solo travellers who prefer their own space while still travelling with others, have the opportunity to save on select voyages departing in 2021. For a limited time, pay no single supplement if you book one of the below expedition cruises. This offer applies to a selection of departures that you can find on each voyage page.See full offer details
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What's included
Included in your voyage
Transfers
- Transfer from the ship to the airport in Longyearbyen after the expedition cruise
Flights
- Flights in economy class from Longyearbyen to Oslo after the expedition cruise
Expedition Cruise
- Expedition cruise in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurant Aune
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Be aware that we sail in remote areas with very limited connection. Streaming is not supported.
- Complimentary reusable water bottle to use at water refill stations on board
- English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore
- Range of included excursions
Onboard Activities
- Experts on the Expedition Team deliver in-depth lectures on a variety of topics
- Use of the ship’s Science Center which has an extensive library and advanced biological and geological microscopes
- Citizen Science programme allows guests to assist with live scientific research
- Professional onboard photographer gives top tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos
- Use of the ship’s hot tubs, panoramic sauna and indoor gym
- Informal gatherings with the crew such as daily recaps and preparation for the day to come
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 help with your camera settings before landings
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
Notes
- 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
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Ships
MS Spitsbergen
Year built | 2009 |
Year of refurbishment | 2016 |
Shipyard | Estaleiro Navais de Viana do Castelo (POR) |
Passenger capacity | 335 |
Beds | 243 |
Car capacity | 0 |
Gross tonnage | 7,344 |
Length | 100.54m |
Beam | 18m |
Speed | 14.5 knots |
MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary. She cruises along the Norwegian coast from September to May, and becomes part of our global Expedition sailings during the rest of the year.
MS Fram
Year built | 2007 |
Year of refurbishment | 2020 |
Shipyard | Fincantieri, Italy |
Passenger capacity | 318 (200 in Antarctica) |
Beds | 276 |
Car capacity | 0 |
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.
Practical information
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Day 3
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