
Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland, Iceland – Arctic Islands Discovery (Westbound)
Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland, Iceland – Arctic Islands Discovery (Westbound)
Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland, Iceland – Arctic Islands Discovery (Westbound)
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 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 1
Oslo / Longyearbyen
Explore cosmopolitan Oslo
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Day 2
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen adventures
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Day 3-6
North West Spitsbergen National Park
Expedition days
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Day 7
At sea
A relaxing day at sea
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Day 8
Jan Mayen Island
Volcanic Jan Mayen
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Day 9
At sea
Heading towards Greenland
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Day 10
Akureyri
Greenland’s Scoresby Sund fjord system
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Day 13
At sea
A relaxing day at sea
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Day 14
Stykkishólmur
Snæfellsnes peninsula
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Day 15
Reykjavík
Reykjavík and beyond
Departures
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What's included
Included in your voyage
Flights
- Flight in economy class from Oslo to Longyearbyen
Transfers
- All transfers in Longyearbyen including an excursion before the expedition cruise
Hotel
- Overnight in a Longyearbyen hotel before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and lunch.
Expedition Cruise
- A stay in a cabin of your choice
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurant Aune
- 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
*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.
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
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
MS Fram
Year built | 2007 |
Year of refurbishment | 2022 |
Shipyard | Fincantieri, Italy |
Passenger capacity | 250 (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.
Practical information
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