Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Reykjavik- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Complimentary expedition jacket collection
- Cabin settlement and ship orientation
Optional Activities
- Visit Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
- Explore Laugavegur shopping street
- Visit Hallgrimskirkja church
- Explore city galleries and museums
- Pre-Program extension to discover more of Iceland
Landmarks Blue Lagoon Hallgrimskirkja Laugavegur 
- Day 2
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Snæfellsnes Peninsula- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Stykkishólmur fishing town
- Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park
- Visit Djúpalónssandur black-sand beach
- Visit Lóndrangar basalt cliffs
- Snowcat ride to top of Snæfellsjökull glacier
- Guided coastal hike with glacial cave tour
Landmarks Stykkishólmur Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park Snæfellsjökull Djúpalónssandur Lóndrangar - Day 3
Westfjords
Westfjords- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Patreksfjörður village
- Hiking through the fjords
- Visit Rauðasandur beach and observe seals
- Tour to Dynjandi waterfalls
- Birdwatching at Látrabjarg bird cliff
Landmarks Patreksfjörður Rauðasandur Dynjandi Látrabjarg - Day 4
Akureyri
Akureyri- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk around Akureyri city
- Visit botanical gardens
- Visit Akureyri museum
- Visit Norðurslóð museum
- Visit Goðafoss waterfall
- Visit Mývatn Nature Baths
- Explore Eyjafjörður, Iceland's longest fjord
- Horseback riding
- Off-road 4x4 exploration
Landmarks Akureyri Akureyri Botanical Gardens Goðafoss Mývatn Nature Baths Eyjafjörður 
- Day 5
Grímsey
Grímsey- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arctic Circle crossing ceremony
- RIB boat excursion to Grímsey
Optional Activities
- View Atlantic Puffin colonies
- View Orbis et Globus sculpture
Landmarks Grímsey Orbis et Globus - Day 6
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lectures from Expedition Team
- Science Center access
- Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Onboard hot tubs and sauna
Optional Activities
- Citizen Science projects
- Photography tips from onboard photographer
- Day 7
Jan Mayen
Jan Mayen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Landing on Jan Mayen island (weather permitting)
Optional Activities
- Observe seabird colonies
- Wildlife viewing - whales and seals
Landmarks Beerenberg Jan Mayen - Day 8
At Sea
At Sea- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Science Center lectures and discussions
- Photography tips from onboard photographer
- Access to extensive library and advanced biological and geological equipment
- Day 9
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted RIB boat landings
- Access to kayaks (launch opportunities)
- Beach clean-up activities
- Hiking excursions
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing - whales, seals, walruses, reindeer
- Cultural exploration - historical relics from first explorers
Landmarks Northwest Spitsbergen National Park - Day 10
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight in economy class from Longyearbyen to Oslo
- Transfer from ship to airport in Longyearbyen
Optional Activities
- Explore Longyearbyen city
- Shop for Svalbard sweaters and keepsakes
Landmarks Longyearbyen
