Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board in restaurant Aune)
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Complimentary expedition jacket and equipment loan
Optional Activities
- Explore Laugavegur boutiques and outdoor shops
- Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Visit Reykjavik Art Museum
- Pre-Program to discover Iceland's natural highlights before cruise begins
Landmarks Hallgrímskirkja Church Reykjavik Art Museum Laugavegur 
- Day 2
Heimaey, Westman Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Visit Eldheimar museum
- Climb Mount Eldfell to volcano summit
Landmarks Mount Eldfell Eldheimar - Day 3
Grundarfjörður, Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Visit Djúpalónssandur black sand beach
- Visit Saxhóll crater
- Guided underground tour of gigantic lava tube
Landmarks Kirkjufell Snæfellsjökull Snæfellsnes Peninsula National Park Djúpalónssandur Saxhóll - Day 4
Ísafjörður, Westfjords
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Explore local architecture and shops
- Visit Westfjords Heritage Museum
- Hike to Naustahvilft (Troll's Throne)
Landmarks Westfjords Heritage Museum Naustahvilft - Day 5
Djúpavík, Westfjords
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of old herring factory
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Short hike to waterfall above old factory
Landmarks Djúpavík Herring Factory - Day 6
Akureyri, Lake Mývatn
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Visit Akureyri botanical garden
- Visit Akureyri museums and local eateries
- View Goðafoss waterfall
Landmarks Goðafoss Lake Mývatn 
- Day 7
Húsavík, Grímsey Island, Arctic Circle
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Visit Húsavík Whale Museum
- Whale watching excursion from Húsavík
Landmarks Húsavík Whale Museum Grímsey Island Jökulsárgljúfur National Park Dettifoss Ásbyrgj - Day 8
Bakkagerði
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Explore town and surrounding area on foot
- Bird watching and wildlife photography
Landmarks Bakkagerði - Day 9
Vatnajökull National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- In-depth lectures and discussions from Expedition Team experts
Optional Activities
- Scenic cruising by Vatnajökull (weather dependent)
Landmarks Vatnajökull Vatnajökull National Park 
- Day 10
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Use of ship's hot tubs and panoramic sauna
- Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
- In-depth lectures from Expedition Team
Optional Activities
- Relax in hot tub while watching for marine life and seabirds
- Socialize with fellow travelers
- Day 11
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Explore shops selling local whiskies, woolen sweaters, and fudge
- Visit Shetland Museum
- Visit Fort Charlotte
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit Iron Age villages
- Visit Shetland Crofthouse Museum
Landmarks Shetland Museum Fort Charlotte Shetland Crofthouse Museum - Day 12
Fair Isle
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat (weather dependent)
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Guided clifftop hike to lighthouse
- Visit local museum
- Purchase Fair Isle knitwear from local makers
- Scenic cruising (if landing not possible)
Landmarks Fair Isle - Day 13
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted landing with small expedition boat
- Loan of boots, trekking poles and equipment
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Magnus Cathedral
- Visit Earl's Palace
- Visit Scara Brae Neolithic settlement
- Tour Highland Park Distillery
- Tour Scapa Distillery
- Tour Orkney Distillery
Landmarks St. Magnus Cathedral Earl's Palace Scara Brae Highland Park Distillery Scapa Distillery Orkney Distillery - Day 14
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Use of ship's hot tubs and panoramic sauna
- Access to fitness room
- Access to observation decks
- Access to Explorer Lounge & Bar
- Day 15
Hamburg
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Altstadt district
- Visit St. Nikolai Memorial
- Explore historic Deichstraße
- Visit Chilehaus
- Explore Speicherstadt warehouse district
- Visit Kunsthalle art museum
Landmarks St. Nikolai Memorial Chilehaus Speicherstadt Kunsthalle 
