Itinerary
- Day 1
Aberdeen
Optional Activities
- Explore Aberdeen's museums
- Visit galleries and theaters
- Shop and dine at local cafés and restaurants
- Day 2
Aberdeen to Port
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ship orientation
- Introductory briefing of the voyage
- Day 3
Orkney
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Skara Brae Neolithic site
- Explore Papa Westray ancient farmstead
- Zodiac excursions
- Kayak and paddling excursions
- Guided and self-guided walks
Landmarks Skara Brae Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site Papa Westray Stromness - Day 4
Shetland
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sumburgh Head bird colonies
- Explore Jarlshof archaeological site
- Zodiac coastal exploration
- Sea kayak and paddle programs (as weather permits)
Landmarks Sumburgh Head Jarlshof Old House of Sumburgh - Days 5 - 7
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Deck observations for seabirds and wildlife
- Expedition Team presentations on ornithology, biology, history and geology
- Access to Tundra Spa & Sauna
- Fitness centre access
- Library access
- Ship lounges
- Day 8
Bear Island
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac cruise along seabird cliffs (as conditions allow)
- Possible shore landing and walking exploration
Landmarks Bear Island - Days 9 - 10
Storfjorden
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ship and Zodiac navigation along ice edge
- Possible ice landing and exploration (as conditions allow)
- Expedition Team insights and guidance
Landmarks Storfjorden - Day 11
Hornsund
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of the fjord
- On-foot exploration and trekking
- Approach tidewater glaciers
Landmarks Hornsund - Day 12
Bellsund
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of tidewater glaciers
- Visit little auk colony
- Possible shore exploration (as conditions allow)
Landmarks Bellsund - Day 13
Krossfjorden
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of Krossfjorden
- Approach Lilliehookbreen tidewater glacier
- Possible visit to Ny-Ålesund research station
Optional Activities
- Black and white photography opportunities
Landmarks Krossfjorden Lilliehookbreen Kongsfjorden Ny-Ålesund - Day 14
Smeerenburgfjorden
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Smeerenburgfjorden by Zodiac
- Visit walrus haulout landing (as conditions allow)
- View whaling and sealing relics
Landmarks Smeerenburgfjorden - Day 15
Isfjorden
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac exploration of Isfjorden coastlines
- Visit Alkhornet seabird colony
- Possible final shore landing (as conditions allow)
Landmarks Isfjorden Alkhornet Longyearbyen - Day 16
Longyearbyen to Helsinki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Possible exploration of Longyearbyen settlement
Landmarks Longyearbyen 
- Day 17
Helsinki
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Helsinki's museums, galleries and cultural attractions
