Faroe Islands, Iceland, Spitsbergen

Island Hopping In and Around the Arctic (Northbound)

Price from
$13,272

Departure date
Duration
14 days
Ship

Cruise Overview

Island exploration on this late spring voyage

  • 14-day expedition cruise from Bergen in Norway to Scotland's Shetland Islands, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Spitsbergen and ending in Oslo.

  • Explore five beautiful islands across four countries and three Arctic archipelagos with stunningly wild landscapes.

  • Spot spectacular wildlife in this bird, polar bear and whale watching paradise as we sail deep into the Arctic and attempt to land at Jan Mayen Island.

Island adventures

Our springtime adventure starts in Bergen, Norway before sailing to Lerwick in Scotland’s Shetland Isles. From there, we travel to the green Faroe Islands, then cross to the north coast of Iceland. We finish our expedition cruise around Spitsbergen in the High Arctic.

Keep watch for polar bears

The pristine waters and stunning islands on this Arctic island hopping experience are home to all kinds of wildlife. We'll look out for birds, whales and more along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for the majestic polar bear as we sail around Spitsbergen.

Itinerary

We'll help you plan where to go, when to visit and how long to stay

Beginning in Bergen

Day 1

The Shetland Islands

Day 2

10th century Tórshavn

Day 3

Peaceful, tiny Elduvík

Day 4

A relaxing day at sea

Day 5

Hike in Bakkagerði

Day 6

Whale watching in Húsavík

Day 7

Akureyri and Goðafoss

Day 8

Learn and discover at sea

Day 9

Volcanic Jan Mayen

Day 10

Enjoy a day at sea

Day 11

Scenic Spitsbergen

Day 12-13

Return to Longyearbyen

Day 14

What's included

Take a look at what you can look forward to on this 13-day expedition cruise.

Flights

  • Flights in economy class from Longyearbyen to Oslo after the expedition cruise 

Transfers

  • Transfer from the ship to the airport in Longyearbyen 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  
  • À la carte restaurant Lindstrøm included for suite guests on MS Fram  
  • Complimentary tea and coffee 
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. 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 or Barentsburg. 
  • 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 activities 

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  

What's not included

  • International flights  

  • Travel insurance 

  • Luggage handling 

  • Optional shore excursions with our local partners 

  • Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team

Special offers

Expedition exclusive cost savings and rare opportunities.

* Certain offers may not be combinable, up to two savings opportunities except where noted otherwise

Included Programmes

It's a mixture of adventure activities for individuals of all ages

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