Expeditions
Freezing glacial forces combined with Earth’s molten heat to form the striking landscapes of Iceland. The constant seismic activity below this country makes it a living, breathing world filled with volcanoes, geysers, waterfalls and fjords.
Raw nature at its best! Nothing beats Iceland in terms untamed volcanic features, dramatic colourful landscapes, massive calderas, huge lava fields, steaming geysers, boiling mud pots and gigantic active faults. With 80% of the country uninhabited, Iceland is a vast wilderness waiting to be explored.
Iceland is a world of adventure. Our expedition cruises immerse you in its jaw-dropping scenery through a variety of stimulating activities. Explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, step on the Eurasian and North America Plates, and get a first-hand experience on how plate tectonics works. Learn about the old Norse traditions, history and culture, and see for yourself how the enduring traditions of the first settlers survive in the modern Icelandic society. Plus see the elements for your self through kayaking, hiking, and small-boat (RIB) cruising.
Iceland’s incredible scenery steals all the headlines, and rightly so—but it wouldn’t be the same without the sights and sounds of the wildlife that call it home. Enjoy the long daylight of the North Atlantic and take advantage of the best conditions to spot harbour and grey seals, several species of whales, and hundreds of resident, nesting, and visiting birds including the famous puffin.
Hurtigruten was the first major travel company to remove single-use plastic from all of our ships, restaurants and hotels, and to launch hybrid electric-powered expedition ships. We are constantly improving how we reduce, recycle and handle our waste—and are sharing everything we learn along the way. Our crews and guests collect metric tons of waste from beaches every year and are educated and trained in conservation. Hurtigruten spreads awareness about pollution in every way we can, engages in strategic partnerships, works with relevant organizations, and conducts research and real-time monitoring of the oceans.
