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8-day polar odyssey: between Nordic legends and wild nature at the edge of Iceland

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises Do you dream of a unique adventure in the far reaches of the Arctic, but without sacrificing comfort or wonder? This expedition to northwestern Iceland is designed for travelers curious about wilderness, isolated islands, and sparkling ice floes. A timeless escape, far from the beaten path.
An itinerary like no other
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Main features
Boat model: Ship
Type: Yacht / Motoryacht > 24 m
Number of cabins: 80
Maximum capacity: 170 travelers
Crew members: 71

Cabin

Quadruple cabine with porthole
Standard comfort cabin located on the lower deck, perfectly suited to families travelling with children or passengers who are not looking for a twin cabin or a more luxurious category. Equipped with two portholes, it benefits from plenty of natural light. The sleeping area has bunk beds, one above and one below, as well as a small sofa ideal for relaxing. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chair, as well as a telephone and Wi-Fi connection available at an additional cost. A hairdryer, wardrobe, storage cupboard and safe complete the facilities of this functional and pleasant cabin. It is an excellent choice for those wishing to travel simply and comfortably.
Triple cabin with porthole
Standard comfort cabin located on the lower deck, perfectly suited to families travelling with children or passengers who are not looking for a twin cabin or a more luxurious category. Equipped with two portholes, it benefits from plenty of natural light. Sleeping arrangements include an upper berth and two lower berths, offering flexible accommodation options, as well as a small sofa ideal for relaxing. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chair, as well as a telephone and Wi-Fi connection available at an additional cost. A hairdryer, wardrobe, storage cupboard and safe complete the facilities of this functional and pleasant cabin. It is an excellent choice for those wishing to travel simply and comfortably.
Double cabin with porthole
This comfortable cabin features two portholes that let in natural light, creating a bright and pleasant atmosphere. It is furnished with two single beds, a small sofa for added relaxation, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet. Guests can enjoy modern amenities including a flatscreen TV, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and WiFi access available at an additional cost. For added convenience, the cabin also includes a hair dryer, a cabinet, a wardrobe, and a safe deposit box to secure personal belongings. Please note that all cabins may vary slightly in layout and surface area, and may not be identical to those shown in example photos.
Double cabin with window
This comfortable cabin features one window that let in natural light, creating a bright and pleasant atmosphere. It is furnished with two single beds, a small sofa for added relaxation, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and toilet. Guests can enjoy modern amenities including a flatscreen TV, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and WiFi access available at an additional cost. For added convenience, the cabin also includes a hair dryer, a cabinet, a wardrobe, and a safe deposit box to secure personal belongings. Please note that all cabins may vary slightly in layout and surface area, and may not be identical to those shown in example photos.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Keflavik Faxaflói Snaefellsnes
In the late afternoon, you will board the ship in the port of Keflavik, a short distance from the... more+ International Airport. With the port behind us, we sail north into the bay of Faxaflói and proceed to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula while looking for whales in this large bay. 
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Snaefellsnes Breidavik
We land in Breidavik at Arnarstapi, with Snaefellsjökull, a glacier-capped volcano in the... more+ background. We will walk southward, along cliffs with seabirds, to Hellnar, where we embark the ship again. We may also proceed to Snaefellsjökull, where Jule Vernes: Journey to the center of the Earth began. In the evening, we will again look for whales northwest of the peninsula. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Arnarstapi and Snaefellsjökull, more+
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Breidavik Breidafjordur
We sail in the broad and shallow bay of Breidafjordur, peppered with hundreds of islands and... more+ skerries, and may glimpse some white-tailed eagles. We will then land on Flatey and explore its traditional fishing village and the church with paintings by the Spanish-Icelandic artist Baltasar. Black guillemots and vast colonies of puffins breed along the shores, and red-necked phalaropes are common in ponds just inland. We will pay a visit to Klofningur, a diminutive island featuring a lighthouse and extensive breeding colonies of shags, fulmars, and great black-backed gulls. In the evening, we will sail by the impressive Látrabjarg, featuring Iceland's biggest seabird colonies. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Flatey, Visit of Klofningur, more+
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Breidafjordur Skutulsfjördur Jökulfirdir
Sailing into impressive Skutulsfjörður, home to the town of Isafjordur, we plan a visit to Aedey,... more+ where an Icelandic family keeps an eider duck farm where the many hundreds of birds can breed protected entirely and where, at the end of the breeding season, all eiderdown is collected for trade. At the shores of the island we also meet breeding puffins. In the afternoon, we may sail into Jökulfirdir or directly out of the fjord, looking again for whales, while we sail northwest and pass the Arctic Circle. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Aedey island, more+
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Jökulfirdir At sea - Iceland
North of Iceland, in the fringes of the southward-moving sea ice, we sail northeast with our... more+ ice-rated vessel. We look two days for harp and hooded seals, which sometimes frequent the area in great numbers. The presence of a lonely polar bear can not be discounted, as they sometimes reach Iceland's shores. 
Activities: Including: Seal watching, more+
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At sea - Iceland
Near and along the sea ice, we will see whales and seabirds as they migrate and forage along the... more+ productive edge of the sea ice. You will be in an impressive sea-scape with, to the west, sea ice as far as you see. This is a wild Arctic environment, constantly in motion and always changing. 
Activities: Including: Humpback whale watching, more+
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At sea - Iceland Eyafjordur
We find ourselves sailing southward. In the early morning, we will pass Kolbeinsey, a tiny... more+ uninhabited islet rapidly being eroded by the fearsome surrounding ocean. Later, we will land on Grimsey, a small island that straddles the Arctic Circle. Grimsey features a small but friendly fishing village and is home to colonies of kittiwakes, razorbills, puffins, fulmars, and Arctic terns. In the evening, at the mouth of Eyafjordur, we may again see some whales. 
Activities: Including: Visit of Grimsey, Atlantic puffin watching, more+
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Eyafjordur Akureyri
With our journey ending, you disembark in Akureyri, where, on request, you can transfer by... more+ chartered bus (a six-hour drive that you must book in advance) to the bus stop Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre at Austurbakki, Reykjavík. While your time in the Arctic may be over, your memories and experiences will stay with you forever! 
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The price includes
Coffee and tea
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
AECO fees and governmental taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure material
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Flights
Visa fees
Government arrival and departure taxes
Meals ashore
Cancellation insurance
Personal Insurance
Baggage insurance
Tips
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
Transfers
Meals not included in the program
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

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