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10 days sailing in Iceland: the most formidable setting for untamed wilderness, emblematic of the northern lands

Main characteristics
Model of the boat: Ship
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Number of cabins: 90
Maximum capacity: 180 travelers
Crew members: 125

Cabin

Scenic deluxe cabin
This deluxe cabin on deck 6 has two twin beds convertible into a double bed, a sitting area with sofa and desk, as well as a private bathroom with WC and walk-in shower with seat. The cabin is equipped with a large downward-sliding scenic window and individual air conditioning.
Cabin with porthole
Deluxe cabin with two twin beds convertible into a double bed, an office area as well as a private bathroom with disabled access and walk-in shower with seat. The cabin has a large non-opening porthole and individual air conditioning.
Scenic deluxe cabin
This deluxe cabin on deck 5 has two twin beds convertible into a double bed, a sitting area with sofa and desk, as well as a private bathroom with WC and walk-in shower with seat. The cabin is equipped with a large downward-sliding scenic window and individual air conditioning.
Deluxe balcony cabin
This deluxe cabin on deck 5 has two twin beds that can be converted into a double bed, a sitting area with sofa and desk, as well as a private bathroom with WC and walk-in shower with seat. The cabin has an outside balcony and individual air conditioning.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice, depending on the weather conditions or for technical reasons (decision of the captain). Sailing times may vary depending on sea and weather conditions.

Sailing itineraries

Reykjavik
Departure from Paris on special or scheduled flight to Reykjavik. On arrival in Reykjavik, transfer... see+ to the port, boarding and installation on board the World Explorer. Dinner on board. 
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Reykjavik
Reykjavik, or “the Bay of Smoke”, was named in 874 by the first Scandinavian settler, Ingolfur... see+ Arnarson, after the vapors from the hot springs. Iceland's capital is home to almost 70% of the island's population. It is the northernmost capital in the world. Despite its late development in the 19th century, the city has no old buildings, but beautiful, colorful houses that are immediately charming. A city on a human scale, it's a pleasure to stroll through its streets. From here, you can head for the Golden Circle, which groups together three exceptional natural sites: Gullfoss waterfalls, the Geysir spa area and Thingvellir, the Parliament Valley. Free time or optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Optional excursions:
The Golden Circle (full day with lunch): En route to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thingvellir is surrounded by mountains encircling a vast lavic plain of wild vegetation. Icelanders consider it a sacred place. We then discover Gullfoss Falls, also known as the “Golden Falls”, one of the most beautiful in Europe. This double cascade, often haloed by a rainbow, plunges into an abyss some 32 m below. The tour continues on to Grand Geysir, which gave its name to all the world's geysers. Although it hardly raises its mountain of water any more, the site is grandiose for all the other volcanic phenomena to be observed: solfataras, fumaroles, bubbling mud springs and geysers gushing out in profusion. Full day with lunch - Price per person (from): €185
Historic Reykjavik: Short panoramic tour and discovery of the Arbaer open-air museum. The museum features some twenty buildings, most of them relocated from central Reykjavik to preserve the city's architectural and historical heritage. Continue to Perlan Dome, with its magnificent view over the city, before visiting the National Museum. It traces the history and customs of Iceland from the Viking settlements to the present day. Finally, a visit to the old town and the Hallgrimskirkja church. Half-day tour - Price per person (from): €130
Bathing in the Blue Lagoon or the Sky Lagoon: Bathing in hot springs is a genuine Icelandic tradition, rooted in the local culture. The geothermal baths of the Sky Lagoon and the famous Blue Lagoon are renowned for their therapeutic benefits and offer a unique and relaxing environment. Availability and prices on request.
Volanism from the sky: Take a helicopter flight over the region and discover the volcanic landscape from the air. Flight time: approx. 40 to 60 min. Availability and prices: please contact us. 
Activities: Optional services: Excursion to the Golden Circle, Panoramic tour and discovery of Reykjavik and its famous historic sites, see+
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Reykjavik Grundarfjordur
Fishing village at the foot of Kirkufjell, literally translated as “church mountain”. Gateway... see+ to the many geological sites and volcanic fields of the Snaefellsnes peninsula. Free time or optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
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Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Leaving Grundarfjördur, the road winds through fishing villages towards the mythical glacial volcano Snæfellsjökull, made famous by Jules Verne. Stop and stroll along Djupalonssandur beach. Skirting the cliffs of Londrangar, we arrive in the small fishing village of Arnarstapi. Lunch, followed by a visit to Budir, with its small black wooden church on the edge of a lava field and a beach of golden sand. On the way back, stop at Helgafell, the sacred mountain of Icelandic culture. Full day with lunch - Price per person (from): €270.
Volvanic peninsula of the Grundafjordur region: discover the grandiose panoramas of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, a mythical region thanks to the presence of its Snaefellsjokull volcano. Jules Verne made it famous in his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. The basalt cliffs of Londrangar, the beach of Djupalonssandur, the small fishing villages and the lava fields of Budir... this peninsula has it all! Half-day tour - Price per person (from): €170. 
Activities: Optional services: Excursion to the Snaefellsnes peninsula, Discover the volcanic peninsula of the Grundarfjordur region, see+
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Grundarfjordur Isafjordur
You're at the geographic end of Europe, in one of Iceland's wildest fjord regions. Free time or... see+ optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
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Vigur seabirds: Board a local boat to reach this seabird paradise. The island of Vigur is a veritable ornithological sanctuary where thousands of birds can be observed, including eiders, arctic terns, puffins and guillemots... Discover the island's wildlife on foot for around 1 hour. Before returning to Isafjordur, a visit to Europe's smallest post office is a must. Half-day tour - Price per person (from): €175.
Isafjordur and picturesque villages: Depart through the magnificent steep valleys of the western fjords to discover the life of the local people. Pass through the village of Bolungarvik and its little church, at the foot of a 600 m mountain. Visit the Osvor open-air museum, a reconstructed fisherman's hut. Return to Isafjordur via the Tungudalur valley and visit the Maritime Museum. Tasting of schnapps and fermented shark. Half-day tour - Price: €145. 
Activities: Optional services: Vigur's seabirds, Isafjordur and its picturesque villages, see+
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Isafjordur Saudarkrokur
In the north of the island, the village of Saudarkrokur has been gradually built up since the end... see+ of the 19th century to become a prosperous place where agriculture, fishing, tourism and services come together to serve the 2,600 inhabitants who live there. Free time or optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
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Heritage and landscapes: Rich in history, the Skagafjordur fjord region is renowned for its equestrian culture. En route through splendid inland landscapes to a horse farm. Visit and horse show. After a light lunch, continue to the Reykjafoss waterfall and its multiform cascades. Finally, visit the famous Glaumbær farm, part of the National Museum of Iceland and a reconstruction of an 18th-century village. Historic relics of rural and religious life, the peat-roofed buildings house period furniture, objects and tools. Full day with lunch - Limited places - Price per person (from): €240.
Lîle de Drangey: Board local boats for Drangey. Discover this volcanic island with its steep cliffs on foot. Home to many species of birds, it's a prime spot for puffin spotting and boasts a superb view of the Skagafjordur fjord. The island is very well known in Iceland, and was immortalized as early as the 10th century in the Grettir Saga. Half-day - Limited places - Price per person (from): €190.
Horseback riding (excursion in English) : Departure by coach for a horse farm. Instructions and preparation for the horseback ride (approx. 1h30) through Iceland's fabulous natural landscapes. An integral part of Icelandic culture, the horse plays a major role in Nordic history and mythology. Limited places - Price per person (from): €170. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit to the Skagafjordur fjord region, Visit to Drangey Island, see+
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Saudarkrokur Husavik
Nestled on the edge of a bay, the town of Husavik is considered Europe's whale-watching capital.... see+ You're likely to spot a few cetaceans: whales, white-nosed dolphins, porpoises... It's also the commercial and industrial center of a large agricultural zone.
many dairy and meat products are processed on site. Free time or optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Optional excursions:
Northern jewels: Discover a region of extraordinary landscapes where most volcanic phenomena are represented. Visit the Namaskard site, with its mud pots, solfataras and sulfur-scented fumaroles. Then on to Dimmuborgir, whose name means “dark castles”, for a walk through the strange lava formations of this unusual labyrinth. Continue on to the cratered lake of Myvatn, one of Iceland's most fascinating places. After lunch, discover Godafoss, “the waterfall of the Gods”. Legend has it that Torgeir Torkelsson threw his pagan idols into the water, thus consecrating the adoption of Christianity in Iceland. Full day with lunch - Price per person (from): €175.
Faces of volcanism: Along the coastline of the Tjornes peninsula, drive to the Kelduhverfi plains, where the landscape bears witness to Iceland's tectonic activity. Discover the famous horseshoe-shaped canyon of Asbyrgi, a splendid natural curiosity surrounded by abundant vegetation, before reaching the basaltic columns of Hljodaklettar for a walk among its spectacular rock formations. Basket lunch and continuation to the impressive Dettifoss waterfalls, the most powerful in Europe. On the way back, stop at Namaskard to admire fumaroles and other local phenomena, then visit the Grenjadarstadur museum with its peat-roofed buildings. Full day with packed lunch - Price per person (from): 195 €.
Whale watching: The small town of Husavik is considered the whale-watching capital of Europe. Board local rubber dinghies for a 1-hour cruise around the bay in search of whales and dolphins, then on to a puffin colony. Limited places - Price per person (from): €170. 
Activities: Optional services: Northern jewels, Inflatable boat excursion in search of whales and dolphins, see+
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Husavik Eskifjordur
Surrounded by mountains, this small town of 1,100 inhabitants in eastern Iceland lies in the hollow... see+ of the fjord of the same name. For many years, the region's economy was based on fishing and mining. Several museums trace the history of these industries. In Eskifjordur's main street, a sculpture pays tribute to sailors lost at sea. Free time or optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Optional excursions:
Discovery of Eskifjordur: A 2.5-hour walk to discover Eskifjordur and its rich history dating back to Danish colonization. Visit the Maritime Museum, housed in an 18th-century building that recounts the way of life of fishermen and local trade at the time. Refreshments at Randulf's Sea House, built by Norwegian herring fishermen in the early 20th century. Return to the ship after admiring the town's colorful houses and surrounding scenery. Price per person (from): €120.
Faskrudsfjordur, a French village: departure for Faskrudsfjordur, an astonishing French village. Known for its spectacular setting, Faskrudsfjordur is Iceland's most easterly fishing port. Visit the museum of the former French hospital built in the early 19th century and the French cemetery. On the way back, photo stop in front of the breathtaking scenery of the Hólmanes peninsula. Half-day tour - Price per person (from): €130. 
Activities: Optional services: Discover Eskifjordur on foot, Visit Faskrudsfjordur, see+
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Eskifjordur Djupivogur
Located in a deep bay, Djupivogur has been a trading post since 1589, when merchants from Hamburg... see+ obtained trading rights. Free time or optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Optional excursions:
Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon: Jokulsarlon is Iceland's most famous and largest proglacial lake. Departure by coach (approx. 3h) through the wild landscapes of southern Iceland, stopping en route at Hofn, a charming little town. Board local boats for an unforgettable experience among the white, blue and black icebergs of the lagoon fed by the calving Breidamerkurjokull glacier. The lake's extensive glacier front is a breathtaking sight. Stop for lunch on the way back. Full day with lunch - Limited places - Price per person (from): €350.
Djupivogur and surrounding area: explore the town on foot (approx. 2 hrs.), stopping at the Bondavarda viewpoint. Followed by a walk in the surrounding countryside, which offers a wealth of bird life and is a protected area. The marshes, ponds and beaches are ideal for bird nesting and the development of coastal fauna. Limited places - Price per person (from): €65. 
Activities: Optional services: Visit Faskrudsfjordur, Djupivogur and surroundings, see+
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Djupivogur Heimaey
Heimaey is the only inhabited island in the Vestmann archipelago. Its volcano, Eldfell, erupted... see+ suddenly on the night of January 22, 1973. Free time or optional excursions. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Optional excursions:
The Pompeii of the north: departure for the Herjolfsdalur valley and heading west to see the various islands surrounding the archipelago. The youngest of these islands, Surtsey, is a Unesco World Heritage Site, born of a volcanic eruption. Stop at the Storhofdi cliffs, home to a large puffin colony and offering splendid panoramic views. On the way back, we pass between two volcanoes: Helgafell, 5,000 years old, and Eldfell, made famous by its eruption in 1973. Discover the wooden church of Skansinn, then visit the Eldheimar Museum. Half-day tour - Price per person (from): €130.
Heimaey Island by boat: Heimaey is the largest of the Vestmann Islands and the only inhabited one. Depart on local boats for around 1h30 to observe colonies of birds along the cliffs. These include puffins, gannets, guillemots and many other species. Whales, orcas, rorquals and white-beaked dolphins can sometimes be spotted. Last but not least, sail into the caves of Fjosid and Klettshellir, which boast exceptional acoustics. Limited places - Price per person (from): €140.
Speedboat adventure (excursion in English): departure in inflatable boats (approx. 2 hrs.) to get as close as possible to the most inaccessible places, and venture into the small Eider Cave, named after a colony of eiders, the large migratory ducks whose down is much sought-after for stuffing clothes. Exploration of the very deep Aegir cave, decorated with beautiful basalt columns. Finally, discover Klettahellir cave, with its incredible acoustics. Limited places - Price per person (from): 195 €. 
Activities: Optional services: Northern Pompeii, Heimaey Island by boat, see+
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Heimaey Reykjavik
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation and transfer to the airport. Flight to Paris on special or... see+ scheduled flight. 
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Option to privatize the boat on request
The price includes
Port taxes
Air taxes
Water, wine, tea or coffee during meals on board
All activities and entertainment on board (cocktails, Captain's evening, workshops, shows)
Luggage allowance on boarding and disembarking the ship
Service charges for the crew
The services of a French-speaking cruise director and expedition team
Onboard conferences
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The price does not include
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