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Iceland and Spitzbergen: a naturalist expedition under the midnight sun between volcanoes, ice floes and polar fauna

By Pierre VO your cruise expert
A journey to the far reaches of the North
Stopovers that would otherwise be inaccessible
A paradise for birdwatchers
An expedition cruise, but accessible
Comfort as a base
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: ship
Number of cabins: 80
Maximum capacity: 170 travelers
Crew members: 71

Cabins

Quadruple cabine with porthole
Capacity: 4 Beds maximum
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... see+ 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
Capacity: 3 Beds maximum
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... see+ 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. 
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

Sailing itineraries
Vlissingen Aberdeen
You arrive in Aberdeen, the City of Granite, a frequent winner of the “Britain in Bloom”... see+ competition. This marks the true beginning of your journey. Several species of cetaceans, including orcas, live in these waters. To the south, you’ll see the Girdle Ness Lighthouse, designed by the grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous Scottish writer who gave us classics such as *Treasure Island* and *The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde*. Other passengers will join you in Aberdeen. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Aberdeen Fair Island
We plan to spend the day on Fair Isle, an island in the Shetlands whose approximately seventy... see+ residents are renowned for their beautiful knitwear. It’s a fantastic place with easily accessible seabird breeding sites, and you might even spot some gray seals. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Fair Island Jan Mayen
You adjust your course north toward the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, 300 nautical miles northeast... see+ of Iceland. But your two days at sea won’t be a walk in the park. Keep an eye out for spouts of water rising from the surrounding seas, which could signal the arrival of a minke whale, a fin whale, an orca, or a blue whale. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Jan Mayen
Jan Mayen is a barren volcanic island, dominated by the snow-capped peak of Mount Beerenberg. On... see+ the slopes of this imposing volcano, which rises 2,300 meters above sea level, fragmented glaciers extend into the icy sea. With permission from the Norwegian authorities, it is now possible to visit the weather station. You can also walk to the ruins of a 17th-century Dutch whaling station, nestled amid the thick carpets of moss in this austere volcanic landscape. 
Included activities: Visit of Mt. Beerenberg, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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Jan Mayen At sea - Greenland
Bathed in the midnight sun, you sail northward, skirting the pack ice in search of bowhead whales,... see+ harp seals, polar bears, and a wide variety of seabirds. You then adjust your course around 79° north, heading west toward the rocky edges of the western Spitsbergen continental shelf. There, you have a good chance of spotting fin whales and, close to the glacial mouths of Spitsbergen’s gaping fjords, minke whales surfacing. 
Included activities: Wildlife observation, see+
Accommodation: Night on board
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At sea - Greenland Alkhornet
Forlandsundet, between the main island of Spitsbergen and the narrow Prins Karls Forland fjord, is... see+ a place of great beauty that is home to fascinating wildlife. Walruses are sometimes spotted there. You can also sail through St. John’s Fjord or head south to the mouth of Isfjorden and go ashore at Alkhornet. Seabirds nest on these cliffs, arctic foxes scour the area in search of eggs and young that have fallen to the ground, and reindeer graze on the sparse vegetation. 
Accommodation: Night on board
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Alkhornet Longyearbyen
Every adventure, no matter how spectacular, must come to an end. You’ll disembark in... see+ Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard, taking with you memories that will stay with you on your next adventures. But if you’d still like to see the most iconic of Arctic predators, join us on our seven-night “Exploring Northern Svalbard” cruise: diverse landscapes, pack ice, and wildlife. 
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Included

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
The 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
A fuel surcharge of €25 or $29 per passenger per night for all departures from November 15 through December 31, 2026
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation insurance see+
Filovent comprehensive insurance see+
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request

Activities

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