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Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Reykjavik

   Depart 18:00

   Iceland

   

   Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.

2. Day 2

   At Sea

   

3. Day 3

   Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

   Greenland

   

   Ittoqqortoormiit is one of Earth's most isolated settlements, a 350-person Inuit community at the mouth of the world's longest fjord system on Greenland's remote east coast. Must-dos include Zodiac exploration of the monumental Scoresby Sund fjords, watching for musk oxen on the tundra, and visiting the colorful Arctic community. Mid-July through September offers the narrow window when sea ice permits access.

4. Day 4

   Bjornoya

   

   Halfway between Norway and Spitsbergen, you will sail not far from the coastlines of Bjørnøya, the southernmost island of Svalbard. From your ship, observe this isolated piece of land discovered in 1596 by the Dutch navigator Willem Barents, then looking for the Northwest Passage. Following a tough fight between a polar bear and the members of the expedition, he dubbed the place Bear Island. Regularly covered by a thick layer of fog, Bjørnøya shelters a meteorological station built in 1923, which is still in operation. Declared a nature reserve in 2002, the island is above all home to an enormous colony of sea birds: skuas, guillemots, puffins, Tridactyl gulls, petrels, gulls and little auks all coexist here.

5. Day 5

   Ittoqqortoormiit

   

6. Day 6

   Bjornoya

   

   Halfway between Norway and Spitsbergen, you will sail not far from the coastlines of Bjørnøya, the southernmost island of Svalbard. From your ship, observe this isolated piece of land discovered in 1596 by the Dutch navigator Willem Barents, then looking for the Northwest Passage. Following a tough fight between a polar bear and the members of the expedition, he dubbed the place Bear Island. Regularly covered by a thick layer of fog, Bjørnøya shelters a meteorological station built in 1923, which is still in operation. Declared a nature reserve in 2002, the island is above all home to an enormous colony of sea birds: skuas, guillemots, puffins, Tridactyl gulls, petrels, gulls and little auks all coexist here.

7. Day 7

   Navigating Throught The Sea Ice

   

8. Day 8

   Northeast Greenland National Park

   Greenland

   

   Northeast Greenland National Park is Earth's largest protected area at 972,000 square kilometers, a roadless wilderness of ice caps, the world's longest fjord, and 15,000 muskoxen with zero permanent human residents. Must-dos include cruising Scoresby Sund, observing muskox herds on the tundra, and experiencing the park's profound Arctic silence. July through September offers the navigable window for expedition vessels.

9. Day 9

   Northeast Greenland National Park

   Greenland

   

   Northeast Greenland National Park is Earth's largest protected area at 972,000 square kilometers, a roadless wilderness of ice caps, the world's longest fjord, and 15,000 muskoxen with zero permanent human residents. Must-dos include cruising Scoresby Sund, observing muskox herds on the tundra, and experiencing the park's profound Arctic silence. July through September offers the navigable window for expedition vessels.

10. Day 10

    Northeast Greenland National Park

    Greenland

    

    Northeast Greenland National Park is Earth's largest protected area at 972,000 square kilometers, a roadless wilderness of ice caps, the world's longest fjord, and 15,000 muskoxen with zero permanent human residents. Must-dos include cruising Scoresby Sund, observing muskox herds on the tundra, and experiencing the park's profound Arctic silence. July through September offers the navigable window for expedition vessels.

11. Day 11

    Northeast Greenland National Park

    Greenland

    

    Northeast Greenland National Park is Earth's largest protected area at 972,000 square kilometers, a roadless wilderness of ice caps, the world's longest fjord, and 15,000 muskoxen with zero permanent human residents. Must-dos include cruising Scoresby Sund, observing muskox herds on the tundra, and experiencing the park's profound Arctic silence. July through September offers the navigable window for expedition vessels.

12. Day 12

    Navigating Throught The Sea Ice

    

13. Day 13

    Navigating Throught The Sea Ice

    

14. Day 14

    Spitsbergen

    Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    

    Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, a thousand kilometres from the North Pole, where polar bears outnumber humans, glaciers calve into pristine fjords, and the midnight sun illuminates an Arctic wilderness of extraordinary beauty. Must-do experiences include Zodiac cruises along glacier fronts, wildlife watching for polar bears and walruses, and visiting the Global Seed Vault in Longyearbyen. June through September is the expedition season.

15. Day 15

    Longyearbyen

    Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    

    Longyearbyen, the northernmost permanent settlement in the world, is a unique port in the Svalbard archipelago, rich in history and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Must-do experiences include savoring local delicacies like reindeer stew and exploring the stunning fjords of Raudfjord and Liefdefjorden. The best time to visit is during the summer months, when the midnight sun illuminates the stunning scenery.

16. Day 16

    At Sea

    

17. Day 17

    Tromso

    Arrive 08:00

    Norway

    

    Tromsø, perched 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle on its own island in a fjord-carved landscape of breathtaking severity, is the world's finest base for witnessing the northern lights — a phenomenon that illuminates the polar night here from late September through March with an intensity unmatched across Scandinavia. The city's striking Arctic Cathedral, vibrant university culture, and excellent Polar Museum trace Norway's heroic age of polar exploration, while dog sledding, snowshoeing, and whale-watching expeditions provide exhilarating encounters with the high Arctic wilderness. Summer's unbroken midnight sun offers an equally otherworldly experience beneath skies that never darken.

Cabin Categories

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

Balcony

215 sq ftMax 21

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 7

Balcony

215 sq ftMax 22

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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Prestige Stateroom Deck 8

Balcony

215 sq ftMax 23

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+11

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Deluxe Suite Deck 6

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2DS6

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+13

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Deluxe Suite Deck 7

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2DS7

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+13

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Deluxe Suite Deck 8

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2DS8

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Double or Twin ConfigurationRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+13

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Duplex Suite Deck 6

Suite

1,011 sq ftMax 411

Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV A dining room with a 6-seater table A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub Five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door A private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa and armchairs, jacuzzi Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+15

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Grand Prestige Suite on Deck 6

Suite

452 sq ftMax 2GPS6

Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge area with chaise longue and second TV A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+13

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Owner's Suite

Suite

1,237 sq ftMax 6OS

Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV A desk and bookcase A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A dining room with a 6-seater table A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer A private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table Two panoramic sliding bay windows Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars A Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathWhirlpool BathToiletries Provided+16

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Prestige Suite Deck 7

Suite

430 sq ftMax 44

A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) Two bathrooms with shower Two panoramic sliding bay windows A 10 m² glazed private balcony

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+10

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Prestige Suite Deck 8

Suite

430 sq ftMax 45

A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) Two bathrooms with shower Two panoramic sliding bay windows A 10 m² glazed private balcony

King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+10

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Privilege Suite Deck 8

Suite

516 sq ftMax 410

Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub Two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole A 12.5 m² glazed private balcony Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+13

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