Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland
<p>Experience geological extremes across two distinct Arctic islands, from the thundering waterfalls and bubbling hot springs of Iceland to the rugged fjords that carve out the coast of East Greenland. Hike and bike over volcanic landscapes, witness iconic wildlife in remote fjords, learn history steeped in sagas and see local traditions in tiny seaside villages as you circumnavigate Iceland. Across the Denmark Strait, navigate and actively explore a network of a network of wild fjords, and take in Greenland’s spectacular tidewater glaciers. Along the way, Icelandic experts and musicians add insight and energy to this immersive Arctic adventure.</p>
09 July, 2027 to 18 July, 2027
Category SB
#604-607, 609, 611 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with chair; and a closet.
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Category SA
#504, 506-511, 513 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs and a table; single bed; writing desk with an office chair; bedside table; and a closet.
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Category 01
$24,143 AUD pp
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
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Category 02
$25,357 AUD pp
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Cabin with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, coffee table, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
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Category 03
$30,429 AUD pp
#512, 514-524 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; writing desk with a chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; and a closet.
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Category 04
$31,643 AUD pp
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 05
$33,000 AUD pp
#700-707, 712, 713, 715, 717 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 06
$37,286 AUD pp
#714 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; espresso maker; and a closet. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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Category 07
$42,143 AUD pp
#708-711, 716, 718, 719, 721 — These large balcony suites feature two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk and chair; espresso maker; hammock; and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Expanded bathroom has a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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18 July, 2027 to 27 July, 2027
Category SB
#604-607, 609, 611 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with chair; and a closet.
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Category SA
#504, 506-511, 513 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs and a table; single bed; writing desk with an office chair; bedside table; and a closet.
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Category 01
$22,714 AUD pp
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
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Category 02
$23,857 AUD pp
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Cabin with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, coffee table, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
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Category 03
$28,629 AUD pp
#512, 514-524 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; writing desk with a chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; and a closet.
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Category 04
$29,771 AUD pp
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 05
$31,043 AUD pp
#700-707, 712, 713, 715, 717 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 06
$35,086 AUD pp
#714 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; espresso maker; and a closet. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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Category 07
$39,643 AUD pp
#708-711, 716, 718, 719, 721 — These large balcony suites feature two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk and chair; espresso maker; hammock; and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Expanded bathroom has a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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27 July, 2027 to 05 August, 2027
Category SA
#504, 506-511, 513 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs and a table; single bed; writing desk with an office chair; bedside table; and a closet.
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Category SB
#604-607, 609, 611 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; single bed; writing desk with chair; and a closet.
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Category 01
$24,143 AUD pp
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
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Category 02
$25,357 AUD pp
#410, 412, 414, 416-419, 421-427 — Cabin with two large windows, two single beds that can convert to a queen, window sofa, coffee table, writing desk with an office chair, two bedside tables, and a closet.
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Category 03
$30,429 AUD pp
#512, 514-524 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; writing desk with a chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; and a closet.
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Category 04
$31,643 AUD pp
#608, 610, 612, 613-623 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 05
$33,000 AUD pp
#700-707, 712, 713, 715, 717 — Cabin with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and a table; two single beds that convert to a queen; convertible sleeper sofa; coffee table; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; and a closet.
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Category 06
$37,286 AUD pp
#714 — Junior suite with balcony that features two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; writing desk with chair; two bedside tables; coffee table; espresso maker; and a closet. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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Category 07
$42,143 AUD pp
#708-711, 716, 718, 719, 721 — These large balcony suites feature two balcony chairs, hammock, and table; two single beds that can convert to a queen; pull-out sofa; coffee table; writing desk and chair; espresso maker; hammock; and a large walk-in closet with full length mirror. Expanded bathroom has a double vanity, bathtub, towel warmer and rain shower. Guests receive priority access to one spa treatment and one igloo reservation and complimentary laundry per departure.
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22 June, 2028 to 02 July, 2028
Category SB
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category SA
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 01
$21,429 AUD pp
Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 02
$22,929 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 03
$24,086 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.
Category 04
$25,300 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.
Category 05
$26,571 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.
Category 06
$29,229 AUD pp
Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 07
$32,157 AUD pp
Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
02 July, 2028 to 12 July, 2028
Category SB
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category SA
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 01
$21,429 AUD pp
Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 02
$22,929 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 03
$24,086 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.
Category 04
$25,300 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.
Category 05
$26,571 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.
Category 06
$29,229 AUD pp
Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 07
$32,157 AUD pp
Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
12 July, 2028 to 22 July, 2028
Category SB
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category SA
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 01
$21,429 AUD pp
Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 02
$22,929 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 03
$24,086 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.
Category 04
$25,300 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.
Category 05
$26,571 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.
Category 06
$29,229 AUD pp
Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 07
$32,157 AUD pp
Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
22 July, 2028 to 01 August, 2028
Category SB
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category SA
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 01
$21,429 AUD pp
Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 02
$22,929 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 03
$24,086 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.
Category 04
$25,300 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.
Category 05
$26,571 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.
Category 06
$29,229 AUD pp
Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 07
$32,157 AUD pp
Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
01 August, 2028 to 11 August, 2028
Category SA
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category SB
Cabins feature a large window, one single bed; bedside shelf; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 01
$21,429 AUD pp
Cabins feature one or two portholes; two single beds or one queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 02
$22,929 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower.
Category 03
$24,086 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 341 and 343 are L-shaped suites that also contain a sofa bed for triple occupancy.
Category 04
$25,300 AUD pp
Cabins feature a large window; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabins 217, 226, and 228 have a queen bed only.
Category 05
$26,571 AUD pp
Cabins feature a private balcony; one queen bed; two bedside shelves; armchair; writing desk with chair; closet; and a bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Cabin 221 has two single beds that can convert to a queen.
Category 06
$29,229 AUD pp
Suites feature three large windows; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; two armchairs and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Category 07
$32,157 AUD pp
Suites feature a private balcony; two single beds that convert to a queen; two bedside shelves; sofa that converts to a single bed; armchair and small table; writing desk with chair; mini bar; espresso maker; double closet; and a generously-sized bathroom with a roomy glass-walled shower. Guests receive complimentary laundry and priority access to one spa appointment per departure.
Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland itinerary:
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Day 1 Reykjavík, Iceland / Embark Ship
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 Westfjords
Explore the dramatic and remote Westfjords region of Iceland. Hike along the base of a fjord to discover a towering waterfall before entering Ísafjarðardjúp, known for its wealth of wildlife, including whales, seals and countless nesting seabirds. Land at Vigur Island, a fragile wildlife sanctuary, where the landowners continue the traditional eiderdown collection and cleaning process and are active stewards of the colonies of puffins, eider ducks and black guillemots who call the island home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Siglufjörður
Siglufjörður was the center of Iceland’s once-thriving herring industry. Stop by the Herring Museum for a salting demonstration and a tasting. Enjoy the surroundings of Iceland's northern most mainland settlement by joining the local forestry association for an afternoon of conservation in their local woods.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 4-5 East Coast of Greenland
Strike out across the Denmark Strait to the wild shores of Eastern Greenland. Known for its volume of calving tidewater glaciers stretching back to the ice sheet, this region offers incredible opportunities to explore multiple fjords aboard ship as well as on landings, where hiking, kayaking or Zodiac cruising might all be possible. While you navigate these waters as a modern-day explorer, spend time on the Bridge or at the ship’s railing, scouring the landscape and waterline for the unique wildlife that call this region home. Look out for humpbacks, beluga whales and seals as well as the elusive narwhal and polar bear.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Húsavík
Húsavík is the gateway to the Highlands of northern Iceland. Depart for a full day overland visiting one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland, Goðafoss, as well as Lake Mývatn, the most geologically active area in Iceland. Alternatively, enjoy an adventurous journey through Ásbyrgi Canyon, said to be formed from the hoof of Odin, with a stop at Dettifoss, the second most powerful waterfall in Europe, or stay along the coast and enjoy a slower pace to the day with forest bathing, bird watching and a soak in the GeoSea bath.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Grímsey
This morning, take Zodiacs ashore to the tiny island of Grímsey, which lies exactly on the Arctic Circle. Celebrate officially arriving in the Arctic, in the company of nesting arctic terns, fulmars and puffins in their burrows. Enjoy an afternoon at sea sailing around the northern corner of Iceland as you continue circumnavigating the island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Borgarfjörður Eystri
Located on the eastern shore of Iceland, Borgarfjörður Eystri is well known for its local puffin colony and stunning fjord framed by the Svartvell Summit. Challenge yourself with a hike up to the summit, standing over 1000 feet above sea level, or bike into the backcountry to take in a different perspective on the surrounding mountain range. Join a local guide on a walk through the small village, including a stop at the local eider down shop or get a taste of the local libations. Throughout the day, enjoy some free time observing the puffins in their bustling island colony as they make their way in and out of their burrows.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Westman Islands
The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago and are among the youngest of the world’s archipelagos. In 1963, the world witnessed on film the birth of its newest island, Surtsey—a UNESCO World Heritage site—which you'll see as you cruise past the coast. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Visit the crater, where the earth is still hot, for amazing views of areas once engulfed by lava.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Reykjavík / Disembark Ship
Disembark in Reykjavík and transfer to the airport for flights home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Please note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland reverse itinerary:
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Please note: *
Itineraries are subject to change.
Day 10 Reykjavík / Disembark Ship *
Disembark in Reykjavík and transfer to the airport for flights home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 Westman Islands *
The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago and are among the youngest of the world’s archipelagos. In 1963, the world witnessed on film the birth of its newest island, Surtsey—a UNESCO World Heritage site—which you'll see as you cruise past the coast. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. Visit the crater, where the earth is still hot, for amazing views of areas once engulfed by lava.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Borgarfjörður Eystri *
Located on the eastern shore of Iceland, Borgarfjörður Eystri is well known for its local puffin colony and stunning fjord framed by the Svartvell Summit. Challenge yourself with a hike up to the summit, standing over 1000 feet above sea level, or bike into the backcountry to take in a different perspective on the surrounding mountain range. Join a local guide on a walk through the small village, including a stop at the local eider down shop or get a taste of the local libations. Throughout the day, enjoy some free time observing the puffins in their bustling island colony as they make their way in and out of their burrows.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Grímsey *
This morning, take Zodiacs ashore to the tiny island of Grímsey, which lies exactly on the Arctic Circle. Celebrate officially arriving in the Arctic, in the company of nesting arctic terns, fulmars and puffins in their burrows. Enjoy an afternoon at sea sailing around the northern corner of Iceland as you continue circumnavigating the island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Húsavík *
Húsavík is the gateway to the Highlands of northern Iceland. Depart for a full day overland visiting one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland, Goðafoss, as well as Lake Mývatn, the most geologically active area in Iceland. Alternatively, enjoy an adventurous journey through Ásbyrgi Canyon, said to be formed from the hoof of Odin, with a stop at Dettifoss, the second most powerful waterfall in Europe, or stay along the coast and enjoy a slower pace to the day with forest bathing, bird watching and a soak in the GeoSea bath.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 4-5 East Coast of Greenland *
Strike out across the Denmark Strait to the wild shores of Eastern Greenland. Known for its volume of calving tidewater glaciers stretching back to the ice sheet, this region offers incredible opportunities to explore multiple fjords aboard ship as well as on landings, where hiking, kayaking or Zodiac cruising might all be possible. While you navigate these waters as a modern-day explorer, spend time on the Bridge or at the ship’s railing, scouring the landscape and waterline for the unique wildlife that call this region home. Look out for humpbacks, beluga whales and seals as well as the elusive narwhal and polar bear.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Siglufjörður *
Siglufjörður was the center of Iceland’s once-thriving herring industry. Stop by the Herring Museum for a salting demonstration and a tasting. Enjoy the surroundings of Iceland's northern most mainland settlement by joining the local forestry association for an afternoon of conservation in their local woods.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Westfjords *
Explore the dramatic and remote Westfjords region of Iceland. Hike along the base of a fjord to discover a towering waterfall before entering Ísafjarðardjúp, known for its wealth of wildlife, including whales, seals and countless nesting seabirds. Land at Vigur Island, a fragile wildlife sanctuary, where the landowners continue the traditional eiderdown collection and cleaning process and are active stewards of the colonies of puffins, eider ducks and black guillemots who call the island home.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 Reykjavík, Iceland / Embark Ship *
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship.
Meals Included: Dinner
* = Indicative
National Geographic Endurance
Vessel Type: Expedition Ship
Passenger Capacity: 126
Length: 124 m
Built: 2020
National Geographic Endurance is a state-of-the-art expedition vessel purpose-built for year-round polar navigation. Named in honour of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Endurance expedition, she is the first polar ship in Lindblad’s history designed from the keel up for exploration. With an ice-class rating of PC5 (Category A) and a fully stabilised hull, she grants access to remote and often uncharted corners of the Arctic and Antarctica in exceptional comfort and safety.
Her revolutionary X-Bow®—a striking forward-leaning design—enables superior wave-cutting performance, ensuring a smoother, quieter ride and minimising spray on deck for better wildlife observation. On board, guests enjoy thoughtfully designed public spaces including a wraparound observation lounge, library, and an expedition base for gear and briefings. Dining is offered across three flexible venues, all serving sustainable, locally inspired cuisine. With a full suite of tools for exploration and a design deeply rooted in expedition heritage, Endurance is the ultimate platform for discovering Earth’s most remote regions.
• Circumnavigate Iceland to explore across a variety of landscapes, including the rim of a volcanic crater, a backcountry summit, burgeoning birch forests and the shores of a fjord
• Navigate the glacier-carved fjords of East Greenland while keeping a watchful eye for whales, arctic fox or the more elusive beluga whales and narwhal
• Experience Icelandic culture alongside local guest speakers who share insights into traditional and contemporary daily life
• With a National Geographic photographer by your side, capture incredible highlights like Dettifoss, the second most powerful waterfall in Europe, or the stunning puffin island in east Iceland
• Kids and teens will delve deeper into the region’s natural wonders with National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, our exclusive hands-on family program
