Svalbard & Iceland (Northbound)
True Expedition Svalbard & Iceland Cruise (Northbound)
This 10-night expedition crosses from Iceland to the high Arctic of Svalbard, pairing the land of fire and ice with the kingdom of the polar bear in one boutique voyage. From cosmopolitan Reykjavik you explore Iceland’s dramatic edges, the bridal-veil cascades of Dynjandi in the remote Westfjords and the whale-rich waters of Husavik, before sailing north across the Norwegian Sea. Midway you call at rarely visited Jan Mayen, a remote Norwegian volcanic island where the snow-capped Beerenberg stratovolcano rises above black sands and great gatherings of seabirds. Continuing north, you reach Svalbard for several days of immersion in its profound wilderness, a land of gargantuan glaciers, drifting ice and polar light, home to polar bears, walrus, reindeer and Arctic foxes. You explore by Zodiac and on foot, with expert-led talks and the option to kayak, all aboard a refined boutique ship with all-inclusive comforts. Adventurous yet elegant, it is the true expedition between two Arctic worlds.
Itinerary highlights
Cross from Iceland to Svalbard, pairing the land of fire and ice with the high Arctic.
Explore Iceland's dramatic edges, from the Westfjords' Dynjandi waterfall to whale-rich Husavik.
Call at remote Jan Mayen, where the Beerenberg volcano rises above seabird colonies.
Immerse for several days in the profound wilderness of Svalbard.
Search for polar bears, walrus, reindeer and Arctic foxes across the archipelago.
Watch for whales off Husavik, one of Iceland's finest whale-watching bays.
Cruise by Zodiac among glaciers and drifting ice, with optional kayaking in Svalbard.
Travel in boutique comfort, all-inclusive, finishing in the polar capital of Longyearbyen.
True Expedition Svalbard & Iceland Cruise (Northbound)
This 10-night expedition crosses from Iceland to the high Arctic of Svalbard, pairing the land of fire and ice with the kingdom of the polar bear in one boutique voyage. From cosmopolitan Reykjavik you explore Iceland’s dramatic edges, the bridal-veil cascades of Dynjandi in the remote Westfjords and the whale-rich waters of Husavik, before sailing north across the Norwegian Sea. Midway you call at rarely visited Jan Mayen, a remote Norwegian volcanic island where the snow-capped Beerenberg stratovolcano rises above black sands and great gatherings of seabirds. Continuing north, you reach Svalbard for several days of immersion in its profound wilderness, a land of gargantuan glaciers, drifting ice and polar light, home to polar bears, walrus, reindeer and Arctic foxes. You explore by Zodiac and on foot, with expert-led talks and the option to kayak, all aboard a refined boutique ship with all-inclusive comforts. Adventurous yet elegant, it is the true expedition between two Arctic worlds.
Itinerary highlights
Cross from Iceland to Svalbard, pairing the land of fire and ice with the high Arctic.
Explore Iceland's dramatic edges, from the Westfjords' Dynjandi waterfall to whale-rich Husavik.
Call at remote Jan Mayen, where the Beerenberg volcano rises above seabird colonies.
Immerse for several days in the profound wilderness of Svalbard.
Search for polar bears, walrus, reindeer and Arctic foxes across the archipelago.
Watch for whales off Husavik, one of Iceland's finest whale-watching bays.
Cruise by Zodiac among glaciers and drifting ice, with optional kayaking in Svalbard.
Travel in boutique comfort, all-inclusive, finishing in the polar capital of Longyearbyen.
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation in a stateroom or suite, almost all with balcony
- All meals on board, with complimentary hot and cold drinks, beer, wine and spirits throughout
- 24-hour room service and lecture programmes by the expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port of call, plus all expedition landings
- Zodiac excursions with the expedition team (kayaking available as an option)
- Branded parka to keep and use of rubber boots; waterproof backpack and water bottle to keep
- Use of gym, sauna and pool; entry-level Wi-Fi; onboard gratuities and port taxes
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation in a stateroom or suite, almost all with balcony
- All meals on board, with complimentary hot and cold drinks, beer, wine and spirits throughout
- 24-hour room service and lecture programmes by the expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port of call, plus all expedition landings
- Zodiac excursions with the expedition team (kayaking available as an option)
- Branded parka to keep and use of rubber boots; waterproof backpack and water bottle to keep
- Use of gym, sauna and pool; entry-level Wi-Fi; onboard gratuities and port taxes
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FAQs
This is a one-way northbound crossing from Iceland to Svalbard, by way of remote Jan Mayen. From Reykjavik you take in Iceland highlights (the Westfjords’ Dynjandi waterfall and whale-rich Husavik), call at the volcanic island of Jan Mayen midway across the Norwegian Sea, then immerse in Svalbard, finishing in Longyearbyen.
No. This is an Iceland-and-Svalbard crossing that takes in Jan Mayen rather than Greenland. If a Greenland landing is important to you, the three-country Classic voyage (via Scoresby Sund and Ittoqqortoormiit) or the grand Luxury voyage (which also includes East Greenland) would suit better.
Jan Mayen is a remote Norwegian volcanic island roughly halfway between Iceland and Svalbard, dominated by the snow-capped Beerenberg stratovolcano. Rarely visited and home only to a small meteorological and military presence, it is an important seabird site and an evocative midway landfall on the crossing.
It is adventure-forward yet elegant: a refined boutique ship with all-inclusive drinks and an included excursion at each port, optional kayaking in Svalbard, and a seasoned expedition team, pairing Iceland’s highlights with several days of immersion in the high Arctic of Svalbard.