Discover the most beautiful landscapes on the Icelandic west coast during an 12-day Ponant cruise. On the edge of the Arctic, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes and boiling geysers, this circumnavigation will enable you to discover the wild and romantic landscapes of Iceland. Departing from Reykjavík, you will set off aboard LeBoréal, heading for Heimaey, the only inhabited island in the Westman archipelago. It is an exceptional place composed of volcanoes and almost-desert landscapes, where fishing is the main food source. Your ship will then head south again to...read more Hornafjörður, in the Vatnajökull National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be dazzled by the beauty of the landscapes around the Jökulsarlon glacial lake.
Le Boreal will sail for Grimsey, a small, hard-to-reach island where, in certain places, the volcanic rock forms magnificent basalt columns. Sea birds reign here. Akureyri, the capital of north Iceland, will welcome you on the shores of the Eyafjorður fjord, very close to the Arctic Circle. You will head for Siglurfjörður, to the north of the Tröllaskagi peninsula, whose mountainous silhouettes are reminiscent of French alpine reliefs. Founded in the 10th century, this small port reputed for herring fishing is also known for the beauty of its fjord. After visiting the village of Iacutesafjoumlrður, you will then set sail for the bay of Grundarfjordur, right near Kirkjufell. This stunning cone-shaped mountain possesses a unique charm and this will be an opportunity to take some beautiful photos. Finally you'll reach Reykjavik, the most northerly capital in the world.
Cruise Itinerary
Arrive
Depart
Day 1: Reykjavík
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18:00
Day 2: Sailing Around Surtsey Island
07:30
11:00
Day 2: Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar
14:00
18:00
Day 3: Hornafjordur
08:00
20:00
Day 4: Seydisfjördur
07:00
17:00
Day 5: Húsavík
08:00
20:00
Day 6:Grímsey
08:00
17:30
Day 7:Akureyri
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19:00
Day 8: Siglufjördur
08:00
18:00
Day 9: Isafjördur
08:00
18:00
Day 10: Grundarfjördur
08:00
20:00
Day 11: Reykjavík
08:00
23:59
Day 12: Reykjavík
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.
Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen 0George and Suk Wan Juliana, ACT, Australia, Jun 2023
Very enjoyable trip. We were able to see Polar Bears, Walrus, whales , seals and lots of birds. Captains and crews are all fantastic and change the course for the best landing. Our reservations with Global Journeys was great with Georgie.
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