Oslo

Enjoy time in Oslo before flying to Svalbard Your expedition begins in Oslo, Norway's fjord-side capital, a city rich in history with a thriving art scene. Wander the Ekebergparken sculpture park, admire the striking Opera House and Munch Museum, relax in a floating sauna on the harbo... Enjoy time in Oslo before flying to Svalbard Your expedition begins in Oslo, Norway's fjord-side capital, a city rich in history with a thriving art scene. Wander the Ekebergparken sculpture park, admire the striking Opera House and Munch Museum, relax in a floating sauna on the harbour, or head to Sørenga for urban beach life and New Nordic cuisine, before settling in for the night in an airport hotel.   Read More

Longyearbyen

The town at the top of the worldAfter a morning flight from Oslo, your adventure begins with two nights in Longyearbyen, a colourful frontier town at the edge of the Arctic wilderness, where snowmobiles outnumber people.  Beyond exploring the town at your own pace, join our curated tw... The town at the top of the worldAfter a morning flight from Oslo, your adventure begins with two nights in Longyearbyen, a colourful frontier town at the edge of the Arctic wilderness, where snowmobiles outnumber people.  Beyond exploring the town at your own pace, join our curated two-day programme of excursions designed to reveal Longyearbyen's history, nature and resilient spirit. Discover how a settlement once built on coal mining has reinvented itself around science, tourism and a deep connection to the Arctic wilderness, while retaining the traditions that unite those who call this remote frontier home.  Read More

Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but... Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), Longyearbyen’s airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town. Read More

Longyearbyen

Welcome to your expedition home   After two days exploring Longyearbyen, it’s time to board your expedition ship. The Expedition Team and crew will be waiting to welcome you aboard. Once you've settled into your cabin, we'll cast off and set course for the remote wilderness and extrao... Welcome to your expedition home   After two days exploring Longyearbyen, it’s time to board your expedition ship. The Expedition Team and crew will be waiting to welcome you aboard. Once you've settled into your cabin, we'll cast off and set course for the remote wilderness and extraordinary wildlife of the High Arctic.   Read More

Spitsbergen

A land of spectacular beautySpitsbergen, Svalbard's largest island, is a wilderness of steep mountains, glaciers, and scattered offshore islands.   Over the next few days, we'll explore dramatic fjords where glaciers creak and calve icebergs into the sea, push north towards Northwest... A land of spectacular beautySpitsbergen, Svalbard's largest island, is a wilderness of steep mountains, glaciers, and scattered offshore islands.   Over the next few days, we'll explore dramatic fjords where glaciers creak and calve icebergs into the sea, push north towards Northwest Spitsbergen National Park where sea ice may shape our route, and scan for the wildlife that thrives here: polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer, and colonies of seabirds nesting on the cliffs. Each day will be different. Landings, Zodiac cruises, kayaking, hikes: be ready for anything as your Captain and Expedition Team read the conditions and seize every opportunity the Arctic offers.   Read More

Spitsbergen

Spitsbergen

Cruising Greenland Sea

Enjoy a restorative day at seaTake advantage of a day sailing through Arctic waters to relax. on board the ship. Watch the Arctic waters slip by from the Explorer Lounge & Bar, soak in a hot tub on deck while scanning for seabirds, or simply take in the panoramic views with fellow exp... Enjoy a restorative day at seaTake advantage of a day sailing through Arctic waters to relax. on board the ship. Watch the Arctic waters slip by from the Explorer Lounge & Bar, soak in a hot tub on deck while scanning for seabirds, or simply take in the panoramic views with fellow explorers. The Expedition Team will bring the journey to life with lectures on local history, geology, and Arctic wildlife. Visit the Science Center for deeper insight into the places ahead, or join a Citizen Science project and contribute to real, ongoing research.   Read More

Jan Mayen Island

Visit an active volcano that's a haven for birdlifeToday we reach Jan Mayen, a volcanic island suspended 500 km offshore with no permanent residents and almost no visitors. The only inhabitants are temporarily stationed Norwegian military personnel, meaning we join a very select group... Visit an active volcano that's a haven for birdlifeToday we reach Jan Mayen, a volcanic island suspended 500 km offshore with no permanent residents and almost no visitors. The only inhabitants are temporarily stationed Norwegian military personnel, meaning we join a very select group given the chance to set foot here. Dominated by Beerenberg, the world's northernmost active volcano, the landscape feels almost alien: volcanic rock, moss, and lichen stretching to the horizon. Conditions permitting, we'll go ashore to explore. While there are no land mammals, Jan Mayen is a designated Important Bird Area, home to large colonies of northern fulmars, Brünnich's guillemots, and little auks. Keep watch for whales and seals in the surrounding waters too. This is one of the true highlights of any Arctic expedition.   Read More

Cruising

Unwind and prepare for more adventuresOn this day at sea sailing west towards Greenland, time is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Relax on deck with a book, share memories of the past few days with fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge, or join the Expedition Team to find out what... Unwind and prepare for more adventuresOn this day at sea sailing west towards Greenland, time is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Relax on deck with a book, share memories of the past few days with fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge, or join the Expedition Team to find out what awaits in eastern Greenland and northern Iceland. Before you know, you'll spot the first icy peaks rising on the horizon before the day is done.  Read More

Scoresby Sund, Greenland

The largest fjord system on EarthWith stunning white and blue icebergs, mirror-like waters, and looming mountains, the scenery in Scoresby Sund is spectacular and the scale almost incomprehensible. Over these few days, we'll make the most of conditions, packing in as many shore landin... The largest fjord system on EarthWith stunning white and blue icebergs, mirror-like waters, and looming mountains, the scenery in Scoresby Sund is spectacular and the scale almost incomprehensible. Over these few days, we'll make the most of conditions, packing in as many shore landings, nature walks, kayaking tours, and wildlife encounters as possible. In summer, the open waters draw remarkable wildlife: musk oxen, Arctic foxes, mountain hares, whales, and seals. Birdlife thrives here too, including little auks, Atlantic puffins, fulmars, snowy owls, Greenlandic gyrfalcons, and great black-backed gulls. Beyond the small Inuit community of Ittoqqortoormiit that calls it home, these carved glacier walls remain a mystery to most. These days are your chance to explore it in all its sublimity. Read More

Scoresby Sund, Greenland

Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

Scoresbysund is the ultimate fjord system; likely the longest, largest and deepest of any in the world. The massive fjord is tucked into the eastern coast of Greenland and on the icy western edges of the Greenland Sea. Scoresbysund’s scale deserves several days to explore, especially... Scoresbysund is the ultimate fjord system; likely the longest, largest and deepest of any in the world. The massive fjord is tucked into the eastern coast of Greenland and on the icy western edges of the Greenland Sea. Scoresbysund’s scale deserves several days to explore, especially while plying the waters between castle-sized icebergs as they gently drift under the persuasion of the Arctic waters in the mighty fjord. Scattered in the remote bays and smaller fjords are places to discover old Inuit settlements, slowly growing over with Arctic willow and dwarf birch. The lower slopes of many mountains are draped in the herbs and grasses favoured by muskox, Arctic fox, lemmings, Ptarmigan, Barnacle Geese, and Snowy Owls. Tundra walks give impressive views of landscape, flora and fauna. Not to be neglected, the waters of Scoresbysund warrant a vigilant eye for sightings of whales, seals, narwhals, beluga whales and walrus. Read More

Cruising

Relax at seaAfter the adventures of East Greenland, a day at sea might feel like a welcome rest. MS Fram glides through the North Atlantic towards our final destination: northwest Iceland. Whether you work up a sweat in the gym, take a little R&R in your cabin, or join the Science & E... Relax at seaAfter the adventures of East Greenland, a day at sea might feel like a welcome rest. MS Fram glides through the North Atlantic towards our final destination: northwest Iceland. Whether you work up a sweat in the gym, take a little R&R in your cabin, or join the Science & Education Programme, this time is yours to enjoy.  Read More

Grundarfjørdur

Visit Iceland in miniatureSnæfellsnes is a peninsula of dramatic coastlines, volcanic peaks, lava fields, black sand beaches, and traditional fishing villages, all set beneath the glacier-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano. It inspired Jules Verne's book, Journey to the Centre of the Earth... Visit Iceland in miniatureSnæfellsnes is a peninsula of dramatic coastlines, volcanic peaks, lava fields, black sand beaches, and traditional fishing villages, all set beneath the glacier-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano. It inspired Jules Verne's book, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and it's often called Iceland in miniature because almost every landscape the country is known for can be found here in one compact stretch of coast. From our port in Grundarfjörður, overlooked by the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, you can join excursions around the peninsula or explore the surroundings on foot. Read More

Reykjavík

Disembark in ReykjavíkYour expedition ends in Reykjavík, a city that rewards a longer look. Stroll Laugavegur for independent shops and coffee, take in the striking Hallgrímskirkja church, or lose an afternoon in the city's galleries and museums. If you can, we highly recommend stayin... Disembark in ReykjavíkYour expedition ends in Reykjavík, a city that rewards a longer look. Stroll Laugavegur for independent shops and coffee, take in the striking Hallgrímskirkja church, or lose an afternoon in the city's galleries and museums. If you can, we highly recommend staying an extra night. This marks the end of your time with us for now, but we hope it won't be the last. It's often said that travelling to the Arctic leaves people with "the Arctic bug," and with so many wonderful memories behind you, we hope this ending is only the beginning of your next adventure.  Read More