Scenic Eclipse, Ultimate Arctic Islands ex Longyearbyen to Reykjavik
Cruise Line Scenic Ocean Cruising
Ship Scenic Eclipse
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Nights 23
Departure Date 26 Jun 2021
Description 23 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Scenic Eclipse.

Whales, wolverines, seabirds and seals… Let the creatures of the north introduce themselves as you explore the Svalbard Archipelago.

This flexible itinerary allows nature to be your perfect guide for navigating a true Arctic wilderness. In the realm of the Polar bear you’ll of course search for this elusive beast, whilst simultaneously experiencing the endless summer daylight, sparkling icebergs and snow-capped mountain ranges of Svalbard to rugged coast of Greenland. A true final frontier.

Day 1 - Longyearbyen
Your journey into wonder begins in Longyearbyen, where the crew of Scenic Eclipse will warmly greet you as you step on board. Settle into your handsomely appointed suite and acquaint yourself with the sumptuous facilities of your luxurious Discovery Yacht as you set sail from Longyearbyen and all the wonders that lie in wait.

Raise your glass as you toast the start of your voyage at the welcome cocktail reception hosted by the Captain, who will introduce your expert Discovery Leaders and their team.

Day 2 - Svalbard Archipelago
The Svalbard Archipelago’s rugged glaciers and frozen tundras are a fragile and remote area of vast environmental significance, while Spitsbergen is the largest island. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day. Making the most of the long hours of daylight, weather and ice conditions to give you the best experience possible in this extraordinary part of the world.

You will enjoy daily Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak and on nature walks to get right up close to the majestic Arctic scenery, tundra landscapes, and wildlife and marine life that surrounds you.

Your Scenic Eclipse voyage is in a prime time for wildlife spotting, and there will be opportunities to be on the lookout for the dominant predators of the region including the Polar bear.

Marine species include the carefully protected walrus with its characteristic tusks and several species of whales. Once hunted almost out of existence in a region now transformed into a dedicated conservation area, your encounters with these giants of the sea will be a memory to treasure.

There will be the chance to cruise the secluded bays, stunning fjords and sparkling glaciers of this unique and special destination.

Day 3 - 10 Svalbard Archipelago
Cruise Svalbard Archipelago, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day.

Day 11 - Longyearbyen
Welcome to Longyearbyen where you have a full day to discover this fascinating city at your leisure.

Day 12 - Svalbard Archipelago
The Svalbard Archipelago’s rugged glaciers and frozen tundras are a fragile and remote area of vast environmental significance, while Spitsbergen is the largest island. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day. Making the most of the long hours of daylight, weather and ice conditions to give you the best experience possible in this extraordinary part of the world.

You will enjoy daily Scenic Discovery excursions by Zodiac, kayak and on nature walks to get up close to majestic Arctic scenery, tundra landscapes wildlife and marine life that surrounds you.

Day 13 - 14 Svalbard Archipelago
Cruise Svalbard Archipelago. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day.

Day 15 - At sea
Cruise Arctic waters enjoying the luxurious features on board Scenic Eclipse, as you head for the world’s largest island, Greenland.

Day 16 - North East Greenland
Approaching North East Greenland you may encounter a variety of seabirds such as northern Fulmar and migratory Brunnichs guillemots. This stretch of coastline is ripe for exploration, with its many secrets locked in place by drift ice for up to eight months each year. Home to polar bear, snowy owl and musk ox, it’s the world’s largest national park, covering 972,000km2, most of which is inland ice, and the rest a fjord landscape.

You’ll enjoy Scenic Discovery excursions exploring by Zodiac, looking for musk ox, Arctic hare and eider ducks, or discover old trappers huts on hikes across the tundra. Conditions permitting, there will be a good chance for kayakers to paddle the waterways.

Day 17 - North East Greenland
Cruise North East Greenland. This stretch of coastline is ripe for exploration, with its many secrets locked in place by drift ice for up to eight months each year.

Day 18 - East Coast Fjords of Greenland
Spend two days cruising and exploring Greenland’s magnificent East Coast Fjords, the world’s largest fjord system. Cruise among glorious icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls. Enter Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system that lies within the North East Greenland National Park with countless opportunities for exploration. Cruising through Kong Oskar Fjord you will marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. Head south along the coast of Liverpool Land, on a passage that is dependent on ice conditions, to reach Scoresby Sund, the world’s biggest fjord. Massive glaciers dump into this fjord, the birthplace of the famous big Greenland icebergs. Visit the Inuit community of Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresby Town) – one of the remotest settlements on Earth – to learn about their lifestyle in this secluded and harsh environment.

Day 19 - East Coast Fjords of Greenland
Continue cruising and exploring Greenland’s magnificent East Coast Fjords.

Day 20 - Akureyri, Iceland
Cruise into the harbour of Akureyri – Iceland’s second city – that lies at the mouth of a magnificent fjord. Under atmospheric Arctic skies, admire the views of Akureyri’s brightly coloured houses set to a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Then spend the following day exploring the town and surrounding Myvatn region, with its waterfalls, geothermal springs and otherworldly landscapes.

Day 21 - Akureyri, Iceland
Explore the town and surrounding Myvatn region, with its waterfalls, geothermal springs and otherworldly landscapes.

Day 22 - Sauðárkrókur
Today you’ll arrive in the adjacent fjord of Skagafjörðurfor for a full in day in and around the town of Sauðárkrókur. Here you’ll enjoy more opportunities to immerse yourself in Icelandic culture and the country’s impressive wildlife and nature.

Day 23 - Dynjandi Waterfall
Sail deep into the dramatic Westfjords peninsula of Iceland to witness the thundering Dynjadi Waterfall – the largest waterfall in the region.

Day 24 - Reykjavik, Iceland
Your cruise ends this morning in the world’s northernmost capital city, Reykjavik. Say farewell to your crew.
Sailing Dates
  • 26 Jun 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 26/06 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
2 27/06 Svalbard
3 28/06 Svalbard
4 29/06 Svalbard
5 30/06 Svalbard
6 01/07 Svalbard
7 02/07 Svalbard
8 03/07 Svalbard
9 04/07 Svalbard
10 05/07 Svalbard
11 06/07 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
12 07/07 Svalbard
13 08/07 Svalbard
14 09/07 Svalbard
15 10/07 At sea    
16 11/07 Greenland
17 12/07 Greenland
18 13/07 Scoresby Sund, Greenland
19 14/07 Scoresby Sund, Greenland
20 15/07 Akureyri, Iceland
21 16/07 Akureyri, Iceland
22 17/07 Sauoarkrokur, Iceland
23 18/07 Westfjords, Iceland
24 19/07 Reykjavik, Iceland
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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