Cruise Line |
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
Ship |
Hanseatic Nature |
Destination |
Arctic North Atlantic |
Nights |
12 |
Departure Date |
27 Jun 2021 |
Description |
12 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik to Tromso aboard Hanseatic Nature.
Please note that your choosen cruise is conducted in German only. All printed matters are available in German. Nevertheless our crew is fluent in English.
Fiery and ice-cold, subtle and striking: experience natural spectacles in a unique and dramatic setting on your expedition on both sides of the Arctic Circle.
Highlights of this cruise:
Reykjavik
Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, directly east of Greenland, Iceland is Europe's westernmost country and the second largest island in the North-Atlantic ocean. Its capital, Reykjavik holds practically half of Iceland’s entire population, perhaps not surprising considering how little of the country is actually habitable. As such it is the country’s unrivalled cultural and economic centre surrounded by a vast wilderness of mountains and glaciers.
The city’s highlights are mostly found in central Reykjavik: lining Old Town and Lake Tjornin are attractive tin houses, some of the more historical buildings, and many of its restaurants and nighttime hotspots. Its nightlife is legendary, with all-night street parties in summer and a huge club scene year-round. The nearby surrounding wilderness offers walking trails at Videy Island or the lava area at Heidmork, is definitely worth a visit. At "Smoky Bay" you can see geothermal steam rising from the ground. Harnessed to heat the city, these smoke signals can be seen along with any number of natural wonders, half an hour out of town.
Akureyri
Akureyri is a town in northern Iceland. It is Iceland's second largest urban area and fourth largest municipality. Nicknamed the Capital of North Iceland, Akureyri is an important port and fishing centre. The town is located at the end of a long fjord known as Pollurinn and is surrounded by high mountains.
Akureyri is a very picturesque town with its location by a scenic fjord, eclectic building styles and streets winding their way through gorges. Visitors can walk around the town centre, see the impressive church and check out Listagilið (literally: "the art canyon"), home to a number of arts and crafts galleries and shops. The tranquil municipal botanical garden, Lystigarðurinn, is worth visiting, as are the several small museums dotted around town.
Tromso
Tromso is a city and municipality in Troms county, Norway. Most of Tromsø, including the city centre, is located on the small island of Tromsøya in the county of Troms, 350 kilometres (217 mi) inside the arctic circle. The island is connected to the mainland by the Tromsø Bridge and the Tromsøysund Tunnel, and to the island of Kvaløya by the Sandnessund Bridge.
The city centre of Tromsø contains the highest number of old wooden houses in North Norway, the oldest house dating from 1789. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsø. The city is a cultural centre for its region, several festivals taking place in the summer. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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27/06 |
Reykjavik, Iceland |
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07:00 PM |
2 |
28/06 |
Patreksfjordur, Iceland |
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3 |
29/06 |
Akureyri, Iceland |
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4 |
30/06 |
Grimsey Island Iceland |
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5 |
01/07 |
Jan Mayen Island Norway |
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6 |
02/07 |
Spitsbergen, Norway |
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7 |
03/07 |
Ny Alesund, Spitsbergen |
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8 |
04/07 |
Magdalenefjord, Norway |
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9 |
05/07 |
Hornsund, Spitsbergen |
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10 |
06/07 |
At sea |
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11 |
07/07 |
Tromso, Norway |
05:00 AM |
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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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