HIGHLIGHTS
- 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
DATES / RATES
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ITINERARY
Day
1 - Oslo, Norway > Longyearbyen
Your
journey into wonder begins as you fly from Oslo to 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.
Days
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.
Days
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, disembark after breakfast
and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
