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Spitsbergen, 12 Night Greenland - the Ultimate Fjord and National Park Expedition ex Reykjavik, Iceland Return
Cruise Spitsbergen, 12 Night Greenland - the Ultimate Fjord and National Park Expedition ex Reykjavik, Iceland Return
Cruise Line Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX)
Ship Spitsbergen
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Brief Description 12 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland onboard Spitsbergen
Type of Cruise Speciality
Departure Date 19 Aug 2026
Cruise Description Day 1
Cosmopolitan Reykjavík
Explore the world’s northernmost capitalYour adventure begins in Reykjavík.  A laid-back city of art, culture and history, delightful Reykjavík is well worth spending some time getting to know.  Take a stroll along Laugavegur with its boutiques and outdoor shops, gaze in awe at the striking Hallgrímskirkja Church, and drop in on the fascinating Reykjavík Art Museum.   If you have the time, we recommend booking a Pre-Programme with us and discovering some of Iceland’s natural highlights before your cruise begins.

Day 2
Relaxing at sea
Getting ready for Greenland As we sail into the Greenland Sea on our way to the world’s largest island, it’s time to relax, find your sea legs and get acquainted with the onboard facilities. The Expedition Team will give talks about your upcoming adventure and will explain the protocols of respectfully visiting wildlife habitats and Indigenous Arctic communities. In the lecture hall, you’ll find out what to expect in the epic landscapes of East Greenland National Park and the stunning fjords of Scoresby Sund.  If you’re feeling active, head to the gym and do a workout with a view. On the other hand, you could sample the sauna, laze in a hot tub, indulge yourself at the onboard eateries or just find a quiet corner to read a book with a hot drink. Love science? Then why not join one of our onboard Citizen Science projects, a fun and engaging way to contribute to global research.

Day 3-10
Northeast Greenland National Park and Scoresby Sund expedition days
Explore the wild east We’ll spend the next 10 days exploring Greenland’s remote and pristine east coast. Extending for over 1,740 miles from north to south, this long stretch of coast is cold, isolated, and remote even by Greenlandic standards. The south-flowing East Greenland Current brings lots of sea ice directly from the Arctic Ocean, challenging human settlement but creating a heaven for ice-dependant wildlife, including the polar bear.  Local weather and ice conditions will dictate our exact route, but our plan is to sail first to Scoresby Sund, the world’s largest fjord system. You’ll feel a deep sense of serenity in this wild and rugged region, with white and blue icebergs floating in mirror-like waters surrounded by looming mountains. If conditions permit, we’ll visit Ittoqqortoormiit – the most remote inhabited community in the Western Hemisphere. Should the sea ice be favourable, we’ll continue our journey north to the beautiful Northeast Greenland National Park – the world’s largest national park. Visiting this fragile Artic wilderness is a rare privilege as only a few visitors are permitted here each year.  Apart from old trapper huts, some science research stations, and a military outpost, there are very few traces of human life in this 375,000 square mile park. Be assured that this is one of the quietest places on Earth, and you’ll enjoy a feeling of great peace as we explore this beautiful wilderness. As this is an expedition cruise, the Captain and Expedition Team will guide us to the most favourable spots on a daily basis. Our goal will be to pack in as many shore landings, small boat cruises, nature walks, kayaking adventures and wildlife sightings as possible.

Day 11-12
Denmark Strait
Heading back to IcelandAfter exploring the remote beauty of Greenland, we set our course back for Iceland. Spend the days at sea recapping your experiences with new friends, studying nature in the Science Center, listening to a lecture or two, or just relaxing on deck. Look out for the seabirds that follow our ship and keep an eye out for whales.  As you reflect on your cruise, from witnessing the delicate ecology of the fjord systems to the ethereal elegance of the floating ice, east Greenland’s beauty is sure to have left its mark on you.

Day 13
Reykjavík
End of the expeditionWe say a fond farewell to MS Spitsbergen as we end our expedition cruise in the lovely city of Reykjavík. With its interesting museums, stylish galleries, restaurants and geothermal pools, there’s so much to enjoy in Iceland’s capital. And if you want to discover more of Iceland, you can join our optional Post-Programme before you head home. Or simply extend your stay to enjoy more of Reykjavík and its surrounding geothermal attractions. It’s a great place to end an epic journey!
Sailing Dates
19 Aug 2026
09 Sep 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
QJ ‐ AU $14,871 ‐ ‐
YA ‐ AU $14,871 ‐ ‐
O2D ‐ AU $15,557 ‐ ‐
P2D ‐ AU $16,015 ‐ ‐
MG ‐ AU $22,535 ‐ ‐
MX ‐ AU $33,174 ‐ ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
19 Aug 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland Embark 8:00 PM
20 Aug 2026 Myggbukta, Greenland 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
21 Aug 2026 Blomsterbukta, Greenland 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
22 Aug 2026 Alpefjorden, Greenland 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
23 Aug 2026 Antarctic Haven, Greenland 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
24 Aug 2026 Alpefjorden, Greenland 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
25 Aug 2026 Bjorne Oer, Greenland 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
26 Aug 2026 Rypefjord, Norway 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
27 Aug 2026 Rode Fjord, Greenland 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
28 Aug 2026 Danmarks Island Greenland 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
29 Aug 2026 Hurry Inlet, Greenland 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
30 Aug 2026 At Sea    
31 Aug 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland 6:00 AM
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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