- Depart from Aberdeen
- Discover the volcanic Jan Mayen Island
- Sail to the beautiful Fair Isle
- Spot Arctic Wildlife
- Unearth the remote Spitsbergen archipelago
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Sail through the frozen landscapes that await north of the Arctic Circle aboard an ice-strengthened vessel on an Arctic cruise. Begin your journey aboard the M/V Hondius in Scotland, departing from Aberdeen to head north to the Arctic Circle. Sail to the beautiful Fair Isle, stop at Jan Mayen island and continue up to the remote Spitsbergen archipelago. Watch out for Arctic wildlife as polar bears, whales and birds and unearth the unique geology and history of this Arctic region.
Please note that itinerary, landings and all other activities during the cruise depend strongly on ice and weather conditions and are subject to the decisions of the Expedition Leader and the Captain of the vessel. Encounters with any mentioned wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
Tour Itinerary
Sail to the Fair Isle, where a huge number of birds inhabits its lush grasslands and spectacular cliffs. Walk across the island to the local bird observatory and spot northern fulmars, kittiwakes, northern gannets and puffins. (B,L,D)
Continue north to the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen and spend two days at sea in this area. Keep a close lookout for minke, fin, orca, or blue whales. (B,L,D)
Continue sailing in Jan Mayen area . (B,L,D)
Jan Mayen hosts landscapes of breath-taking beauty and the northernmost subaerial active volcano on the planet – the Beerenberg. Northern fulmars, Kittiwakes and Brünich’s guillemots breeding on steep cliffs make this island a spectacular place for bird-watching. Today visit the weather station based in Jan Mayen island and walk to the remains of a 17th-century Dutch whaling station amid the thick moss beds of this stark volcanic landscape. (B,L,D)
Continue sailing towards Spitsbergen. (B,L,D)
Continue sailing towards Spitsbergen. (B,L,D)
Reach Forlandsundet, between the main island of Spitsbergen and the narrow Prins Karls Forland island, where walruses may be spotted. Alternatively, sail into St. Johns Fjord or head south to the mouth of Isfjorden, landing at Alkhornet. (B,L,D)
In the morning, disembark in Longyearbyen and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK. (B)
Pricing Information
Price Includes
- Shipboard accommodation
- Meals as specified (B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner)
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
- Programme of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
- Transfers from/to airport
Price Excludes
- International Flights
- Meals ashore
Price Includes
Price Excludes
Price Notes
2019 From prices per person:
- Quadruple Porthole Cabin: from £1695
- Triple Porthole Cabin: from £2110
- Twin Porthole Cabin: from £2340
- Twin Window Cabin: from £2570
- Twin Deluxe Cabin: from £2750
- Superior Cabin: from £3120
- Junior Suite: from £3350
- Grand Suite: from £3850
- Hondius Suite: from £4450
M/V Hondius
The M/V Hondius offers high-quality accommodation for 176 passengers in one spacious suite (35 square meters, 377 square feet), six grand suites with balconies (27 square meters, 291 square feet), eight junior suites (19 to 20 square meters, 205 to 215 square feet), eight superior cabins (20 to 21 square meters, 215 to 226 square feet), 11 twin deluxe cabins, (19 to 21 square meters, 205 to 226 square feet), 14 twin window cabins (12 to 14 square meters, 129 to 151 square feet) as well as 28 twin porthole cabins, two triple porthole cabins, and four quadruple porthole cabins that vary in size from 12 to 18 square meters, or 129 to 194 square feet.
The passenger capacity certificate for Hondius is 196 persons. One deck consists of a large observation lounge and separate lecture room, which are reserved for a wide variety of interactive workshops and exhibitions.
