Arctic Cruises - Solar Eclipse Arctic Odyssey

Arrive in Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of the Spitsbergen archipelago, and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps visit the Svalbard Museum or take advantage of quality shopping and dining opportunities in the town centre.

In the afternoon, embark on the M/V Sea Spirit and start your Arctic cruise. Explore the ship and get comfortable as you sail through Isfjorden where there is already the possibility of marine mammal encounters. (D)

Spend the next three days discovering the frozen landscapes of the northwestern part of the island of Spitsbergen - the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago. Scattered with islets, fjords and beaches, this area contains the archipelago’s most impressive scenery and Arctic wildlife, such as reindeer, Arctic foxes and Polar Bears. Also in this area is Ny Ålesund, a former mining town that is now home to an international community of Arctic researchers, complete with museum, gift shop, and post office. This was also a staging area for historic attempts to discover the North Pole. (B,L,D)

Spend the day exploring Spitsbergen. (B,L,D)

Spend the day exploring Spitsbergen. (B,L,D)

Head southwest across the Greenland Sea towards East Greenland. In these far northern latitudes it is possible to encounter sea ice any time of the year. All along the way remain vigilant for sightings of marine mammals such as whales and seals. (B,L,D)

Continue sailing towards East Greenland, and keep an eye out for marine animals. (B,L,D)

Spend the next four days exploring East Greenland. Sail through Kaiser Franz Joseph and Kong Oscar fjord systems, which are part of Northeast Greenland National Park. Enjoy the most impressive scenery, see deep fjords and narrow channels flanked by ice-clad peaks up to 2000 metres high, and fields of multicoloured tundra on shore. Visit the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the only permanent settlement in the region. (B,L,D)

Spend the day exploring East Greenland. (B,L,D)

Spend the day exploring East Greenland. (B,L,D)

Today experience a rare celestial event: a total Solar Eclipse. The M/V Sea Spirit will anchor in the best location in the waters of Greenland to ensure you enjoy this moment to the fullest. The journey is further enriched by astrophysicist Paul Sutter - known for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging. Paul will enhance your eclipse experience with expert insights. (B,L,D)

Today, cross the Denmark Strait toward Iceland, passing over the Arctic Circle on the way. Whilst on the ship, enjoy fascinating presentations and workshops from on-board experts. (B,L,D) 

Continue to the beautiful Westfjords of Iceland. Jutting out from the northwest coast, the remote Westfjords peninsula is best known for its incredibly intricate coastline, containing more than half the fjords in Iceland. (B,L,D)

Disembark in Reykjavik, where you will fly back to the UK. (B)