Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland | National Geographic Resolution Expedition Ship

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Embark on a 15-day North Atlantic voyage, sailing from Norway’s breathtaking fjords to the remote Faroe Islands and Iceland’s wild coastlines. Explore Viking heritage, encounter diverse wildlife, and experience the stunning landscapes of the Arctic.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Tromsø, Norway & Embarkation

Arrive in Tromsø, famously known as the “Gateway to the Arctic.” Take some time to explore the city’s cultural and natural attractions before boarding your expedition vessel and setting sail.

Day 2: Tysfjorden – Norway’s Hidden Fjord

Cruise through the breathtaking Tysfjorden, where sheer cliffs rise dramatically from the water. Venture into the remote Hellemobotn Fjord, which stretches close to the Swedish border, exploring by Zodiac or kayak for a more intimate experience.

Day 3: Lofoten Islands & Trollfjorden

Day 4 & 5: Exploring Norway’s Fjords

Day 6 - 8: The Shetland Islands, Scotland

Day 9 & 10: The Faroe Islands – A Viking Legacy

Day 11 & 12: Iceland’s Eastern Coast – Seyðisfjörður & Grímsey

Day 13 - 14: The Westfjords of Iceland

Day 15: Disembark in Reykjavík & Return Home

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Highlights

Cruise through Norway’s breathtaking fjords, including Tysfjorden and Trollfjorden.

Visit the remote Shetland and Faroe Islands, rich in Viking history.

Explore Iceland’s wild Eastfjords and the Arctic Circle on Grímsey Island.

Kayak, hike, and take Zodiac excursions in some of the North Atlantic’s most stunning locations.

Experience the rugged beauty of Iceland’s Westfjords, one of its most isolated regions.

Activities

Sea Kayaking

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Ice Camping

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Snowshoeing

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Photography

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Explorer Boats

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

Yoga

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.