Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard | Sylvia Earle Expedition Ship

Iceland, Jan Mayen, Svalbard

Take a trip from Iceland's vibrant landscapes, mossy lands and bird colonies to Jan Mayen with its stunning volcanoes. Cross the Arctic Circle, and aim for the N80@ Latitude to get you into the Arctic paradise Svalbard. We watch the breath-blows and tail flukes of whales on our modern vessel. And we keep an eye out for majestic polar wolves in the ice pack. Zodiac tours reveal glacier-filled Fjords, and you can see walruses on the ice. If you have enrolled in our kayaking program, join a guided walk across the Arctic Tundra. This extraordinary trip will allow you to experience the stunning contrasts in the Arctic landscape.

Day by day

Day 1: Reykjavik

A representative will meet you in Reykjavik and take you to your group's hotel. On arrival, luggage tags will be provided. Label your bags clearly with the name of the ship and cabin number. Dine at your leisure in the evening.
Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik (or similar).

Day 2: Embarkation

Ensure that your luggage is tagged with your name, cabin number and the date. Your luggage will be picked up from your hotel and cleared at the Port before being delivered to your cabin. You should keep valuables close to you. After checking out and taking a tour around Reykjavik you will be transferred to the dock for boarding. Attend important safety instructions after settling in your cabin. Join the Welcome Dinner in the evening to meet with the crew and expedition team.

Day 3, 4 & 5: Westfjords

Day 6: At Sea

Day 7: Jan Mayen

Day 8 & 9: At Sea

Day 10, 11 & 12: Svalbard

Day 13: Longyearbyen

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Highlights

Experience Iceland's young and stunning volcanic terrain.

Journey across the Arctic Circle to Svalbard via Jan Mayen Island.

Discover Svalbard's mesmerizing landscapes, wildlife, and adventures.

Explore the remote Jan Mayen Island with Mount Beerenberg, the world's northernmost active volcano.

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.