Fjords, Lagoons & Sounds: Discover the Natural Wonders of Iceland & Greenland
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- Walk along Iceland’s Golden Circle and explore Thingvellir National Park.
- Soak in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon and learn why its mineral-rich properties provide treatment for many skin ailments.
- In Nuuk, meet a local family and join them for Kaffe Mik, a cozy afternoon get together in their home.
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- 13 nights of accommodations
- 5 expert-led lectures
- 13 expert-led field trips
- 1 flight during the program
- 4 performances
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
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In Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
Activity note: If you wish to swim in the Blue Lagoon, please remember to pack your bathing suit in your carry-on luggage. Towels will be provided. Slippers, bathrobes and spa trea...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: This morning you will depart on a full day journey from Reykjavik on this popular route which covers over 185 miles from Reykjavik to c...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Enjoy the Arctic summer and admire the contrast between majestic icebergs and the riot of colors ashore. Join your Group Leader for an onboard ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: This morning the ship will call in Uummannaq. Traditionally a hunting and fishing village, and also home to a canning factory and marble quarry...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: In the morning the ship will sail to the Eqip Glacier. Situated approximately 100km north of Ilulissat, Eqip Sermia Glacier is one of the only ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Originally founded by the Danes as a trading post in 1741, Ilulissat is Greenland's third largest town, with over 4,500 inhabitants. Enjoy a wa...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: At sea. Free time to relax and take in the arctic scenery.
Lunch: Aboard the ship.
Afternoon: Nuuk is the capital of Greenland an...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: The Greenland Sea is home to numerous seals, walruses and whales. Keep your eyes open as we sail along the island’s scenic west coast. Join you...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: The small settlement Qassiarsuk boasts some of the most interesting ruins from the Norse period of Greenland history. Erik the Red settled here...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Prince Christian Sound, near the southernmost tip of Greenland, separates the mainland with the Sangmissoq (Christian IV Island) and other isla...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Sail across the Denmark Strait towards Iceland, following a maritime route used by Norse settlers more than 900 years ago. While en route, atte...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: Zodiac excursions are dependent on favorable weather conditions.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Enjoy a panoramic coach exploration around Heimaey Islan...
Meals: Breakfast
In Flight
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Ocean Diamond is scheduled to arrive in Reykjavik at 8:00 AM. Upon disembarkation, enjoy a panoramic coach excursion of Reykjavik. See historic Höfði House - sight of the 1986 meeting between Reagan and Gorbachev that precip...
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Radisson Blu Saga Hotel: 2 nights Reykjavik, 107
Settle in with exceptional service and stunning views of the urban landscape, sea or glaciers at this sleek hotel just a ten-minute walk from the heart of the city. With a history of hospitality that dates back nearly 50 years, the Radisson Blu Saga Hotel is an iconic Icelandic accommodation. Its modern, stylish spaces and amenities still embrace timeless traditions of high quality and impeccable service.
Enjoy The Breathtaking Nature Of Iceland And Greenland Aboard The Ocean Diamond Thanks to two stabilizers that significantly reduce roll and an ice-strengthened hull (ice class 1D), the super yacht OCEAN DIAMOND is the ideal ship for expeditions in the Arctic region. Due to the ship’s compact size, we can take passengers to places off the traditional cruise routes to experience all the highlights of both Iceland and Greenland. With a maximum of 199 passengers, the OCEAN DIAMOND features a range of modern onboard amenities and is staffed with outstanding officers and crew, as well as bilingual expedition leaders and guides. The 107 cabins and suites, all of them elegantly designed, offer modern amenities and exterior views. The ship’s own Zodiacs are available for shore excursions. After a busy day of exploration, passengers can browse books or DVDs in the well-stocked Polar library or enjoy views of the spectacular Arctic scenery from the panorama salon.
Registration: Bahamas Launched/Renovation: 1974/1986/2012 Staff and Crew: 106 Guests: 199 Ice Class: 1D Length: 124 m Breadth: 16 m Draft: 4,9 m Max. Speed: 15 Knots Voltage onboard: w220V
14 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches and 12 Dinners
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