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Ocean Explorer, Three Arctic Islands ex Helsinki to Reykjavik

Cruise Ocean Explorer, Three Arctic Islands ex Helsinki to Reykjavik
Cruise Line Quark Expeditions
Ship Ocean Explorer
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Brief Description 13 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Helsinki.
Type of Cruise Expedition
Departure Date 13 Aug 2025
Cruise Description 13 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Explorer. Hotel stay pre-cruise in Helsinki.

Please note: The itinerary shown includes land/flight components that are part of a Mandatory Transfer Package which may be at an additional cost. Please check at time of enquiry/booking.

Day 1 Arrive in Helsinki, Finland
Your Arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and intriguing mix of eastern and western influences. If you arrive early, explore the many museums, galleries and restaurants, relax at a Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant Design District before retiring at your included hotel.

Day 2 Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard & Embark
After breakfast, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s largest settlement, as part of the transfer package. As you embark this afternoon, you’ll enjoy great views of the mountainous landscape that serves as a backdrop for this seaside town.

Days 3 to 6 Exploring Spitsbergen, Svalbard
Exploring Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, rewards you with austere beauty and opportunities to spot its abundant wildlife. Here, you’ll visit spectacular glacier fronts and tundra in full bloom, with walrus, polar bears and Svalbard reindeer amongst your possible wildlife sightings. Birders will be thrilled to see Arctic terns, skuas, Brünnich’s guillemots, black-legged kittiwakes and ivory gulls. If conditions allow, you could sail within 10 degrees of the North Pole!

Days 7 and 8 Cruising
While sailing south through the Greenland Sea, your Expedition Team will teach you about the wildlife and history of Greenland, your next stop. On deck, you’ll learn to identify seabirds on the wing. Take in a presentation, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a film—there are many things to do during your time at sea.

Days 9 to 12 Exploring East Greenland
During your tour of Greenland’s remote eastern coast, you’ll enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen—40 percent of the world’s muskoxen population lives here. Finally, you will sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world. If conditions allow, you may also visit Ittoqqortoormiit, the most remote community in East Greenland.

Days 13 and 14 Cruising
As we sail south, the Denmark Strait is your pathway toward Iceland. Your Expedition Team will keep you informed and entertained with presentations about the history of exploration in the Arctic and the seabirds you’ll see soaring above your ship.

Day 15 Depart Reykjavik, Iceland
You’ll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, at the end of your journey. If you have booked post-expedition accommodation, we provide a transfer
to a central downtown location.
Sailing Dates
13 Aug 2025
Pricing
Please enquire for pricing
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
13 Aug 2025 Helsinki, Finland Hotel
14 Aug 2025 Helsinki, Finland Flight to Longyearbyen
14 Aug 2025 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Embark
15 Aug 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
16 Aug 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
17 Aug 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
18 Aug 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
19 Aug 2025 At Sea    
20 Aug 2025 At Sea    
21 Aug 2025 Greenland
22 Aug 2025 Greenland
23 Aug 2025 Greenland
24 Aug 2025 Greenland
25 Aug 2025 At Sea    
26 Aug 2025 At Sea    
27 Aug 2025 Reykjavik, Iceland Disembark
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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