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Ultramarine, Ultimate Arctic Voyage ex Helsinki to Reykjavik

Cruise Ultramarine, Ultimate Arctic Voyage ex Helsinki to Reykjavik
Cruise Line Quark Expeditions
Ship Ultramarine
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Brief Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Hotel stays in Helsinki pre-cruise and Reykjavik post-cruise.
Type of Cruise Expedition
Departure Date 07 Jul 2025
Cruise Description 10 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Hotel stays in Helsinki pre-cruise and Reykjavik post-cruise.

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
This morning, 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, expect great views of the mountainous landscape that serves as a backdrop for this seaside town.

Days 3 to 6 Exploring Spitsbergen
Exploring Spitsbergen, the largest island in 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 permit, you could sail within 10 degrees of the North Pole!

Days 7 and 8 Cruising
While sailing south through the historic Greenland Sea toward Jan Mayen, your Expedition Team will keep you informed with presentations about the history and politics of the Arctic, its fascinating wildlife, geology, ecology and climate, and the incredible sights you will soon explore. On deck, you’ll learn to identify seabirds “on the wing.” The team will also keep a lookout for the whales that frequent the waters here.

Day 9 Exploring Jan Mayen
North of the Arctic Circle, about 280 miles (450 km) east of Greenland and 340 miles (550 km) north of Iceland, the mysterious Jan Mayen rises from the depths of the North Atlantic. Often shrouded in thick fog, the small mountainous island was declared a nature reserve in 2010 and is rarely visited, save for the 18 rotating personnel of the Norwegian military and Norwegian Meteorological Institute, who are the only inhabitants.

Landing here will be dictated by the weather and sea. If conditions allow, as we approach, keep watch on deck as the spoon-shaped island’s highest summit emerges. At 7,470 feet (2,277 meters) high, the breathtaking Beerenberg volcano features a symmetrical cone shape and impressive glaciers that spill into the sea.

If we’re fortunate, we may get a close- up view of the volcano and the stratified cliffs of the spectacular north coast as we Zodiac cruise along the coast of the island, searching for wildlife. Designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the large numbers of breeding seabirds, Jan Mayen supports colonies of northern fulmars, little auks, glaucous gulls, kittiwakes, and black and Brünnich’s guillemots (thick-billed murres).

Days 10 and 11 Cruising
As we sail south, the Denmark Strait is your pathway toward Iceland. 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. Your Expedition Team will also be on hand to answer any questions and point out wildlife.

Day 12 Disembark Reykjavik, Iceland
You’ll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, at the end of your expedition, and be transferred to your included hotel for the night.

Day 13 Depart Reykjavik
Today, make your way to Keflavik Airport to catch your onward flight, or spend more time exploring the fascinating city of Reykjavik.
Sailing Dates
07 Jul 2025
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
7 Jul 2025 Helsinki, Finland Hotel
8 Jul 2025 Helsinki, Finland Flight to Longyearbyen
8 Jul 2025 Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Embark
9 Jul 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
10 Jul 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
11 Jul 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
12 Jul 2025 Spitsbergen, Norway
13 Jul 2025 At Sea    
14 Jul 2025 At Sea    
15 Jul 2025 Jan Mayen Island Norway
16 Jul 2025 At Sea    
17 Jul 2025 At Sea    
18 Jul 2025 Reykjavik, Iceland Disembark Hotel
19 Jul 2025 Reykjavik, Iceland
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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