Arctic Island Odyssey - Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland
14-night Antarctica and the Arctic expedition · 2 departures · from $11,720 per guest
- 14 nightsDuration
- MS FramShip
- Oslo to ReykjavíkRoute
- Jul 26, 2027Next sailing
Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland
15-day all-inclusive Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland expedition cruise from Oslo to Reykjavík
Heading from Oslo to Greenland via Svalbard, you explore the largest national park and the grandest fjord system on Earth.
Discover epic scenery and captivating nature in true explorer style as our flexible route makes the best of the conditions.
Fully immersive learning experience with onboard lectures, Citizen Science projects, and demonstrations.
From Svalbard to Greenland
Setting sail from Longyearbyen, we’ll first visit the polar research station of Ny-Ålesund before heading to Greenland to explore Northeast Greenland National Park. This gigantic natural reserve of 375,000 square miles occupies the remote northeastern quarter of the country. Here, with some luck, you might see iconic Arctic species like musk oxen.
From Greenland to Iceland
Further south, Scoresby Sund is an immense system of fjords and glaciers fanning out over 24,000 square miles. Expect majestic fjord landscapes, and historical ruinsand the potential visit to one of the most remote communities in the world before we sail to Iceland at the end of the voyage.
In line with AECO
HX is a proud member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). To protect the sensitive environments we explore, we carefully follow AECO standards on available landing sites and safe distances from wildlife, while still giving you an unforgettable expedition experience.
Upcoming departures
| Sails | Ship | Nights | From (per guest) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2027 | MS Fram | 14 | $11,966 | Cabins & fares |
| Jul 26, 2027 | MS Fram | 16 | $11,720 | Cabins & fares |
Day by day
As planned for the Jul 26, 2027 departure; other departures may differ.
Day 1Oslo
Enjoy time in Oslo before flying to Svalbard
Your expedition begins in Oslo, Norway's fjord-side capital, a city rich in history with a thriving art scene. Wander the Ekebergparken sculpture park, admire the striking Opera House and Munch Museum, relax in a floating sauna on the harbour, or head to Sørenga for urban beach life and New Nordic cuisine, before settling in for the night in an airport hotel.
Day 2Longyearbyen
The town at the top of the world
After an early breakfast, you’ll fly to Longyearbyen.
A short panoramic bus tour offers a first glimpse of the town and its surroundings before lunch. Afterwards, enjoy some free time in Longyearbyen before being transferred to the ship for boarding.
This former coal-mining settlement is small and easy to explore on foot. Wander along the main street, lined with boutique shops, an art gallery, and inviting restaurants. You might even spot a Svalbard reindeer wandering by.
Come evening, we’ll set sail.
Day 3Ny-Ålesund
A land of spectacular beauty
Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, offers Arctic wilderness at its most striking – sharp-edged mountains, calving glaciers, and remote, rugged shores shaped by ice and wind. Over the next three days, we’ll navigate some of the world’s most dramatic fjords, where the stillness is broken only by the thunderous crack of icebergs breaking free.
This is polar bear territory. Keep watch along the sea-ice edge where these apex predators roam, hunting seals across the frozen frontier.
We may chart a course into Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, cruising beneath towering glaciers that stretch into cobalt waters. Or, visit Ny-Ålesund – once the launch point for explorer Roald Amundsen’s daring airship expeditions, now a centre for cutting-edge climate research.
We’ll make the most of every opportunity to step ashore, using our small expedition boats to reach landings few others can. If conditions allow, there may even be a chance to kayak through the waters in near-perfect silence.
With the Midnight Sun overhead, daylight lingers – giving us time to explore deeper into this extraordinary landscape.
Day 4Spitsbergen
Day 5Spitsbergen
Day 6Blomster Bugt
Getting ready for Greenland - Kalaallit Nunaat
As we sail into the Greenland Sea on our way to the world’s largest island, it’s time to relax, find your sea legs and get acquainted with the onboard facilities.
In the lecture hall, you’ll find out what to expect in the epic landscapes of East Greenland National Park and the stunning fjords of Scoresby Sund.
If you’re feeling active, head to the gym and do a workout with a view. On the other hand, you could sample the sauna, laze in a hot tub or just find a quiet corner to read a book with a hot drink. Love science? Then why not join one of our onboard Citizen Science projects, a fun and engaging way to contribute to global research.
Day 7Antarctic Convergence, Antarctica
Day 8Northeast Greenland National Park
Explore the wild east
We’ll spend the next eight days exploring Greenland’s remote and pristine east coast. Extending for over 1,740 miles from north to south, this long stretch of coast is cold, isolated, and remote even by Greenlandic standards. The south-flowing East Greenland Current brings lots of sea ice directly from the Arctic Ocean, challenging human settlement but creating a heaven for ice-dependant wildlife, including the polar bear.
Local weather and ice conditions will dictate our exact route, but our plan is to sail first to Scoresby Sund, the world’s largest fjord system. You’ll feel a deep sense of serenity in this wild and rugged region, with white and blue icebergs floating in mirror-like waters surrounded by looming mountains. If conditions permit, we’ll visit Ittoqqortoormiit – the most remote inhabited community in the Western Hemisphere.
Should the sea ice be favourable, we’ll continue our journey north to the beautiful Northeast Greenland National Park – the world’s largest national park. Visiting this fragile Arctic wilderness is a rare privilege as only a few visitors are permitted here each year.
Apart from old trapper huts, some science research stations, and a military outpost, there are very few traces of human life in this 375,000 square mile park. Be assured that this is one of the quietest places on Earth, and you’ll enjoy a feeling of great peace as we explore this beautiful wilderness.
As this is an expedition cruise, the Captain and Expedition Team will guide us to the most favourable spots on a daily basis. Our goal will be to pack in as many shore landings, small boat cruises, nature walks, kayaking adventures and wildlife sightings as possible.
Day 9Bear Islands, Scoresby Sound
Day 10Scoresby Sund, Greenland
Day 11Rodefjord
Day 12Danmark Island
Day 13Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)
Day 14Day at Sea
Day 15Reykjavík
Day 16Day at Sea
Day 17Day at Sea
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