Arctic Islands Discovery – Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland
16-day all-inclusive Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland from Oslo to Reykjavík with Extended Stay in Longyearbyen
The 12-night Svalbard voyage aboard MS Fram sails from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik, calling at Jan Mayen, SCORESBYSUND, Ittoqqortoormiit and Grundarfjordur, with 3 days at sea.
Beyond the expedition cruise itself, this package includes:
- Flight in economy class from Oslo to Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise
- One overnight at airport hotel in Oslo before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
- Two overnights in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including dinner and breakfast
- Transfers All transfers in Longyearbyen including a short panoramic bus tour with lunch before the expedition cruise
- Extended stay in Longyearbyen package as described, including a selection of curated excursions to show you the true Longyearbyen way of life.
- Visit Svalbard, Jan Mayen, and East Greenland in a single expedition, three of the hardest-to-reach destinations in the Arctic, rarely combined in one voyage.
- Explore the world’s largest fjord system in East Greenland and the volcanic wilderness of Jan Mayen, an island most people will never see.
- Travel in peak Arctic summer, when glaciers calve, wildlife thrives, and 24-hour light reveals landscapes in their full, raw beauty.
You sail aboard MS Fram. Carrying on the legacy of the original Fram, one of the most famous exploration vessels of all time, MS Fram has been purpose-built to offer guests an authentic, intimate, and pure expedition experience in polar regions. On board: Science Center; Expedition Team; Two restaurants; Two outdoor hot tubs; Sauna; Explorer Lounge and Bar; Observation decks; Indoor and outdoor gym.
- 03 Aug 2028 – 18 Aug 2028
from $18,275 pp twin share / $25,878 pp sole use *
Additional Pricing Information
- Polar Outside from $18,275 pp twin share
- Arctic Superior from $19,160 pp twin share
- Expedition Suite from $22,459 pp twin share
* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Oslo
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 2 – 3 – Welcome to Longyearbyen
The town at the top of the world
After a morning flight from Oslo, your adventure begins with two nights in Longyearbyen, a colourful frontier town at the edge of the Arctic wilderness, where snowmobiles outnumber people.
Beyond exploring the town at your own pace, join our curated two-day programme of excursions designed to reveal Longyearbyen’s history, nature and resilient spirit. Discover how a settlement once built on coal mining has reinvented itself around science, tourism and a deep connection to the Arctic wilderness, while retaining the traditions that unite those who call this remote frontier home.
Day 4 – Your Ship Awaits
Welcome to your expedition home
After two days exploring Longyearbyen, it’s time to board your expedition ship. The Expedition Team and crew will be waiting to welcome you aboard. Once you’ve settled into your cabin, we’ll cast off and set course for the remote wilderness and extraordinary wildlife of the High Arctic.
Day 5 – 7 – Scenic Spitsbergen
A land of spectacular beauty
Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, is a wilderness of steep mountains, glaciers, and scattered offshore islands.
Over the next few days, we’ll explore dramatic fjords where glaciers creak and calve icebergs into the sea, push north towards Northwest Spitsbergen National Park where sea ice may shape our route, and scan for the wildlife that thrives here: polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer, and colonies of seabirds nesting on the cliffs.
Each day will be different. Landings, Zodiac cruises, kayaking, hikes: be ready for anything as your Captain and Expedition Team read the conditions and seize every opportunity the Arctic offers.
Day 8 – Sailing the Greenland Sea
Enjoy a restorative day at sea
Take advantage of a day sailing through Arctic waters to relax. on board the ship. Watch the Arctic waters slip by from the Explorer Lounge & Bar, soak in a hot tub on deck while scanning for seabirds, or simply take in the panoramic views with fellow explorers.
The Expedition Team will bring the journey to life with lectures on local history, geology, and Arctic wildlife. Visit the Science Center for deeper insight into the places ahead, or join a Citizen Science project and contribute to real, ongoing research.
Day 9 – Volcanic Jan Mayen
Visit an active volcano that’s a haven for birdlife
Today we reach Jan Mayen, a volcanic island suspended 500 km offshore with no permanent residents and almost no visitors. The only inhabitants are temporarily stationed Norwegian military personnel, meaning we join a very select group given the chance to set foot here.
Dominated by Beerenberg, the world’s northernmost active volcano, the landscape feels almost alien: volcanic rock, moss, and lichen stretching to the horizon. Conditions permitting, we’ll go ashore to explore. While there are no land mammals, Jan Mayen is a designated Important Bird Area, home to large colonies of northern fulmars, Brünnich’s guillemots, and little auks. Keep watch for whales and seals in the surrounding waters too. This is one of the true highlights of any Arctic expedition.
Day 10 – At Sea
Unwind and prepare for more adventures
On this day at sea sailing west towards Greenland, time is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Relax on deck with a book, share memories of the past few days with fellow travellers in the Explorer Lounge, or join the Expedition Team to find out what awaits in eastern Greenland and northern Iceland. Before you know, you’ll spot the first icy peaks rising on the horizon before the day is done.
Day 11 – 13 – Greenland’s Scoresby Sund
The largest fjord system on Earth
With stunning white and blue icebergs, mirror-like waters, and looming mountains, the scenery in Scoresby Sund is spectacular and the scale almost incomprehensible.
Over these few days, we’ll make the most of conditions, packing in as many shore landings, nature walks, kayaking tours, and wildlife encounters as possible. In summer, the open waters draw remarkable wildlife: musk oxen, Arctic foxes, mountain hares, whales, and seals. Birdlife thrives here too, including little auks, Atlantic puffins, fulmars, snowy owls, Greenlandic gyrfalcons, and great black-backed gulls.
Beyond the small Inuit community of Ittoqqortoormiit that calls it home, these carved glacier walls remain a mystery to most. These days are your chance to explore it in all its sublimity.
Day 14 – Sailing South to Iceland
Relax at sea
After the adventures of East Greenland, a day at sea might feel like a welcome rest.
MS Fram glides through the North Atlantic towards our final destination: northwest Iceland. Whether you work up a sweat in the gym, take a little R&R in your cabin, or join the Science & Education Programme, this time is yours to enjoy.
Day 15 – Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Grundarfjordur
Visit Iceland in miniature
Snæfellsnes is a peninsula of dramatic coastlines, volcanic peaks, lava fields, black sand beaches, and traditional fishing villages, all set beneath the glacier-capped Snæfellsjökull volcano. It inspired Jules Verne’s book, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and it’s often called Iceland in miniature because almost every landscape the country is known for can be found here in one compact stretch of coast.
From our port in Grundarfjörður, overlooked by the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, you can join excursions around the peninsula or explore the surroundings on foot.
Day 16 – Reykjavík and beyond
Disembark in Reykjavík
Your expedition ends in Reykjavík, a city that rewards a longer look. Stroll Laugavegur for independent shops and coffee, take in the striking Hallgrímskirkja church, or lose an afternoon in the city’s galleries and museums. If you can, we highly recommend staying an extra night.
This marks the end of your time with us for now, but we hope it won’t be the last. It’s often said that travelling to the Arctic leaves people with “the Arctic bug,” and with so many wonderful memories behind you, we hope this ending is only the beginning of your next adventure.
Highlights
- Includes flights, hotels, transfers and curated Longyearbyen excursions
- Discover the world’s largest fjord system in East Greenland
- Explore the volcanic wilderness of remote Jan Mayen island
16-day all-inclusive Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland from Oslo to Reykjavík with Extended Stay in Longyearbyen
The 12-night Svalbard voyage aboard MS Fram sails from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik, calling at Jan Mayen, SCORESBYSUND, Ittoqqortoormiit and Grundarfjordur, with 3 days at sea.
Beyond the expedition cruise itself, this package includes:
- Flight in economy class from Oslo to Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise
- One overnight at airport hotel in Oslo before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
- Two overnights in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including dinner and breakfast
- Transfers All transfers in Longyearbyen including a short panoramic bus tour with lunch before the expedition cruise
- Extended stay in Longyearbyen package as described, including a selection of curated excursions to show you the true Longyearbyen way of life.
- Visit Svalbard, Jan Mayen, and East Greenland in a single expedition, three of the hardest-to-reach destinations in the Arctic, rarely combined in one voyage.
- Explore the world’s largest fjord system in East Greenland and the volcanic wilderness of Jan Mayen, an island most people will never see.
- Travel in peak Arctic summer, when glaciers calve, wildlife thrives, and 24-hour light reveals landscapes in their full, raw beauty.
You sail aboard MS Fram. Carrying on the legacy of the original Fram, one of the most famous exploration vessels of all time, MS Fram has been purpose-built to offer guests an authentic, intimate, and pure expedition experience in polar regions. On board: Science Center; Expedition Team; Two restaurants; Two outdoor hot tubs; Sauna; Explorer Lounge and Bar; Observation decks; Indoor and outdoor gym.
Inclusions
- Flight in economy class from Oslo to Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise.
- One overnight at airport hotel in Oslo before the expedition cruise, including breakfast.
- Two overnights in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including dinner and breakfast.
- Transfers All transfers in Longyearbyen including a short panoramic bus tour with lunch before the expedition cruise.
- Extended stay in Longyearbyen package as described, including a selection of curated excursions to show you the true Longyearbyen way of life.
- A stay in a cabin of your choice.
Exclusions
- International flights
- Additional overnight(s) if required due to international flight timings
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team
FAQs
Hotels
One overnight at airport hotel in Oslo before the expedition cruise, including breakfast
Two overnights in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including dinner and breakfast
- Day 1 – Radisson Red Hotel & Conference Center Oslo Airport
- Days 2-3 – Funken Lodge
MS Fram
Carrying on the legacy of the original Fram, one of the most famous exploration vessels of all time, MS Fram has been purpose-built to offer guests an authentic, intimate, and pure expedition experience in polar regions.
On board: Science Center; Expedition Team; Two restaurants; Two outdoor hot tubs; Sauna; Explorer Lounge and Bar; Observation decks; Indoor and outdoor gym; Onboard shop.
Polar Outside
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Enjoy sea views from our Polar Outside cabins, most of which feature double beds that can be divided into two single beds on request at the time of booking.
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All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
- N2 – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 10–13 m².
- FJ – Outside cabin: window, limited view or no view, double bed, optional twin, 17–21 m².
- SD – Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin: window, twin beds, one converts to a sofa, 15–16 m².
Arctic Superior
Arctic Superior cabins are comfortable and spacious.
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These cabins feature a double bed which can be divided into two single beds in some cabins on request at the time of booking. Some also have a sofa bed, and many have a private balcony.
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All have a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, a minibar (charges apply), European two-pin plug sockets, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A bathrobe and slippers are also available free of charge.
- U2 – Outside cabin: window, double bed, optional twin, 10–11 m².
- F2 – Outside cabin: window, some with limited view, double bed, 17–18 m².
Expedition Suite
Add some indulgence to your voyage aboard MS Fram and reserve one of our Expedition Suites.
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Spacious, serviced, and with bed combinations for up to four people, these well-appointed apartments offer special features such as private balconies, expansive windows, and minibars (charges apply).
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Suites feature double beds and a seating area, some with a sofa bed. All have private bathrooms with a shower and toiletries, a TV, a safe, European two-pin plug sockets, tea-making facilities, and a single-serve coffee machine. Naturally, the accommodation includes a full range of premium facilities including daily turn-down service and laundry.
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Complimentary fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant is part of the experience, and a takeaway service means you can enjoy dinner exclusively. Champagne on ice and a platter of delicacies are provided for your enjoyment as you set sail.
- MG – Grand Suite with balcony: private balcony, double bed, sofa bed, 20–27 m².
- Q2 – Mini Suite: window, double bed, sofa bed, 15–20 m².
- Q4 – Mini Suite: window, double bed, 15–20 m².
How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 16 days and 15 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 03 Aug 2028 and 18 Aug 2028, subject to live availability.
Can I travel solo?
Solo pricing may be available on selected departures, and final options can be confirmed at enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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