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Reykjavík

Discover Iceland’s modern capital.Your expedition cruise starts in Reykjavík – a laid-back city of art, culture and history. It is well worth spending some time exploring this delightful city.Take a stroll along city’s main street Laugavegur with its boutiques and outdoor shops, gaze in aw... Read More

Day 1
26 May 2026

Reykjavík

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Day 2
27 May 2026

Grundarfjørdur

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Day 3
28 May 2026

Vigur Island

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Day 4
29 May 2026

Akureyri

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Day 5
30 May 2026

Husavik

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Day 6
31 May 2026

Bakkagerði

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Day 7
01 June 2026

Heimaey Island

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Day 8
02 June 2026

Reykjavík

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*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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Lindstrøm
Aune
Fredheim

Lindstrøm

A speciality restaurant named after Adolf Lindstrøm, the favourite chef of the Norwegian polar heroes. Fine dining in Restaurant Lindstrøm is included for suite guests. Non-suite guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in Lindstrøm for an additional cost.

Excursions
Science Center
Lecture Halls
Expedition Team Desk
Expedition Launch Pad

Excursions

We offer a rich and varied program of optional shore excursions. In many ports, we offer an included excursion, which can be reserved for no additional charge. In many cases the included excursion can be combined with other optional excursions in the port. Most excursions can be pre-booked but may also be bookable onboard if capacity remains.

We advise that you book well in advance in order to avoid disappointment due to the excursion being fully booked. Please note that registration is binding, and once on board the Expedition Team will advise you of booking deadlines for excursions still available. Our excursions have English speaking guides unless otherwise indicated and other languages cannot be guaranteed unless otherwise specified. Excursions are subject to change and possible cancellation due to weather conditions. They are also dependent on the number of participants.

All expedition shore landings and small boat cruising during our exploration of Antarctica are included the programme. Along with the optional excursions available to book, the Expedition Team also arrange a variety of activities during the voyage. These will depend on location and season, but may include hiking, small boat cruising, kayaking, snowshoeing, or camping. A limited amount of kayaking is available for booking prior to select voyages, but all other activities are booked on board and subject to availability.

Explorer Lounge & Bar
Reception
Shop
Pool Deck
Pool Bar
Library
Observation Deck

Explorer Lounge & Bar

Relax and rejuvenate in the elegant Explorer lounge & bar. Sink into a comfortable armchair and gaze out at the magnificent views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Sauna
Hot Tub
Wellness Center
Gym

Sauna

The ship has a wellness center where the guests may buy treatments as body massage, face-, hand- and foot treatments.

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  • Running Track
  • Outdoor Gym
  • Observation Deck

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  • Explorer Lounge & Bar
  • Pool Deck
  • Pool Bar
  • Sauna

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  • Lindstrom Restaurant
  • Expedition Suites
  • Arctic Superior Cabins

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  • Expedition Suites
  • Arctic Superior Cabins

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  • Observation Deck
  • Gym
  • Wellness Center
  • Expedition Suites
  • Arctic Superior Cabins

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  • Aune Main Dining
  • Fredheim Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Reception
  • Expedition Desk
  • Nansen Science Center
  • Lecture Halls
  • Library
  • Observation Deck

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  • Expedition Suites
  • Arctic Superior Cabins
  • Outside Cabins

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  • Gangway
  • Arctic Superior Cabins
  • Outside Cabins

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  • Expedition Launch
  • Medical Center

MS Fridtjof Nansen Cabins & Suites

Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - With balcony
Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Middle deck
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower/middle decks
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-accessible outside cabin with balcony
The 1896 Cabin

Arctic Superior | Outside cabin - Upper deck

High deck cabins with balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed, some with sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee.

  • Upper-deck cabin
  • Private balcony
  • Double bed
  • Bathrobes and slippers are available on request.
  • Guests: 2 | Size: 15-19 m2
  • Cabin Code: XTD

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Expedition Suite | XL Suite - With balcony

Extra Large Corner Suite with private balcony. Ship’s most spacious cabins with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements with double bed that can be divided into two single beds, sofabed, TV, minibar, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker.

  • Extra-large upper-deck corner suite 

  • Private balcony 
  • Large windows 
  • Double bed (optional twin) 
  • Sofa bed 
  • Bathrobes and slippers available on request  
  • Guests: up to 4 | Size: 46-48 m2 
  • Cabin code: MA 

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