Itinerary Map
Itinerary Map
Trip Summary
Date: May 29, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026
Duration: 8 Days
Ship: Hondius
Starts in Keflavik & ends in Akureyri
Starting at: $ 4450
Iceland serves as a gateway to the Arctic, offering itineraries that explore its rugged coastlines, volcanic landscapes, and rich birdlife. Some voyages combine Iceland with destinations like Jan Mayen or Svalbard, crossing the Arctic Circle and providing opportunities to witness diverse marine life, including whales and seals. Excursions may include visits to remote islands, Zodiac cruises along glacier fronts, and hikes through dramatic terrains shaped by volcanic activity. The blend of geological wonders and abundant wildlife makes Iceland a unique Arctic destination.
This is only a guide and does not represent a specific trip. Please consult our sales team for a detailed itinerary.
Board your expedition vessel in the capital of Iceland. After settling into your cabin and attending briefings, the ship departs Reykjavík in the evening, beginning the circumnavigation.
Cruise along Iceland’s rugged coast with stops in remote fjords, volcanic islands, and small fishing communities. Possible highlights include:
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The dramatic cliffs and puffin colonies of the Westfjords.
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Akureyri and the nearby geothermal area of Lake Mývatn.
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The colorful town of Seyðisfjörður in the Eastfjords.
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Zodiac landings and hikes in rarely visited areas, shaped by lava fields and glaciers.
Arrive back in Reykjavík and disembark. You may wish to extend your stay to explore Iceland’s iconic Golden Circle or Blue Lagoon.
The all-new Hondius, launched in 2019, is designed from the ground up for rapid response to polar weather and wildlife conditions that exist nowhere else in the world. Hondius sets a standard as a structurally and technologically advanced polar cruise ship that not only meets the challenges of the polar regions but optimizes their opportunities for adventure.
As a Hondius passenger, you will enjoy cuisine, surroundings, and service that starkly contrast the rugged world just outside your window. An entire deck is dedicated to (multi-language) lectures and presentations in the presentation theater or the sizable observation lounge, and in combination with a fully provisioned bar and separate library room, provide ample opportunities to socialize and guarantee that what time you spend on board will be spent comfortably entertained. Take your pick of numerous cabins and suites, all custom-designed and impeccably outfitted in stylish mid-century modern décor.
Hondius is one of the first civilian vessels in the world to receive a Polar Class 6 notation, the most advanced category of polar cruise ship to date. When you set foot on Hondius, you are indeed choosing the best of modern marine science. Furthermore, Hondius exceeds the latest green requirements imposed by the International Maritime Organization, using only bio-degradable paints, LED lighting, steam heat, and flexible power management systems to keep fuel consumption and CO2 emission at the absolute minimum.
Highlights:
• Flexible, fast, and fortified. Capable of swift and safe response to fluctuating polar conditions.
• Ideal for land-based excursions. Sheltered Zodiac boarding zone for easier entry into the boats that will shuttle you to shore.
• Elegant, cozy, and surprising. Public areas, passenger lodgings, and cuisine that will fuel your exploration and stimulate your senses.
• Interactive, experiential, and informal. Activities that will engage and entertain you on the ship and off.
• Environmentally friendly technology to help ensure your cruise is higher impact for you, and lower impact for nature
Technical Specs
Cabins & Amenities
- Large observation lounge
- Fully provisioned bar
- Library room
Notes
- Includes:
- Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary.
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
- Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
- Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- AECO fees and governmental taxes.
- Comprehensive pre-departure material.
Excludes:
- Any airfare whether on scheduled or charter flights;
- Pre- and post-land arrangements;
- Transfers to the vessel in Ushuaia and Ascension and from the vessel in Ascension and Praia;
Passport and visa expenses;
- Government arrival and departure taxes;
- Meals ashore;
- Cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended);
- Excess baggage
Charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges;
- Customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
Extra Adventure Activities: Depending on departure.
