Duration
15 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from Norway
Ports
5 Ports
Before you board
One night in Oslo
Fly from the UK to Oslo and take your included transfer to your hotel for a one-night stay in the city. The following day, board your charter flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen to embark the ship.
2-3 August
Setting sail from Oslo
The intriguing city of Oslo, Norway’s capital, has so much to offer, from the open air Norwegian Folk Museum to the amazing Vigeland sculpture park, and from the Holmenkollen Ski Museum to the Munch Museum’s collection of memorable paintings. History, art and culture are what defines this lovely city.
4-6 August
Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Svalbard
The Svalbard archipelago is a true wilderness, a land of snowy peaks, frozen tundra and glassy seas. You’ll likely have no fixed itinerary here, due to the unpredictable nature of an Arctic expedition; be prepared to drop everything and rush up to the top deck for the chance of a polar bear sighting!
7 August
At sea
8 August
Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Jan Mayen
The island of Jan Mayen sits several hundred miles north of Iceland, a remote and inaccessible place where tourist numbers are strictly limited. Towering Mount Beerenburg is the world’s northernmost active volcano, and there is no human settlement except for a very lonely Norwegian weather station.
9-11 August
Greenland: Ittoqqortoormiit
The east coast settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit is one of the most remote in Greenland, a collection of brightly coloured wooden buildings that is home to around 450 people. The town is situated between the Northeast Greenland National Park and the dramatic Scoresbysund, the world’s longest fjord system.
12-15 August
At sea
16 August
Arriving in Reykjavik
Capital of Iceland and gateway to this extraordinary volcanic island, modern Reykjavík is home to an impressive collection of interesting attractions and places of historic significance. Visit the impressive Hallgrímskirkja church, relax in a thermal pool, potter around the old harbour, and enjoy 24 hour daylight in the summer months.
Before returning home
One night in Reykjavik
Disembark in Reykjavik and transfer to your hotel for a one-night stay in the city. The following day, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to the UK.
Mundy Exclusive
Your fare includes: 13 nights in an Aurora Stateroom including all meals, drinks with meals and taxes; choice of excursions; international flights; pre-cruise one-night hotel stay in Oslo; FREE post-cruise Reykjavik hotel stay, FREE overseas transfers and 15% saving.
Your home from home
What we love
Just take a look at the pictures - quite different from anything we have seen before, with a revolutionary new patented X-BOW design which has a number of benefits. Not only does it increase passenger comfort by eliminating slamming in heavy seas, but also the journey is speeded up so uncomfortable rides in heavy seas are minimised. This also results in environmental benefits, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
On board, AE Expeditions passengers will enjoy the company's established style - a comfortable, friendly and laid-back vibe in the company of like-minded travellers, for whom the time ashore is everything. The focus is on small group exploration, with a commitment to getting off the ship as much as possible for up close and personal encounters with wilderness and wildlife.
Capacity | A maximum of 130 guests in the polar regions |
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Crew | 95 Staff |
Style | Relaxed, authentic, cosy - a totally unpretentious and educational experience for true adventurers. |
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Tailor-make your trip
Extend your stay in Reykjavik
Enjoy Icelandic design chic at the super cool 101 Hotel, with a perfect central location.
Private tours from Reykjavik
A helicopter tour is a must do here; the unforgettable spectacular day-tours will give you a completely different perspective.