Iceland Cruise from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen — 10 Days

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík is a capital with one foot in the wild. The Atlantic frames the city, volcanic mountains rise on the horizon, and geothermal water warms its pools. Start at Hallgrímskirkja, whose tower commands broad views, then walk down to the harbor and Harpa concert hall. Cafés, design shops, and museums make the compact center easy to explore on foot. Beyond town, geysers and waterfalls make a striking day trip; return for a soak in a neighborhood pool.

Fjord Cruising (Fjord Cruising)

Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland

Ittoqqortoormiit is one of Greenland’s most isolated settlements, beside the vast Scoresby Sound fjord system. Founded in 1925, it remains a small community shaped by hunting, fishing and the rhythms of Arctic life. Brightly painted homes stand against mountains and sea ice, while wildlife and weather set the terms of every visit. Experience life near the edge of the inhabited world, where remoteness is part of the place.

• Coastal Cruising (Coastal Cruising)

Fjord Cruising (Fjord Cruising)

Jan Mayen Island, Norway

Jan Mayen is less a conventional port than a rare landing on Norway’s remote Arctic island. Set between Greenland and the Norwegian Sea, it is dominated by Beerenberg. At 2,277 metres, its glaciated summit is the world’s northernmost active volcano. With no town or visitor infrastructure, landings depend on weather and sea conditions. If ashore, expect stark volcanic shores, broad Arctic horizons and seabird colonies—not shops or sightseeing buses.

At Sea (At Sea)

Svalbard Islands, Norway

At 78 degrees north, Svalbard brings the high Arctic within reach, with Longyearbyen as its main settlement. Beyond town, glacier-fronted fjords, snowbound mountains and tundra define a landscape shaped by polar light. Wildlife sightings may include reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses and seabirds; polar bears live here, but encounters are never guaranteed. Guided boat, snowmobile and walking excursions reveal the terrain and its human history. Conditions and access change with the season, so plan around local guidance.

Longyearbyen, Norway

Longyearbyen is the world’s northernmost settlement of its size, set beside Adventfjorden on Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. Coal built the town; the Svalbard Museum traces its mining past and the realities of Arctic life. Choose a guided excursion for glacier views, wildlife watching or a snowmobile journey into polar terrain. Outside town, travel with an experienced guide: polar bears roam Svalbard, and the wilderness demands respect. Visit in summer for the midnight sun, or winter for blue twilight and northern lights.