You will fly from the UK to the vibrant city of Oslo and stay overnight in a luxurious hotel. The next day, you will fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s capital. You will board the ship and attend the champagne reception in the evening where the captain will introduce you to your expedition team.

Svalbard is home to fascinating wildlife and beautiful scenery. It is one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas where you will admire majestic glaciers and land on the frozen tundra. This is an expedition so your activities will be planned according to the weather and ice conditions. 

The ship is equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and a submarine (additional cost), which will take you off the ship and into the pristine Arctic wilderness. The Expedition team will search for wildlife to make sure you don’t miss anything from this once-in-a-lifetime experience. They will provide you with presentations, documentaries and reading material that will prepare you for your time off ship and give you a greater understanding of this remote and isolated corner of the World.

The ship will set sail for the east coastline of Greenland where you will explore the edge of the vast Arctic ice pack. At sea, you can relax and enjoy many facilities such as the Spa Sanctuary and practice yoga classes in the studio. Be on the lookout for whales and sea ice.

Explore Greenland’s magnificent East Coast fjords, the world’s largest fjord system. Cruise among icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls. You will experience Kong Oscar Fjord and Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system that features some of the most spectacular tundras in the region.  

Listen out for the loud crack of glaciers calving as you soak in the scenery from the Observation Deck. Alternatively, watch the impressive scenery from the private cabanas near the Sky Bar.

Experience an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscape of Scoresbysund, a fjord that reaches a staggering 350 kilometres in length and plunges down 600 metres. Scenic Eclipse will navigate through a maze of towering icebergs that gently drift under Arctic waters, calving from parent glaciers from the Inland Ice.

Take in this awe-inspiring landscape from the Observation Deck alongside your expert Discovery Team, who can answer any questions you have. Or perhaps you’d like to soak it up from your own private verandah.

Witness nature’s breathtaking spectacle of the total solar eclipse today in the untamed wilderness of East Greenland. The partial eclipse begins at 16:37hrs local/REY time. Totality begins at 17:37hrs. At 1740hrs the first rays slip past lunar creating a "Diamond Ring" effect and then totality is over. This once-in-a-lifetime experience ends at 18:33hrs when the last parts of the moon leave the solar disk.

Positioned at the heart of this celestial event, Scenic Eclipse will provide uninterrupted views for you to enjoy this extraordinary phenomenon. 

Today you will arrive in East Greenland, where majestic landscapes and a unique culture await. Just 3,500 people call this remote region home, and it possesses a culture deeply rooted in myths and legends. East Greenland is dominated by mountains with glaciated peaks, ice caps and icebergs. Its landscape may be frozen but its people are warm and welcoming.

Tonight could be the night you enjoy Sushi @ Koko’s with your new friends. Stay up late in the bar or retire to the library for a moment of blissful solitude before bed.

Enjoy some relaxation on board today. Indulge in the 550sqm Senses Spa, reinvigorating your mind, body and soul. Pamper yourself with holistic ESPA treatments, including massages and facials or experience alternative therapies such as Japanese shiatsu and Tibetan bowl sound healing.

Enjoy an evening in the state-of-the-art-theatre entertained by world-class performances as you sit back and relax sipping your favourite cocktail. Alternatively, choose to dine in the comfort of your suite and have your evening nightcap brought by your butler. Scenic Eclipse will arrive in Akureyri later this evening, where it will stay overnight.

Akureyri is the charming capital of the north, a small city nestled along the scenic shores of Eyjafjord. Regularly overshadowed by Iceland’s famous capital Reykjavik, Akureyri is a more laidback and intimate experience. The city is easily explored on foot – enjoy the day walking around its vibrant streets lined with colourful houses, boutique shops, and cosy cafes. Take a wander through the botanical gardens or embark on a whale-watching tour.

Tonight, settle in at the spacious Scenic Lounge Bar to enjoy your beverage of choice, whether it be aged whiskey—there are over 130 varieties—or a glass of wine, while reflecting on the day's discoveries.

Welcome to Vigur Island, a private island oasis off Iceland's coast and just below the Arctic Circle. The island has a history dating to the 11th century and is a time capsule of Icelandic heritage, boasting charming buildings and traditional farming for eiderdown.

Vigur Island is also designated as an internationally important seabird habitat, where you may seem some of the 7,000 breeding eider ducks, 100,000 puffins, nesting Arctic terns and Europe’s largest colony of black guillemot. There’s also a seal colony and passing whales, making this a remote wildlife sanctuary.

Weather permitting, today we'll visit the jewel of the Westfjords, Dynjandi Waterfall. Feel the freezing mist on your face as you admire the cascading bridal veil falls and discover why it was nicknamed ‘the thunder’. Tumbling down seven tiers over 100 metres, it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Marvel at nature's grandeur and wildlife spectacle as you cruise through this remote corner of Iceland.

As our journey concludes, we bid farewell in the vibrant city of Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital city in a country of extremes. It’s the gateway to Iceland’s Golden Circle, a scenic volcanic landscape where geysers, waterfalls and glaciers are found. The city is the country’s quirky and creative heart, filled with colourful buildings, a buzzing night scene and brimming with museums.  

Enjoy one last leisurely breakfast on board, reflecting on the cherished memories created during this once-in-a-lifetime voyage.  

Please book your flight to depart out of Reykjavik after 12:00 PM.

Secure your space today by calling one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 196 1000 or enquire here