Expedition Circumnavigation Of Iceland And South-West Greenland: Premiere Between Fire And Ice


Cruise overview
Join the HANSEATIC inspiration on a unique premiere route that takes you from the rugged coasts of Iceland to the majestic scenery of Greenland. Discover the untamed glory of nature – from volcanic landscapes to impressive glaciers.
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
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Heimaey Island
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Seydisfjørdur
Husavik
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Exploring Southern Greenland
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Evighedsfjorden
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Kangerlussuaq Havn
Panoramic Cabin
Comfortable and stylish, these cabins feature large picture windows and elegant finishes.
Amenities
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Free Mini Bar
- Media/Entertainment Station
Ship features
Every detail aboard the MS Hanseatic Inspiration has been carefully crafted for an immersive adventure and refined living experience.
- Accommodates up to 230 guests (199 in polar regions)
- Hybrid propulsion and ice-classed hull
- Fleet of Zodiacs for daily excursions
- Three dining venues with global cuisine
- Expedition team of scientists and guides
- HanserAtrium lecture theatre and Ocean Academy
- Water-sports marina for kayaking and paddleboarding
- Spacious spa and fitness suite
- Observation Lounge with panoramic views
- Glass balconies extending beyond the ship’s edge







