Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland
9 nights
National Geographic Endurance
30 Jun '26Cruise overview
Experience geological extremes across two distinct Arctic islands, from the thundering waterfalls and bubbling hot springs of Iceland to the rugged fjords that carve out the coast of East Greenland. Hike and bike over volcanic landscapes, witness iconic wildlife in remote fjords, learn history steeped in sagas and see local traditions in tiny seaside villages as you circumnavigate Iceland. Across the Denmark Strait, navigate and actively explore a network of a network of wild fjords, and take in Greenland’s spectacular tidewater glaciers. Along the way, Icelandic experts and musicians add insight and energy to this immersive Arctic adventure.
Available extensions:
- 1-Day Reykjavík’s Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon Pre-Voyage Extension (double price: £1597pp / solo price: £1806)
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship.
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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Westfjords
Siglufjørdur - høfn
East Greenland
East Greenland
Husavik
Grímsey Island
Borgarfjørdur Eystri
Westman Islands
Reykjavík
Category 1 - Fore Deck
#404, 406, 408, 411, 413, 415 — Cabin with two large windows, two singles that can convert to a queen, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, window sofa, coffee table, and a closet.
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
Ship features
National Geographic Endurance offers a perfect blend of scientific discovery, refined comfort and cutting-edge expedition technology.
- X-Bow® design for smoother polar sailing
- PC5 ice-class hull for year-round Arctic and Antarctic travel
- Light-filled interiors with panoramic lounges
- All-suite accommodation with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Multiple dining venues with regional cuisine
- Science hub and onboard research labs
- Expedition tools: Zodiacs, kayaks, skis and undersea cameras
- Wellness spaces with yoga studio, hot tubs and saunas
- Expert team of naturalists, scientists and Nat Geo photographers
