Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

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14 nights

Ocean Explorer

2 May '26

Cruise overview

Ideal for first-time guests to the polar regions, Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen allows you to venture to some of the most remote islands on Earth, observe fascinating history and culture, and experience the dreamlike wonder of the midnight sun. Sailing across the North Atlantic, you will be immersed in the Arctic’s rugged beauty, highlighted by visits to the awe-inspiring and unspoiled destinations of Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen. Prepare to be amazed by an environment different from anything you’ve ever witnessed, featuring immense fjords, towering glaciers, soaring sea stacks and coastal cliffs teeming with seabirds by the thousands. Observe reindeer, seals and whales in their natural habitat under a sunlit sky in the middle of the night. Guided by the most knowledgeable and passionate team in the industry, go where few others have gone, and return forever changed by the rich history, distinct culture and unforgettable backdrop of the Arctic.

Aberdeen

Fair Isle, Shetland Islands

Jan Mayen Island

Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen

Helsinki

Itinerary

Day 1

Aberdeen

Arrive any time on Day 1 and make your way to your included hotel. The gateway for your Arctic adventure, the Scottish city of Aberdeen has many monikers, but its most famous is Granite City, as it was once the granite capital of the world. Wandering the streets, you’ll soon see why, as the Victorian buildings sparkle in the sun. A bustling cultural hub, Aberdeen also offers a range of museums, galleries, theaters, shops, cafés and restaurants to explore.

With close to 220,000 inhabitants, Aberdeen is Scotland’s third most populous city. Locally quarried grey granite was used during the mid-18th to mid-20th centuries for many of Aberdeen’s buildings, and hence the nicknames it has earned as the Granite City, or the Grey City. Aberdeen granite was also used to build the terraces of the Houses of Parliament and Waterloo Bridge in London. Since the discovery of North Sea oil in the 1970s, Aberdeen has also been called the Oil Capital of Europe or the Energy Capital of Europe. It is no wonder that because of the oil fields in the North Sea, Aberdeen’s seaport is very important. The Heliport with its flights to the oil fields is one of the busiest commercial heliports in the world.

Day 2

Aberdeen

Day 3

Fair Isle, Shetland Islands

Day 4

Exploring the Faroe Islands

Day 5

Exploring the Faroe Islands

Day 6

at-sea At sea

Day 7

at-sea At sea

Day 8

Jan Mayen Island

Day 9

Jan Mayen Island

Day 10

at-sea At sea

Day 11

Spitsbergen

Day 12

Spitsbergen

Day 13

Spitsbergen

Day 14

Longyearbyen

Day 15

Helsinki

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Located on Deck 4 and approximately 182 sq. ft. (16.9 sq. m) in size, these cabins feature one double bed that can be converted into two single beds. There is a floor-to-ceiling glass view that opens to a walkout balcony. There is also a desk and chair, a TV, a state-of-the-art ‘infotainment’ system, and a private bathroom with a shower, vanity, and heated floor.