Odyssey of lights: from Iceland to the Lofoten Islands
12 nights
SH Vega
29 May '26Cruise overview
Odyssey of lights: from Iceland to the Lofoten Islands
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Uncover thrilling terrain where the raw power of nature sparks the imagination. From Iceland’s volcanic shores to Norway’s Lofoten Islands, this voyage explores dynamic landscapes shaped by ice and fire. Witness breaching whales off Iceland’s north coast and navigate deep fjords framed by snow-capped peaks. Island-hop through the Lofotens, a haven of fishing villages and seabird cliffs while embracing the midnight sun before arriving in Tromsø.
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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Dynjandi Waterfalls
Isafjørdur
Grímsey Island
Husavik
At sea
At sea
Bodø
Glomfjord
Reine, Lofoten Archipelago
Trollfjord
Tromsø
Tromsø
Oceanview
Oceanview Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, a bedroom with living room area, and a luxurious bathroom.
Amenities
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Free Mini Bar
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
Ship features
SH Vega offers the ideal balance of comfort, exploration, and enrichment, setting a new standard in boutique expedition travel.
- All-balcony or ocean-view staterooms for 152 guests
- Hybrid propulsion system for low-emission sailing
- Expedition-ready with Zodiacs and kayaks
- Swan Restaurant, Club Lounge, and Pool Grill
- Observation Lounge with panoramic windows
- Spa, sauna, and fitness centre
- Enrichment lectures and science-led programmes
- Outdoor heated pool and hot tub
- Photo lab and library
- Itineraries spanning Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Americas
