Expedition Spitsbergen, Iceland And Greenland - A Three-Part Polar Adventure To Dream Destinations
11 Aug - 29 Aug
18 Nights
6 Ports
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Expedition Spitsbergen, Iceland And Greenland - A Three-Part Polar Adventure To Dream Destinations

11 August - 29 August 2024
From £11,286 pp

Duration

18 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

6 Ports

11 August

Setting sail from Longyearbyen

This is the world's northernmost city and the base for tourism in Svalbard. A bit quirky, as you would expect from somewhere that spends four months of the year in near darkness, Longyearbyen doesn't take long to explore. Its brightly coloured wooden houses are built on stilts, as the ground in Svalbard is permafrost. When you enter a building, you are normally asked to remove your shoes, and leave your gun at the door. Gun carrying is more or less essential for the locals, as with 3,000 local hungry polar bears, it is said that you never know when you might need protection. That said, we visited safely without a gun!

Our tip

Don’t die here – it’s illegal. There have been no new burials for over 70 years, because the permafrost prevents bodies from decomposing.

12 August

Svalbard and Jan Mayen: Spitsbergen

13-17 August

At sea

18 August

Iceland: Látrabjarg

19 August

At sea

20 August

Iceland: Reykjavik

21 August

At sea

22 August

Greenland: Skjoldungen

23-28 August

At sea

29 August

Arriving in Kangerlussuaq

Founded in 1941 as a US Air Force base, Kangerlussuaq is home to Greenland's main airport and a place that most visitors to the country will pass through at some point. The town also offers easy access to the magnificent Greenland Ice Cap, and the surrounding countryside is a great place to see the Northern Lights.

The Ship

Your home from home

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises - HANSEATIC nature
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises - HANSEATIC nature - Balcony Cabin
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises - HANSEATIC nature - Glass balcony

The expedition ships from Hapag-Lloyd, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Inspiration & Hanseatic Spirit, represent the perfect marriage of experience and innovation in adventure cruising.

What we love

The perfect combination of technical expertise and thoughtful design makes these ships stand out as very special additions to the expedition fleet. We are particularly excited that Hanseatic Inspiration will be a totally bilingual ship, showing Hapag-Lloyd's commitment to the English-speaking markets.

Capacity

230 Guests (199 for Antarctic cruises)

Style

Luxury expedition means a fresh and airy décor, great food, service and facilities, alongside technical expertise and 30 years of experience in operating the very best expedition cruises.

Inclusions
  • All meals
  • Marina and watersports equipment
  • Comprehensive lecture programme
  • Well equipped fitness area
  • All trips ashore
  • Gratuities
More about Hanseatic Inspiration

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen

Where to stay in Longyearbyen

There’s really not much choice! Go for the Radisson Blu.

Snowmobiles near Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Explore Spitsbergen

Travel out of Longyearbyen by snow scooter or dog sled to take a look at the amazing scenery and hunt for wildlife.

Get your free Arctic guide

Our expedition cruising guide to the Arctic will tell you everything you need to know, including when to visit, what to see and how to get there.

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Expedition Spitsbergen, Iceland And Greenland - A Three-Part Polar Adventure To Dream Destinations

11 August - 29 August 2024
From £11,286 pp

Duration

18 Nights

Journey Type

Cruise only (Please call for flight options)

Ports

6 Ports

Ship

Hanseatic Inspiration of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

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Why Mundy?

Who we are

Mundy Adventures is the intrepid little brother of Mundy Cruising plc, the UK's very first cruise specialist, and one of the leading companies in its field.

We specialise in travel by ship and have been doing so for over 50 years. By providing expert, personal service, insightful ideas and fascinating add-ons we aim to make your adventure holiday truly unique and special.

We're happy to do all of that on the telephone. But, if you prefer to chat face to face, then why not visit us at our comfortable offices on London's Russell Square - we'd be delighted to see you.

Mundy Adventures office, 48/49 Russell Square, London