29 Aug 2027
Twin share
£9,665pp
Single from £14,435
Escorted tour
Four Arctic Islands: Svalbard, Jan Mayen & Greenland – 13 Days
Svalbard, Jan Mayen, East Greenland and Iceland aboard a polar ship.
13 days
From £9,559
Tour overview
This 13-day expedition cruise links four Arctic islands, from Svalbard to Iceland. An expert expedition team leads Zodiac landings and lectures aboard the polar-class Ocean Albatros. You spend twelve nights on board with all meals, after an included flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen.
In Svalbard you explore Kongsfjorden and the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, home to polar bears, walrus and seabird cliffs, and the greener fjords of the south.
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Crossing the Greenland Sea, you land on Jan Mayen, a remote volcanic island on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, then reach Greenland for Ittoqqortoormiit, the vast fjord system of Scoresbysund and the Blosseville Coast before sailing to Reykjavik.
The physical rating is medium. This cruise suits polar enthusiasts who want a truly rare Arctic voyage.
Trip highlights
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Kongsfjorden (Day 2)
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Northwest Spitsbergen (Day 3)
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Jan Mayen (Day 7)
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Ittoqqortoormiit (Day 9)
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Scoresbysund (Day 10)
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The Blosseville Coast (Day 11)
Your route
10 stops from Oslo to Reykjavik
- Oslo Day 1
- Longyearbyen Day 1
- Ny-Ålesund (Kongsfjorden) Day 2
- Northwest Spitsbergen NP Day 3
- Hornsund Days 4–6
- Jan Mayen Days 7–8
- Ittoqqortoormiit Day 9
- Scoresbysund Day 10
- Blosseville Coast Days 11–12
- Reykjavik Day 13
Why choose this tour
Four Arctic islands in one voyage. A rare landing on Jan Mayen.
Best suited to
- Polar enthusiasts
- Wildlife lovers
- Photographers
- Adventurous travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Oslo, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland
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Day 1 · Oslo, Longyearbyen Longyearbyen
Fly to Svalbard.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Kongsfjorden, Prins Karls Forland Kongsfjorden
Glaciers and birds.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Northwest Spitsbergen National Park Spitsbergen
Polar bear country.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Bellsund South Svalbard
Greener fjords.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Greenland Sea At sea
Towards Jan Mayen.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Greenland Sea At sea
Lectures and wildlife.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Jan Mayen Jan Mayen
A volcanic island.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Greenland Sea At sea
To Greenland.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Ittoqqortoormiit Ittoqqortoormiit
A remote community.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Scoresbysund Scoresbysund
A maze of fjords.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Blosseville Coast Blosseville Coast
A volcanic coast.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Denmark Strait At sea
To Iceland.
- Hotel
- Ocean Albatros
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Reykjavik Reykjavik
Leave the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Arctic (12 nights) Ocean Albatros
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen
- Accommodation 12 nights aboard the Ocean Albatros
- Meals 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
- Zodiac landings and cruises
- Expedition team lectures and guiding
- Transfers in Reykjavik
Not included
- Flights to Oslo and from Reykjavik
- Optional kayaking
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You get seasick easily
- You want a fixed itinerary
- You want a budget trip
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–13 · Lunch: Days 2–12 · Dinner: Days 1–12
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Departures & prices
From £9,559 per person, twin share, tour only. 3 upcoming departures.
21 Aug 2028
Twin share
£9,686pp
Single from £14,525
14 Sept 2028
Twin share
£9,559pp
Single from £14,375
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa?
No, UK citizens can visit Norway, Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland visa-free for short stays.
What are the Zodiac landings like?
Small inflatable boats take you ashore; landings depend on weather and ice and are led by the expedition team.
Is the flight to Svalbard included?
Yes, from Oslo to Longyearbyen.
Will I land on Jan Mayen?
A landing is planned, but it depends on weather and sea conditions.
Which meals are included?
All meals on board.
Who leads the cruise?
An expert expedition team.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary