Your journey into wonder begins as you fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen, where the crew of Scenic Eclipse will warmly greet you as you step onboard. Settle into the handsomely appointed suite and acquaint yourself with the facilities of the luxurious Discovery Yacht as you set sail from Longyearbyen to the wonders that lie in wait. Raise the glass as you toast the start of the voyage at the welcome cocktail reception hosted by the Captain, who will introduce the expert Discovery Leaders and their team.

The experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of the voyage from day to day, making the most of the long hours of daylight, weather and ice conditions to give you the best experience possible in this extraordinary part of the world. The Scenic Eclipse voyage is in prime time for wildlife spotting and there will be opportunities to spot the dominant predators of the region including the polar bear. Marine species include the carefully protected walrus with its characteristic tusks and several species of whales. Once hunted almost out of existence in a region now transformed into a dedicated conservation area, your encounters with these giants of the sea will be a memory to treasure. There will be the chance to cruise the secluded bays, stunning fjords and sparkling glaciers of this unique and special destination.

Discovery: Partake in daily Discovery excursions. Discover majestic scenery, tundra landscapes, wildlife, and marine life, taking you to the place of the wildest dreams.

Cruise Arctic waters, enjoying the luxurious features onboard Scenic Eclipse, as you head for the world’s largest island, Greenland.

North East Greenland is home to Greenlands National Park – the largest in the world at 972,000km2 with less than 40 humans in habitats but a magical world of wildlife.

Discovery: Enjoy Discovery excursions exploring by Zodiac, looking for Musk ox, Arctic hare and Eider ducks, or discover old trappers huts on hikes across the tundra. Conditions permitting, there will be a good chance for kayakers to paddle the waterways.

Spend two days cruising and exploring Greenland’s magnificent East Coast Fjords, the world’s largest fjord system. Cruise among icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls. Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system and featuring some of the most spectacular tundras in the region offers countless opportunities for exploration. Together with Kong Oskar Fjord, guests experience vast stretches of tranquil waters, stunning scenery and a myriad of wildlife spotting opportunities.

Discovery: Explore with your Discovery Team.

Cruise into the harbor of Akureyri, Iceland’s second city which lies at the mouth of a magnificent fjord. Under atmospheric skies, discover the views of Akureyri’s brightly colored houses set to a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

Today choose one of the Freechoice activities or join a more active Discovery excursion.

Freechoice: Enter the Herring Era Museum to learn about this once-thriving industry, or explore Akureyri and taste local specialties. Alternatively, choose the Laufas Open Air Museum and Godafoss Waterfall or play a round of golf.

Enrich: Be greeted in a local church for an exclusive concert.

Arrive in the adjacent fjord of Skagafjörðurfor for a full in the day in and around the town of Sauðárkrókur. Here you’ll enjoy more opportunities to immerse yourself in Icelandic culture and the country’s impressive wildlife and nature.

Today choose one of the Freechoice activities or join a more active Discovery excursion.

Freechoice: Visit a farm to see the flowing manes of Icelandic horses and learn of their history, or join a local for a boat ride to the island of Dragney, the remnant of a 700,000-year-old volcano. Alternatively, explore the city of Sauðárkrókur including 1238: The battle of Iceland.

Discovery: Hike through the rolling hills to natural geothermal pools where you can swim, or raft down the rapids and this region from a new perspective.

Weather permitting, sail deep into the dramatic Westfjords Peninsula of Iceland to witness the thundering Dynjadi Waterfall, the largest waterfall in the region.

The cruise ends this morning in the world’s northernmost capital city, Reykjavík. Say farewell to your crew and disembark after breakfast.