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Norway to Iceland

Example 9 Day Cruise aboard L'Austral
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Board the L'Austral on this 9-day polar journey to South-East Iceland. Created by numerous eruptions of the earth, Iceland deploys a remarkable rainbow of colors and landscapes. Explore its remote fjords, black sand beaches, petrified lava seas, geysers, and barely dormant volcanoes in the land of fire and ice.
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Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Longyearbyen

Board the L'Austral in the evening and settle into your stateroom while you prepare for your upcoming Arctic voyage.

Day 2: Svalbard, North West National Park

Navigate into the waters off North West National Park. The park contains warm springs, the remains of volcanoes in Bockfjorden, and a variety of birdlife. Board a zodiac excursion around the park for widlife spotting.

Day 3: Svalbard / Magdalena Bay

Arrive in Magdalena Bay and explore it's numerous fjords via zodiac.

Day 4: Svalbard - Ny Alesund / Krossfjorden

Sail into Krossfjorden, a 19 mile fjord on the west coast of Spitsbergen. Krossfjorden is the largest and only permanently populated island of Norway's Svalbard archipelago in Norway. To the north, the fjord branches into Lillehookfjorden, Möllerfjorden and Kollerfjorden.

Day 5: At Sea

Spend the day at sea and admire the magnificent ice formations while watching for whales.

Day 6: Sailing Past Jan Mayen

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Day 7: Crossing Polar Circle - Grimsey

Cross the legendary Polar Circle and set sail for Grimsey, a little island located approximately 25 miles north of mainland Iceland. Formed from volcanic rock which has generated majestic basalt pillars, the island is a delight for travelers and photographers. The island has been inhabited since the Vikings came to Iceland, and legend says that it takes its name from the colonial sailor Grimur, who sailed from the region of Sogn, Norway. The site is home to a fabulous variety of wildlife.

Day 8: Isafjordur

Arrive in Isafjordur, a small town in the northwest of Iceland. The town used to have one of the largest fisheries in Iceland, but after several fishing restrictions passed in the 1980's, many of the inhabitants left Isafjordur to search for work elsewhere. Despite its size, small population, and historical isolation from the rest of the country, the town features an urban atmosphere.

Day 9: Reykjavik

In the morning, arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, and disembark. Transfer to the airport for your continued flights.

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Enjoy a gourmet meal at the Gastronomic Restaurant.

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8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath.
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28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Owners Suite
484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phone

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