Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding - Summer Solstice
8-night the Arctic expedition · 1 departure · from $4,150 per guest
- 8 nightsDuration
- M/V PlanciusShip
- Akureyri to LongyearbyenRoute
- Jun 21, 2027Next sailing

All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of our vessel is 10.5 knots.
Upcoming departures
| Sails | Ship | Nights | From (per guest) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2027 | M/V Plancius | 8 | $4,150 | Cabins & fares |
Day by day
As planned for the Jun 21, 2027 departure; other departures may differ.

Day 1Akureyri
In the late afternoon, you board m/v Plancius in the port city of Akureyri, a historical fishing port known as the Capital of North Iceland. We sail north through Eyafjordur, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, where we may see our first whales as we reach the open sea.
Day 2Day at Sea
Day 3Day at Sea
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Day 8Day at Sea
Day 9Longyearbyen
With Arctic memories that will last a lifetime and cameras full of fantastic images, you disembark in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Spitsbergen, once more. While your journey is at an end, the pioneering spirit of Arctic adventure will stay with you, whatever comes next!
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