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Icelandic Discovery
Spirit of Discovery departing Dover
£5,337 per person
13 nights 22nd June 2024 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £27 if not required
save up to 25%
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold. This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare. Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin and grade. When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.-
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Chauffeur service
Set off on an Icelandic adventure
Discover unique scenery, culture and wildlife on this all-inclusive cruise to Iceland, the island of fire and ice. See the waterfalls of Seydisfjördur and Akureyri before visiting Isafjördur in the scenic Westfjords region.
Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings to the capital of Reykjavik, Iceland’s oldest permanent settlement and gateway to the famous Blue Lagoon. Explore Grundafjördur, on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and cruise through the Vestmannaeyjar volcanic chicane to the tiny island of Heimaey, where the volcanic cone of Eldfell dominates the landscape.
Your four included excursions will be in
- Kirkwall, Orkney
- Akureyri, Iceland
- Isafjördur, Iceland
- Reykjavik, Iceland
Joining you on board…
Looking out for whales with ORCA
You’ll be joined by wildlife experts from ORCA, the foremost European whale and dolphin conservation charity, who are devoted to studying marine wildlife and protecting it for future generations. Look forward to the chance to spot whales, dolphins, seabirds and an array of other wildlife out on deck throughout your voyage, the perfect vantage point to view and learn more about wildlife in their natural habitat.
Itinerary
Dover
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Kirkwall, Orkney
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
An archipelago of mostly flat, green-topped islands ringed with red sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches, the Orkneys lie due north of John O’ Groats. Although remote, these rugged and unspoilt islands offer a rich history and are home to the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic site in Europe, Skara Brae. Kirkwall is the largest town and capital, where you can visit the medieval St Magnus Cathedral or delve into the islands’ Viking heritage.
Included excursion
An included panoramic excursion offers an introduction to the area.
Optional excursions
Step back 5000 years and discover Skara Brae, the Neolithic settlement unearthed by a storm in 1850 that pre-dates Stonehenge and the Pyramids.
Seydisfjördur, Iceland
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Cruise Seydisfjördur, hemmed in by mountains, and visit the eponymous town at its head. It is characterised by multicoloured wooden houses imported from Norway between 1895 and 1922. Despite its remote location, Seydisfjördur played a pivotal role in developing Iceland’s communications with the outside world, as highlighted at the old Telegraph Station.
Walking trails of varying degree lead through the surrounding natural scenery to such sights as Hengifoss Waterfall and the Tvísöngur Sound Sculpture.
Optional excursions
Discover the dramatic mountain scenery surrounding Seydisfjördur on a panoramic drive or experience the serenity of Seydisfjördur Fjord on a visit to the 3,089-hectare Skalanes Nature Reserve set at its mouth. You may see colonies of birds and reindeer roaming across the Icelandic wilderness.
Akureyri, Iceland
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Set on Iceland’s longest fjord, Eyjafjordur, the self-titled ‘Capital of the North’ was settled by Vikings in the 9th century. Akureyri has since developed into Iceland’s most populous town outside of Reykjavik. Although just 100 miles south of the Arctic Circle, it is warmed by the Gulf Stream, lending it a relatively moderate climate.
This is evident in the Botanic Gardens and the two-month-long annual Arts and Culture Festival’s outdoor summer events. From Akureyri, you can discover Godafoss Waterfall on an included excursion.
Included excursion
Admire Godafoss Waterfall on an included excursion.
Isafjördur, Iceland
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Dwarfed by stark mountains on either side, the small town of Isafjördur is tucked away on an arm of the fjord of the same name. It boasts the largest harbour in Iceland’s Westfjord region, which saw it thrive as a trading hub from the 16th to 19th centuries. Wooden 18th-century merchant houses still stand along the harbourfront, including the oldest in Iceland, which now houses a folk museum.
Another historic home is now the Maritime Museum, which further attests to Isafjördur’s close ties to the sea. An included panoramic excursion provides a great introduction to this compact town. Boat trips to the nearby island of Vigur are popular with birdwatchers as it has an array of birdlife.
Included excursion
Join this panoramic excursion for an introduction to Isafjördur before independent exploration.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Reykjavik, or ‘Smoky Bay’, was named after the area’s numerous hot springs by its Viking founder,Ingólfur Arnason, in AD 874. Although Iceland’s oldest permanent settlement and capital, it retains a friendly small-town atmosphere. Glimpse Old Reykjavik’s colourful houses capped by corrugated roofs and the imposing Hallgrimskirkja church on an included panoramic excursion.
The city’s historic heart is full of boutiques, numerous museums and art galleries. Excavations have revealed many Viking artefacts in this area around city-centre Lake Tjörnin – known locally as The Pond. Find out more about the city’s development at the National Museum and Saga Museum or visit the famous Blue Lagoon.
Included excursion
Tour this quirky capital on a panoramic drive, highlighting the striking Hallgrimskirkja church built out of concrete.
Optional excursions
The Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most famous sites, where natural geothermal energy heats the artificial lagoon. The mineral-rich waters make it a favourite spot for a rejuvenating dip. Alternatively, join a full-day visit to a trio of natural wonders: Thingvellir National Park, Geysir Strokkur and Gullfoss Waterfall.
Grundafjördur ⚓, Iceland
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
The small fishing town of Grundafjordur rests in the shadow of Kirkjufell, a distinctive wedge-shaped mountain. Set on the north side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, or ‘Snow Mount’s Peninsula’, a region of immense natural wonder. Snæfellsjökull, a stratovolcano capped by a glacier, left such a lasting impression on Jules Verne that the novelist used it as a setting in his famous novel, ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’.
In the summertime, a boat trip to Melrakkaey Island will reveal a large colony of Atlantic puffins.
Optional excursion
You can join a boat trip to the protected island of Melrakkaey, which is home to a large colony of Atlantic puffins in the summer.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
Heimaey ⚓, Iceland
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Cruise through the Vestmannaeyjar volcanic chicane to reach Heimaey, six miles from the mainland and the only inhabited island in the archipelago. The other 14 islands and skerries in the reserve are home to cormorants and millions of puffins in the summertime.
In 1973, a volcanic eruption further shaped the island, giving rise to Eldfell, a volcanic cone that dominates the landscape. The main town and harbour survived thanks to the outstanding efforts of the townsfolk. Following modern-day excavations, a new museum opened in 2014 to tell the island’s story.
Optional excursion
Tour the island of Heimaey to view its volcanic landscapes and learn about its history.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Dover
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
£5,337 per person
13 nights 22nd June 2024 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £27 if not required
save up to 25%
How our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each grade at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected grades. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold. This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare. Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin and grade. When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.)
Spirit of Discovery
2019
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
Britannia Lounge
Relax in comfort with a drink, and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Enjoy fine dining
Enjoy world-class cuisine at no extra cost in a choice of four restaurants.
Spa
Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in one of our six treatment rooms.
The Library
A booklover’s paradise combined with an artisanal coffee-shop, it's the perfect spot to research your next port of call.
Time for you
Take advantage of tailored exercise regimes and bespoke one-to-one fitness sessions with our health and wellbeing expert.
Daily afternoon tea
Indulge with a sumptuous selection of sweet treats at the daily afternoon tea.
The Terrace
This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day.
£5,337 per person
13 nights 22nd June 2024 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £27 if not required