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Le Bellot, 7 Night Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice - with Smithsonian Journeys ex Reykjavik, Iceland Return

Cruise Le Bellot, 7 Night Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice - with Smithsonian Journeys ex Reykjavik, Iceland Return
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Bellot
Destination Arctic North Atlantic
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Reykjavik, Iceland onboard Le Bellot
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 15 Jun 2024
Cruise Description In alliance with Smithsonian Journeys.

This cruise is part of a collection of PONANT voyages that are specially-tailored for English-speaking travelers who want to engage with the world. In addition to the usual elements of the PONANT experience, the listed price for these voyages includes transfers to and from the ship, talks and discussions aboard ship by world class experts, and a shore excursion or activity in each port of call that encourages guests to embrace the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of the local environment and culture.

Discover the most beautiful and rugged landscapes on the Icelandic west coast during this spectacular 8-day voyage.

On the edge of the Arctic, between vast glaciers, vertiginous fjords, volcanoes, and boiling geysers, Iceland offers a kaleidoscope of wild landscapes.

You will board Le Bellot in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital city. With its houses with colorful roofs and its lake that is home to countless ducks, the city offers a picture-perfect setting.

The first port of call on your cruise is Heimaey. This is the only inhabited island in the Westman archipelago. Choose to explore the volcanic island, which is summer home to millions of seabirds. Or enjoy an exclusive visit the world’s first Beluga Whale Sanctuary where you can view its two residents from a safe distance by boat.

You will then discover the bay of Grundarfjördur, from where you may choose to explore the villages along the Snæfellsjökull glacier-capped volcano or embark on a whale watching excursion in search of orcas and humpback, minke, sperm, and pilot whales.

Your ship will then reach Grímsey, a small, hard-to-reach island where, in certain places, the volcanic rock forms magnificent basalt columns. Sea birds such as guillemots and puffins reign here.

Le Bellot then sails for Akureyri, where an excursion to the otherworldly Lake Myvatn area offers the opportunity to explore the geothermal field of Namaskard to see mudpots, steam vents, sulfur deposits, boiling springs, and fumeroles. Also see the spectacular Godafoss, the “Waterfall of the Gods.” Alternatively, choose to relax in the thermal baths at Húsavík.

At Isafjördur, explore Iceland’s seafaring history at the Maritime Museum and enjoy a performance of traditional Icelandic folk songs performed by a group of local singers. Or visit the abandoned village of Hesteyri, a 19th-centurty whaling community located along some of the most rugged landscape in the country.

End on the outskirts of Reykjavík, where you’ll have the opportunity to travel the Golden Circle, consisting of three spectacular sights: Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Geysir Geothermal Area. Another option offers a second opportunity to go whale watching in search of humpback, minke, and sei whales.



The encounters with the wildlife described above illustrate possible experiences only and cannot be guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
15 Jun 2024
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
PR4 AU $21,750 AU $11,910
PR5 AU $22,770 AU $12,420
PR6 AU $24,000 AU $13,030
DS3 AU $33,070 AU $17,570 AU $9,820
DS6 AU $33,070 AU $17,570 AU $9,820
PS5 AU $44,390 AU $23,230 AU $12,650
PS6 AU $46,660 AU $24,360 AU $13,210
PV5 AU $48,910 AU $25,490 AU $13,780
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
15 Jun 2024 Reykjavik, Iceland 9:00 PM
16 Jun 2024 Surtsey, Westmann Isles, Iceland
16 Jun 2024 Heimaey, Iceland 10:30 AM 6:00 PM
17 Jun 2024 Grundarfjordur, Iceland 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
18 Jun 2024 Grimsey Island Iceland 3:00 PM 9:00 PM
19 Jun 2024 Akureyri, Iceland 6:00 AM 4:00 PM
20 Jun 2024 Isafjordur, Iceland 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
21 Jun 2024 Reykjavik, Iceland 8:00 AM
22 Jun 2024 Reykjavik, Iceland
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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