Jewels of the Arctic

The Jewels of the Arctic is a 14-night Scandinavia cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, operated by Aurora Expeditions. Departing Oslo on August 2, 2026, the voyage visits 4 ports. Fares start from $24,295 per person.

Length: 14 nights
Departs: Aug 2, 2026
Returns: Aug 16, 2026
Ports of call: 4
Days at sea: 3

Itinerary

Day 1 Aug 2, 2026 Oslo Norway's capital lies at the head of the majestic Oslofjord, encircled by wooded hills and snowcapped peaks. Dating back to the mid-11th century, it was at one time renamed Christiania while under Danish and Swedish rule. An act of Parliament finally changed the name back to Oslo in 1925. With barely half a million inhabitants, Oslo is the smallest among the Scandinavian capitals. Yet it has much to offer - most notably its spectacular scenic beauty, as well as many of the nation's finest cultural achievements. Arriving by ship, your first sight is the imposing Akershus Fortress towering above the docks. With the city center only a few blocks from the pier, you can easily spot the handsome modern City Hall with its two block towers. Dedicated in 1950 to commemorate Oslo's 900-year anniversary, it is the city's most familiar landmark. Many of Norway's leading artists contributed to the decoration of the interior and as a result Socialist modernism in its purest form can be seen here. More extraordinary art works can be admired at Frogner Park, site of the famous Vigeland sculptures depicting a world of human beings and animals in stone. Fine examples of Scandinavian impressionists, referred to as the "Northern Light" artists, are exhibited in the National Gallery. The Munch Museum houses an enormous collection of art bequeathed to the city by Norway's leading artist Edvard Munch. Most of Oslo's historic sites are concentrated on the Bygdoe Peninsula; the Norwegian Folkmuseum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram, and the Kon-Tiki Museums are outstanding. Oslo port guide Search cruises visiting Oslo

Oslo photo — Day 1 Aug 2, 2026 Oslo Norway's capital lies at the head of the majestic Oslofjord, encircled by wooded hills and snowcapped peaks. Dating back to the mid-11th century, it was at one time renamed Christiania while under Danish and Swedish rule. An act of Parliament finally changed the name back to Oslo in 1925. With barely half a million inhabitants, Oslo is the smallest among the Scandinavian capitals. Yet it has much to offer - most notably its spectacular scenic beauty, as well as many of the nation's finest cultural achievements. Arriving by ship, your first sight is the imposing Akershus Fortress towering above the docks. With the city center only a few blocks from the pier, you can easily spot the handsome modern City Hall with its two block towers. Dedicated in 1950 to commemorate Oslo's 900-year anniversary, it is the city's most familiar landmark. Many of Norway's leading artists contributed to the decoration of the interior and as a result Socialist modernism in its purest form can be seen here. More extraordinary art works can be admired at Frogner Park, site of the famous Vigeland sculptures depicting a world of human beings and animals in stone. Fine examples of Scandinavian impressionists, referred to as the "Northern Light" artists, are exhibited in the National Gallery. The Munch Museum houses an enormous collection of art bequeathed to the city by Norway's leading artist Edvard Munch. Most of Oslo's historic sites are concentrated on the Bygdoe Peninsula; the Norwegian Folkmuseum, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram, and the Kon-Tiki Museums are outstanding. Oslo port guide Search cruises visiting Oslo

Day 2 Aug 3, 2026 Longyearbyen The Svalbard islands form the most remote province of northern Europe. Arriving in Longyearbyen on an MSC cruise therefore means reaching the northernmost municipality in the world. Small but vital, the town offers interesting collections of old maps and books on the Svalbard in the town gallery, as well as slides by photographer - composer Thomas Widerberg and a display of paintings by Kåre Tveter. Longyearbyen was founded for extraction purposes due to the abundance of coal, so one often comes across abandonedcoal mines. The pylons that support the funicular are also vestiges and part of the local culture that still highlight the local coal extraction methods. The Svalbard museum offers insight into this activity, as well as hosting examples of local flora and fauna and illustrating the hunting methods used in the islands, where man had to compete with polar bears, the king of these lands and still present in the wild (all excursions in the wild are tackled following the local safety indications). A curious feature of this remote locality is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, an underground, anti-nuclear vault where all known and classified seeds are preserved. In Longyearbyen there are plenty of places where you can enjoy a relaxing beverage, but if you’re looking for something unique we advise you eat in one of the hunting lodges. You will only have the embarrassment of the choice of possible excursions. You can go looking for marine birds, wander about the fjords on a kayak looking for seals, or even take a ride on a dog sleigh, either on the snow or on wheels. Some routes instead lead you to the peak of Mount Sarkofagen, from where you can enjoy a staggering view of Longyearbyen and its fjord. Longyearbyen port guide Search cruises visiting Longyearbyen

Day 3 Aug 4, 2026 Svalbard Svalbard’s northern region is less influenced by the Norwegian Current coming through the Greenland Sea than the southern region and shows more ice. The northern part of the island of Spitsbergen shows quite a number of impressive fjords, bays and glaciers. The Nordaust Svalbard Nature Reserve includes Spitsbergen’s east coast, the Hinlopen Strait, Nordaustlandet and some islands further east like Kvitoya and Storoya. View less Several walrus haul-outs, spectacular glaciers, bird cliffs and bird islands, as well as surprising flora in Arctic deserts and the possibility to see polar bears and to visit historically important sites make this an area prone for exploration. Ice conditions will dictate which sites can be seen. Svalbard port guide Search cruises visiting Svalbard

Day 7 Aug 8, 2026 Jan Mayen Remote and isolated, Jan Mayen is dominated by 2,277 meter (7,470’) high Beerenberg Volcano and its large ice cap. The island has two parts: larger northeast Nord-Jan and smaller southwest Sør-Jan, linked by a 2.5 kilometer (1.6 mile) wide isthmus. The League of Nations gave jurisdiction of Jan Mayen to the Kingdom of Norway in 1921. Except for being used as a meteorological, radio and navigation aid for shipping in the Atlantic, the island has remained untouched, its only inhabitants are 18 military personnel. In 2010 Jan Mayen was declared a nature reserve for the protection of its wildlife and is recognized as one of the most important breeding sites for over 250,000 seabirds in the North Atlantic. It supports large colonies of northern fulmars, little auks and thick-billed guillemots. Polar bears found here are genetically distinguishable from those found elsewhere. Although ‘officially’ discovered by the Dutch whaling captain Fopp Gerritsz in 1614, it may have been sighted by exploring Irish monks as early as A.D. 400.

Day 15 Aug 16, 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavík is mirrored in the waters of its bay, as you can see when your cruise ship sets anchor in the port. The quays along the seafront host a variety of shops, live music clubs and cafés. Take a stroll down Frakkastigur up to Lækjartorg, to admire the Sólfar, also known as the Sun Voyager, a large modern steelsculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, that represents a Viking vessel, with the bow pointing towards the north. Go back in history as you reach the historic centre, in the districts of Aðalstræti and Suðurgata, where you can still see the remains of some primitive Icelandic dwellings. Also the church of Hallgrímur, probably the most important architectural monument in Reykjavik, is worth a visit. As you will discover during your MSC cruise of Northern Europe, geothermal energy positively conditions the life of the entire country and there is an abundance of spas. Don’t miss an excursion to the Þingvellir national park, in the south west region of the island, a UNESCO world heritage site since 2004. On the northern shores of the Þingvallavatn, the largest Icelandic lake, the Öxará river forms the Öxaráfoss waterfall in the vicinity of Almannagjá, the largest cleft in this land. If you like waterfalls, you should not miss a visit to Gullfoss, in the south east of the island: the river Hvítá here drops down 11 and then 21 metres forming the queen of all Icelandic waterfalls and then continues along a narrow gorge in the plateau. In this area we also find the Strokkur, the only geyser that regularly erupts every 4-8 minutes. Then proceed to Geysir, in the Haukadalur valley, the oldest known geyser, from which the term originates. Its eruptions spray boiling water up to 60 metres into the air, but often reach higher than 100 metres: it is the tallest of the active geysers. Reykjavik, Iceland port guide Search cruises visiting Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland photo — Day 15 Aug 16, 2026 Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavík is mirrored in the waters of its bay, as you can see when your cruise ship sets anchor in the port. The quays along the seafront host a variety of shops, live music clubs and cafés. Take a stroll down Frakkastigur up to Lækjartorg, to admire the Sólfar, also known as the Sun Voyager, a large modern steelsculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason, that represents a Viking vessel, with the bow pointing towards the north. Go back in history as you reach the historic centre, in the districts of Aðalstræti and Suðurgata, where you can still see the remains of some primitive Icelandic dwellings. Also the church of Hallgrímur, probably the most important architectural monument in Reykjavik, is worth a visit. As you will discover during your MSC cruise of Northern Europe, geothermal energy positively conditions the life of the entire country and there is an abundance of spas. Don’t miss an excursion to the Þingvellir national park, in the south west region of the island, a UNESCO world heritage site since 2004. On the northern shores of the Þingvallavatn, the largest Icelandic lake, the Öxará river forms the Öxaráfoss waterfall in the vicinity of Almannagjá, the largest cleft in this land. If you like waterfalls, you should not miss a visit to Gullfoss, in the south east of the island: the river Hvítá here drops down 11 and then 21 metres forming the queen of all Icelandic waterfalls and then continues along a narrow gorge in the plateau. In this area we also find the Strokkur, the only geyser that regularly erupts every 4-8 minutes. Then proceed to Geysir, in the Haukadalur valley, the oldest known geyser, from which the term originates. Its eruptions spray boiling water up to 60 metres into the air, but often reach higher than 100 metres: it is the tallest of the active geysers. Reykjavik, Iceland port guide Search cruises visiting Reykjavik, Iceland

Pricing

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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Oceanview

from $24,295

$1,735 / night

Fare rows

Aurora Stateroom Triple

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Available

from $24,295

$1,735 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aurora Stateroom Twin

Cabin grade

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from $24,995

$1,785 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $27,095

$1,935 / night

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Balcony Stateroom Category C Single

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from $27,095

$1,935 / night

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Balcony Stateroom Category C

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from $27,095

$1,935 / night

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Balcony Stateroom Category B Single

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from $28,495

$2,035 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom Category B

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from $28,495

$2,035 / night

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Balcony Stateroom Category A Single

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from $30,695

$2,192 / night

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Balcony Stateroom Category A

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from $30,695

$2,192 / night

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Suite

from $33,495

$2,392 / night

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Balcony Stateroom Superior

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from $33,495

$2,392 / night

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Junior Suite

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from $42,095

$3,006 / night

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Captain Suite

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from $49,895

$3,563 / night

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Prices verified Jun 28, 2026

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony Stateroom Category A Single	BA1D	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category A Single	BA1G	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category A Single	BA1S	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category B Single	BB1G	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category B Single	BB1S	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category C Single	BC1G	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category C Single	BC1S	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category A	BSAD	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category A	BSAG	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category A	BSAS	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category B	BSBD	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category B	BSBG	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category B	BSBS	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category C	BSCD	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category C	BSCG	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Category C	BSCS	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Superior	SBSD	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom Superior	SBSS	Balcony
Aurora Stateroom Single	AS1D	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Twin	AS2D	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Twin	AS2G	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Twin	AS2S	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Triple	AS3D	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Triple	AS3G	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Triple	AS3S	Oceanview
ETeam Single	E1D	Oceanview
ETeam Single	E1G	Oceanview
E Team Share	E2D	Oceanview
Twin Share	E2G	Oceanview
ETeam Twin Share	E2S	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Superior Single	SA1D	Oceanview
Aurora Stateroom Superior	SASD	Oceanview
Captain’s Suite	CSD	Suite
Captain Suite	CSG	Suite
Captain Suite	CSS	Suite
Junior Suite	JSD	Suite
Junior Suite	JSG	Suite
Junior Suite	JSS	Suite
Aurora Stateroom Superior	SASS	Suite
Balcony Stateroom Superior	SBSG	Suite

Ship

Your ship Greg Mortimer 4★ **130** guests We drew on centuries of collective experience to map out the Greg Mortimer: purpose-built for expeditions to the wildest and most remote places on earth. The first passenger ship to feature the revolutionary Ulstein X-BOW®, this allows the ship to cross oceans more comfortably and efficiently, and with expansive observation decks to bring you closer to the environment, inviting communal areas and unsurpassed environmental credentials, the Greg Mortimer offers the perfect base camp for adventures at the outer limits of human exploration. Accommodating a maximum of 130 expeditioners per voyage, it features 76 cosy, comfortable staterooms with a view of the ocean – 85% of staterooms have their own balcony! The ship also features a modern lecture lounge, multiple observation areas, a restaurant serving excellent meals, a Wellness Centre, gym, sauna, Jacuzzis, a mudroom and many other amenities. Greg Mortimer ship guide Search cruises on Greg Mortimer

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