Ultramarine
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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12 Night Ultimate Arctic Voyage From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland Cruise and Land Tour from Helsinki

Ship: Ultramarine
Cruise Line: Quark Expeditions
Sailed: Monday, Jul 7, 2025 from Helsinki, Finland
Ended: Saturday, Jul 19, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Jul 7, 2025 departure of the Ultramarine. If Quark Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Monday - Jul 7, 2025
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Your Arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and intriguing mix of eastern and western influences. If you arrive early, explore the many museums, galleries, and restaurants, relax at a Finnish sauna, or wander the vibrant Design District before retiring at your included hotel.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Jul 8, 2025
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland
Air Travel
Cruise Begins
Longyearbyen, Norway
This morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's largest settlement, as part of the transfer package. As you embark this afternoon, expect great views of the mountainous landscape that serves as a backdrop for this seaside town.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Jul 9, 2025
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway
Exploring Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, rewards you with austere beauty and opportunities to spot its abundant wildlife. Here, you'll visit spectacular glacier fronts and tundra in full bloom, with walrus, polar bears, and Svalbard reindeer amongst your possible wildlife sightings. Birders will be thrilled to see Arctic terns, skuas, Brunnich's guillemots, black-legged kittiwakes, and ivory gulls. If conditions permit, you could sail within 10 degrees of the North Pole!
Day 4 - Thursday - Jul 10, 2025
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway
Day 5 - Friday - Jul 11, 2025
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway
Day 6 - Saturday - Jul 12, 2025
Spitsbergen, Norway
Spitsbergen, Norway
Day 7 - Sunday - Jul 13, 2025
Greenland Sea, Greenland
Greenland Sea, Greenland
While sailing south through the historic Greenland Sea toward Jan Mayen, your Expedition Team will keep you informed with presentations about the history and politics of the Arctic, its fascinating wildlife, geology, ecology, and climate, and the incredible sights you will soon explore. On deck, you'll learn to identify seabirds "on the wing". The team will also keep a lookout for the whales that frequent the waters here.
Day 8 - Monday - Jul 14, 2025
Greenland Sea, Greenland
Greenland Sea, Greenland
Day 9 - Tuesday - Jul 15, 2025
Jan Mayen, Norway
Jan Mayen, Norway
North of the Arctic Circle, about 280 miles (450 kilometers) east of Greenland and 340 miles (550 kilometers) north of Iceland, the mysterious Jan Mayen rises from the depths of the North Atlantic. Often shrouded in thick fog, the small mountainous island was declared a nature reserve in 2010 and is rarely visited, save for the 18 rotating personnel of the Norwegian military and Norwegian Meteorological Institute, who are the only inhabitants. Landing here will be dictated by the weather and sea. If conditions allow, as we approach, keep watch on deck as the spoon-shaped island's highest summit emerges. At 7,470 feet (2,277 meters) high, the breathtaking Beerenberg volcano features a symmetrical cone shape and impressive glaciers that spill into the sea. If we're fortunate, we may get a close-up view of the volcano and the stratified cliffs of the spectacular north coast as we Zodiac cruise along the coast of the island, searching for wildlife. Designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the large numbers of breeding seabirds, Jan Mayen supports colonies of northern fulmars, little auks, glaucous gulls, kittiwakes, and black and Brunnich's guillemots (thick-billed murres).
Day 10 - Wednesday - Jul 16, 2025
Cruising the Denmark Strait
As we sail south, the Denmark Strait is your pathway toward Iceland. Take in a presentation, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar, or watch a film-there are many things to do during your time at sea. Your Expedition Team will also be on hand to answer any questions and point out wildlife.
Day 11 - Thursday - Jul 17, 2025
Cruising the Denmark Strait
Day 12 - Friday - Jul 18, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Cruise Ends
Reykjavik, Iceland
You'll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, at the end of your expedition, and be transferred to your included hotel for the night.
Day 13 - Saturday - Jul 19, 2025
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland
Today, make your way to Keflavik Airport to catch your onward flight, or spend more time exploring the fascinating city of Reykjavik.

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May 13, 2026(Wednesday) 10 Night Svalbard Explorer Best of High Arctic Norway and Land Tour
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