A North Atlantic island odysseyTaking in highlights including Norway, the Shetland isles and the Faroes along the way, we set out from Hamburg to explore Iceland’s natural wonders on an enthralling half-circumnavigation of the ‘Land of Ice and Fire’.  
A heady mix of culture and wild landscapesSee one of Norway’s most impressive fjords and visit one of Europe’s oldest capitals in the Faroe Islands. Experience a taste of remote island life in Scotland’s Northern Isles, and explore Iceland’s volcanic landscapes and remote fishing villages. 

  • Join an expedition cruise from Hamburg to Iceland via the Shetland and Faroe Islands, and Norway’s spectacular Lysefjord.
  • Discover Iceland's powerful waterfalls, wild scenery and charming communities on this exciting half-circumnavigation of the ‘Land of Ice and Fire’.
  • Walk along Iceland’s famous Rainbow Road in Seyðisfjörður and scan for the Atlantic Puffins on Grímsey before arriving in laid-back Reykjavík.

Fridtjof Nansen

Vessel Type: Expedition
Length: 140 m
Passenger Capacity: 530
Built: 2020
MS Fridtjof Nansen is the latest addition to Hurtigruten’s fleet of custom built ships – and the next generation expedition ship. She will explore some of the most spectacular corners of the globe. Featuring Hurtigruten's revolutionary battery hybrid powered propulsion system, MS Fridtjof Nansen will be a near identical twin to her sister ship MS Roald Amundsen. Combining state of the art technology and premium on board experience with Hurtigruten’s 125 years of experience and... Read More

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Depart: 7 May, 2026 Return: 19 May, 2026