--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9213d5e6-34df-4e15-b27e-1ed34a2fca27 slug: 2184612 voyage_code: None cruise_line: HX Expeditions ship: MS Spitsbergen departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Reykjavik disembarkation_port: Germany’s Hanseatic starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:14:41Z --- # Iceland and Beyond Reykjavík to Hamburg via Scotla > HX Expeditions · MS Spitsbergen · Sep 21 – Oct 5   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | HX Expeditions | | **Ship** | MS Spitsbergen | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Reykjavik | | **Disembarkation Port** | Germany’s Hanseatic | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Reykjavik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik. ### Day 2: Heimaey (Westman Islands) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Heimaey, literally Home Island, is an Icelandic island. At 13.4 square kilometres, it is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, and the largest and most populated island off the Icelandic coast. Heimaey is 4 nautical miles off the south coast of Iceland. ### Day 3: Grundarfjordur **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Grundarfjörður is a small town, situated in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula. ### Day 4: Isafjordur **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains archives and photography. ### Day 5: Djupavik,Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Akureyri **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Akureyri is a city at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord in northern Iceland. In the center, the 1940 Akureyri Church has stained-glass windows portraying scenes from Icelandic Christian history. There are views of the fjord from the forecourt. Nearby, the Akureyri Art Museum displays contemporary art from Iceland and farther afield. To the south are the Botanical Gardens, with specimens from across Iceland ### Day 7: Husavik **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Húsavík is a town in Norðurþing municipality on the north coast of Iceland on the shores of Skjálfandi bay with 2,307 inhabitants. The most famous landmark of the town is the wooden church Húsavíkurkirkja, built in 1907. Húsavík is served by Húsavík Airport. ### Day 8: Bakkargerdi, Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 9: Vatnajökull **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Lerwick **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010. ### Day 12: Far-flung Fair Isle **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 13: Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Germany’s Hanseatic **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Superior Inside Cabin** (Code: K2D) Spacious inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed **Polar Inside Cabin** (Code: I2D) Inside cabin with double bed and TV for up to two people. 9 - 14 m2 No window Bathroom TV Double bed **Superior Inside Cabin** (Code: K4D) Spacious inside cabin for four travellers, with one double bed and TV. 15 - 20 m2 No window Bathroom TV Mixed beds ### Outside Cabins **Arctic Superior** (Code: QJ) Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: AJ) Upper and lower berths, TV, limited view **Arctic Superior** (Code: P2D) Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV and kettle. Window view is party obstructed. 14 - 15 m2 Limited view Bathroom TV Double bed **Outside Cabin** (Code: J2) Double bed, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: O2D) Outside cabin with double bed, TV and window. 13 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Arctic Superior** (Code: YA) Double bed, kettle, TV, limited/no view, adapted for guests with disabilities **Polar Outside** (Code: J3) Double bed, TV, limited/no view **Polar Outside** (Code: A2) Upper and lower berths, TV **Outside Cabin** (Code: J2D) Outside Cabin **Unspecified Outside Cabin** (Code: USPT) Unspecified Outside Cabin **Polar Outside** (Code: O3) These comfortable outside cabins for up to three people on the middle deck have separate upper/lower beds. One of the lower beds converts into a sofa. 7 - 13 m2 Window Bathroom **Unspecified Arctic Superior** (Code: USPD) Unspecified Arctic Superior **Arctic Superior** (Code: U2D) Smaller Outside Arctic Superior cabin with double bed, TV, table and kettle. 11 - 14 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed ### Suite Cabins **Expedition Owner's Suite** (Code: MX) Two rooms with doubel bed, seating area, TV, mini-bar, kettle, stereo, shower, private balcony or bay window **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q4) This mini suite for up to four people on lower deck have a double bed, one sofabed and one single bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. **Expedition Grand Suite** (Code: MG) One room, seating area and double bed, TV, mini-bar, kettle, private balcony **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q2) This mini suite for up to two people on lower deck have double bed, TV, window, and bathroom with shower/WC. 16 - 17 m2 Window Bathroom TV Double bed **Expedition Mini Suite** (Code: Q3) This mini suite for up to three people on lower deck have a double bed with an extra sofabed, window, TV, and bathroom with shower/WC. ## Ship Information ### MS Spitsbergen MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway – the Svalbard archipelago and its biggest island, Spitsbergen. Hurtigruten has a long history of travelling to Spitsbergen, beginning in 1896 with the `Sports Route´. MS Spitsbergen is sailing all year round as one of our Expedition ships. After complete reconstruction, MS Spitsbergen joined the Hurtigruten fleet in 2016. The ship features high technical standards as well as comfortable, modern public areas and cabins. The vessel´s fresh Scandinavian design reflects a colour palette derived from the sea. She is modern and environmentally progressive, and we plan further improvements that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption even more. The new ship’s maneuverability and optimal size make her quite suitable for exploring polar waters. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 335 | | Crew | 65 | | Gross Tonnage | 7,344.0 | | Length | 331.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 100 | ## Ports of Call ### Reykjavik *Coordinates: 64.1353, -21.8952* Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik. ### Heimaey (Westman Islands) *Coordinates: 63.4277, -20.2674* Heimaey, literally Home Island, is an Icelandic island. At 13.4 square kilometres, it is the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, and the largest and most populated island off the Icelandic coast. Heimaey is 4 nautical miles off the south coast of Iceland. ### Grundarfjordur *Coordinates: 64.9247, -23.2604* Grundarfjörður is a small town, situated in the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of Iceland. It is situated between a mountain range and the sea. The nearby mountain Kirkjufell forms a small peninsula. ### Isafjordur *Coordinates: 66.0738, -23.1417* Ísafjörður is a town in the Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. It's known for its dramatic landscapes. The old town has wooden houses with corrugated tin roofs built by fishing merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Westfjords Heritage Museum has exhibits on the town’s maritime history, including a collection of old fishing boats. The old hospital, now a cultural center, contains ... ### Djupavik,Iceland ### Akureyri *Coordinates: 65.6839, -18.1105* Akureyri is a city at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord in northern Iceland. In the center, the 1940 Akureyri Church has stained-glass windows portraying scenes from Icelandic Christian history. There are views of the fjord from the forecourt. Nearby, the Akureyri Art Museum displays contemporary art from Iceland and farther afield. To the south are the Botanical Gardens, with specimens from across ... ### Husavik *Coordinates: 65.4041, -13.6981* Húsavík is a town in Norðurþing municipality on the north coast of Iceland on the shores of Skjálfandi bay with 2,307 inhabitants. The most famous landmark of the town is the wooden church Húsavíkurkirkja, built in 1907. Húsavík is served by Húsavík Airport. ### Bakkargerdi, Iceland ### Vatnajökull ### Lerwick *Coordinates: 60.1558, -1.14457* Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010. ### Far-flung Fair Isle ### Orkney Islands *Coordinates: 58.9366, -2.74388* ### Germany’s Hanseatic ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184612 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184612 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184612.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2184612/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hx-expeditions/ms-spitsbergen/other/79497.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:14:41 UTC