--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 27e109c5-2d17-4166-8ba3-2c758db2e512 slug: 2184867 voyage_code: HAM-REK-0-FNICE2602 cruise_line: HX Expeditions ship: MS Fridtjof Nansen departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Hamburg, Germany disembarkation_port: Reykjavik starting_price_usd: 8881.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T11:07:15Z --- # Hamburg to Reykjavík via North Atlantic Islands > HX Expeditions · MS Fridtjof Nansen · May 7 – 19   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | HX Expeditions | | **Ship** | MS Fridtjof Nansen | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Hamburg, Germany | | **Disembarkation Port** | Reykjavik | | **Starting Price** | 8,881 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | HAM-REK-0-FNICE2602 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Hamburg, Germany **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St. Michael’s Church ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Lysefjord **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lysefjord or Lysefjorden is a fjord located in the Ryfylke area in Rogaland county in southwestern Norway. The 42-kilometre long fjord lies in the municipalities of Strand and Sandnes, about 25 kilometres east of the city of Stavanger ### Day 4: Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands and formerly Zetland, is a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated in the Northern Atlantic, between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands and Norway. It is the northernmost part of Scotland and the wider United Kingdom. ### Day 5: Torshavn **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tórshavn, on Streymoy Island, is the capital city of the Faroe Islands. It's known for its old town, Tinganes, crammed with wooden turf-roofed houses on a small peninsula. Nearby is Tórshavn Cathedral, rebuilt in the 19th century. Local boutiques dot the main shopping strip, Niels Finsens gøta. To the north, the Nordic House cultural center offers theater, dance and music performances in a contemporary space. ### Day 6: Seydhisfjordur **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Seyðisfjörður is a town and municipality in the Eastern Region of Iceland at the innermost point of the fjord of the same name. A road over Fjarðarheiði mountain pass connects Seyðisfjörður to the rest of Iceland; 27 kilometres to the ring road and Egilsstaðir. ### Day 7: Grimsey **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Grímsey is a small Icelandic island, 40 kilometres off the north coast of the main island of Iceland, straddling the Arctic Circle. In January 2018 Grímsey had 61 inhabitants. Before 2009, Grimsey constituted the hreppur of Grímseyjarhreppur. In that year, island residents voted to join the municipality with Akureyri. ### Day 8: 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 9: Northwest Iceland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Patreksfjördur **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: Snæfellsnes peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: 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 13: 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. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $8,881 | | Balcony | $9,521 | | Suite | $13,398 | ## Ship Information ### MS Fridtjof Nansen The newest addition to our fleet will honor the heritage of her namesake – the Norwegian explorer, scientist, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Fridtjof Nansen. Known for his innovations in Arctic expeditions, Nansen led the first crossing of Greenland on cross-country skis. He is perhaps most famous for his attempt to reach the geographical North Pole during the Fram Expedition (1893-1896). Interestingly, after Nansen's Fram expedition, the ship was passed on to another great explorer who secretly planned an expedition to the South Pole - Roald Amundsen. Each expedition voyage is accompanied by a hand-picked team of specialists and modern-day explorers. Highly experienced, passionate and knowledgeable, the Expedition Team will be your guides and guardians on your voyage of exploration, instructing you on safety, sustainability and science. MS Fridtjof Nansen will feature a variety of custom built expedition equipment, including kayaks, a fleet of Blueye underwater drones and Expedition Boats for safe landings in remote areas. The stunning scenery will be reflected in a rich and comfortable interior design. Scandinavian materials from nature, such as granite, oak, birch and wool will be used to create relaxed and stylish cabins and public areas. All cabins are outside, 50 % will have private balconies, aft suites will feature private outdoor hot tubs with spectacular views. MS Fridtjof Nansen's three restaurants will host a variety of dining options, with menus drawn from our rich Norwegian and Nordic tradition, as well as international cuisine and local inspiration. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 530 | | Crew | 150 | | Gross Tonnage | 20,889.0 | | Length | 459.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 265 | ## Ports of Call ### Hamburg, Germany *Coordinates: 53.5534, 9.9922* Hamburg, a major port city in northern Germany, is connected to the North Sea by the Elbe River. It's crossed by hundreds of canals, and also contains large areas of parkland. Near its core, Inner Alster lake is dotted with boats and surrounded by cafes. The city's central Jungfernstieg boulevard connects the Neustadt (new town) with the Altstadt (old town), home to landmarks like 18th-century St.... ### Lysefjord *Coordinates: 59.0049, 6.31682* Lysefjord or Lysefjorden is a fjord located in the Ryfylke area in Rogaland county in southwestern Norway. The 42-kilometre long fjord lies in the municipalities of Strand and Sandnes, about 25 kilometres east of the city of Stavanger ### Shetland Islands Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands and formerly Zetland, is a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated in the Northern Atlantic, between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands and Norway. It is the northernmost part of Scotland and the wider United Kingdom. ### Torshavn *Coordinates: 62.0177, -6.77188* Tórshavn, on Streymoy Island, is the capital city of the Faroe Islands. It's known for its old town, Tinganes, crammed with wooden turf-roofed houses on a small peninsula. Nearby is Tórshavn Cathedral, rebuilt in the 19th century. Local boutiques dot the main shopping strip, Niels Finsens gøta. To the north, the Nordic House cultural center offers theater, dance and music performances in a cont... ### Seydhisfjordur *Coordinates: 65.2607, -14.0012* Seyðisfjörður is a town and municipality in the Eastern Region of Iceland at the innermost point of the fjord of the same name. A road over Fjarðarheiði mountain pass connects Seyðisfjörður to the rest of Iceland; 27 kilometres to the ring road and Egilsstaðir. ### Grimsey *Coordinates: 66.5444, -18.0047* Grímsey is a small Icelandic island, 40 kilometres off the north coast of the main island of Iceland, straddling the Arctic Circle. In January 2018 Grímsey had 61 inhabitants. Before 2009, Grimsey constituted the hreppur of Grímseyjarhreppur. In that year, island residents voted to join the municipality with Akureyri. ### 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 ... ### Northwest Iceland ### Patreksfjördur *Coordinates: 65.5974, -23.9995* ### Snæfellsnes peninsula ### 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. ### 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. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184867 - **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/2184867 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2184867.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2184867/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hx-expeditions/ms-fridtjof-nansen/other/59233.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 11:07:15 UTC