Day 1
Hamburg
Individual arrival in Hamburg. The MS HAMBURG awaits you in the port of the Hanseatic city, where embarkation begins at 2 pm before the ship sets course for Scotland at around 5 pm.
Cruise details - Hot springs and eternal ice - Tour 1
The highlights of Iceland and Greenland come together on this trip from Hamburg. Discover the impressive landscape of Iceland, which is characterized by volcanoes, geysers, thermal springs and lava fields. The majestic icebergs of Greenland, the deep blue fjords and the unique culture of the Inuit make this combination trip via Scotland and the Faroe Islands an unforgettable experience.
From USD 7,452 per person (double occupancy) / USD
5,989 per person (quadruple occupancy)
Vessel: HAMBURG
Included in the price
- Personal travel guide provided by Iceland ProTravel tour guide and lecturer Dietmar Schäffer on board
- Exclusive Iceland ProTravel shore excursion package*
- Special flight from Kangerlussuaq to Frankfurt (connecting flights and trains (not included) are only possible on the following day)
- For included flights from/to Germany as described in the itinerary: Passenger and baggage transfer from the airport to the ship or vice versa, air traffic tax and at least 20 kg free baggage allowance per person
- Luggage transfer from the pier to the cabin and from the ship
- Cruise in the booked cabin category
- Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/coffee with pastries and snacks, dinner, midnight snack, sausage station
- Choice of buffet and service restaurant
- All-day coffee, tea and water station
- Welcome and farewell cocktail on board, breakfast champagne
- Captain's dinner at the beginning and end of the cruise
- Fruit basket, petit fours, canapés (for suite guests)
- Concierge service on board for individual shore excursion requests and cruise advice
- All port and passenger charges
- Free use of on-board facilities (hairdresser, massage, cosmetics, etc. for a fee)
- Entertainment program and events on board
- Participation in the entertainment program
- Nordic walking sticks, Smovey rings
- Lectures on travel destinations and thematic presentations
Departure
| Season | Departure | Tour code |
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| B | July, 16th - August, 2nd 2025 | HAM2521 |
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Day 2 Day at seaUse the first day on board to explore the ship extensively.
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Day 3 Scrabster (Scotland)Scrabster is a small harbor town in the north of Scotland. The first settlements and a small harbor were already established in this region in Viking times. Today, Scrabster is still an important transshipment point for the fishing industry. Together with your tour guide, you will explore the small town on a walking tour (included).
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Day 4 Torshavn (Faroe Islands)The Faroe Islands captivate with breathtaking landscapes, fantastic hiking trails and untouched nature. Only 50,000 inhabitants and over 70,000 sheep live on 1,396 km2. The colorful capital, Torshavn, combines tradition and modernity and can be explored on a guided city tour. The name literally means “Thor's harbor” and stands for the history of this region.
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Day 5 Day at seaKeep an eye out for seabirds and whales that frequent these waters in the summer months.
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Day 6 Akureyri (Iceland)Akureyri is often referred to as the capital of the north in Iceland. Situated on the beautiful Eyjafjördur, the small town is a good starting point for exploring the sights of northern Iceland. A bus tour (included) takes you to the unique Myvatn area.
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Day 7 Thingeyri (Iceland)The remote Westfjords offer breathtaking views of dramatic fjords, mesas plunging steeply into the sea and untouched North Atlantic vegetation. Explore the Westfjords on a bus tour to the Dynjandi waterfall (included), the highest waterfall in the region.
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Day 8 Reykjavik (Iceland)Reykjavik, the lively capital of Iceland, has a lot to offer. In addition to its sights and natural charm, the city is known for its abundance of galleries, museums, boutiques and bars. On the “Golden Circle” bus tour (included), you will explore three of Iceland's most popular sights: Thingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and the Gullfoss waterfall.
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Day 9 Grundarfjordur (Iceland)The Snaefellsnes peninsula is often referred to as “Iceland in miniature” because its diverse landscape reflects almost all of Iceland's characters. Together with your tour guide, you will explore an 8,000-year-old lava cave (included).
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Day 10 Day at seaWe head towards Greenland via the Denmark Strait. The Norse settlers used this route over 900 years ago to reach Greenland.
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Day 11 Prince Christian SundOne of the most impressive fjords in Greenland is Prins Christian Sund. Surrounded by imposing mountain massifs, you will encounter the first icebergs here.
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Day 12 Qaqortoq (Greenland)Qaqortoq is picturesquely situated in a bay. With its colorful houses and the huge icebergs floating in the bay, Qaqortoq is one of the most beautiful towns in Greenland. During a visit to the local tannery (included), you will learn more about the tanning process and other Greenlandic Inuit traditions.
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Day 13 Paamiut (Greenland)Paamiut is a small settlement on the west coast of Greenland with around 1,500 inhabitants. On a short hike (included), you will explore the breathtaking surroundings of the small settlement together with your tour guide.
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Day 14 Nuuk (Greenland)Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, has around 17,000 inhabitants and combines tradition with modern urbanity. Visit the sights of the city as part of a city tour (included). The tour includes a visit to the National Museum, where the 500-year-old mummies from Qilakitsoq are on display.
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Day 15 Sisimiut (Greenland)With around 5,600 inhabitants, Sisimiut is the second largest town in Greenland. On a short hike (included), you and your tour guide will explore the 4,000-year-old hunting grounds just outside the town.
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Day 16 Ilulissat/Disko Bay (Greenland)Today we reach Ilulissat in the legendary Disko Bay. Ilulissat lies on the Ilulissat Icefjord, on which a vast number of gigantic icebergs float. A boat tour (included) takes you to the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord. Here the fjord is so shallow that many of the larger icebergs run aground and cause a backwater. The experienced captain navigates the boat around the icebergs while you enjoy the impressive natural spectacle. Together with your guide, you will also explore the ice fjord from the shore on a short hike (included).
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Day 17 Søndre Strømfjord (Greenland)We head through the kilometer-long fjord towards Kangerlussuaq.
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Day 18 KangerlussuaqToday we reach Kangerlussuaq and it is time to say goodbye to the MS HAMBURG.
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Info Exclusive shore excursion package:- Scrabster: Guided city walk
- Torshavn: Guided city walk
- Akureyri: Bus excursion to the Myvatn area
- Thingeyri: Bus excursion to Dynjandi waterfall
- Reykjavik: Bus excursion to the Golden Circle
- Grundarfjördur: Visit to a lava cave
- Qaqortoq: Guided hike incl. visit to the tannery
- Paamiut: Guided hike
- Nuuk: Guided city tour incl. kaffemik and visit to the National Museum
- Sisimiut: Guided hike
- Ilulissat: Boat tour on the ice fjord and guided hike -
Group size: minimum 25 participants.
Note: All routes, shore excursions and Zodiac excursions are provisional and subject to ice, sea and weather conditions, which may affect the itinerary. The excursions with the Zodiacs are also dependent on official permits. We therefore expressly reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary.
Information for travelers with reduced mobility: In general, our trips are not suitable for people with reduced mobility. In individual cases, we will be happy to check whether we can still fulfill your travel wishes. Please contact us.
