A Circumnavigation of Iceland
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Iceland’s wild western coast
- Siglutjörout in the north
- The rarely- visited rugged east coast
- And the Westman islands, one of the planet’s youngest archipelagos
- Europe's largest icecap
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- Ship accommodations
- Meals indicated
- Excursions
- Services of Lindblad Expeditions’ leader, naturalist staff and expert guides
- Use of kayaks
- All port charges and service taxes
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Itinerary
Fly to Reykjavik, Iceland. Recommended group flights may be available.
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The National Geographic Explorer is one of the finest expedition ships in the world. She is equipped for true expeditions to the farthest reaches of our planet is safety and comfort. At 148 guests and 356 feet she is larger than many other expeditions ships but her size ads stability and endurance for longer voyages. She is still small enough to access remote locations favored by small ship expeditions. Choose the National Geographic Explorer if you are an active and inquisitive traveler seeking the one of the finest ships combined with the best on board experts from National Geographic.The experts and equipment on board this next generation expedition ship provide the finest intellectual and educational experience of any expedition cruise. If you are seeking an upscale expedition ship, with the best guides in the industry, and you are willing to pay the premium of such an experience, the National Geographic Explorer is the right expedition ship for you.
National Geographic Explorer 148 guests Year Built: 1982 Refurbished: 2008 Length: 367 feet Beam: 52 feet Draft: 16 feet Cruising Speed: 18 knots Flag: Nassau, Bahamas Ice Class: 1A
Bridge Deck Main Deck Category 1 Main Deck with one or two Portholes #301-308. Most cabins feature two lower single beds. Cabins 303-306 feature one queen-sized bed. All offer a writing desk, reading lamps, bathroom with a roomy glass-wall shower stall, and a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Shared accommodations available. Category 5 Upper Deck with Balcony cabins 209, 211, 214, 216, 218, 220-222 and 224. These cabins feature a balcony with sliding glass doors, feature one queen-sized bed, a writing desk and chairs, climate controls, a TV showing the ship's position and programing. Bathrooms are also generously sized with a roomy glass-walled shower stall. Cabin 221 has two lower single beds that can convert to an Olympic-sized queen.
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of $1000 is required at the time of booking. A Reservation Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travelers. The balance of the trip price is due 120 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Cancellations are subject to the following per-person fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
180 or more days - $750, in form of a Lindblad Travel Certificate
179-120 days - Advance payment cost
119-90 days - 25% of trip cost
89-60 days - 50% of trip cost
59-0 days - No refund
8 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 8 Dinners
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