Iceland's Land of Ice & Fire and the Solar Eclipse

13 nights from £2,209pp departing Saturday 8th Aug 2026

Experience the wonder of a solar eclipse in Iceland, along with the country's dramatic landscapes, geothermal wonders, and vibrant culture. Explore Reykjavik, visit natural hot springs, and marvel at the beauty of Iceland under the shadow of the eclipse.

During a total solar eclipse, the Moon entirely covers the Sun, revealing the Sun's outer atmosphere, the corona, in a breathtaking display. The sky darkens and stars and planets become visible, creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere. Join us on a thrilling adventure to witness a total solar e...

Beyond the eclipse, Iceland's rugged, windswept beauty provides an astonishing backdrop for the event. From spectacular glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and coastal scenery, there is so much to see as we weave our way through the Faroe Islands and make our way to the Eclipse viewing point off the coast of Greenland at one of the remotest location in the world. From here we continue to Reykjavik, Seydisfjordur and Lerwick in our search for the Aurora Borealis.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Runavik
Get a true taste of life on the Faroe Islands in Runavik. Explore the historic harbour, take in the stunning landscapes on scenic hikes, and sample local cuisine at charming cafes, all easily accessible from the port.

Reykjavik
Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, beckons with its Nordic elegance and Arctic wonders. Take in the stunning architecture of the Hallgrimskirkja church, soak in the nearby Blue Lagoon's geothermal waters, and explore the city's vibrant street art scene against a brisk North Atlantic backdrop.

Grundarfjordur
Dramatic landscapes and a charming Icelandic village await in Grundarfjordur. Hike beneath the iconic Kirkjufell mountain, explore the surrounding fjords, and soak in Iceland's rugged, windswept beauty.

Seydisfjordur
One of the most picturesque villages in Iceland, Seydisfjordur offers the chance to explore colourful streets, witness cascading waterfalls just outside town, and marvel at the Eastern Region's spectacular fjords.

Viewing of the Solar Eclipse is subject to local weather conditions.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	8th08	AugAug	202626	Dundee, Scotland, embark on the Ambition		20:00
	9th09	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	10th10	AugAug	202626	Runavík, Faroe Islands	07:00	17:00
	11th11	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	12th12	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	13th13	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	14th14	AugAug	202626	Reykjavík, Iceland	07:00	18:00
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
	15th15	AugAug	202626	Grundarfjørdur, Iceland	07:00	18:00
	16th16	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	17th17	AugAug	202626	Seydisfjørdur, Iceland	08:00	18:00
Seyðisfjörður, a beautiful 19th-century Norwegian village on the east coast of Iceland, is regarded by many as one of Iceland's most picturesque towns, not only due to its impressive environment, but also because nowhere in Iceland has a community of old wooden buildings been preserved so well as here. Poet Matthías Johannessen called Seyðisfjörður a 'pearl enclosed in a shell'. The community owes its origins to foreign merchants, mainly Danes, who started trading in the fjord in the mid-19th century. But the crucial factor in the evolution of the village was the establishment of the Icelandic herring fishery by Norwegians in 1870-1900. The Norwegians built up a number of herring-fishing facilities, and in a matter of years the little community grew into a boom town. Today, about 800 people live in Seyðisfjörður. The local economy has long been based on the fisheries, while light industry also flourishes. Tourism is playing a growing role, as the picturesque town in its spectacular surroundings attracts more and more visitors. The car/passenger ferry Norrøna, which plies between continental Europe and Iceland every summer, docks at Seyðisfjörður every Thursday. Seyðisfjörður has been a cosmopolitan community from its foundation, and the ferry service has contributed to ensuring that it remains so.
	18th18	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	19th19	AugAug	202626	Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland	08:00	18:00
Founded by Dutch fishermen in the 17th century, Lerwick today is a busy town and administrative center. Handsome stone buildings—known as lodberries—line the harbor; they provided loading bays for goods, some of them illegal. The town's twisting flagstone lanes and harbor once heaved with activity, and Lerwick is still an active port today. This is also where most visitors to Shetland dock, spilling out of cruise ships, allowing passengers to walk around the town.
	20th20	AugAug	202626	At Sea
	21st21	AugAug	202626	Dundee, Scotland, disembark the Ambition	09:15

Ambition

Launch Year

1999

Refit Year

2023

Tonnage

48,123

Capacity

1,200

Cabins

713

Accessible

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	13 nights aboard the Ambition
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£2,209pp
INS07AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)
INS08AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)	£2,209pp
INS08FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	£2,209pp
INS08MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	£2,279pp
INS09AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£2,349pp
INS09FWD	Inside Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)	£2,349pp
INS09MID	Inside Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£2,629pp
INS10AFT	Inside Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£2,699pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,729pp
OUT07AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 7)	£3,287pp
OUT07MIDO	Ocean View Cabin - Obstructed View (Midship - Deck 7)	£2,729pp
OUT08AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 8)
OUT08FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 8)	£3,287pp
OUT08MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 8)	£3,473pp
OUT09AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)	£3,845pp
OUT09FWD	Ocean View Cabin (Forward - Deck 9)
OUT09MID	Ocean View Cabin (Midship - Deck 9)	£3,845pp
OUT10AFT	Ocean View Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)	£3,659pp

Balcony staterooms
BAL09AFT	Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 9)
BAL10AFT	Balcony Cabin (Aft - Deck 10)

Suite staterooms from		£6,091pp
SUI10FWD	Suite (Forward - Deck 10)
SUI10MID	Suite (Midship - Deck 10)	£6,091pp
DLX07AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 7)	£7,363pp
DLX08AFT	Deluxe Suite (Aft - Deck 8)	£7,549pp
SUI12AFT	Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	£6,487pp
PRM07AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 7)
PRM08AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 8)	£7,084pp
PRM09AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 9)	£7,549pp
PRM10AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 10)	£7,270pp
PRM12AFT	Premium Suite (Aft - Deck 12)	£7,270pp