Star Collector: North Atlantic Explorer

From $12,458 per person

22 days

Ship: Star Pride

Illuminated church tower under a vibrant aurora borealis in a night sky. Nature's beauty complements architectural marvel.
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Circumnavigating Iceland, from Heimay Island witness a modern-day Pompeii as you sail past Surtsey Island, the youngest place on earth, created by an eruption in 1963. Overnight in Seydisfjordur, taking in the cascading waterfalls and admiring colorful historic houses imported from Norway. Akureyri’s must-dos include visiting Listagil (art canyon), riding an Icelandic horse, and soaking in the sky-blue Myvatn Nature Baths. You can also take a polar flight to Grimsey Island and stand half in and half out of the Arctic Circle. Discover the alternative music scene in Isafjordur and visit Snæfellsjokull National Park in Grundarfjordur—full of glaciers, lava fields, waterfalls, caves, calderas, and basalt cliffs. Cruise Prince Christian Sound, a beautiful fjord system that connects the Labrador and Irminger Seas. In Greenland, soak in the 100⁰ natural hot springs at Uunartoq, cruise Tasermiut Fjord, and hike the trails out of Narsaq, an agricultural town rich in cowboy and Nordic history. Travel the mighty St. Lawrence River to Montreal and Quebec City, where, between the months of May and October, up to 13 species of cetaceans can be found including humpbacks and blue whales. Browse the shops and boulangeries along Quebec City's picturesque Petit Champlain. Make sure to try the unique cuisine of Montreal including poutine, Arctic char and Kamouraska lamb.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Reykjavik
  • Day 2 - Surtsey Island
  • Day 3 - Heimaey Island
  • Day 4 - Seydisfjordur
  • Day 5 - Seydisfjordur
  • Day 6 - Akureyri
  • Day 7 - Isafjordur
  • Day 8 - Grundarfjordur
  • Day 9 - Reykjavik
  • Day 10 -
  • Day 11 -
  • Day 12 - Prince Christian Sound
  • Day 13 - Qaqortoq
  • Day 14 - Narsaq
  • Day 15 - Nanortalik
  • Day 16 - Tasermiut Fjord Scenic Cruising
  • Day 17 -
  • Day 18 -
  • Day 19 - St. Anthony
  • Day 20 - Bonne Bay / Woody Point
  • Day 21 - Havre St. Pierre
  • Day 22 -

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - August 25, 2025

Reykjavik

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The world&#39;s most northerly capital enjoys almost 24-hour sunlight in summer, all the better to show off the city&rsquo;s eclectic architecture and dazzling natural wonders. Soak in the milky Blue Lagoon, visit Guilfoss Waterfall, find Pingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , or explore the surprisingly vibrant local museum and art scene.</div>

Day 2 - August 26, 2025

Surtsey Island

Take a boat tour to view Surtsey Island, which only rose from the sea in the 1960s and has been a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site since its birth. The other big attraction here is seabirds. Zodiac tours provide close up views of seabird populated sea cliffs including the largest colony of Atlantic puffins.

Day 3 - August 27, 2025

Heimaey Island

Witness a world still in transition. Circle Surtsey Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which rose from the sea in the 1960s. Next up, Heimaey, where a volcanic eruption created a modern-day Pompeii in 1973.&nbsp;

Day 4 - August 28, 2025

Seydisfjordur

Seydisfjord is 11 miles of long, narrow, beautiful waterway surrounded by high mountains that ends at the town of Seydisfjordur, known for its old multi-colored wooden buildings and cascading waterfalls even in the town. &nbsp;This is home of the Skalanes Nature Reserve with its wide variety of wildlife including more than 45 bird species. &nbsp;The first high-voltage electricity in Iceland was opened here in 1913 and is still in operation today. A popular hiking path starts at the town center, following the east bank of the Fjardara River that flows through the center of town.&nbsp;

Day 5 - August 29, 2025

Seydisfjordur

Seydisfjord is 11 miles of long, narrow, beautiful waterway surrounded by high mountains that ends at the town of Seydisfjordur, known for its old multi-colored wooden buildings and cascading waterfalls even in the town. &nbsp;This is home of the Skalanes Nature Reserve with its wide variety of wildlife including more than 45 bird species. &nbsp;The first high-voltage electricity in Iceland was opened here in 1913 and is still in operation today. A popular hiking path starts at the town center, following the east bank of the Fjardara River that flows through the center of town.&nbsp;

Day 6 - August 30, 2025

Akureyri

Akureyri is an important port and fisheries center especially because of its ice-free harbor so close to the Arctic Circle. &nbsp;It lies at the end of Iceland&rsquo;s longest fjord, which is 37 miles long, at sits at the base of snowcapped peaks that offer some of Iceland&rsquo;s best skiing during the winter. &nbsp;Must-sees in Akureyri include the Listagil (art canyon) which is home to many arts and crafts galleries and shops, the beautiful church in the center of town, the botanical garden, and Hafnarstraeti, the main shopping street.This is also the perfect place to ride an Icelandic horse or soak in the sky-blue Myvatn Nature Baths.

Day 7 - August 31, 2025

Isafjordur

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Small and easily walkable Isafjordur has one of the largest fisheries in Iceland. But the sever decline of the fishing industry has caused Isafjordur to look elsewhere for work. Despite its small size, this town has a school of music and has become a center for alternative music and they host a yearly festival that provides a platform for local musicians, band from around Iceland and the world to perform.</div>

Day 8 - September 01, 2025

Grundarfjordur

Beautiful Grundarfjordur is located between a mountain range and the sea. &nbsp;The road nearby crosses a lava field that is partially warm so snow does not always stick there. The main attraction of the area is Snæfellsjokull National Park full of regal glaciers, lava fields, waterfalls, caves, calderas, and basalt cliffs. The peninsula there received the EARTHCHECK Sustainable Community Award in 2010, the first area in Iceland to win such an award.

Day 9 - September 02, 2025

Reykjavik

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The world&#39;s most northerly capital enjoys almost 24-hour sunlight in summer, all the better to show off the city&rsquo;s eclectic architecture and dazzling natural wonders. Soak in the milky Blue Lagoon, visit Guilfoss Waterfall, find Pingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , or explore the surprisingly vibrant local museum and art scene.</div>

Day 10 - September 03, 2025

Day 11 - September 04, 2025

Day 12 - September 05, 2025

Prince Christian Sound

The beautiful fjord system of Prince Christian Sound is a waterway in southern Greenland that connects the Labrador Sea and the Irminger Sea. Sixty miles long and narrows to only 1,500 feet wide at some points. It separates the mainland from the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago and is surrounded by steep granite mountains as high as 3,937 feet.

Day 13 - September 06, 2025

Qaqortoq

The scenic colonial town of Qaqortoq is easily seen on foot. Walk to the town square with its gorgeous fountain built of Igaliku rocks. Colorful houses encircle the square and Our Saviour&rsquo;s Church, built in 1832, is nearby. There are many works of art that have been chiseled into the rocks at the sculpture park called &ldquo;Stone and Man,&rdquo;&nbsp; and the local museum full of Nordic artifacts is definitely worth a visit. Another point of interest is the fishing wharf where fresh and dried fish is sold.

Day 14 - September 07, 2025

Narsaq

With a population of 1,600, Narsaq is the youngest town of Greenland and was founded in 1959. The mountain behind the town is full of coveted minerals and is a major attractions for rock pickers and geologists including the rare mineral, Tugtupit which has only been found in one or two places around the world.

Day 15 - September 08, 2025

Nanortalik

The southernmost town in Greenland located at the mouth of the Tasermuit Fjord, Nanortalik shares space with polar bears who live and hunt on the sea outside of town. Vertical cliffs and steep peaks characterize the area around Nanortalik and Ketil Mountain at 6,562 feet has one of the highest climbing walls with Greenland&rsquo;s only natural forest just 25 miles away. The locals are charming and friendly and known for their choir singing, which you may end up hearing.

Day 16 - September 09, 2025

Tasermiut Fjord Scenic Cruising

This 43-mile (70km) long fjord opens into the Labrador Sea and separates two long mountainous peninsulas. Nanortalik Island is located at the mouth of the fjord. It is a popular spot for climbers and kayakers and is the starting point for many challenging treks.

Day 17 - September 10, 2025

Day 18 - September 11, 2025

Day 19 - September 12, 2025

St. Anthony

St. Anthony is a popular whale-watching destination. Located at the northern tip of Newfoundland, icebergs appear along Newfoundland Iceberg Alley and the rugged coastline, there is a vast wilderness of valleys and lake-dotted mountains, and the local fresh seafood is among the best.

Day 20 - September 13, 2025

Bonne Bay / Woody Point

Bonne Bay and Woody Point are part of the Gros Morne National Park, whose ancient landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bonne Bay has two sections &ndash; Inner Bonne Bay and Outer Bonne Bay. Inner Bonne Bay has two arms with wooded coves and beaches. Outer Bonne Bay is the entrance to the Bonne Bay fjord. This bay was carved out approximately 10,000 years ago and is an area full of wildlife &ndash; moose and caribou, Arctic hare and ptarmigan.

Day 21 - September 14, 2025

Havre St. Pierre

Situated at the northern end of the St. Lawrence River, Havre St. Pierre is home to the eerie limestone structures of the Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve. Tourism contributes hugely to the economy of this small town noted for the unique variety of flora and fauna found here such as the rare Mingan Thistle and puffins. Excellent fishing is also found here,made up of snow crab, scallops, lobster and salmon.

Day 22 - September 15, 2025

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